Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2024

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	200 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62.5 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	113 mm	Trail	107.8 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,509 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	870 mm	Seat Height up to	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

KTM 790 Adventure 2024

The KTM 790 Adventure is still one of the sportiest mid-range touring enduros - if you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nimble on and off road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages. The engine is wonderfully powerful for this class, fuel consumption is surprisingly low and the driving aids are even on a higher level than usual. The ergonomics are fine on the road, the off-road ergonomics could even be a little less radical. Overall, however, the 790 Adventure offers a really good price/performance ratio and great riding performance.

Rev-happy engine with impressive power

low fuel consumption

excellent traction control regulation

effective wind protection with a wide range of settings

logical controls

agile handling

precise ride

effective brakes

comfortable on-road ergonomics

well-dosed clutch.

sporty Quickshifter+ only at extra cost

chassis adjustment range not too wide