Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 features an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 81.5 mm. It has an engine power of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is chain-driven. It has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1084 ccm.

On the other hand, the Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 has a V-type engine with a bore of 83 mm and a stroke of 53.5 mm. It boasts a higher engine power of 170 HP and a torque of 125 Nm. The starter is also electric and the transmission is chain-driven. It has 4 cylinders and a displacement of 1158 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has Showa forks with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 230 mm. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Showa monoshock, offering a travel of 220 mm and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 also has upside-down telescopic forks, but they are Marzocchi forks with a larger diameter of 50 mm. The travel is slightly lower at 170 mm, but it still offers adjustment for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Marzocchi monoshock, providing a travel of 180 mm and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have a steel frame. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a double cradle frame with a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113 mm. The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 has a monocoque frame with a slightly steeper rake of 65.5 degrees and a trail of 102.5 mm.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

When it comes to brakes, both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 does not specify the type of brakes, while the Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 features double disk brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 includes ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 adds hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, quickshifter, and a radar system.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1575 mm and the seat height ranges from 850 mm to 870 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 250 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 24.8 liters.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 170 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1567 mm and the seat height ranges from 840 mm to 860 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 243 kg and the fuel tank capacity is 22 liters.

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles feature LED headlights. The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 adds LED daytime running lights, a TFT display, and an adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 is praised for its high-torque engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, wonderfully functioning DCT, touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, windshield with good adjustment range, and semi-active suspension close to perfection.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 is praised for its great enduro feeling paired with smart elegance, great brakes, fascinating and impressively powerful engine, wonderfully controllable, pleasant seating position, practical ergonomics in every situation, fascinating radar system, great wind protection, high stability even at high speeds, energy-saving and easy to ride, and great handling.

In terms of weaknesses, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 is criticized for its unclear and unintuitive operating concept of the electronics and not very robust handguards for off-road use.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 is criticized for its high fuel consumption, high CO2 emissions, bulky operating concept, and an engine that loves revs, which may not be preferred by all riders in the touring enduro league.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022
Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore92 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke81.5 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power102 HPEngine power170 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.1 Compression Ratio14
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeDual-clutchTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,084 ccmDisplacement1,158 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandMarzocchi
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter50 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel170 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandMarzocchi
TravelTravel220 mmTravel180 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeMonocoque
RakeRake62.5 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail113 mmTrail102.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, WaveTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter265 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 SystemsHill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control

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 diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,567 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to860 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)250 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)243 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.8 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 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.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield with good adjustment range

semi-active suspension close to perfection.

Operating concept of the electronics not very clear and intuitive

handguards not very robust for off-road use

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021

In the past, the exclusive dream motorbikes usually came from the class of sports bikes. But with the new Multistrada, Ducati delivers a real banger in the touring enduro league. The bike rides through the radii with playful ease. So you are perfectly capable of using the exuberant power every now and then. The great experience is garnished by the extensive electronics package, which sets the bar very high overall.

Great enduro feeling paired with smart elegance

great brakes

fascinating, impressively powerful engine

engine performance through terrific response

wonderfully controllable

pleasant seating position

practical ergonomics in every situation

fascinating radar system that is a pleasure to use in practice on the motorway

great wind protection

high stability even at high speeds

energy-saving and easy to ride

great handling.

High fuel consumption

high CO2 emissions

bulky operating concept

engine loves revs - not all riders in the touring enduro league like this.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 and a Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 is about 29% higher. Compared to Ducati Multistrada V4 S 2021 there are less Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 8 compared to 20. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Multistrada V4 S with 112 days compared to 124 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 21 reviews for the Ducati Multistrada V4 S since model year 2021. 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 54,300 views for the first review on Ducati Multistrada V4 S published on 04/11/2020.

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