Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 are both enduro motorcycles that offer powerful performance and versatility.
In terms of engine specifications, both bikes have a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of over 1000cc. The Honda Africa Twin has a bore of 92mm and a stroke of 75.1mm, while the KTM Adventure has a slightly larger bore of 103mm and a shorter stroke of 63mm. Both bikes have an engine power of 95 HP, but the Africa Twin has a slightly lower torque of 98 Nm compared to the Adventure's 107 Nm.
Both bikes have an electric starter and a chain transmission. The Africa Twin has a Showa suspension system both in the front and rear, while the Adventure features a WP suspension system. The chassis of the Africa Twin is made of steel, while the Adventure has a chromium-molybdenum frame.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
In terms of braking, the Africa Twin uses Nissin brakes at the front, while the Adventure uses Brembo brakes. Both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm. However, the Africa Twin has a larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Adventure's 17 inches.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Africa Twin has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575mm compared to the Adventure's 1560mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 850mm. The dry weight of both bikes with ABS is the same at 212kg, but the Adventure has a slightly lighter kerb weight of 230kg compared to the Africa Twin's 232kg. The Adventure also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters, while the Africa Twin has a capacity of 18.8 liters.
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
When it comes to strengths, the Africa Twin is known for its reliable engine, comfortable seating position, well-tuned chassis, good brakes, and optional DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). It also offers performance modes for different riding styles. On the other hand, the Adventure has a powerful and refined engine, disengageable ABS, adjustable traction control, and agile handling. It also has adjustable ergonomics and a height-adjustable windshield. The Adventure is also considered more affordable compared to its larger sister models.
In terms of weaknesses, the Africa Twin has suboptimal wind protection and lacks cruise control. It also has ABS on the front wheel that cannot be switched off. The Adventure, on the other hand, has a rev limiter that kicks in at 8500 revs, which may limit its top speed. The Adventure's chassis is also considered a little too soft for off-road use.
In conclusion, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 offer powerful performance and versatility for enduro riding. The Africa Twin excels in reliability and comfort, while the Adventure offers a refined engine and adjustable features at a more affordable price.
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 1050 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and a KTM 1050 Adventure 2016. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 is about 27% higher. A Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 720 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,350 USD for a KTM 1050 Adventure 2016. Compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 there are more Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1050 Adventure with 96 days compared to 99 days for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 8 reviews for the KTM 1050 Adventure since model year 2015. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was published on 5/12/2015 and now has more than 13,600 views. This compares to more than 10,900 views for the first review on KTM 1050 Adventure published on 11/4/2014.
