Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019 vs. Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019 compared to Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power39.97 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemCarburator
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement497 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel252 mmTravel231 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel240 mmTravel231 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height900 mmSeat Height889 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.2 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

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

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports vs Kawasaki KLR 500

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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Price Kawasaki KLR 500

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