Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves
per cylinder
Capacity
998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke
92.0 x 75.1 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Emission
Euro
Induction
Fuel injection
Starting
Electric
Max Power
93.8 hp / 70 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
98 Nm / 72.2 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch
MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist
and Slipper clutch
DCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches
Transmission
Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic DCT with
on- and off-road riding modes
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Honda Selectable Torque Control System (HSTC)
HSTC 3-levels + switch-off (DCT/ABS
model only, not on STD model)
Frame
Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength
steel rear sub-frame
Front Suspension
Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with
hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustment, 204mm axle
stroke
Front Wheel Travel
230 mm / 9.1 in
Rear Suspension
Monoblock cast aluminium swing arm
with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload
adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 94 mm axle stroke
Rear Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.6 in
Front Brakes
2x 310 mm floating hydraulic discs with aluminum hub and
radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes
Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and
sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT/ABS
model
ABS System
ABS 2-channel with rear ABS off switch (DCT/ABS model only,
not on STD model)
Wheels
Wire spoke with aluminum rims
Front Wheel
21M/C x MT2.15
Rear Wheel
18M/C x MT4.00
Front Tyre
90/90-R21 tube type
Rear Tyre
150/70-R18 tube type
Turning Radius
2 5 m / 8.2 ft
Rake
27.5°
Trail
114.3 mm / 4.5 in
Dimensions
Length 2334.2 mm / 91.9 in
Width 929.6 mm / 36.6 in
Height 1475.7 mm / 58.1 in
Wheelbase
1574.8 mm / 62.0 in
Seat Height
871.2 mm / 34.3 in - 850.9 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance
250 mm / 9.8 in
Wet Weight
232 kg / 511.5 lbs (MT) - 242kg / 533.5 lbs (DCT)
Fuel Capacity
18.7 Litres / 4.96 US gal
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Dream it. Do it. Ride it…
For some people, a globe or a map isn’t some route-finding device. It’s a
menu. Of all the places they can go, the things to see, the adventures to savor.
But unless you plan on walking, you need a way to get there. And that’s why we
build the Africa Twin®. The perfect travelling companion for the explorer in
you, whether it’s a weekend, a month, or a lifetime. Where will it take you?
Let’s look at that map.
Developed following a philosophy of True Adventure, the CRF1000L Africa Twin
draws on Honda’s Dakar Rally heritage and shares the DNA of its popular
namesake, the seminal XRV750 Africa Twin. Prepared for anything from pavement
running to full-scale off-road use, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is equipped with a
tough aluminum skid plate, long-travel suspension and a potent engine.
Scale the landscape
Mountain, desert, rock, sand – and everything in between. Conquer it all at
the throttle of the Africa Twin.
The original Africa Twin was designed to withstand thousands of miles of
desert and dirt. Now it’s back to reclaim the Adventure category it defined back
in 1988.
Parallel-Twin
Engine Layout
The Africa Twin’s parallel-twin engine layout makes the bike shorter
front-to-back. That means the front wheel can tuck in closer to the engine,
shortening wheelbase and making the bike more nimble off road and on pavement.
Adjustable Seat
The Africa Twin offers an adjustable rider’s seat. This makes reaching the
ground easier, and also lets you fine-tune your riding position in respect to
the footpeg and handlebar placement.
Long Travel Suspension
The Africa Twin doesn’t just look like an adventure bike – it’s the real
deal. Exhibit A: Check out its long-travel suspension. The fork features huge
45mm tubes and 9.0 inches of travel, while the single-shock rear suspension is
also fully adjustable, with 8.7 inches of travel and a convenient remote preload
adjustment.
Transmission Choice
You pick: The Africa Twin is available with either our standard six-speed
manual gearbox, or Honda’s exclusive automatic six-speed Dual-Clutch
Transmission (DCT). Both are excellent choices, and both feature stout, strong
steel gears inside—the only difference is who does the shifting.
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the way you want.
Built to explore
The Paris-Dakar Rally: 8,500 punishing kilometres of dunes, mud, camel grass
and rock. The Africa Twin conquered it all.
In 1981, Honda took its very first steps into the Paris-Dakar Rally – the
toughest off-road motorcycle race in the world. Just five years later, the
Africa Twin dominated the event with a 1-2-3 finish – then won the next, and the
next, and the next.
Powerful Performance
The CRF1000L Africa Twin’s 1,000 cc parallel-twin fuel-injected engine draws
heavily from Honda’s winning off-road racing bikes, including the CRF250R and
CRF450R.
Engineered to perfection
Four-valve Unicam cylinder head design has numerous performance benefits –
including lighter weight and reduced gyro effect – while also contributing to
the engine’s compact dimensions. A lightweight camshaft – using the same
materials as the CBR1000RR’s camshaft – operates the valve train.
Dual spark
Twin sparkplugs in each cylinder help to produce rapid, thorough combustion.
