Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018
KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height900 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.2 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports vs KTM 990 Adventure

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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Price KTM 990 Adventure

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