2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
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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 85 cm Lowest seat here
- 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp 85 cm Lowest seat here
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 92 hp (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) up to 101 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Torque spans 75 Nm (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) up to 112 Nm (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 231 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 1100 cc (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
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| Specification | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 750cc |
| Power | 101hp | 92hp |
| Torque | 112nm. | 75nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 231kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads | Axial mounted two-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. | Single piston caliper, 256 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubeless) | 90/90-21M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET | 150/70R18M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments, 230mm stroke. | Showa 43 mm SFF-CA USD, 200 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | 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. | Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 190 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 215km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16.9 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13199 | $15000 |
| 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 : 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 |
-Five-inch TFT Panel Multi information display, Type – C, Roadsync -Riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel and User Mode -HSTC: Three Level + OFF -ESS, Dual-channel ABS (Rear ABS can be deactivated) |
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2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp differ on the listed specifications: the CRF1100L Africa Twin has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the XL75O Transalp has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a modest listed power advantage (101 hp vs 92 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 75 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL75O Transalp has a clear listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL75O Transalp is notably lighter on the listed weight (210 kg vs 231 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin and XL75O Transalp have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has 101 hp compared with 92 hp on the 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp.
Which is lighter, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is lighter at 210 kg vs 231 kg for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is better, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp?
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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