Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Triumph Explorer 1200 produces 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp); Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Triumph Explorer 1200 wins by 35 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Explorer 1200 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Triumph Explorer 1200 is the faster of the two.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Explorer 1200 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Explorer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Explorer 1200 7.8/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Triumph Explorer 1200 caveat: You want plug-and-play reliability without wrenching. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Triumph Explorer 1200 137 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Explorer 1200: 259 kg, 137 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.