2017 HONDA AFRICA TWIN
The “go anywhere” approach starts with the engine, which has to perform in off-road situations as well as on-road long-range touring, and all points in between.
For the CRF1000L Africa Twin’s chassis three key attributes were targeted: off-road performance, the comfort of a touring motorcycle and the everyday agility that makes for a great all-rounder or day-to-day commuter.
PRICE: P.O.A
TECHNICAL SPECS
ENGINE
| Engine Type | 998cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270 degree crank and uni-Cam |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 X 75.1mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist and Slipper clutch |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes |
| Final Drive | O-ring sealed chain. |
| Torque Control System (HSTC) | HSTC 3 Levels & Switch Off |
CHASSIS
| Dimensions | 2,335mm x 875mm x 1,475mm (STD) / 2,335mm x 930mm x 1,475mm (ABS/DCT) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575mm |
| Seat Height | 870mm / 850mm |
| Ground Clearance | 250mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 228kg (STD), 232 Kg (ABS), 242kg (DCT) |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-R21 tube type |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 – R18 tube type |
| Front Suspension | 45mm fork, 230mm stroke, fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic spring preload adjustor, 220mm stroke. |
| Front Brake | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic discs with aluminium hub and radial fit. 4-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads |
| Rear Brake | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads |
| Warranty Period | 24 months |
| ABS* | ABS* 2-Channel with rear ABS off switch (*ABS & DCT models only, not on STD model) |
| Colour | CRF Rally / Tricolour / Silver (Not all colours are available in all models) |