KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2011 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.4 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

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

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	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	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	209 kg	Dry Weight	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series