Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025) and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2023-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 100.6 hp, Suzuki V-Strom 1050 106 hp.
- Torque: Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 112 Nm, Suzuki V-Strom 1050 100 Nm.
- Weight: Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 227 kg, Suzuki V-Strom 1050 252 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)100.6
- Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2023-2025)106 (best)
Torque Nm
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)112 (best)
- Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2023-2025)100
Weight kg
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)227 (best)
- Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2023-2025)252
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-2025 Remove |  2023-2025 · V-Strom 1050DE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2024-2025 | 2023-2025 |
| Engine | 1,084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, Unicam SOHC, 270° crank, revised valve timing/compression | 1,037cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve 90° V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,084 cc | 1,037 cc |
| Power | 100.6 hp @ 7,500 rpm | 106 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 5,500 rpmBest | 100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive (6-speed DCT automatic optional) | 6-speed manual with bi-directional quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 227 kg (wet)Best | 252 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 871 mm | 880 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm Showa inverted telescopic fork, 230mm wheel travel, manually adjustable (optional Showa EERA electronically adjustable semi-active suspension) | KYB inverted telescopic fork (43mm), preload and rebound damping adjustable, 170mm (6.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link monoshock, 220mm wheel travel, manually adjustable (optional Showa EERA electronically adjustable semi-active suspension, on-the-move preload via touchscreen) | Link-type single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 168mm (6.6in) travel |
| Brake system | 2-channel ABS managed by IMU with selectable on-road/off-road mode | Dual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ ABS (rear ABS can be disabled in G-mode) |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers | Dual 310mm discs, Tokico calipers (secondary sources describe 4-piston radial-mount; piston count not confirmed on official spec sheet) |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, single-caliper (maker/piston count not confirmed on official spec sheet) |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour 90/90R21 M/C (54H) |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 | Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour 150/70R17 M/C (69H) |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 14,799 (US)Best | USD 15,999 (US) |