Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda X-ADV 2018

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs Honda X-ADV 2018

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 is an enduro motorcycle with a reliable in-line engine. It has a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 75.1 mm, providing a displacement of 998 ccm. The engine produces 95 HP of power and 98 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and an electric starter. The clutch type is multiplate in oil-bath and the transmission is a chain with gearshift. The bike has a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, the Africa Twin features an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension at the rear. Both the front and rear suspension have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The chassis is made of steel, providing stability and durability.

The Africa Twin is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm, ensuring good stopping power. The rear brake is a disc brake. The bike also comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the front tire has a 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. The wheelbase is 1575 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 232 kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

On the other hand, the Honda X-ADV 2018 is a scooter with an in-line engine. It has a bore of 77 mm and a stroke of 80 mm, resulting in a displacement of 745 ccm. The engine produces 55 HP of power and 68 Nm of torque. It also has a fuel injection system and an electric starter. The clutch type is multiplate in oil-bath and the transmission is a chain with a dual-clutch system.

The X-ADV features an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension at the rear. The front suspension has adjustable preload and rebound settings. The rear suspension has adjustable preload. The chassis is made of steel, providing strength and stability.

The scooter is equipped with double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm, ensuring excellent braking performance. The rear brake is a disc brake. It also comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and riding modes.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the front tire has a 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. The wheelbase is 1590 mm and the seat height is 820 mm. The scooter has a kerb weight of 238 kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 13.1 liters.

Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda X-ADV 2018

In terms of strengths, the Africa Twin offers a reliable engine, a comfortable seating position, a well-tuned chassis, good looks, good brakes, and optional DCT (dual-clutch transmission). It also has performance modes for different riding preferences.

On the other hand, the X-ADV boasts an engine with an extended rev range, very good brakes, a comfortable seating position, DCT dual clutch with G-mode, traction control, an adjustable windshield, LED light, cool looks, a smart key, a 12V power socket, and a storage compartment for a full-face helmet.

However, the Africa Twin has some weaknesses, including not quite optimal wind protection, the absence of cruise control, and the inability to switch off ABS on the front wheel. The X-ADV, on the other hand, has a tachometer that is not easy to read and a high price.

In conclusion, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the Honda X-ADV 2018 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Africa Twin offers a more powerful engine and a larger fuel tank capacity, making it suitable for off-road adventures. On the other hand, the X-ADV provides a more compact and agile option with additional features such as a storage compartment and a smart key. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and intended use.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
Honda X-ADV 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power55 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,250 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeDual-clutch
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced 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
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,245 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth910 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,375 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)238 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity13.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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

Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda X-ADV 2018

Honda dares - and hits the mark. The X-ADV is a sophisticated, practical and amazingly precise crossover motorbike. For the 2018 vintage, the off-road capability is underlined even more with the new G-mode of the dual-clutch transmission DCT. However, the X-ADV's true playground is the country road, where it performs excellently and presents an ingenious mix of sportiness and a level of comfort that is otherwise only known from large tourers and scooters. Many people don't know what to do with this "thing", but once you've ridden the X-ADV, you'll realise what it's capable of.

Engine with extended rev range

very good brakes

comfortable seating position

DCT dual clutch with G-mode

traction control

adjustable windshield

LED light

cool looks

smart key

12V power socket

storage compartment for a full-face helmet

Tachometer not easy to read

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Honda X-ADV

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and a Honda X-ADV 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 is about 13% higher. A Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 720 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 800 USD for a Honda X-ADV 2018. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 10. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 99 days compared to 106 days for a Honda X-ADV. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 22 reviews for the Honda X-ADV since model year 2017. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was published on 5/12/2015 and now has more than 13,600 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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