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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountdirect
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Model year
Current average market prices

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