Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	177 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62.5 degree	Rake	63.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

KTM 390 Adventure 2020

The KTM 390 Adventure: The all-rounder in this class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package, the aggressive riding position and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that takes inexperienced off-road riders firmly by the hand. No matter what surface you're riding on - the 390 Adventure is simply always fun! Whether you need more KTM Adventure is, of course, the next question... but we will clarify that in another test report.

powerful engine

optional quickshifter +

adjustable suspension

high-quality electronics package

real fun machine on any surface.

somewhat compact for tall pilots