Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are both enduro motorcycles with similar technical specifications. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.
In terms of engine performance, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is equipped with a three-cylinder engine that delivers 95.2 HP of power and 87 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 features a two-cylinder engine that produces 95 HP of power and 98 Nm of torque. While both engines are inline, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's three-cylinder engine provides a more characterful and engaging riding experience compared to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's engine, which is described as unspectacular.
Both motorcycles have similar suspension setups, with upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension components on both bikes are adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound, allowing riders to fine-tune their ride according to their preferences. The suspension elements on the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro are known for their comfort, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's suspension is praised for its great handling and off-road capabilities.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
In terms of braking, both motorcycles feature double disc brakes at the front, but the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is equipped with Brembo brakes, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin uses Nissin brakes. Both bikes also come with ABS and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems, ensuring enhanced safety and control while riding.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the two motorcycles are quite similar. Both have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. However, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is also slightly longer at 1575 mm, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a wheelbase of 1551 mm. Both motorcycles have a seat height of 850 mm, which can be adjusted up to 870 mm.
In terms of weight, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is slightly heavier with a dry weight of 212 kg (with ABS), compared to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's dry weight of 201 kg (with ABS). Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of around 20 liters, with the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin having a slightly smaller capacity of 18.8 liters.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 offers a three-cylinder engine that is full of character, improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension, and a quickshifter with a blipper as standard. It also comes with generous standard equipment, including heated seats for both the rider and passenger, making it suitable for long-distance riding. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is praised for its great and pleasant driving experience, excellent handling, and off-road capabilities. It is also known for its suitability for traveling and features a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has been noted to have less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin's engine is described as unspectacular, lacking the character and excitement of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro's three-cylinder engine.
Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers improved off-road capability and a characterful three-cylinder engine, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin excels in its overall riding experience, handling, and off-road capabilities, as well as its unique DCT dual-clutch transmission.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
It's impressive how well the bike manages the balancing act between on- and off-road, doing exactly what a touring enduro should be able to do, or what you still want to do with a touring enduro. And it does so with a degree of maturity that is astonishing for a new model and shows that Triumph has done its homework and has sensibly further developed the already underrated Tiger 800. Even if some die-hard Tiger fans may miss the now less pronounced, typical whistle of the three-cylinder. The question of whether the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is ready for the road can only be answered with a "when do you want to go again?
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
The legend is back, Honda claimed wholeheartedly - but the mission has succeeded to the highest degree, the Africa Twin with the rather bulky name CRF1000L Africa Twin is a very agile and excellently rideable enduro that works well on all surfaces. This also applies to gravel and single trails, where easy handling is of course very important. With 95 hp, it is a proud 65 hp short of the Elite, but you don't need more for such balanced handling. In one respect, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is completely unrivalled - it can be ordered with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is about 42% higher. Compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 50 days compared to 91 days for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 03/12/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 13,600 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin published on 12/05/2015.
