Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016
Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore92 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,200 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque156 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,950 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height700 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight339 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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