Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs. Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 compared to Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025
Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore92 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio13.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDesmodromic, DOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter46 mm
TravelTravel210 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
TravelTravel200 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake62.4 degree
TrailTrail106 mmTrail122 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, WaveTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter265 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 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 diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,608 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height875 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.8 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange506 kmRange375 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions112 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions133 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

The development of the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from a high-legged off-road bike to a touring bike with a 19-inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessible thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter suspension travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19-inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports vs Ducati DesertX Discovery

Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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Price Ducati DesertX Discovery

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