Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
Pregled - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
In terms of engine and drive train, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 features an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 75.1 mm. It offers a powerful engine with 95 HP and 98 Nm of torque. The starter is electric, and the transmission is via chain. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 998 ccm. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 has a V-type engine with a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 62.6 mm. It has a slightly less powerful engine with 71 HP and 62 Nm of torque. The starter and transmission are the same as the Honda, and it also has 2 cylinders but a smaller displacement of 645 ccm.
In terms of suspension, the Honda Africa Twin 2018 has an upside-down telescopic fork for the front suspension with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and also has adjustable compression, preload, and rebound. The chassis is made of steel. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 has a telescopic fork for the front suspension with adjustable preload. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and adjustable preload. The chassis is made of aluminum.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front. However, the Honda Africa Twin 2018 has advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control, while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 only has ABS.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Honda Africa Twin 2018 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1575 mm, and the seat height is 850 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 232 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 18.8 l. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1560 mm, and the seat height is 830 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 213 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is slightly larger at 20 l.
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
In terms of strengths, the Honda Africa Twin 2018 is known for its reliable engine, comfortable seating position, well-tuned chassis, good looks, good brakes, and optional DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). It also offers performance modes for different riding styles. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 is praised for its lively and economical engine, balanced handling, good wind protection, traction control and ABS as standard, and its resemblance to its bigger sister, the V-Strom 1000. It also has an extensive instrumentation with a gear indicator and a 12-volt socket in the cockpit area. Additionally, it is considered to have a good price.
In terms of weaknesses, the Honda Africa Twin 2018 has been criticized for its not quite optimal wind protection, the lack of cruise control, and the inability to switch off the ABS on the front wheel. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 has been noted to have a very restrictive traction control in mode 2.
Tehničke specifikacije Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 u odnosu na Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
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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.
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017
The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.
Usporedba cijena Prosječna tržišna cijena Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 650
There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 is about 33% higher. Compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017 there are more Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 4. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki V-Strom 650 with 89 days compared to 99 days for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 38 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 since model year 2005. 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 4,000 views for the first review on Suzuki V-Strom 650 published on 9/16/2003.
