Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Bikerbox, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱955,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,941
Photo: Moto Guzzi (Piaggio & C. SpA), via motoguzzi.com.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT
V85 TT variant
- SRP
- ₱880,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱24,825
How they differ
- The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱880,000, which is ₱75,000 (8%) below the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin at ₱955,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V85 TT is estimated at ₱24,825 a month against ₱26,941 for the CRF1100L Africa Twin, a difference of ₱2,116 a month.
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin makes more power (102 PS against 76 PS for the V85 TT).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has more torque (112 Nm against 82 Nm for the V85 TT).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has the larger engine (1,084 cc against 853 cc for the V85 TT).
- The V85 TT has the lower seat at 830 mm, 20 mm below the CRF1100L Africa Twin, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V85 TT carries more fuel (23 L against 18.8 L for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF1100L Africa TwinStandard, ₱955,000 | Moto Guzzi V85 TTV85 TT, ₱880,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-cam | Transverse 90° V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder, titanium intake valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 1084 cc | 853 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 102 PS | 76 PS |
| Power peak | 7500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5500 | 5000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Ride-by-wire |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.5 km/L | 20.4 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2230 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 960 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1574 mm | n/a |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 250 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 231 kg | 230 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 18.8 L | 23 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link (Showa) | Twin-sided swingarm with side-mounted monoshock, adjustable rebound and preload |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Double Discs (310 mm) | Dual 320 mm floating stainless discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Disc (256 mm), 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode | 260 mm stainless disc, floating 2-piston calliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90 - 21 M/C (Tubeless) | 110/80-19 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 - 18 M/C (Tubeless) | 150/70-17 tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cross-spoked tubeless, 19 in front, 17 in rear |
| Frame (differs) | Semi Double Cradle / Steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS with IMU, selectable on-road and off-road modes | Dual-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT Touch Panel Meter Display | TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | Full LED |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-A, 1.5A charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Urban / Tour / Gravel / Off-Road / User Customizable; Cruise control; Wheelie control; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS); Seat adjustable 850/870 mm | 5 riding modes, cruise control, handguards, aluminium sump guard |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.