2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 101 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin) up to 101.5 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 231 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin) to 253 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 101.5hp | 101hp |
| Torque | 112nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 253kg | 231kg |
| Front brake | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless) | 90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless) | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an Electric controlled unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound dumping adjustments, 210mm stroke | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments, 230mm stroke. |
| Rear suspension | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electric control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, 200 mm rear wheel travel. | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm rear wheel travel. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 24.8 L – 8 L/100km | 20.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17599 | $13199 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Connectivity : Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (Wired) Riding Modes : Urban, Tour, Gravel, Off Road, User Emergency Stop Signal : YES Self Cancelling Indicators : YES 12v Socket : YES USB Socket : YES Quick Shifter : NO Transmission Type : Dual Clutch Transmission Cruise Control : YES Cornering Lights : YES ABS System : 2 channel with IMU Selectable ABS MODE with ON road and OFF road Tyres Rear : Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET Wheels Rear : 18M/C x MT4.00 Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
Connectivity : Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) Riding Modes : Urban, Tour, Gravel, Off Road, User Emergency Stop Signal : Yes Self Cancelling Indicators : Yes 12v Socket : Optional USB Socket : Yes (USB Type A, 1.5A) Quick Shifter : Optional Accessory Transmission Type : Manual Clutch Transmission Cruise Control : Yes Cornering Lights : No ABS System : Selectable ABS MODE with ON road and OFF road Wheels Front : 21M/C x 2.15 Wire spoke with aluminium rim Wheels Rear: 18M/C x MT4.00 Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
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2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CRF1100L Africa Twin has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and CRF1100L Africa Twin have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and CRF1100L Africa Twin have very similar peak power (101.5 hp vs 101 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and CRF1100L Africa Twin have very similar listed torque (112 Nm vs 112 Nm).
Listed top speed
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CRF1100L Africa Twin is notably lighter on the listed weight (231 kg vs 253 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has 102 hp compared with 101 hp on the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is lighter, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is lighter at 231 kg vs 253 kg for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which is better, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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