Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power60 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement680.2 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,250 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth905 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,305 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height841 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)219 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Honda XL 700V Transalp

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price Honda XL 700V Transalp

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