Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 have in-line engines. However, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a smaller bore of 78 mm compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 92 mm. The stroke of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 61.9 mm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a stroke of 75.1 mm. The engine power of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 95.2 HP, slightly higher than the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 95 HP. The torque of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 87 Nm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a torque of 98 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has three cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has two cylinders and a displacement of 998 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The brand of the front suspension is Showa for both motorcycles. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound for both the front and rear suspension, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin offers adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound only for the front suspension. The rear suspension of both motorcycles is equipped with a monoshock, with the brand being Showa for both.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have steel frames. The front brakes of both motorcycles are double disk brakes, with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro using Brembo brand brakes and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin using Nissin brand brakes.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, on the other hand, offers ABS and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. However, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is 1575 mm, slightly longer than the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 1551 mm. Both motorcycles have a seat height of 850 mm, with the option to increase it up to 870 mm. The dry weight of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with ABS is 201 kg, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with ABS weighs 212 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 20 liters, slightly larger than the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 18.8 liters.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine full of character, practical off-road performance, comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for rider and pillion, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is extremely good and pleasant to drive, with an engine that revs up nicely, great handling, and works very well off-road. It is also very suitable for traveling and features a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and an overall large and ponderous appearance. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's engine is described as unspectacular.

Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a more powerful engine and more advanced rider assistance systems, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission and is highly regarded for its off-road capabilities.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque87 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeDual-clutch
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement888 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WidthWidth935 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,452 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,551 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to870 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)201 kgDry Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Satisfaction quickly spreads in the saddle of the Tiger. The machine offers an enormously wide range of uses and an over-complete set of features for this class. A really good touring enduro! However, the long suspension travel is a bit of a downfall for sporty riding. At the end of the day, however, this is the only compromise of this otherwise thoroughly successful machine.

Three-cylinder engine full of character

practical off-road performance

comfortable suspension elements

quickshifter with blipper as standard

generous standard equipment, even heated seats for rider and pillion

good ergonomics

good wind and weather protection

long-distance capability.

Handguards for off-road use not very robust

flood of switches on the left handlebar

overall large and ponderous appearance

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 is about 53% higher. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 50 days compared to 131 days for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 03/12/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 13,600 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin published on 12/05/2015.

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