Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a great riding experience.

The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 is equipped with an in-line engine that has a displacement of 799cc. It produces 95 horsepower and 79 Nm of torque. The engine is practical for everyday use and provides a fun riding experience. The bike has a chain transmission and a three-cylinder configuration. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP, which can be adjusted for compression and rebound. The rear suspension is also from WP and has the same adjustment options. The frame of the bike is made of steel. The front brakes are from Nissin. The advanced rider assistance systems include riding modes and traction control. The front tire diameter is 21 inches, and the rear tire width is 150mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1545mm, and the seat height is 845mm. The bike weighs 221kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is equipped with an in-line engine with a displacement of 998cc. It also produces 95 horsepower but has a higher torque of 98 Nm. The engine is practical and revs up nicely. Similar to the Triumph Tiger, it has a chain transmission but has a two-cylinder configuration. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa, which can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is also from Showa and has the same adjustment options. The frame of the bike is made of steel. The front brakes are from Nissin. The advanced rider assistance systems include ABS and traction control. The front tire diameter is 21 inches, and the rear tire width is 150mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1575mm, and the seat height is 850mm. The bike weighs 232kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 has a great engine that is both practical for everyday use and provides an enjoyable riding experience. It is easy to drive but never boring. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is extremely good and pleasant to drive. The engine revs up nicely, and the bike has great handling. It also performs well off-road and is suitable for traveling. It is worth mentioning that the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 has a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission, which sets it apart from the Triumph Tiger.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 has some individual details that may seem a touch too cheap. On the other hand, the engine of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is considered unspectacular.

In conclusion, both the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are excellent enduro motorcycles that offer a great riding experience. They have their own strengths and weaknesses, but overall, they are both capable and enjoyable bikes to ride.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore74 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque79 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,215 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,390 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,545 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)221 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015

The Tiger 800 XCx appears to be just the right size as a universal talent. The engine is definitely the cream of the crop. It is lively, rev-happy, powerful and sounds a little daring. Nevertheless, it is always comfortable and easy to ride. The rest of the bike seems to be on a par.

great engine that is practical in everyday life but also a lot of fun

easy to drive yet never boring

Individual details seem a touch too cheap

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

The legend is back, Honda claimed wholeheartedly - but the mission has succeeded to the highest degree, the Africa Twin with the rather bulky name CRF1000L Africa Twin is a very agile and excellently rideable enduro that works well on all surfaces. This also applies to gravel and single trails, where easy handling is of course very important. With 95 hp, it is a proud 65 hp short of the Elite, but you don't need more for such balanced handling. In one respect, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is completely unrivalled - it can be ordered with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 800 XCx vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 is about 26% higher. A Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 experiences a loss of 20 USD in one year and 180 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 660 USD and 1,720 USD for a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. Compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 there are less Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 8 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 50 days compared to 52 days for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx and 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx was published on 11/5/2014 and now has more than 18,500 views. This compares to more than 13,600 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin published on 5/12/2015.

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