Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Triumph Tiger 1200
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the Triumph Tiger 1200 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱955,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,941
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Tiger 1200
GT Pro variant
- SRP
- ₱1,470,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱41,469
How they differ
- The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱955,000, which is ₱515,000 (35%) below the Triumph Tiger 1200 at ₱1,470,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CRF1100L Africa Twin is estimated at ₱26,941 a month against ₱41,469 for the Tiger 1200, a difference of ₱14,528 a month.
- The Tiger 1200 makes more power (150 PS against 102 PS for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The Tiger 1200 has more torque (130 Nm against 112 Nm for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The Tiger 1200 has the larger engine (1,160 cc against 1,084 cc for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The Tiger 1200 is the heavier bike (246 kg against 231 kg for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The Tiger 1200 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 | Triumph Tiger 1200GT Pro, ₱1,470,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-cam | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1084 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 102 PS | 150 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5500 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| 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 |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Shaft Drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2230 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 960 mm | 849 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1574 mm | 1560 mm |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 250 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 231 kg | 246 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 18.8 L | 20 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Showa 49 mm upside-down forks, semi-active damping. 200mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link (Showa) | Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and Active Preload Reduction feature. 200mm wheel travel. |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Double Discs (310 mm) | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc radial calipers, OCABS, Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir (4-piston calipers) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic, Disc (256 mm), 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode | Single, 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OCABS, rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90 - 21 M/C (Tubeless) | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 - 18 M/C (Tubeless) | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium, 19 x 3.0 in |
| Frame (differs) | Semi Double Cradle / Steel | Tubular frame, steel with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS with IMU, selectable on-road and off-road modes | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT Touch Panel Meter Display | Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | LED with DRL |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Fully keyless system |
| 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 | Triumph Shift Assist; Heated Grips; Cruise control; Hill hold control; Showa semi-active suspension; Adaptive Cornering Lights; 5 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, Rider-configurable |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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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.