Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 vs. Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda X-ADV 2020

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 vs Honda X-ADV 2020

The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 is an enduro motorcycle that offers a high-torque engine and a range of sophisticated electronic driving aids. It is equipped with a powerful 102 HP engine that delivers 105 Nm of torque, providing ample power for off-road adventures. The fuel system is injection-based, ensuring efficient fuel consumption. The bike features a dual-clutch transmission, which allows for smooth and seamless gear changes. With a displacement of 1084 ccm, the Africa Twin offers a powerful and responsive performance.

In terms of suspension, the Africa Twin is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The front suspension has a diameter of 45 mm and offers a travel of 230 mm, while the rear suspension has a travel of 220 mm. Both suspensions can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound, allowing riders to customize their riding experience.

The bike features a steel frame with a double cradle design, providing stability and durability. It has a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113 mm, ensuring precise handling and control. The Africa Twin is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm, and a disc brake at the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Africa Twin offers ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie features. These systems enhance safety and control, especially in challenging off-road conditions. The bike also features LED headlights, providing enhanced visibility.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

The Africa Twin has a front tire width of 90 mm and a diameter of 21 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150 mm and a diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1575 mm and a seat height of 850 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 236 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.

On the other hand, the Honda X-ADV 2020 is a scooter that offers a versatile and all-rounder performance. It is equipped with a 55 HP engine that delivers 68 Nm of torque. The scooter features a dual-clutch transmission and a chain drive, providing smooth and efficient power delivery. With a displacement of 745 ccm, the X-ADV offers a balanced and responsive performance.

In terms of suspension, the X-ADV features an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The front suspension has a diameter of 41 mm and offers a travel of 154 mm, while the rear suspension has a travel of 150 mm. The suspensions can be adjusted for preload and rebound, allowing riders to customize their riding experience.

The scooter features a steel frame with a twin tube, tubular design, providing stability and durability. It has a rake of 63 degrees and a trail of 104 mm, ensuring nimble handling and maneuverability. The X-ADV is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm, and a disc brake at the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power.

Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda X-ADV 2020

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the X-ADV offers ABS and riding modes. These systems enhance safety and control, especially in urban and adventurous riding conditions. The scooter also features LED headlights, providing enhanced visibility.

The X-ADV has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 160 mm and a diameter of 15 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1590 mm and a seat height of 820 mm. The scooter has a kerb weight of 238 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 13.1 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Africa Twin offers a high-torque engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT, a touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, and long-distance capability. It also has a windshield that is perfect for off-roading. On the other hand, the X-ADV is a real all-rounder with improved drivetrain, a more powerful sound, and a high level of comfort. It provides a sublime feeling in the saddle.

In terms of weaknesses, the Africa Twin has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use, a flood of switches on the left handlebar, and a windshield that offers manageable protection. The X-ADV has running boards that are a little too narrow, a chain drive that requires high maintenance for scooter/adventure operation, and an extroverted appearance that may not be for everyone.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 compared to Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020
Honda X-ADV 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power55 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,250 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.1 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeDual-clutchTransmission TypeDual-clutch
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel154 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel220 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube, Tubular
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail113 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes

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 diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,330 mmLength2,245 mm
WidthWidth960 mmWidth910 mm
HeightHeight1,395 mmHeight1,375 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)236 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)238 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity13.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield perfect for off-roading

Handguards not very robust for off-road use

flood of switches on left handlebar

windshield offers manageable protection

Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda has done it again. The new X-ADV continues to present itself as a versatile work tool that attracts a lot of attention. Improvements have been made in the right places to make it more accessible, more practical, but also more refined. While its extravagant concept will always attract sceptics, proud owners swear by it and can enjoy thousands of kilometres in the saddle.

Real all-rounder

Improved drivetrain

More powerful sound

More accessible than predecessor

High level of comfort

Sublime feeling in the saddle

Running boards a little too narrow

chain drive for scooter/adventure operation requires high maintenance

extroverted appearance not for everyone

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT vs Honda X-ADV

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 and a Honda X-ADV 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 is about 28% higher. Compared to Honda X-ADV 2020 there are less Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a Honda X-ADV with 101 days compared to 118 days for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 17 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT and 22 reviews for the Honda X-ADV since model year 2017. The first review for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT was published on 9/23/2019 and now has more than 109,400 views. This compares to more than 31,500 views for the first review on Honda X-ADV published on 9/15/2016.

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