Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	252 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	152 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter

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	2,340 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,570 mm	Height	1,530 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	900 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	253 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Versys stands for "versatile system" and that is exactly what the Kawasaki tourer actually represents. Comfort and sportiness, slow and fast, short and long - the Versys can do it all. The chassis responds superbly, the handling is absolutely effortless, the engine emotional and at the same time sensible. In this price range, it is hard to impossible to find a better compromise.

Engine is smooth yet emotional

high-quality chassis

terrific wind protection

great seat comfort

effortless handling

completely neutral behaviour when leaned over

Quickshifter works poorly at low revs

windshield adjustment cannot be operated while driving

cruise control takes some getting used to.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 S

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

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