Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Overview - Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.1 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,335 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	875 mm
Height	Height	1,440 mm	Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	261 kg	Kerb Weight	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Overview - Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2011 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015