Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 vs Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025
Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power135 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio10.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel210 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel200 mmTravel152 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail106 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, WaveTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,330 mmLength2,270 mm
WidthWidth960 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,490 mmHeight1,465 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)243 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)255 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.8 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange506 kmRange375 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions112 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions128 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 adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights, USB-C socket

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

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

Kawasaki Versys 1100 2026

There is probably not a single owner of a Kawasaki Versys 1100 who is not satisfied with its riding characteristics. It simply rides well. On the other hand, I have never heard anyone say: "The Versys looks really cool!" Even owners just say "Well, it's not that ugly". Anyone who is above that will be happy with the Versys - a really good bike.

Surprisingly dynamic and agile riding performance

Excellent wind protection

Easy handling even at low speeds

Good power delivery from the four-cylinder engine

Very good price-performance ratio

Excellent cornering behaviour

High seating, aerodynamic and riding comfort

Unspectacular appearance that does not convey any dynamics

Only manually adjustable windscreen

Complicated operating concept

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