Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore92 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeDual-clutchTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel252 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel240 mmTravel159 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 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 diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,340 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth930 mmWidth835 mm
HeightHeight1,570 mmHeight1,405 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height900 mmSeat Height815 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to920 mmSeat Height up to855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)253 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.2 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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