Distinctive sound and feel
A 270-degree phased crankshaft gives the engine a distinctive sound and feel
– almost like a V-twin – while helping to produce strong and linear power and
instant response anywhere in the rev range. There’s a deep growl as the RPM
rises that will be music to any motorhead’s ears.
Clever design integration
The dry-sump oil system with internal tank reduces engine height. Combined
with the Unicam cylinder head and other design elements, this contributes to an
extremely low engine height, which in turn results in generous ground clearance.
Lightweight architecture
The water pump is housed within the clutch casing, and the water and oil
pumps are driven by a shared balancer shaft, all of which reduces engine size
and weight.
Maximized airflow
Forward-mounted air intakes feed a large airbox. Dual air filters can be
changed without removing fuel tank, and the system is designed to minimize the
risk of dirt or other debris entering the engine when servicing the filters.
Dynamically responsive
The six-speed manual gearbox is both lightweight and robust – it uses the
same shift-cam design as found on the CRF250R and CRF450R to ensure positive
changes. An assist slipper clutch helps to maintain traction during downshifts
or deceleration.
Innovative functionality
The Africa Twin is also available with Honda’s advanced Dual Clutch
Transmission (DCT). It features the standard manual mode – allowing the rider to
shift gears with triggers on the left handlebar – and two automatic modes. D
mode offers the best balance of fuel economy and cruising comfort, while S mode
cranks up the performance. S mode even allows you to choose from three different
shift patterns to match your riding style or the conditions.
Exceptional versatility
The Africa Twin’s DCT is specially engineered to handle off-road adventures,
thanks in part to the G switch positioned on the right side of the instrument
panel. Pushing the G switch in any riding mode provides an aggressive shift
pattern that’s ideal for breaking the rear wheel loose in a sweeping dirt or
gravel corner, or lofting the front wheel over an obstacle.
Breakthrough technology
Another benefit of the Africa Twin’s DCT is incline detection. Algorithms
based on vehicle speed, engine speed, throttle input, and more, determine if the
bike is ascending or descending a slope, and the system’s ECU selects the
appropriate gear for climbing or engine braking.
Torque control
The Africa Twin even allows you to select from various levels of traction
control. The Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system adjusts the allowable
rear-wheel slip through 3 levels (or off).
Perfected dual-purpose design
The Africa Twin’s chassis is engineered to handle the most rugged off-road
adventures, while also providing the comfort of a touring motorcycle and the
everyday competence of a great all-rounder or day-to-day commuter.
Strength and agility
The semi-double-cradle steel frame uses oval-shaped tubing for extra strength
without extra weight.
Balanced handling characteristics
Careful attention to mass centralization – with heavy items like the battery
packaged at the rear of the cylinder head – contributes to agile handling.
Nimble handling and tight control
The chassis design allows for superior manoeuvrability, with a wide 43-degree
steering angle and a tight 2.5-metre turning radius.
Superior suspension dynamics
The long-travel Showa 45 mm inverted fork offers full spring preload,
compression damping and rebound damping adjustment, and was designed
specifically for a leading-axle wheel and radial-caliper mounting.
Engineered functionality
The Africa Twin’s Pro-link rear suspension design positions the shock lower
at the front of the aluminum swingarm, lowering C of G even further and allowing
designers to keep the seat/tank area above the shock as slim as possible.
Selectable suspension
The Showa rear shock’s hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, combined with
full adjustment for compression and rebound damping, makes it easy to change
suspension performance to suit street or dirt riding.
Adventure ready
Like the CRF450R Rally, the Africa Twin uses 21-inch front and 18-inch rear
spoked wheels, wearing 90/90-21 and 150/70-18 tires.
Superb braking system
Dual front radial-mounted Nissin four-piston brake calipers and 310 mm
wave-style floating rotors provide strong braking force on pavement or dirt.
Proven Performance
Standard ABS provides confident braking control on all types of surfaces. The
Africa Twin’s Adaptive Rear ABS Cancelling allows you to disable the rear-wheel
ABS – a benefit in certain types of off-road riding. The system reverts to
normal operation when the engine is restarted.
Durable construction
Following its design theme of “unlimited adventure”, the Africa Twin is
styled with a minimum of bodywork in a tough, lightweight form that offers both
weather protection for the rider and a slim, agile feel.
Distinct styling cues
Dual LED headlights give the Africa Twin an imposing presence while providing
excellent nighttime illumination.
Ergonomic seating adjustment
A wide seat at the rear tapers to narrow at the front, which provides extra
comfort when sitting plus an easy transition to standing when off-road. The seat
can be raised or lowered through a range of 20 mm.
Excellent range capacity
A large 18.8-litre fuel tank, coupled with the engine’s excellent fuel
efficiency, provides a range of up to 400 km.
Enhanced comfort and stability
Off-road-style tapered aluminum handlebar is strong yet lightweight, and is
rubber mounted for reduced vibration.
True adventure design
An aluminum skid plate helps protect against damage from stones, rocks and
other obstacles.
Advanced instrumentation
White-on-black LCD instrument panel is mounted high for easy legibility, even
when standing.
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