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Key specifications
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 998 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ |
| Power | 95 hp (71 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Wet weight | 229.9 kg | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 871 mm | 841 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 L | 20.8 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 998 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ |
| Power | 95 hp (71 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | — | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 229.9 kg | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 871 mm | 841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 150 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 L | 20.8 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front suspension | — | KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension | — | Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Honda CRF 1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT2017 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 180/55-17 |