Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)250 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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