Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power129 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque126 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeDual-clutch
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,285 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,335 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,595 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)275 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity21.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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.

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

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1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH