Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki W800

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki W800. The ex-showroom price of Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500 and Kawasaki W800 is ₹ 7,32,773. Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Kawasaki W800 is available in 1 colour. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki W800.

Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki W800 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Africa Twin	W800
Price	₹ 16,01,500	₹ 7,32,773
Capacity	1082 cc	773 cc
Power	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm	50.95 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Honda

Africa Twin

Manual

₹ 16,01,500

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Kawasaki

W800

Standard

₹ 7,32,773

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Africa Twin

Manual

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W800

Standard

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,082	773
Max Power	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	50.95 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	24	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	588	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	177
Riding Modes	Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	92	77
Stroke (mm)	81.45	83
Valves Per Cylinder	8	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	8.4:1
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	24.5	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.6	2.3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	41mm Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Twin Shocks with Spring Preload Adjustability
Braking System	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front	4 Piston	2 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	256	270
Caliper - Rear	1 Piston	2 Piston
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21	100/90 - 18
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R18	130/80 - 18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	31
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	31

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	239	224
Seat Height (mm)	810	770
Ground Clearance (mm)	210	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,307	2,135
Overall Width (mm)	963	925
Overall Height (mm)	1,523	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,558	1,465
Chassis Type	Semi Double Cradle	Double-Cradle High Tensile Steel

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 2 2
Standard Warranty (Km) 32000 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
3 Free Services (Every 6000 Kms Kms/180 Days) NA

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed Indicator		--
OTA Updates	Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty Indicator		--
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12V, 6Ah	12V 10Ah (10 HR)

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
LED LED
Brake/Tail Light
LED LED
Turn Signal
LED Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control Available --
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- --

Colours

Pearl Glare White

Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matt Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

5 Ratings

3.8/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	3.0Visual Appeal
	4.5Reliability	3.5Reliability
	3.5Service Experience	3.0Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

Review

Really very amazing bike for long-distance travel and touring, most comfortable seat,

Excellent

One of the best buying experiences. The riding experience is very very cool and smoot

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DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch		--
Traction Control		--
Cruise Control	Available	--
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	32000	30000

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki W800