Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 68.6 mm. It has an engine power of 73 HP and a torque of 68 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is chain-driven. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 689 ccm. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 also has an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 81.5 mm. It has a higher engine power of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. The starter and transmission are the same as the Yamaha Tenere 700. The Honda Africa Twin has a larger displacement of 1084 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. The Yamaha Tenere 700 uses Kayaba suspension with a front fork diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 230 mm. The suspension is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension travel is 220 mm. On the other hand, the Honda Africa Twin uses Showa suspension with a front fork diameter of 45 mm and the same travel of 230 mm. The suspension is also adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension travel is the same at 220 mm.

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023

In terms of chassis, the Yamaha Tenere 700 has a double cradle, central tube frame with a rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 105 mm. The Honda Africa Twin also has a double cradle frame but with a steeper rake of 62.5 degrees and a larger trail of 113 mm.

Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front, but the Yamaha Tenere 700 does not specify the type, while the Honda Africa Twin has double disk brakes with ABS. Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems, with the Yamaha Tenere 700 having ABS and the Honda Africa Twin having ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a longer wheelbase of 1595 mm compared to the Honda Africa Twin's 1574 mm. The seat height of the Yamaha Tenere 700 is higher at 890 mm compared to the Honda Africa Twin's 850 mm. The Yamaha Tenere 700 also has a higher kerb weight with ABS at 220 kg compared to the Honda Africa Twin's 226 kg. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters, resulting in a longer range of 534 km compared to the Honda Africa Twin's 18.8 liters and 383 km range. The Yamaha Tenere 700 also has a lower combined fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100km compared to the Honda Africa Twin's 4.9 l/100km.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights and TFT displays. The Yamaha Tenere 700 also has connectivity and LED daytime running lights, while the Honda Africa Twin has Bluetooth connectivity.

In summary, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 has a high-torque, finely controllable engine, good ergonomics, a long range, and a powerful chassis with plenty of reserves. However, it has the weaknesses of the tank getting in the way on steep uphill sections, brakes that could do with more bite on the road, and a ticklish rotary wheel and tedious ABS deactivation. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 has a powerful engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT (optional), a touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, and a windshield that is good for off-road use. However, it has the weaknesses of an operating concept of the electronics that is not very clear and intuitive, handguards that are not very robust for off-road use, a windshield that offers manageable protection, and ergonomics that are not ideal for standing riding.