Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 are both powerful and capable enduro motorcycles. However, they have some key differences in terms of their technical specifications and strengths.
Starting with the engine, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is equipped with a three-cylinder engine, while the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has a two-cylinder engine. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a displacement of 888ccm, producing 95.2 HP of power and 87 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Africa Twin has a displacement of 1084ccm, producing 102 HP of power and 105 Nm of torque. Both bikes have electric starters and chain transmissions.
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has Showa suspension components with a 45mm diameter front fork and 240mm of travel. The rear suspension has a monoshock with 230mm of travel. The Africa Twin also features Showa suspension, with a 45mm diameter front fork and 230mm of travel. The rear suspension has a monoshock with 220mm of travel.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
When it comes to the chassis, both bikes have steel frames. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a tubular frame with a rake of 65.6 degrees and a trail of 145.8mm. The Africa Twin has a double cradle frame with a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 113mm.
In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro features advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Africa Twin also has ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm. However, the Africa Twin has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 17 inches. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a wheelbase of 1551mm, while the Africa Twin has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 850mm, which can be adjusted up to 870mm. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters, while the Africa Twin has a slightly smaller capacity of 18.8 liters.
In terms of equipment, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro comes with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The Africa Twin features LED headlights and a touch-screen color display.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
In terms of strengths, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine with character, improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the Africa Twin offers a high-torque engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT (optional), a touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, and long-distance capability. The Africa Twin also has a windshield that is perfect for off-roading.
As for weaknesses, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The Africa Twin also has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and a windshield that offers manageable protection.
In conclusion, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 are impressive enduro motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro excels in terms of its three-cylinder engine and improved off-road capability, while the Africa Twin stands out with its high-torque engine and sophisticated electronic driving aids. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
It's impressive how well the bike manages the balancing act between on- and off-road, doing exactly what a touring enduro should be able to do, or what you still want to do with a touring enduro. And it does so with a degree of maturity that is astonishing for a new model and shows that Triumph has done its homework and has sensibly further developed the already underrated Tiger 800. Even if some die-hard Tiger fans may miss the now less pronounced, typical whistle of the three-cylinder. The question of whether the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is ready for the road can only be answered with a "when do you want to go again?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 is about 2% higher. Compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with 91 days compared to 106 days for a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 28 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin since model year 2020. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 12/3/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 109,400 views for the first review on Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin published on 9/23/2019.
