Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke84 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque58 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,246 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth865 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,477 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height895 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight206 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)209 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

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