Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	149 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	795 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	248 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Some might be surprised that after waiting so long, Suzuki did not launch the ultimate, uncompromising power naked bike. Instead, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 with its 149 hp seems almost too well-behaved. But once you ride it on the race track, you quickly realise that the engine is far more powerful in real life and that the rest of the performance of the chassis and braking system is also impressive. In return, it also offers a large portion of everyday and practical suitability - not bad ingredients when you have to cover everything from everyday to race track with a single bike.

Powerful engine

good braking control

stable and sensitive chassis

comfortable seating position

relatively low price.

Front end looks too good

toxic throttle response in the lower rev range

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Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017