Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 is an enduro motorcycle with a successful appearance and good workmanship. It is highly reliable and features a well-functioning DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) system. This model is suitable for touring and traveling, even with a pillion passenger. It also has a great, roaring sound and is suitable for off-road use.

On the other hand, the Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019 is a touring motorcycle with a silky smooth six-cylinder boxer engine. It produces a wonderful sound and offers high torque. Similar to the Africa Twin, it also features a well-working DCT gearbox. The Goldwing Tour DCT provides high driving comfort and offers four driving modes. It is equipped with cruise control, heated seats and grips, a radio, a navigation system, and an electrically adjustable windshield. Additionally, it supports Apple Car Play.

In terms of specifications, the Africa Twin has an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 75.1 mm. It generates 95 HP of engine power and 98 Nm of torque. The starter is electric, and the transmission is chain-driven. The Africa Twin has a displacement of 998 ccm and is equipped with ABS and traction control.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

In comparison, the Goldwing Tour DCT has a boxer engine with a bore and stroke of 73 mm. It produces a higher engine power of 126.5 HP and a torque of 170 Nm. The starter is also electric, but the transmission is a prop shaft. The Goldwing Tour DCT has six cylinders and a displacement of 1833 ccm. It offers advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of suspension, the Africa Twin has an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The frame is made of steel. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 310 mm. The front tire has a width of 90 mm and a diameter of 21 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150 mm and a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1575 mm, and the seat height is 850 mm. The Africa Twin has a kerb weight of 242 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

In comparison, the Goldwing Tour DCT has an A-arm front suspension and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The frame is made of aluminum. The front brakes are double disk with a larger diameter of 320 mm. The front tire has a width of 130 mm and a diameter of 18 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 200 mm and a diameter of 16 inches. The wheelbase is longer at 1695 mm, and the seat height is lower at 745 mm. The Goldwing Tour DCT has a higher kerb weight of 383 kg and a larger fuel tank capacity of 21.1 liters.

In terms of weaknesses, the Africa Twin's chassis is considered a little too soft, making it difficult to drive a precise line. It could also benefit from more sportiness and performance. On the other hand, the Goldwing Tour DCT has less storage space than its predecessor and its menu navigation is partly not intuitive. Additionally, while it supports Apple Car Play, it does not support Android Auto.

In summary, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 is a reliable and versatile enduro motorcycle suitable for touring and off-road use. It has a good build quality and a powerful engine. The Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019, on the other hand, is a luxurious touring motorcycle with a smooth six-cylinder engine and advanced features such as cruise control and heated seats. It offers high comfort and a range of amenities, including a navigation system and Apple Car Play. However, it has less storage space and limited menu navigation options.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019
Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019
Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore92 mmBore73 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power126.5 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque170 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeDual-clutchTransmission TypeDual-clutch
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,833 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionA-Arm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountPro-Link

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSix pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter316 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonThree pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,575 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth925 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,430 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height745 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)242 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)383 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity21.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019

The look and design of the Honda CRF1000L Africa TWin DCT is insanely beautiful, but our testers are not dazzled by it. The chassis could be harder, especially for the road, and more power and sportiness would also do the Africa Twin good. Apart from that, however, the rest works great. Reliability, suitability for touring and a well-rounded overall package - what more could you want on a touring enduro.

Successful appearance

good workmanship

high reliability

well-functioning DCT

suitable for touring and travelling, also with pillion

great, roaring sound

suitable for off-road use.

chassis a little too soft - makes it difficult to drive a precise line

could do with more sportiness and performance

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019

At the beginning of this test, I asked myself whether the relaxed Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT could also arouse enthusiasm in a young biker like me. The answer: a resounding yes! It is an absolute technology leader in the motorbike world, because apart from cornering ABS, you will find everything on it that is conceivable on a two-wheeler. In addition, it triggers a deep feeling of relaxation during the ride, when you hardly feel any bumps in the road thanks to the sophisticated suspension and the powerful six-cylinder engine still pushes with plenty of torque even in sixth gear. It inspires with its combination of intelligent technology combined with perfect workmanship and absolute feel-good atmosphere - on long tours and in everyday life.

silky smooth six-cylinder boxer engine

wonderful sound

high torque

well working DCT gearbox

high driving comfort

4 driving modes

cruise control

heated seats and grips

radio

navigation system

electrically adjustable windshield

Apple Car Play

Less storage space than predecessor

menu navigation partly not intuitive

Apple Car Play is available, Android Auto not

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 and a Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019 is about 139% higher. Compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2019 there are more Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2019 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT with 90 days compared to 169 days for a Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT and 11 reviews for the Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT since model year 2018. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT was published on 9/6/2017 and now has more than 34,500 views. This compares to more than 76,500 views for the first review on Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT published on 1/24/2018.

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