Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 produces 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 wins by 8 hp.

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

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

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 261 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 8.0/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 caveat: You want cutting-edge tech or lightweight trail riding. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 110 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 261 kg, 110 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.