Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 features an in-line engine with a bore of 90mm and a stroke of 60.7mm. It delivers a powerful engine power of 150 HP and a torque of 130 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is a prop shaft. The bike has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 1160ccm. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 also has an in-line engine but with a larger bore of 92mm and stroke of 81.5mm. It has a lower engine power of 102 HP and torque of 105 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is a chain. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1084ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has a front suspension with a brand of Showa, a diameter of 49mm, and a travel of 200mm. The front suspension also has adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension also has a Showa shock absorber with a travel of 200mm and adjustment for preload. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a front suspension with a brand of Showa, a diameter of 45mm, and a travel of 230mm. The front suspension also has adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension also has a Showa shock absorber with a travel of 220mm and adjustment for compression, preload, and rebound.

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a steel frame. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has a tubular frame type with a rake of 65.9 degrees and a trail of 120mm. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a double cradle frame type with a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113mm.

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front. The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has advanced rider assistance systems such as hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, collision warning, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, blind spot assist, and traction control. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, a rear tire diameter of 18 inches, a wheelbase of 1560mm, a seat height of 850mm (up to 870mm), a kerb weight (with ABS) of 255kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 30 liters. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, a rear tire diameter of 18 inches, a wheelbase of 1575mm, a seat height of 850mm (up to 870mm), a kerb weight (with ABS) of 250kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 24.8 liters.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

In terms of equipment, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has a wide range of features including Bluetooth, connectivity, heated grips, keyless system, cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, heated seat, TFT display, and adjustable windscreen. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has LED headlights as its main equipment feature.

In summary, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 offers a more powerful engine, a wider range of advanced rider assistance systems, and a larger fuel tank capacity. It also has a more extensive standard equipment package and better model spread between on- and off-road capabilities. However, it has minor load change reactions on Explorer models and the Blind Spot Assist is not available on Pro models. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 offers a high-torque engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT, and a touch-screen color display. It also has good ergonomics, long-distance capability, and a windshield with a good adjustment range. However, its operating concept of the electronics is not very clear and intuitive, and the handguards are not very robust for off-road use.