Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki Katana

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Price starts at Rs. 15.96 Lakh which is Rs. 2.35 Lakh costlier than base model of Suzuki Katana priced at Rs. 13.61 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl whereas the mileage of Suzuki Katana is 23 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine , while Suzuki Katana is powered by 999 cc engine. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is available in 2 different colours while Suzuki Katana comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki Katana can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Katana

Key Highlights CRF1100L Africa Twin ManualKatana STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm ...

CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Katana Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ManualSuzuki Katana STD
Rating
3 reviews
62 reviews
Brand Name Honda Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.61 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Max Power 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm ...
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Suzuki Katana Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 37,264 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance Rs. 39,197 Katana Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four
Engine Displacement
1082.96 cc
999 cc
Max Power
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
...
Max Torque
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
...
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
92 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
81.455 mm
59.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electronic, digital transistor
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.2 : 1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
23 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/50-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
...

Seat height
810-830 mm
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
2307*963*1523 mm3
2130*820*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1460 mm
Length
2307 mm
2130 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
140 mm
Height
1523 mm
1100 mm
Width
963 mm
820 mm
Fuel Capacity
24.5 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
239 Kg
217 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
256 mm
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Battery Type
Li-ion
...
Additional Features
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle System, Suzuki Clutch Assist System, Lubrication - Wet sump, Rake - 25°, Trail - 100 mm, Easy Start System Switch
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
6.5 inch TFT Touch screen
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
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.
Suzuki Katana
  • Retro Styling
  • Powerful Engine
  • Heritage & Legacy
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • It doesn't have electronic-adjustable suspension.
Suzuki Katana
  • Heavy
  • Doesn't suit everyone's taste
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Which bike is best between Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki Katana?
As per the users experiences Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Suzuki Katana is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki Katana?
The Suzuki Katana is cheaper than Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin by Rs. 2.35 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki Katana?
As per the users experiences the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has better performance.

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