2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT

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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.

2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
22 pts
Top on paper
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
78 pts

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

Best fit here
2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
58.4 pts
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
45.2 pts

Touring / long rides

2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
59.9 pts
Best fit here
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
61.7 pts

Sporty riding

2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
28.8 pts
Best fit here
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
70.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
51.5 pts
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
48.5 pts

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 Adventure Sports ES DCT 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 84.5 cm Tallest 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 100 hp (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT) up to 119 hp (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 112 Nm (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
  • Weight spans 231 kg (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 253 kg (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 1100 cc (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT (1); 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT (0).

Specification 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
Brand HONDA YAMAHA
Model 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
Engine size Above 1000cc 900cc
Power 100hp 119hp
Torque 112nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 253kg 231kg
Front brake 310 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake 256 mm disc, 2-piston caliper Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267 mm
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 84.5cm
Front tyre 110/80-19 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyre 150/70-18 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 45 mm inverted fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 210 mm travel KYB 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 130 mm travel
Rear suspension mono-shock, fully adjustable (remote preload), 200 mm travel KYB mono-shock, fully adjustable, 131 mm travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 220km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 24.8 L – 8 L/100km 19 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15000 $20000
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

– Cornering ABS available (switchable), – Electronic suspension

– LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator
– 17 cm (6.5") TFT touchscreen with speedometer, tachometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, cornering lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency stop signal
– Riding modes, cornering traction control, wheelie control
– Cruise control, USB port, 12v socket, heated grips. Optional: centre stand

– 7" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, date, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, cornering lights, adaptive headlight, emergency braking lights. Y-AMT only: self-cancelling indicators, illuminated switches
– Riding modes, cornering traction control, slide control, wheelie control
– Cruise control, USB-C port, fully keyless, speed limiter, centre stand, front storage, electric windscreen. Y-AMT only: heated grips, hill-hold, adjustable foot pegs (it appears to be in the lower position). Optional: heated grips, heated seats, TPMS

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2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT: listed specifications

The 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT and 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT differ on the listed specifications: the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has more displacement and torque, and the TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 100 hp).

Torque

CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is notably lighter on the listed weight (231 kg vs 253 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT and TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has 119 hp compared with 100 hp on the 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.

Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is lighter at 231 kg vs 253 kg for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.

Which is better, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?

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.