Honda CB500X 2022 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Overview - Honda CB500X 2022 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2022 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	27.5 degree	Rake	62.5 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	113 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,155 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	486 km	Range	506 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	82 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2023

The Africa Twin is a true Enduro with tough handling qualities. It looks robust and is well equipped for almost any application. The engine is good, but won't blow adrenaline junkies away. The wind protection is great, but too good in summer. Components and attachments are of a high standard. The overall build quality is superior and the mobile phone integration is a great solution. Even after many test rides, the switches still seem illogical and confusing. In direct comparison, it somehow floats above things. It simply drives confidently and well, but cannot shine with spectacular values.

Very good chassis - both mechanical and electronic

DCT option makes it a superior touring bike

high quality and practical electronic ride aids

fundamentally good wind protection

high quality overall impression

flawless engine with great response and linear torque curve

accessible handling

very pleasant ride

wonderfully versatile bike.

Wind protection too good in the heat - even the lowest position of the wind shield hardly lets any wind through

operation via the numerous switches seems complex overall even after 2 days of testing

seat seems a bit too soft after a long day.