Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱955,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,941
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱939,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,490
How they differ
- The Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱939,000, which is ₱16,000 (2%) below the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin at ₱955,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 1050DE is estimated at ₱26,490 a month against ₱26,941 for the CRF1100L Africa Twin, a difference of ₱451 a month.
- The V-Strom 1050DE makes more power (107.4 PS against 102 PS for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has more torque (112 Nm against 100 Nm for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has the larger engine (1,084 cc against 1,037 cc for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has the lower seat at 850 mm, 30 mm below the V-Strom 1050DE, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 1050DE is the heavier bike (252 kg against 231 kg for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The V-Strom 1050DE carries more fuel (20 L against 18.8 L for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF1100L Africa TwinStandard, ₱955,000 | Suzuki V-Strom 1050DEStandard, ₱939,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-cam | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90°V-twin |
| Displacement (differs) | 1084 cc | 1037 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 102 PS | 107.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5500 | 6000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.5 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2230 mm | 2390 mm |
| Width | 960 mm | 960 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1574 mm | 1595 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 880 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 250 mm | 190 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 231 kg | 252 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 18.8 L | 20 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link (Showa) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Double Discs (310 mm) | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Disc (256 mm), 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90 - 21 M/C (Tubeless) | 90/90-21 M/C 54H, tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 - 18 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Wire-spoked, 21-inch front |
| Frame (differs) | Semi Double Cradle / Steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS with IMU, selectable on-road and off-road modes | ABS with rear-off mode |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Traction control with Gravel mode |
| 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 | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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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.