Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke55.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power178 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth685 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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 CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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