Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Weight (498lb)

Quick answer

For the 2023 model year, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 498.2 lb (226 kg).

Wet / running weight498.2 lb (226 kg)
Fuel capacity4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.7 lb (13.5 kg)
Model years covered
2023

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is heavier than about 88.8% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
498.2 lb (226 kg)
67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 293.2 lb (133 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight498.2 lb (226 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider648.2 lb (294 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.9% of total mass
180 lb rider678.2 lb (307.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.5% of total mass
210 lb rider708.2 lb (321.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.3% of total mass

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weight & related specs

Model years covered 2023
Wet / running weight 498.2 lb (226 kg)
Engine displacement 1,084 cc
Torque 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.78 US gal (18.1 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.7 lb (13.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 15.54 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.18 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 46 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is heavier than about 88.8% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.78 US gal (18.1 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.7 lb (13.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 498.2 lb (226 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 89th percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?

A full tank works out to about 29.7 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.78 US gal (18.1 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 15.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin engine for its weight?

The model has about 2.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin above or below the typical Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 205 lb (93 kg) heavier than the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.