Honda
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
$15199
Released 2026
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Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper at $5299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 500
$5299Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is the cheaper at $5299. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $15199 | $5299 |
| Brand | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Motorcycle type | adventure | sport |
| Engine displacement cc | 1084 | 451 |
| Engine configuration | parallel-twin | parallel-twin |
| Horsepower hp | — | 51 |
| Torque lb (ft) | — | 31.7 |
| Seat height (in) | 34.3 | 30.9 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 510 | 370 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 5 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Cooling type | liquid | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | No |
Sources — Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: powersports.honda.com (verified 2026-07-11). Kawasaki Ninja 500: cycleworld.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Kawasaki Ninja 500?
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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 sport
- Engine displacement cc: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 1084 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 451
- Seat height (in): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 34.3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 30.9
- Wet weight (lb): Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 510 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 370
- Fuel capacity gal: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 5 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 3.7
- Abs equipped: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin true vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 false