Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs. KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 compared to KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	1,528 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

If you can't get to a place on the 890 Adventure R, you probably can't get there at all on a touring enduro. It is the right choice when things get really rough. Long suspension travel and a high seat underline the serious visual appearance, the 890 Adventure R is no dazzler offroad. All the more surprising, then, that it also cuts a very good figure on the road.

Off-road capable chassis

harmonious ergonomics (especially for tall pilots)

agile handling

powerful engine

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS incl. off-road mode standard

finely controllable brakes

Traction control depending on lean angle

Standard seat rather hard padded

Seat height challenging for small riders

Useful features such as Quickshifter+ at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 890 Adventure R

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs. KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 compared to KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 890 Adventure R 2023

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price KTM 890 Adventure R

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