Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2021

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the KTM 890 Adventure 2021 are both enduro motorcycles that offer impressive performance and features.

Starting with the engine and drive train, both models have an in-line, 2-cylinder engine. The Honda Africa Twin has a slightly larger bore of 92mm compared to the KTM Adventure's 90.7mm. However, the KTM Adventure has a shorter stroke of 68.8mm compared to the Africa Twin's 75.1mm. In terms of power, the KTM Adventure comes out on top with 105 HP, while the Africa Twin offers 95 HP. The torque is also higher on the KTM Adventure at 100 Nm compared to the Africa Twin's 98 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.

Moving on to the suspension, both models feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Honda Africa Twin is equipped with Showa suspension, while the KTM Adventure features WP suspension. In the rear, both motorcycles have swing arm suspension with monoshocks. The Africa Twin's rear suspension is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound, while the KTM Adventure only offers adjustment for preload and rebound.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

In terms of chassis, the Africa Twin has a steel frame, while the KTM Adventure has a chromium-molybdenum frame. Both models have double disk brakes at the front. The Africa Twin is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. On the other hand, the KTM Adventure offers a more comprehensive range of advanced rider assistance systems, including ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.

When it comes to dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150mm rear tire width. The Africa Twin has an 18-inch rear tire diameter, while the KTM Adventure shares the same rear tire diameter. The wheelbase of the Africa Twin is slightly longer at 1575mm compared to the KTM Adventure's 1528mm. Both models have a seat height of 850mm, which is suitable for a wide range of riders. The KTM Adventure has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters, while the Africa Twin offers 18.8 liters.

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

In terms of strengths, the Africa Twin is praised for its reliable engine, comfortable seating position, well-tuned chassis, good looks, good brakes, optional DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission), and performance modes. On the other hand, the KTM Adventure is praised for its super engine with linear, extremely superior power delivery, very finely controlled brakes, comprehensive electronics, good ergonomics for both sitting and standing riding, low seat height that suits shorter people, quickshifter that enhances riding fun, and low center of gravity that creates great handling.

However, both motorcycles also have their weaknesses. The Africa Twin is criticized for its not quite optimal wind protection, lack of cruise control, and inability to switch off the ABS on the front wheel. The KTM Adventure's weaknesses include its pricing policy for extras, non-adjustable telescopic fork at the front, and the absence of important components like quickshifter and cruise control as standard.

Overall, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the KTM 890 Adventure 2021 offer impressive performance and features, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to personal preference and priorities when choosing between these two enduro motorcycles.

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
KTM 890 Adventure 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 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
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountdirect
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter256 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, 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 diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,528 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

KTM 890 Adventure 2021

The Adventure conveys a light-footedness and sportiness that is often missing in the class of touring enduros. The engine is lively and ensures rapid overtaking manoeuvres at the pass. However, the cheeky sportiness loses something of the dignified travelling comfort that one wishes for, especially on longer stages.

Super engine with linear, extremely superior power delivery

Very finely controlled brakes

Comprehensive electronics

Good ergonomics for both sitting and standing riding

Low seat height also suits shorter people

Quickshifter is an absolute dream and doubles the riding fun

Low centre of gravity creates great handling

Pricing policy for extras

telescopic fork at the front not adjustable

important components, such as quickshifter and cruise control, not included as standard.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs KTM 890 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and a KTM 890 Adventure 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Adventure 2021 is about 4% higher. A Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 720 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,050 USD for a KTM 890 Adventure 2021. Compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2021 there are less Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with 99 days compared to 106 days for a KTM 890 Adventure. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 16 reviews for the KTM 890 Adventure since model year 2021. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was published on 5/12/2015 and now has more than 13,600 views. This compares to more than 59,500 views for the first review on KTM 890 Adventure published on 10/22/2020.

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