Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height890 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight135.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

The legend is back, Honda claimed wholeheartedly - but the mission has succeeded to the highest degree, the Africa Twin with the rather bulky name CRF1000L Africa Twin is a very agile and excellently rideable enduro that works well on all surfaces. This also applies to gravel and single trails, where easy handling is of course very important. With 95 hp, it is a proud 65 hp short of the Elite, but you don't need more for such balanced handling. In one respect, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is completely unrivalled - it can be ordered with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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