Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 vs. Honda NC700S 2012

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

Honda NC700S 2012

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 vs Honda NC700S 2012

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

Honda NC700S 2012

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 compared to Honda NC700S 2012

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

Honda NC700S 2012

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

Honda NC700S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	80 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	6,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	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
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
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	1,084 ccm	Displacement	670 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 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	2,195 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT (option)

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield perfect for off-roading

Flood of buttons on left handlebar not very clear

handguards not very robust for off-road use

windshield offers manageable protection

Honda NC700S 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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