Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015
Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2023

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.
KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

The KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.