Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 have in-line engines. However, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a smaller bore of 78 mm compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 92 mm. The stroke of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 61.9 mm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a stroke of 75.1 mm. The engine power of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 95.2 HP, slightly higher than the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 95 HP. The torque of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 87 Nm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a torque of 98 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has three cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has two cylinders and a displacement of 998 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The brand of the front suspension is Showa for both motorcycles. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound for both the front and rear suspension, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin offers adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound only for the front suspension. The rear suspension of both motorcycles is equipped with a monoshock, with the brand being Showa for both.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have steel frames. The front brakes of both motorcycles are double disk brakes, with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro using Brembo brand brakes and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin using Nissin brand brakes.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, on the other hand, offers ABS and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. However, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is 1575 mm, slightly longer than the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 1551 mm. Both motorcycles have a seat height of 850 mm, with the option to increase it up to 870 mm. The dry weight of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with ABS is 201 kg, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with ABS weighs 212 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 20 liters, slightly larger than the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's 18.8 liters.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine full of character, practical off-road performance, comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for rider and pillion, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is extremely good and pleasant to drive, with an engine that revs up nicely, great handling, and works very well off-road. It is also very suitable for traveling and features a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and an overall large and ponderous appearance. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's engine is described as unspectacular.

Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a more powerful engine and more advanced rider assistance systems, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission and is highly regarded for its off-road capabilities.