Honda CRF450R 2009 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Honda CRF450R 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Overview - Honda CRF450R 2009 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Honda CRF450R 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2009 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Honda CRF450R 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Honda CRF450R 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	56 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	50.3 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.1
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,191 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	827 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,273 mm	Height	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,491 mm	Wheelbase	1,574 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	954 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF450R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2022

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield perfect for off-roading

Standard handguards not very robust for off-road use

Electronic operating concept requires familiarisation and close examination - keyword: flood of switches

Windshield offers manageable protection