CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Technical Specifications CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	93.8 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	252 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	240 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Wave
Brand	Brand	J.Juan	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	256 mm

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,234 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	853 mm	Width	930 mm
Height	Height	1,277 mm	Height	1,570 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,531 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	900 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	225 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

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