Africa Twin 1100 Vs V-Strom 1050 XT: Honda or Suzuki maxitrail, which is the stronger ?

Two major 2020 novelties compete on Site: the Africa Twin 1100 and the V-Strom 1050 XT, both Euro5 motorcycle certified, modernized and displayed at the same price of 14,599 euros. Should we fall for the Honda or Suzuki maxitrail? Answer in this new MNC duel…

Duel Africa 1100 Vs V-Strom 1050 page 3 – Technical and commercial sheets

	Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin	Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

Engine

Type Inline twin, 4-stroke V-twin, 4-stroke Displacement 1084 cc 1037 cc Bore x stroke 92 x 81.5 mm 100 x 66 mm Cooling Liquid Liquid Distribution Single ACT, 4 valves / cyl Double ACT, 4 valves / cyl Compression tx 10.1: 1 11.5: 1 Power 101.97 hp @ 7,500 rpm 107 hp at 8,500 rpm Couple 105 Nm at 6,250 rpm 100 Nm at 6,000 rpm Food PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 4x 40mm electronic injection Start-up Electric Electric Standards Euro 5 Euro 5 Consumption announced 4.9 l / 100km (4.8 l with DCT) 4.9 l / 100km

Transmission

Clutch Multidisc in oil bath with anti-dribble (or double DCT clutch) Limited slip multi-disc in oil bath Ordered By cable By cable Gearbox

6 reports

6 reports

Final drive By chain By chain

Cycle part

Frame Double steel cradle and aluminum buckle Double aluminum beam Front suspension 45mm Showa inverted fork preload adjustable KYB 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable Suspension Ar Preload and rebound adjustable Showa single shock Mono-shock absorber, adjustable in preload and rebound Front travel 230 mm 160 mm Travel Ar 220 mm 160 mm Front brake Dual 310mm disc, Nissin 4-piston radial calipers Dual 310 mm disc, Tokico 4 piston radial calipers Ar brake Single 256 mm disc, 1-piston caliper Single 260 mm disc, 1-piston caliper ABS

Road and off-road modes (Rear can be deactivated)

Two modes

Front rim

Spoked aluminum, 90/90/21 (Tubetype)

Spoked aluminum, 110/90/19 (Tubeless) Rim Ar Spoked aluminum, 150/70/18 (Tubetype) Spoked aluminum, 150/70/17 (Tubeless)

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2330 mm 2265 mm Width 960 mm 870 mm (without mirrors) Height 1395 mm 1,515 mm Saddle height 850 or 870 mm (without tools) 850 to 870 mm (with tools) Caster angle 27.5 ° 25.3 ° Hunt 113 mm 113 mm Wheelbase 1,575 mm 1,555 mm Ground clearance 250 mm 165 mm Full weight 226 kg (DCT +10 kg)

247 kg

Fuel tank 18.8 liters 20 liters

Commercial information

Availability Immediate in the

Immediate in the network Colors Matte black or Red White / Orange, Yellow or Black Guarantee 5 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO Price € 14,599 in black, € 14,899 in red (DCT +1000 €) 14,599 euros   Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

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