Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019
KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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