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

Triumph Tiger 1200 produces 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants); Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Triumph Tiger 1200 wins by 48 hp.

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

Top speed: Triumph Tiger 1200 220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Triumph Tiger 1200 is the faster of the two.

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

Weight: Triumph Tiger 1200 240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

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

Motoryk rates Triumph Tiger 1200 8.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Triumph Tiger 1200 caveat: You want lightweight, flickable, or budget-friendly riding. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

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

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Triumph Tiger 1200 150 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

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

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Tiger 1200: 240 kg, 150 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Tiger 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average for 2022+ model), 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.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Triumph Tiger 1200: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants) hp, 240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.