Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a great riding experience.
The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 is equipped with an in-line engine that has a displacement of 799cc. It produces 95 horsepower and 79 Nm of torque. The engine is practical for everyday use and provides a fun riding experience. The bike has a chain transmission and a three-cylinder configuration. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP, which can be adjusted for compression and rebound. The rear suspension is also from WP and has the same adjustment options. The frame of the bike is made of steel. The front brakes are from Nissin. The advanced rider assistance systems include riding modes and traction control. The front tire diameter is 21 inches, and the rear tire width is 150mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1545mm, and the seat height is 845mm. The bike weighs 221kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015
On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is equipped with an in-line engine with a displacement of 998cc. It also produces 95 horsepower but has a higher torque of 98 Nm. The engine is practical and revs up nicely. Similar to the Triumph Tiger, it has a chain transmission but has a two-cylinder configuration. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa, which can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is also from Showa and has the same adjustment options. The frame of the bike is made of steel. The front brakes are from Nissin. The advanced rider assistance systems include ABS and traction control. The front tire diameter is 21 inches, and the rear tire width is 150mm with a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is 1575mm, and the seat height is 850mm. The bike weighs 232kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters.
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 has a great engine that is both practical for everyday use and provides an enjoyable riding experience. It is easy to drive but never boring. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is extremely good and pleasant to drive. The engine revs up nicely, and the bike has great handling. It also performs well off-road and is suitable for traveling. It is worth mentioning that the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 has a unique DCT dual-clutch transmission, which sets it apart from the Triumph Tiger.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 has some individual details that may seem a touch too cheap. On the other hand, the engine of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 is considered unspectacular.
In conclusion, both the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 are excellent enduro motorcycles that offer a great riding experience. They have their own strengths and weaknesses, but overall, they are both capable and enjoyable bikes to ride.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015
The Tiger 800 XCx appears to be just the right size as a universal talent. The engine is definitely the cream of the crop. It is lively, rev-happy, powerful and sounds a little daring. Nevertheless, it is always comfortable and easy to ride. The rest of the bike seems to be on a par.
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 800 XCx vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 is about 26% higher. A Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 experiences a loss of 20 GBP in one year and 190 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 660 GBP and 1,740 GBP for a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016. Compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 there are less Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 8 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 50 days compared to 52 days for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx and 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin since model year 2015. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx was published on 05/11/2014 and now has more than 18,500 views. This compares to more than 13,600 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin published on 12/05/2015.
