Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Overview - Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	117 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial, Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025

The Honda CRF1100L Africa twin cylinder impresses with its high level of riding comfort and versatility. Thanks to the low seat height and a wide range of clean, but rather conservatively designed Advanced Rider Assistance Systems, it is ideal for road riders and off-road beginners. The proven, finely controllable engine and the cleanly responsive suspension offer a smooth riding experience. The long-distance comfort, including a low, integrated seating position, matches the good-natured character of the machine. The operating concept of the electronics could be more intuitive and requires familiarisation. The ergonomics for standing off-road and the chassis reserves for tougher off-road sections could be improved. The handguards are also not robust enough for intensive off-road use. Overall, however, the Africa twin cylinder is a well-balanced, comfortable touring machine that masters even light off-road terrain with ease.

finely controllable engine

Wide range of electronic driving aids

touch-screen colour display

cleanly responsive chassis

Long-distance comfort

well-integrated seating position

good-natured character

Operating concept of the electronics not intuitive

Ergonomics not ideal for standing riders

Chassis reserves not sufficient for hard off-road use

Handguards not very robust for off-road use