Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024 vs. Honda CB500X 2019

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CB500X 2019

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024 compared to Honda CB500X 2019

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CB500X 2019

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CB500X 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,490 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,421 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

The development of the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from a high-legged off-road bike to a touring bike with a 19-inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessible thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter suspension travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19-inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before

Honda CB500X 2019

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools