Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs Yamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect) (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCTstacks up against the Yamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCTYamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect)
Model year20251986
Price
Engine1083 cc1097 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Weight254 kg
Fuel capacity6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 110/80 R19 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18120/80-16 / 150/80-16

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs Yamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT and the Yamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT brings its published horsepower in a 254 kg package, while the Yamaha FJ 1100 (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: