Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore92 mmBore84.6 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque80 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,800 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement900 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 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
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,110 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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