Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports versus KTM 890 Adventure
Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Adventure
KTM 890 Adventure
Reise-Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 18.450 €
RRP 15.190 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- technical equipment full hut
- Superior driving experience
- commanding figure
- nice 2 cylinder sound
- Powerful engine
- good brakes
Pros:
- Brakes and chassis
- not too heavy
- Technically well equipped
- great engine with neat bums
- handy thanks to low center of gravity
Cons:
- Complicated operation
- a bit heavy
Cons:
- Tank polarizes optically
- Turbulence and noise on the helmet
- Cruise control switch available, but function must be activated (extra charge)
Dimensions & Weight
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
Wheelbase: 1.528 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Engine
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
Motor design: Row, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Maximum speed: 239 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 444 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 444 km
Chassis
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
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX USD 43mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX USD 43mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches
Brakes
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)
Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed caliper, double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Four-piston radial fixed caliper, double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, single disc (∅ 260 mm)
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!
Conclusion - what's stuck?
More steam, more technology, more fun? After our test, we can answer yes to this initial question. However, owners of a 790 Adventure don't have to go straight to the KTM dealer and buy an 890. The differences between these two bikes are not as great as KTM likes to portray. Nevertheless, the 890 Adventure is the better motorcycle.Competitors are the Triumph Tiger 900, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and the Ducati Multistrada 950 - the travel enduros of the upper middle class. The difference from the upper-class thick ships such as the BMW GS 1250 and 1290 SAS is clearly noticeable, but as described above, both advantages and disadvantages are noticeable.
The test motorcycle was kindly provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.
