Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XJ6 2010

Yamaha XJ6 2010

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs Yamaha XJ6 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Yamaha XJ6 2010

Yamaha XJ6 2010

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
Yamaha XJ6 2010

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke44.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power77 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque59.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight205 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17.3 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

Yamaha XJ6 2010

Yamaha XJ6 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Yamaha XJ6

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price Yamaha XJ6

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