Honda Africa Twin vs Ducati Hypermotard 950
Africa Twin vs Hypermotard 950
Key Highlights | Honda Africa Twin | Ducati Hypermotard 950 |
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Price | Rs.16.02 Lakh | Rs.16.00 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1082 cc | 937 cc |
Power | 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 112.4 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 20.8 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Africa Twin specifications | Hypermotard 950 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 18.32 Lakh Price Breakup | 18.31 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.5 Litres | 14.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1082 cc | 937 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Hypermotard 950 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 310 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | 33 |
Front Wheel Size | 21 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 41 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 30 |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Telescopic | Marzocchaluminufulladjustableupside-dow45mm |
Rear Suspension | Pro-Link | Progressive linkage with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Sachs moNoshock |
Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - 21 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Africa Twin Instrumentation | Hypermotard 950 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Africa Twin Exterior | Hypermotard 950 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Africa Twin Warranty | Hypermotard 950 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 32000 km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Africa Twin Body & Suspension | Hypermotard 950 Body & Suspension | |
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Frame Type | Semi Double Cradle | Steel tubular trellis with 34 mm main tubes |
Engine & Transmission
Africa Twin Engine & Transmission | Hypermotard 950 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1082 cc | 937 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin | Testastretta 11?& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valve per cylinder& Desmodromic& liquid cooled& magnesium head covers& hydraulic clutch command |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 8 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.072 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | - |
Range | - | 284 km/charge |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 316 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 92 mm x 81.45 mm | 94 mm x 67.5 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Comfort & Convenience
Africa Twin Comfort & Convenience | Hypermotard 950 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 4 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Africa Twin Safety | Hypermotard 950 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | No | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Africa Twin Dimensions & Capacity | Hypermotard 950 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2307 mm | 2145 mm |
Width | 963 mm | 900 mm |
Height | 1523 mm | 1155 mm |
Wheelbase | 1558 mm | 1493 mm |
Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 215 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.5 Litres | 14.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.06 Litres | - |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 810 mm | 870 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 239 kg | 200 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Africa Twin Entertainment & Communication | Hypermotard 950 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Ducati Hypermotard 950
Safety
Africa Twin comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Hypermotard 950 has Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Honda Africa Twin has features like Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati Hypermotard 950, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Hypermotard 950 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Ducati Hypermotard 950 has 1155 mm seat height and 14.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.