Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88.9 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio10.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter39 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel92 mmTravel210 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel41 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake30 degreeRake62.5 degree
TrailTrail117 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,200 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth960 mm
HeightHeight1,240 mmHeight1,490 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)256 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)243 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity24.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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