Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

The Africa Twin is a true Enduro with tough handling qualities. It looks robust and is well equipped for almost any application. The engine is good, but won't blow adrenaline junkies away. The wind protection is great, but too good in summer. Components and attachments are of a high standard. The overall build quality is superior and the mobile phone integration is a great solution. Even after many test rides, the switches still seem illogical and confusing. In direct comparison, it somehow floats above things. It simply drives confidently and well, but cannot shine with spectacular values.

Very good chassis - both mechanical and electronic

DCT option makes it a superior touring bike

high quality and practical electronic ride aids

fundamentally good wind protection

high quality overall impression

flawless engine with great response and linear torque curve

accessible handling

very pleasant ride

wonderfully versatile bike.

Wind protection too good in the heat - even the lowest position of the wind shield hardly lets any wind through

operation via the numerous switches seems complex overall even after 2 days of testing

seat seems a bit too soft after a long day.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork

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