Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 vs. Honda CBF 1000 2010

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CBF 1000 2010

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 compared to Honda CBF 1000 2010

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CBF 1000 2010

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CBF 1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	11.1
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,220 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield with good adjustment range

semi-active suspension close to perfection.

Operating concept of the electronics not very clear and intuitive

handguards not very robust for off-road use

Honda CBF 1000 2010

As far as fun is concerned, the wicked look and slim shape of the CBF1000F at least already suggest that it won't fall by the wayside. A motorbike that can do so much that it may seem too ordinary to many. But a motorbike will never be that. That's what it boils down to: spurned at the pub, bought at the dealer.

Moped

beginner and re-entry friendly

easy handling

cockpit

looks

C-ABS

powerful engine.

without corners and edges