Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 are both enduro motorcycles that offer impressive features and capabilities. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 has a more powerful engine with 150 HP compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018's 95 HP. The Triumph also has a higher torque of 130 Nm compared to the Honda's 98 Nm. Both bikes have an in-line engine configuration, but the Triumph has three cylinders while the Honda has two. The Triumph also has a larger displacement of 1160 ccm compared to the Honda's 998 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Triumph has a front suspension with a larger diameter of 49 mm compared to the Honda's 45 mm. However, the Honda has a longer front suspension travel of 252 mm compared to the Triumph's 220 mm. The rear suspension travel is also slightly longer on the Honda at 240 mm compared to the Triumph's 220 mm.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Both bikes have a steel frame and double disk brakes at the front. The Triumph features Brembo brakes, which are known for their high performance, while the Honda has Nissin brakes. Both bikes also have advanced rider assistance systems, including ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the Triumph offers additional features such as hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Honda has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1580 mm compared to the Triumph's 1560 mm. The Honda also has a higher seat height ranging from 900 mm to 920 mm, while the Triumph's seat height ranges from 875 mm to 895 mm. The Honda has a larger fuel tank capacity of 24.2 liters compared to the Triumph's 20 liters.

In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights. However, the Triumph offers additional features such as heated grips, keyless system, cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, and a TFT display. The Honda does not have these features.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

In terms of strengths, the Triumph offers pleasant and relaxed ergonomics, good wind protection, state-of-the-art electronics, extensive equipment, very powerful brakes, a finely responsive semi-active chassis, a good range, and a quick-shifting quickshifter. On the other hand, the Honda offers a powerful and unagitated engine, a comfortable chassis, a comfortable seating position, superb looks, good brakes, a large fuel tank, performance modes, and an optional DCT.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph has some load change reactions at low revs and a very high seat height, which may be difficult for shorter riders. The Honda has less optimal wind protection, no cruise control, and a high saddle that may be difficult for smaller riders to climb. Additionally, the ABS on the Honda cannot be switched off on the front wheel.

Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities in terms of power, features, and ergonomics.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore90 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke60.7 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power150 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque130 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,160 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel220 mmTravel252 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
TravelTravel220 mmTravel240 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsHill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, 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 diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,270 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth982 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,547 mmHeight1,570 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height900 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to895 mmSeat Height up to920 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)243 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Keyless System, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro is a true touring enduro and has a lot to offer. A comfortable, relaxed riding position, good wind protection, ample equipment and real travel suitability. Unlike the competition in the upper class of adventure bikes, however, it unfortunately lacks that certain "wow factor", that unique selling point that BMW GS, Ducati Multistrada V4 or KTM Super Adventure can boast. The Tiger 1200 Rally Pro has no remarkable smoothness, no extremely agile handling or brute engine, but it is well-balanced. However, there is still room for improvement in some areas, especially in the smoothness in the lower rev range. However, the basis is good and well-balanced, and the fine-tuning will hopefully come in the following model years.

Pleasant, relaxed ergonomics

Good wind protection

State-of-the-art electronics

Extensive equipment

Very powerful brakes

Finely responsive, semi-active chassis

Ok range

Quick-shifting quickshifter

Engine does not run quite cleanly below 3000 revs

Large TFT display could be better used

Load change reactions at low revs

Very high for short-legged pilots

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 14. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports with 112 days compared to 145 days for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 9 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO and 14 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports since model year 2018. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO was published on 07/12/2021 and now has more than 62,100 views. This compares to more than 91,900 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports published on 06/11/2017.

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