Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,248 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,570 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	900 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2013

The three-cylinder lacks a little pressure from the rev range, but it revs and shrieks out of the top like a three-headed hellhound. The XC version in particular is a real man's bike with a lot of power and mass.

Powerful and lively engine

comfortable chassis

high weight