Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs. Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 are both enduro motorcycles that offer powerful engines, advanced rider assistance systems, and off-road capabilities. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 has a larger displacement of 1084cc compared to the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022's 889cc. The Honda Africa Twin also has a slightly higher engine power of 102 HP compared to the Norden's 105 HP. However, the Norden has a slightly higher torque of 100 Nm compared to the Africa Twin's 105 Nm.

Both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension, with the Honda Africa Twin using Showa forks and the Husqvarna Norden using WP forks. The Africa Twin has a larger front fork diameter of 45mm compared to the Norden's 43mm. In terms of travel, the Africa Twin offers 230mm for the front suspension and 220mm for the rear suspension, while the Norden offers 220mm for the front suspension and 215mm for the rear suspension.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

In terms of chassis, the Honda Africa Twin features a steel double cradle frame, while the Husqvarna Norden has a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame. The Norden has a slightly steeper rake of 64.2 degrees compared to the Africa Twin's 62.5 degrees, and a shorter trail of 106.9mm compared to the Africa Twin's 113mm.

Both motorcycles feature double disk brakes at the front, and advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Norden also offers a quickshifter, which is not available on the Africa Twin.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Africa Twin has a larger fuel tank capacity of 24.8 liters compared to the Norden's 19 liters. The Africa Twin also has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575mm compared to the Norden's 1513mm. The seat height of the Africa Twin is adjustable from 850mm to 870mm, while the Norden's seat height is adjustable from 854mm to 874mm.

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles feature LED headlights, but the Norden also offers additional features such as connectivity, LED daytime running lights, and a TFT display.

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

In terms of strengths, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 is praised for its powerful engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, good ergonomics, and long-distance capability. It also offers almost "too good" wind protection. On the other hand, the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 is praised for its great engine with high practicality, high-quality electronics package, high level of travel comfort, and tough and reliable performance even on long tours.

However, both motorcycles have their weaknesses. The Africa Twin is criticized for its confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar, weight, and high price. The Norden, on the other hand, is noted for its unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds, unsteady engine running after a cold start, and low flywheel mass that can cause the engine to die off.

Overall, both the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 and the Husqvarna Norden 901 2022 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would ultimately depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 compared to Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020
Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.1 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeDual-clutchTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountdirect
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel220 mmTravel215 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake64.2 degree
TrailTrail113 mmTrail106.9 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
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, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,513 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height854 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to874 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.8 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

Husqvarna Norden 901 2022

During the test in the USA, the Husqvarna was exposed to probably the toughest test conditions. The tour led through deserts, up high mountains and through scorching hot valleys. Highways as well as hectic city traffic had to be negotiated. In the end, the Norden 901 proved to be a likeable, reliable and thoroughly successful adventure motorbike that is a pleasure to travel with.

Great engine with high practicality

Great engine response

Linear rev range

Hardly any vibrations in the saddle

High-quality electronics package

High level of travel comfort

Pleasantly tuned chassis

Accessible but at the same time exciting character

Good wind and weather protection

Tough

Reliable even on long tours

Unpleasant heat development in the calf area at low speeds

Unsteady engine running after cold start

Low flywheel mass, keeps dying off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs Husqvarna Norden 901

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 and a Husqvarna Norden 901 2022. It takes less time to sell a Husqvarna Norden 901 with 107 days compared to 127 days for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 25 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT and 20 reviews for the Husqvarna Norden 901 since model year 2022. The first review for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT was published on 23/09/2019 and now has more than 109,400 views. This compares to more than 120,800 views for the first review on Husqvarna Norden 901 published on 05/11/2019.

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