Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019
Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,160 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth950 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,345 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Take two, pay one. With the MT-09 Tracer, you get almost a whole MT-09 with all its sportiness plus a touring bike that is suitable for everyday use and to some extent suitable for travelling, with decent comfort for all situations. Just remember that there are many more comfortable bikes in this category - but hardly any sportier ones. Easier to ride, easier to control with 3 riding modes, ABS and traction control as standard. Only the wind protection could be better and the seat for long distances can only be found in the accessories.

Sporty performance like all MT-09

3 riding modes

ABS and traction control as standard

taut chassis, plenty of lean angle clearance

Wind protection not optimal

seat could be more comfortable

handlebars too wide for the city

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Yamaha Tracer 900

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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