Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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50 Years Strong: One Brand – One Promise!

Perfect fit, premium quality – with Hepco&Becker accessories, your bike is ready for any adventure. Quality made in Germany.

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	64 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,335 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	875 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,475 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series