Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 are both popular enduro motorcycles with their own set of strengths and weaknesses.

Starting with the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017, it offers a comfortable riding experience without being boring. The engine is pleasant and perfectly dimensioned, providing a good balance of power and torque with its 95 HP and 98 Nm. The seat height is slightly lower than on the KTM, making it suitable for riders with a height of 175cm and above. The suspension elements perform well off-road, although they are a bit too comfortably tuned at high speeds. The traction control can be annoying off-road as it needs to be readjusted after every short break.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

On the other hand, the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 has a very robust and reliable appearance. It has a sporty and sleek look, giving it an attractive aesthetic appeal. The handling is playful and the engine is amazingly sporty and fun, with 73 HP and 68 Nm of torque. The workmanship is good, and the chassis offers a practical adjustment range. The bike is comparatively lightweight, weighing 204 kg with ABS. It is also very tough and off-road capable, making it a great choice for adventurous riders. Additionally, the ABS can be switched off, providing more control in off-road situations. However, the seating comfort on longer tours is lacking, and the brakes seem a bit cheap with a lax pressure point and poor braking performance. The vibrating display can be annoying, and the fuel filler cap is impractical. The bike also has a very short equipment list in terms of electronics.

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

In terms of technical specifications, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 has a larger engine displacement of 998 ccm compared to the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022's 689 ccm. The Africa Twin also has a higher engine power of 95 HP compared to the Tenere's 73 HP. However, the Tenere has a slightly higher torque of 68 Nm compared to the Africa Twin's 98 Nm. Both bikes have a similar transmission system with a chain drive. They also have the same suspension setup with upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The front and rear tire dimensions are also the same, with a 21-inch front tire and 18-inch rear tire. The Africa Twin has a wheelbase of 1575 mm, while the Tenere has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1590 mm. The seat height of the Africa Twin is 850 mm, while the Tenere has a higher seat height of 880 mm. The Africa Twin has a higher kerb weight of 232 kg compared to the Tenere's 204 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Africa Twin is 18.8 liters, while the Tenere has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 16 liters.

In conclusion, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Africa Twin offers a comfortable riding experience with a well-balanced engine, while the Tenere has a robust and reliable appearance with a sporty engine and good off-road capabilities. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke65.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter282 mm
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter245 mm

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 diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,365 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,455 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)204 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance

vibrating display is annoying

fuel filler cap impractical

very short equipment list in terms of electronics.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Yamaha Tenere 700

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 and a Yamaha Tenere 700 2022. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. Compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 there are less Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 13 compared to 27. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 91 days compared to 131 days for a Yamaha Tenere 700. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 41 reviews for the Yamaha Tenere 700 since model year 2019. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was published on 12/05/2015 and now has more than 13,600 views. This compares to more than 50,600 views for the first review on Yamaha Tenere 700 published on 01/10/2018.

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