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Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Indian Scout

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Indian Scout is cheaper at $13999. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or Indian Scout?

The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Indian Scout is the cheaper at $13999. Get the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin for the stronger spec sheet, the Indian Scout to spend less.

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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 Indian Scout
US price $15199 $13999
BrandHondaIndian Motorcycle
Released20262025
Motorcycle type adventure cruiser
Engine displacement cc 1084 1250
Engine configuration parallel-twin v-twin
Horsepower hp 105
Torque lb (ft) 82
Seat height (in) 34.3 26.8
Wet weight (lb) 510 555
Fuel capacity gal 5 3.4
Transmission speeds 6 6
Final drive chain belt
Cooling type liquid liquid
Abs equipped Yes Yes

Sources — Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: powersports.honda.com (verified 2026-07-11). Indian Scout: cyclenews.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Indian Scout?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Motorcycle type: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin adventure vs Indian Scout cruiser
  • Engine displacement cc: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 1084 vs Indian Scout 1250
  • Engine configuration: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin parallel-twin vs Indian Scout v-twin
  • Seat height (in): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 34.3 vs Indian Scout 26.8
  • Wet weight (lb): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 510 vs Indian Scout 555
  • Fuel capacity gal: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 5 vs Indian Scout 3.4
  • Final drive: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin chain vs Indian Scout belt

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