Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019
Honda CB650R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke46 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth750 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)202.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity15.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Honda CB650R

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price Honda CB650R

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