Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L vs Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L vs Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2024.

Key differences

Lighter: Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L (231 vs 243 kg, kerb weight)
Lower seat: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L (835 vs 850 mm)
Longer range: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L (about 275 vs 195 miles)

Specs	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L	Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L
Years	since 2024	since 2024
Type	Adventure	Adventure
Licence	Full A only	Full A only
Engine	1084 cc, 2 cyl.	1084 cc, 2 cyl.
Power	75 kW / 101 bhp	75 kW / 101 bhp
Torque	112 Nm at 5500 rpm	112 Nm at 5500 rpm
Weight	243 kg (kerb weight), DCT version 253 kg	231 kg (kerb weight), DCT version 242 kg (best value)
Seat height	835 mm (low seat 795 mm)	850 mm (low seat 825 mm)
Suspension travel	front 210 mm, rear 200 mm	front 230 mm, rear 220 mm
Max load	218 kg (rider, passenger, luggage)	218 kg (rider, passenger, luggage)
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	chain, manual	chain, manual
Tank	24.8 l (best value)	18.8 l
Fuel use	58 mpg (4.9 l/100 km) (best value)	54 mpg (5.2 l/100 km)
Range on one tank	275 miles (best value)	195 miles
Used price (estimate)	£14,400 - £16,400	£11,600 - £13,200
New price (official German list, converted)	-	£13,600 - £13,900

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Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L: Watch out

Top-heavy when stopped
Heavy: 230 kg or more

Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L: Watch out

Popular with thieves
Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

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