Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	895 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	248 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	250 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2021

The Africa twin cylinder is an adventure bike as an adventure bike should be. The suspension absorbs pretty much all bumps, the engine remains confident in every situation and the ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A bike for every day as well as for the big journey - wherever that may take you.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT (optional)

colour touch-screen display

good ergonomics

Suitability for long journeys

Great Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration

Windscreen adjustment somewhat impractical

Operating concept of the electronics not very clear and intuitive

Windscreen and wind protection not perfect - head turbulence occurs at higher travelling speeds

The engine is too unspectacular for sporty riders

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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