Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,110 mm	Length	2,335 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	875 mm
Height	Height	1,320 mm	Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	245 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1050 SE 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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