2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE
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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.
- 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 85 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE 88 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 100 hp (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin) up to 107 hp (2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE).
- Torque spans 100 Nm (2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE) up to 112 Nm (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE) to 231 kg (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin | SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | SUZUKI |
| Model | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin | SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 100hp | 107hp |
| Torque | 112nm. | 100nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 231kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | Tokico, 4-piston caliper, dual disc |
| Rear brake | 256 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Nissin, 2-piston, single disc. |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 88cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 M/C (54H) Handlebar-mounted |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 150/70R17 M/C (69H) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 45 mm inverted fork, preload and DF adjustable, 230 mm travel | Inverted telescopic, dual-spring, oil-damped |
| Rear suspension | mono-shock, adjustable preload and rebound, 220 mm travel | Link-type, single shock, dual spring, oil-damped |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.8 L – 7 L/100km | 20 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $25000 | $15199 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | – LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator – LED lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency stop signal |
-Quickshifter, Intelligent riding aids, 5-inch TFT Display, Ride-by-wire |
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2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and 2024 SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE are closely matched in displacement, while the CRF1100L Africa Twin has more torque, and the V-Strom 1050 DE has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin and V-Strom 1050 DE have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
V-Strom 1050 DE has a modest listed power advantage (107 hp vs 100 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 100 Nm).
Listed top speed
V-Strom 1050 DE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
V-Strom 1050 DE is notably lighter on the listed weight (210 kg vs 231 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin has a lower listed seat height (85 cm vs 88 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 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE has 107 hp compared with 100 hp on the 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE is lighter at 210 kg vs 231 kg for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or SUZUKI V-Strom 1050 DE?
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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