Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 produces 81 hp @ 10,250 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 21 hp.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Tiger Sport 660 209 km/h (estimated; note: official figure not widely published), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is the faster of the two.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Tiger Sport 660 206 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is lighter by 20 kg.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Tiger Sport 660 7.8/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 caveat: You need aggressive track-focused sporting performance. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Triumph Tiger Sport 660 81 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 — Commuters wanting weekend touring capability too.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Tiger Sport 660 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average), 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 Sport 660 vs Honda Africa Twin. Triumph Tiger Sport 660: 81 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: official figure not widely published), 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.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Honda Africa Twin

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Honda Africa Twin

Horsepower (hp)

81 hp

102 hp

Torque (Nm)

64 Nm

105 Nm

Top Speed (km/h)

209 km/h

200 km/h

Weight (kg) — lower is better

206 kg

226 kg

Type

Adventure

Horsepower

81 hp @ 10,250 rpm

102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)

Torque

64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm

105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)

Top Speed

209 km/h (estimated; note: official figure not widely published)

200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)

Weight

206 kg (wet/curb weight)

226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)

Fuel

5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)

5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)

Fairing

Yes

Individual Reviews

Triumph Tiger Sport 660

7.8/10

"A genuinely rounded middleweight that earns its asking price on the used market."

Pros

+Triple engine sounds fantastic

+Comfortable upright ergonomics

+Reliable, minimal reported issues

Cons

−Soft suspension needs upgrading

−Fairing repairs eye-wateringly expensive

−Resale value still high

Full Triumph Tiger Sport 660 review →

Honda Africa Twin

8.5/10

"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."

Pros

+Bulletproof engine reliability

+Genuinely capable off-road

+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics

Cons

−DCT servicing gets expensive

−Heavy for tight singletrack

−Spoke wheels need attention

Full Honda Africa Twin review →

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Battery

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Helmet

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