Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a range of features and capabilities for riders.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is equipped with an in-line three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 888cc. It delivers a power output of 95.2 HP and a torque of 87 Nm. The engine is started electrically and power is transmitted through a chain. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 features an in-line two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1084cc. It offers a higher power output of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. The engine is also started electrically and power is transmitted through a chain.

In terms of suspension, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm at the front, and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension is provided by Marzocchi and offers a travel of 180mm at the front and 170mm at the rear. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, rebound, preload, and rebound. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 features an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm at the front, and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension is provided by Showa and offers a travel of 230mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles feature a steel frame. The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 has a tubular frame type with a rake of 65.4 degrees and a trail of 133.3mm. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 has a double cradle frame type with a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113mm.

In terms of brakes, both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 comes with electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 offers ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1556mm and a seat height that can be adjusted from 810mm to 830mm. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1574mm and a seat height that can be adjusted from 850mm to 870mm. It has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 comes with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 offers Bluetooth connectivity, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is praised for its three-cylinder engine, agile turn-in behavior, quickshifter as standard, electronically adjustable suspension strut, generous standard equipment, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 is praised for its powerful engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, wonderfully functioning DCT (optional), touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, and windshield suitable for off-road riding.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is criticized for its flood of switches on the left handlebar. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 is criticized for its operating concept of the electronics not being very clear and intuitive, handguards not being very robust for off-road use, windshield offering manageable protection, and ergonomics not being ideal for standing riding.