2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
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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 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 101.5 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES) up to 152 hp (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX).
- Torque spans 106 Nm (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX) up to 112 Nm (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Weight spans 232 kg (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX) to 253 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX) to 1100 cc (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX S1000GX | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | HONDA |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX S1000GX | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 152hp | 101.5hp |
| Torque | 106nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 232kg | 253kg |
| Front brake | Brembo, radially mounted 4-piston calipers, dual 310mm disc, ABS-equipped | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | 110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless | 150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning | 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 |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped with remote, electronically controlled tuning | 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. |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 6.5 L/100km | 24.8 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18499 | $17599 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Smart TLR Control, Lift Limiter, Roll Torque Control, Active Damping Control, Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization -Smart Cruise Control, 6.5-inch full-color TFT instrument, Traction Control System, Ride-by-Wire |
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 |
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2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES: listed specifications
The 2024 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX and 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES differ on the listed specifications: the GSX S1000GX has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
GSX S1000GX has a clear listed power advantage (152 hp vs 101.5 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 106 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX S1000GX has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
GSX S1000GX is notably lighter on the listed weight (232 kg vs 253 kg). GSX S1000GX and CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES have very similar seat heights (84.5 cm vs 83.5 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 SUZUKI GSX S1000GX vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
SUZUKI GSX S1000GX is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
SUZUKI GSX S1000GX has 152 hp compared with 102 hp on the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
SUZUKI GSX S1000GX is lighter at 232 kg vs 253 kg for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX S1000GX or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
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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