Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	124.5 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,335 mm
Height	Height	1,480 mm	Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	224 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012

In any case, it is now the turn of the accessory manufacturers. Because the Ducati Multistrada sold magnificently and there are enough individualists out there who would like to build their own personal Multi. We are already looking forward to a wide range of products.

Comfort

speed

integrated electronics

acceptable braking deceleration.

Spongy rear brake

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off