Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs. CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 compared to CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	93.8 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Rake	Rake	62.5 degree	Rake	35 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	2,330 mm	Length	2,234 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	853 mm
Height	Height	1,490 mm	Height	1,277 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,531 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	225 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

The development of the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from a high-legged off-road bike to a touring bike with a 19-inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessible thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter suspension travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19-inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before