Beta Alp 4.0 2024 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Overview - Beta Alp 4.0 2024 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Technical Specifications Beta Alp 4.0 2024 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84.5 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.29	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	348 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	185 mm	Travel	230 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	195 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	290 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	256 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,220 mm	Height	1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
Range	Range	313 km	Range	383 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	83 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.51 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

The Alp 4.0 is a real insider tip for the niche of enduro riders. With its cultivated single-cylinder engine, stable suspension and balanced ergonomics, it offers a height of versatility. The Alp can easily cruise at high speeds, is uncomplicated in city traffic and can do more than you would expect on loose off-road terrain. Steep slopes and rally speeds are too much for it, but if you don't want to go at high speeds and extreme special stages, you can also explore moderately difficult terrain with the Alp 4.0 and don't have to do without riding pleasure. Added to this is a favourable purchase price, which makes some imperfections forgivable and leaves money for great touring.

Accessible, unspectacular, yet fun engine

Stable, well-tuned suspension that can also take harder knocks

Good ergonomics, even when stationary

Clean shifting transmission

Enduro bike tyres

Agile handling

Very versatile

Good price-performance ratio

Brakes could be more responsive

Suspension does not respond very finely to small bumps

Deactivated ABS also resets itself when the engine stalls = cumbersome

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024

The Honda CRF1100L Africa twin cylinder impresses with its high level of riding comfort and versatility. Thanks to the low seat height and a wide range of clean, but rather conservatively designed Advanced Rider Assistance Systems, it is ideal for road riders and off-road beginners. The proven, finely controllable engine and the cleanly responsive suspension offer a smooth riding experience. The long-distance comfort, including a low, integrated seating position, matches the good-natured character of the machine. The operating concept of the electronics could be more intuitive and requires familiarisation. The ergonomics for standing off-road and the chassis reserves for tougher off-road sections could be improved. The handguards are also not robust enough for intensive off-road use. Overall, however, the Africa twin cylinder is a well-balanced, comfortable touring machine that masters even light off-road terrain with ease.

finely controllable engine

Wide range of electronic driving aids

touch-screen colour display

cleanly responsive chassis

Long-distance comfort

well-integrated seating position

good-natured character

Operating concept of the electronics not intuitive

Ergonomics not ideal for standing riders

Chassis reserves not sufficient for hard off-road use

Handguards not very robust for off-road use