Husqvarna FS 450 2023 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Husqvarna FS 450 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Overview - Husqvarna FS 450 2023 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Husqvarna FS 450 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Technical Specifications Husqvarna FS 450 2023 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Husqvarna FS 450 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Husqvarna FS 450 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.4 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	63 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449.9 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
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
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Launch-Control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16.5 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	898 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna FS 450 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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