Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2020

The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 are both enduro motorcycles that offer impressive performance and off-road capabilities. However, they have some key differences in terms of specifications and features.

Starting with the engine, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 is equipped with an in-line, 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1084cc. It produces a power output of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 also features an in-line, 2-cylinder engine but with a smaller displacement of 799cc. It has a slightly lower power output of 95 HP and a torque of 88 Nm.

In terms of suspension, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 comes with a Showa upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm at the front and a Showa monoshock with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound at the rear. It offers a travel of 230mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 features a WP upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 43mm at the front and a WP monoshock with preload adjustment at the rear. It offers a travel of 200mm at both the front and rear.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

In terms of chassis, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 has a steel frame with a double cradle design. It has a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113mm. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 features a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular, load-bearing engine design. It has a slightly steeper rake of 64.1 degrees and a trail of 107.8mm.

Both motorcycles come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. However, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 offers additional features like cornering ABS, cruise control, and anti-wheelie control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, 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 also has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has the same tire dimensions as the Honda, a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1509mm, and a seat height that can be adjusted from 830mm to 850mm. It has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of strengths, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 offers a powerful engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT (optional), a touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, and long-distance capability. It also has a windshield that is suitable for off-road riding. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is praised for its engine with manners and character, enormously high chassis stability, brakes without reproach, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption.

However, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 does have some weaknesses. The operating concept of the electronics is not very clear and intuitive, the handguards are not very robust for off-road use, the windshield offers manageable protection, and the ergonomics are not ideal for standing riding. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is criticized for its unattractive surcharge policy and the original seat not being optimally shaped.

In conclusion, both the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Honda offers a more powerful engine and a range of advanced features, while the KTM excels in terms of off-road capabilities and fuel efficiency. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022
KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque88 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.1 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel220 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake64.1 degree
TrailTrail113 mmTrail107.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, WaveTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,574 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

powerful engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT (option)

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

Long-distance capability

Windshield good for off-road

Operating concept of the electronics not very clear and intuitive

Handguards not very robust for off-road use

Windshield offers manageable protection

Ergonomics not ideal for standing riding

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs KTM 790 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 and a KTM 790 Adventure 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 is about 44% higher. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020 there are less Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin with 82 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 28 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure since model year 2019. The first review for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin was published on 23/09/2019 and now has more than 109,400 views. This compares to more than 53,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Adventure published on 06/10/2018.

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