Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2019
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
KTM 790 Adventure 2019
Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2019
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 are both enduro motorcycles that offer impressive performance and capabilities.
Starting with the engine specifications, both models have an inline, 2-cylinder engine. The Africa Twin has a bore of 92mm and stroke of 75.1mm, while the 790 Adventure has a slightly smaller bore of 88mm and stroke of 65.7mm. Both engines produce a similar power output of 95 HP, but the Africa Twin has a higher torque of 98 Nm compared to the 88 Nm of the 790 Adventure.
In terms of starter and transmission, both models feature an electric starter and chain transmission.
Moving on to the suspension, the Africa Twin is equipped with Showa suspension both at the front and rear, with an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The suspension on the 790 Adventure is provided by WP, with an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The Africa Twin offers more adjustment options for the rear suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustment, compared to just preload adjustment on the 790 Adventure.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
In terms of chassis, the Africa Twin has a steel frame while the 790 Adventure features a chromium-molybdenum frame.
Both models have double disk brakes at the front, providing excellent stopping power.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both models offer ABS and traction control. However, the 790 Adventure goes a step further and also includes riding modes and ride by wire technology.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both models have a 21-inch front tire diameter and 18-inch rear tire diameter, with a rear tire width of 150mm. The Africa Twin has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575mm compared to the 1509mm of the 790 Adventure. The seat height of the Africa Twin is also slightly higher, ranging from 850mm to 870mm, compared to the 830mm to 850mm seat height of the 790 Adventure. The dry weight of the Africa Twin with ABS is 212kg, while the 790 Adventure weighs slightly less at 189kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Africa Twin is 18.8 liters, while the 790 Adventure has a larger capacity of 20 liters.
KTM 790 Adventure 2019
In terms of strengths, the Africa Twin is praised for its excellent and pleasant driving experience, with a nicely revving engine and great handling. It performs very well off-road and is highly suitable for traveling. One unique feature of the Africa Twin is its DCT dual-clutch transmission, which provides a smooth and effortless shifting experience.
On the other hand, the 790 Adventure is known for its engine with both manners and character, offering a thrilling riding experience. It also boasts enormously high chassis stability and brakes without reproach. The 790 Adventure excels in off-road capabilities and has a low average consumption, making it an efficient choice for long rides.
In terms of weaknesses, the Africa Twin is criticized for having an unspectacular engine. The 790 Adventure, on the other hand, has an unattractive surcharge policy and the original seat is not optimally shaped.
Overall, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 are impressive enduro motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Africa Twin offers a comfortable and versatile riding experience, while the 790 Adventure provides a thrilling performance and excellent off-road capabilities.
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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).
KTM 790 Adventure 2019
In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 790 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 and a KTM 790 Adventure 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is about 7% higher. A Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 experiences a loss of 660 GBP in one year and 1,740 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 910 GBP and 870 GBP for a KTM 790 Adventure 2019. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2019 there are less Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 12 compared to 30. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 50 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure 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 53,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Adventure published on 06/10/2018.
