2023 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCT vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCT 2023 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCT

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
226 kg / 498.3 lbs - 236 kg / 520.3 lbs DCT
2025 KTM 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelHonda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCTKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in - 870 mm / 34.2 in (low seat option 825 mm / 32.5 in, high seat option 895 mm / 35.2 in)880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1575 mm / 62 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance250 mm / 9.8 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1395 mm / 54.9 in-
Length2330 mm / 91.7 in-
Width960 mm / 37.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)226 kg210
Fuel Capacity18.8 Litres / 5 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight226 kg / 498.3 lbs - 236 kg / 520.3 lbs DCT210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque105 Nm / 77.4 ft-lb @ 6250 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1084 cc / 66.1 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 81.5 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio10.1:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions112g/km MT / 110g/km DCTEuro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel InductionPGM-FI electronic fuel injection w/ 46mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire)DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionFull transistorized ignition-
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V-6Ah Li-ion battery (20hr)-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs, aluminium cam assist and slipper clutch DCT Ø 2 wet multiplate clutches with coil springsPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final Drive525 Chain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic DCT with on- and off-road riding modes6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front45mm Showa cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearMonoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustmentsLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake27°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail113 mm / 4.4 in-
Wheel Travel - Front230 mm / 9.1 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.6 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310 mm wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 256mm wave hydraulic disc with single piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off modeSingle 260mm disc
ABS2 channel with IMU, Selectable ABS MODE with on-road and off-road settingBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front90/90-2190/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70R-18150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsWire spoke with aluminium rimWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front21M/C x MT2.152.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear18M/C x MT4.004.50 x 18