Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 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	Dual-clutch	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	2
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,079 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Marzocchi
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	Deflection
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

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, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

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	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,335 mm	Length	2,190 mm
Width	Width	875 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,475 mm	Height	1,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,514 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special

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