The Africa Twin is still the amazingly agile Adventure bike it has always been – with performance to push to the limit – but with extra low-down torque for drive. An adjustable screen makes those on-road days much more comfortable. Tubeless tyres are easily repairable. And, the Electronic Suspension option of the Africa Twin ES, with Showa-EERA, opens a whole new horizon of adventure.
Torque is what finds drive in the dirt. It's what brings the instant acceleration needed for safe overtaking, especially when two up and loaded. So, we've given the OHC liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine 7% more, with much stronger performance off the bottom and through the middle of the rev-range. And, thanks to higher compression ratio, valve timing and updated intake and exhaust there's no loss of power – 75kW at peak – with the precise response and feel of Throttle By Wire control.
Riding off-road is about finding the balance to push. Which is exactly what this chassis does. The formula is precise; a lightweight steel frame, CRF450R-inspired aluminium swingarm and bolt-on subframe provide the right rigidity and feedback for traction. Long travel Showa suspension – 230mm stroke front, 220mm rear – with updated settings absorbs rough terrain, and there's huge 250mm ground clearance to clear obstacles. For pinpoint setup the rear shock, operating through Pro-Link, is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping. An Electronic Suspension version of the Africa Twin is now available.
The Africa Twin is loaded with electronics that make the ride more enjoyable and safer. No matter the route. 7-level Honda Selectable Torque Control – managed by a 6-Axis IMU – monitors rear wheel traction and smoothly gathers up drive on- or off-road. 3-level wheelie control gives just the front wheel lift you want, while cornering ABS inspires full braking confidence. Four default riding modes, URBAN, TOUR, GRAVEL and OFF-ROAD are set ready but you can go fully custom, across all of the parameters, in USER mode.
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×Engine
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270° crank and uni-cam
Engine Displacement
1,084 cc
Bore and Stroke
92.0mm x 81.5mm
Carburation
PGM-FI
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Starter
Electric
Oil Capacity
5.2
Frame
Frame Type
SemiDouble Cradle
Performance
Max Torque
112 Nm at 5,500 rpm
Max Power
75.0kW/7,500rpm
Transmission
Transmission
6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height
2,330mm X 960mm X 1,485mm
Wheelbase
1575mm
Ground Clearance
250mm
Seat Height
850/870mm (Low Seat option 825mm, Comfort Seat option 885mm)
Fuel Capacity
18.8L
Tyres Front
90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Tyres Rear
Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electric control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm rear wheel travel.
Brakes Front
310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear
256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode.
Kerb Weight
244