Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1100 S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	10.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,078 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,462 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	900 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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