Honda CRF1000L Adventure Sports vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF1000L Adventure Sportsstacks up against the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF1000L Adventure SportsHonda CRF1000L Africa Twin
Model year20222022
Price
Engine1084 cc1084 cc
Horsepower101 hp101 hp
Torque105 Nm105 Nm
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal padsDouble disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-18 90/90-21 / 150/70-18

Honda CRF1000L Adventure Sports vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF1000L Adventure Sports and the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF1000L Adventure Sports brings 101 hp, while the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin counters with 101 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: