2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 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 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 150 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250).
- Torque spans 112 Nm (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin) up to 128 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250).
- Weight spans 231 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin) to 299 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON | HONDA |
| Model | HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 150hp | 101hp |
| Torque | 128nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 299kg | 231kg |
| Front brake | radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper, dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | Michelin Scorcher 120/70R19 60V | 90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | Michelin Scorcher 170/60R17 72V | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 47 mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control and Adaptive Ride Height (ARH). Aluminum fork triple clamps | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments, 230mm stroke. |
| Rear suspension | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping and Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) | 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 | 240km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21.2 L – 5.6 L/100km | 20.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $25585 | $13199 |
| Brand price lists | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -6.8 inch viewable area Color TFT w/Touch, Bluetooth, ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS),DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC), TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS) -CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB), CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS) -CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS), ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION - |
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 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: listed specifications
The 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 and 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin are closely matched in displacement, while the CVO Pan America 1250 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CRF1100L Africa Twin has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CVO Pan America 1250 and CRF1100L Africa Twin have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
CVO Pan America 1250 has a clear listed power advantage (150 hp vs 101 hp).
Torque
CVO Pan America 1250 has a modest listed torque advantage (128 Nm vs 112 Nm).
Listed top speed
CVO Pan America 1250 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 190 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 299 kg). CVO Pan America 1250 has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which has more horsepower, HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 has 150 hp compared with 101 hp on the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is lighter, HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is lighter at 231 kg vs 299 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250.
Which is better, HARLEY DAVIDSON CVO Pan America 1250 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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