Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	149 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	118.7 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Marzocchi	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,150 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,570 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2010

In its brochures, Ducati often speaks of "4 bikes in one motorbike", but this is a slight understatement. These 4 riding modes can be freely configured. The rider then has a little night reading in front of him in the form of the manual, but can actually adapt each mode to his preferences in terms of chassis, engine, ABS and DTC.

Simple chassis

good handling

traction control

ABS

very powerful

comfortable

efficient wind protection.

Small luggage compartment

idle speed sensor not working accurately.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

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