Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 vs. Yamaha Aerox Naked 2018

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Yamaha Aerox Naked 2018

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 compared to Yamaha Aerox Naked 2018

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Yamaha Aerox Naked 2018

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Yamaha Aerox Naked 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	40 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	39.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	3.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	3.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	CDI
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Automatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	49.3 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Unit Swing

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	13 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	13 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	1,870 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	725 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,275 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	AM

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

The Africa Twin is a true Enduro with tough handling qualities. It looks robust and is well equipped for almost any application. The engine is good, but won't blow adrenaline junkies away. The wind protection is great, but too good in summer. Components and attachments are of a high standard. The overall build quality is superior and the mobile phone integration is a great solution. Even after many test rides, the switches still seem illogical and confusing. In direct comparison, it somehow floats above things. It simply drives confidently and well, but cannot shine with spectacular values.

Very good chassis - both mechanical and electronic

DCT option makes it a superior touring bike

high quality and practical electronic ride aids

fundamentally good wind protection

high quality overall impression

flawless engine with great response and linear torque curve

accessible handling

very pleasant ride

wonderfully versatile bike.

Wind protection too good in the heat - even the lowest position of the wind shield hardly lets any wind through

operation via the numerous switches seems complex overall even after 2 days of testing

seat seems a bit too soft after a long day.