Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	998 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,335 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	875 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,475 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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