Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs Honda Africa Twin DCT (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ESstacks up against the Honda Africa Twin DCT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ESHonda Africa Twin DCT
Model year20252025
Price$17,599$15,599
Engine1083 cc1083 cc
Weight243 kg243 kg
Seat height856 mm871 mm
Fuel capacity25.0 L18.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManualManual / Automatic Clutch
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 110/80 R19 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 90/90 - 21 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs Honda Africa Twin DCT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and the Honda Africa Twin DCT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES brings its published horsepower in a 243 kg package, while the Honda Africa Twin DCT counters with its own power figure at 243 kg. On price, the Honda Africa Twin DCT has the lower MSRP.

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: