Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Harley Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 16.49 Lakh which is Rs. 52,500 costlier than base model of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin priced at Rs. 15.96 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. Harley Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sportster S vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights Sportster S STDCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Sportster S vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Sportster S STDHonda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Rating
26 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
105 mm
92 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
81.455 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic, digital transistor
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
230 kmph
202 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Pirelli
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Dry Weight
221 kg
...
Seat height
765 mm
810-830 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1558 mm
Length
2270 mm
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
210 mm
Height
...
1523 mm
Width
...
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.8 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
239 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
765 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
Frame
...
Semi Double Cradle
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
4 Inch TFT
6.5 inch TFT Touch screen
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • It puts out more than 100PS
  • You get a manual as well as an automatic DCT gearbox option
  • One of the few bikes in the world to get Apple CarPlay.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • It doesn't have electronic-adjustable suspension.

Is Harley-Davidson Sportster S Better Than Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?

100% users have chosen Harley-Davidson Sportster S over Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 53 users have also rated Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor CRF1100L Africa Twin Sportster S
Mileage 3.4 4.2
Performance 4.1 3.6
Comfort 4.6 4.2
Maintenance 3.1 3.8
Features 4.7 3.6
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Which bike is best between Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
As per the users experiences Harley Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper than Harley Davidson Sportster S by Rs. 52,500.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Manual version, 1082.96 cc Petrol engine of CRF1100L Africa Twin produces 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 103 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Harley Davidson Sportster S has better performance.

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