Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Dual ignition
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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