Honda
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
$15199
Released 2026
Best Motorcycles · head-to-head
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Ducati Monster
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ducati Monster is cheaper at $12995. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ducati
Ducati Monster
$12995Cheaper
Released 2021
Which is better: the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ducati Monster is the cheaper at $12995. The Ducati Monster both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin | Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $15199 | $12995 |
| Brand | Honda | Ducati |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Motorcycle type | adventure | naked |
| Engine displacement cc | 1084 | 937 |
| Engine configuration | parallel-twin | v-twin |
| Horsepower hp | — | 111 |
| Torque lb (ft) | — | 69 |
| Seat height (in) | 34.3 | 32.3 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 510 | 414 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 5 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Cooling type | liquid | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: powersports.honda.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ducati Monster: ducati.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Ducati Monster?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motorcycle type: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin adventure vs Ducati Monster naked
- Engine displacement cc: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 1084 vs Ducati Monster 937
- Engine configuration: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin parallel-twin vs Ducati Monster v-twin
- Seat height (in): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 34.3 vs Ducati Monster 32.3
- Wet weight (lb): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 510 vs Ducati Monster 414
- Fuel capacity gal: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 5 vs Ducati Monster 3.7