Ducati Monster 1200 S versus Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Ducati Monster 1200 S
Naked
Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 17.490 €
RRP 18.450 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
Pros:
- technical equipment full hut
- Superior driving experience
- commanding figure
- nice 2 cylinder sound
- Powerful engine
- good brakes
Cons:
- Windbreak
Cons:
- Complicated operation
- a bit heavy
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 835 mm until : 855 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 458 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 835 mm until : 855 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 458 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Maximum speed: 199 km/h
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 5.500 U/Min Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 500 km
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 5.500 U/Min Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 500 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
45mm Showa EERA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 210mm) Rear suspension:
Showa EERA central shock absorber (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70-18
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
45mm Showa EERA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 210mm) Rear suspension:
Showa EERA central shock absorber (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70-18
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 256 mm)
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 256 mm)
Conclusion - forever young
It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!
Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...
... not even this prejudice lasts more.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Result
The new Africa Twin is a strong piece of motorcycle! The Adventure Sports has been trimmed even more for road and is now one of the ultimate adventure bikes for the trip to the North Cape. It is technically fully equipped and, apart from the performance, clearly belongs to the upper class. The only points of criticism are the fiddly operation and the somewhat heavy weight, which many competitors also have to struggle with. Otherwise, a super cool machine with majestic charisma and just as much riding feeling - terrific!The test bike was once again provided to us by motofun (www.motofun.de) from Kaltenkirchen north of Hamburg. There, Adventure Sports and Standard AT will be available as demonstrators. Test drives there in the Schmalfeld curves are a real pleasure - let's go to motofun and salute the boss Nico!
