Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	87 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	63.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	46 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
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	1,084 ccm	Displacement	755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	27.5 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	113 mm	Trail	111 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Cruise control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	838 mm
Height	Height	1,485 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l
Range	Range	383 km	Range	393 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket, Touch display, , , , , ,	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

In the long-term test, the Honda XL750 Transalp proves to be a versatile and reliable adventure bike that combines touring comfort with solid off-road capability. It is not a sports bike, but an honest, uncomplicated adventure bike for anyone looking for a reliable bike for road and gravel. Minor weaknesses in the suspension and electronic settings hardly spoil the overall very positive impression.

Balanced ergonomics

Height touring comfort

Cultivated engine

Reliable

Good-natured handling

Solid off-road capabilities

Good braking performance

Smooth clutch

Non-adjustable windscreen

Soft suspension

ABS not fully disengageable

Traction control resets itself

Narrow knee angle

Little punch in the upper rev range

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES vs Honda XL750 Transalp

Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Honda XL750 Transalp

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