Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 features an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 81.5 mm. It has an engine power of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. The starter is electric and it has a chain transmission. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1084 ccm. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 also has an in-line engine but with a smaller bore of 80 mm and stroke of 68.6 mm. It has an engine power of 73 HP and a torque of 68 Nm. It also has an electric starter and a chain transmission. Similar to the Honda, it has 2 cylinders but a smaller displacement of 689 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. The Honda uses Showa suspension with a 45 mm diameter in the front and a travel of 230 mm. The rear suspension has a travel of 220 mm. The Yamaha uses Kayaba suspension with a slightly smaller 43 mm diameter in the front and the same travel of 230 mm. The rear suspension also has a travel of 220 mm. Both suspensions offer adjustments for compression, preload, and rebound.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a double cradle frame. However, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 also has a central tube in its frame design. The Honda has a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113 mm, while the Yamaha has a smaller rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 105 mm.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes in the front. The Honda does not specify the type of brakes, while the Yamaha also has double disk brakes in the front but does not specify the type either.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 offers ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 only offers ABS.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150 mm rear tire width with an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The Honda has a wheelbase of 1575 mm and a seat height of 850 mm. It has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 248 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 24.8 l. The Yamaha has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1595 mm and a higher seat height of 890 mm. It has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 220 kg and a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 23 l.

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022

In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights. The Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 also has additional features such as connectivity, LED daytime running lights, and a TFT display.

In terms of strengths, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 is praised for its powerful engine, wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis, sophisticated electronic driving aids, touchscreen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, and almost "too good" wind protection. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 is praised for its proven drive, perfect controllability, superb chassis, clean finish, extensive range of accessories, appealing price-performance ratio, good serviceability, and well thought-out detail solutions.

In terms of weaknesses, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 is criticized for its confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar, weight, and price. The Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2022 is criticized for its 23 liters tank capacity not suiting everyone's preference, braking performance at sporty road speeds, and the absence of cruise control for bridging stages. Additionally, adjusting the ABS on the Yamaha is described as very tedious.