Yamaha Tenere 700 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.
- Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 85 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 101 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Torque spans 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 112 Nm (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Weight spans 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 231 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 1100 cc (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin).
Reader votes so far — total 3: Yamaha Tenere 700 (1); 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin (2).
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| Specification | Yamaha Tenere 700 | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha Tenere 700 | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
| Engine size | 700cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 72.4hp | 101hp |
| Torque | 68nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 231kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V | 90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments, 230mm stroke. |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | 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 | 205km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km | 20.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10116 | $13199 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA 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 |
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2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: listed specifications
The 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 and 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin differ on the listed specifications: the Tenere 700 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CRF1100L Africa Twin has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a clear listed power advantage (101 hp vs 72.4 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tenere 700 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (205 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tenere 700 is notably lighter on the listed weight (205 kg vs 231 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin has a lower listed seat height (85 cm vs 87.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Yamaha Tenere 700 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha Tenere 700 or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has 101 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which is lighter, Yamaha Tenere 700 or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Yamaha Tenere 700 is lighter at 205 kg vs 231 kg for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Which is better, Yamaha Tenere 700 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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