Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

In terms of engine specifications, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 have inline engines. However, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a smaller bore of 78 mm compared to the Africa Twin Adventure Sports' 92 mm. The stroke of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 61.9 mm, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a stroke of 75.1 mm. The engine power of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 95.2 HP, slightly higher than the Africa Twin Adventure Sports' 95 HP. The torque of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 87 Nm, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a torque of 98 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has three cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has two cylinders and a displacement of 998 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro's front suspension is provided by Showa with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 240 mm. The front suspension of the Africa Twin Adventure Sports is also provided by Showa with the same diameter of 45 mm but has a slightly larger travel of 252 mm. The rear suspension of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a travel of 230 mm, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a travel of 240 mm. Both motorcycles offer adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have steel frames. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro is equipped with double disk brakes at the front, provided by Brembo, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has double disk brakes at the front provided by Nissin.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also offers cornering ABS, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports does not have this feature.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 1551 mm, slightly shorter than the Africa Twin Adventure Sports' 1580 mm. The seat height of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is adjustable from 850 mm to 870 mm, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a fixed seat height of 900 mm, which can be adjusted up to 920 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 20 liters, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a larger fuel tank capacity of 24.2 liters.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have LED headlights. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also features LED daytime running lights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports does not have these additional features.

In terms of strengths, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine that is full of character, practical off-road performance, comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with a blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for both the rider and pillion, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the Africa Twin Adventure Sports offers a powerful and unagitated engine, a comfortable chassis, a comfortable seating position, superb looks, good brakes, a large fuel tank, performance modes, and the option for DCT.

In terms of weaknesses, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and an overall large and ponderous appearance. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports has suboptimal wind protection, no cruise control, a high saddle that can be difficult to climb for smaller riders, and ABS on the front wheel that cannot be switched off.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque87 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
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
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement888 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel240 mmTravel252 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
TravelTravel230 mmTravel240 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Wave
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced 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 diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WidthWidth935 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,452 mmHeight1,570 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,551 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height900 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to870 mmSeat Height up to920 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021

Satisfaction quickly spreads in the saddle of the Tiger. The machine offers an enormously wide range of uses and an over-complete set of features for this class. A really good touring enduro! However, the long suspension travel is a bit of a downfall for sporty riding. At the end of the day, however, this is the only compromise of this otherwise thoroughly successful machine.

Three-cylinder engine full of character

practical off-road performance

comfortable suspension elements

quickshifter with blipper as standard

generous standard equipment, even heated seats for rider and pillion

good ergonomics

good wind and weather protection

long-distance capability.

Handguards for off-road use not very robust

flood of switches on the left handlebar

overall large and ponderous appearance

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2021 and a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports with 112 days compared to 131 days for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 14 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports since model year 2018. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 12/3/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 91,900 views for the first review on Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports published on 11/6/2017.

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