Forged Through Toughness
We’ve pressed the upgrade button. Firmly. The Africa Twin ES packs Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa-EERA™) which means optimum damping settings, all the time. Want a perfect base setting? Choose Mid. There’s also Hard, for progressive riding, touring, or carrying a pillion and luggage, Soft for easy manoeuvrability and Off-Road for precise suspension reaction away from tarmac. User allows total customisation (when stationary) and you can swap between modes – and adjust rear spring preload – while riding. The Africa Twin ES also packs heated grips and an ACC socket as standard.
Stronger 1100cc Twin-Cylinder Engine
7% more torque – thanks to tuned intake and exhaust systems – equals responsive acceleration, especially when fully loaded, producing a richer sound.
Off-Road Balance
From gravel tracks to gnarly climbs, the Africa Twin makes it easy thanks to long travel suspension, light weight, and honed chassis geometry.
Extra Wind Protection
The taller, wider screen adjusts through 5 positions for maximum forward visibility or maximum wind protection – you choose.
Standard Fit Tubeless Tyres
Sometimes, mid-adventure, small details matter: 21-inch front/18-inch rear rims now wear tubeless tyres, with a revised spoke design, for easy roadside repairs.
6-Axis IMU Dynamic Management
An Inertial Measurement Unit monitors – in a split second – the Africa Twin under braking, cornering and acceleration, providing a premium riding experience synonymous with Africa Twin.
TFT Touch Screen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible for all smartphone functions, with fully customisable colour 6.5-inch display.
More Muscular Performance
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, new valve timing and updated intake and exhaust there’s no loss of power – 75kW (101 hp) at peak – with the precise response and feel of Throttle By Wire control.
To Push Limits
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. A new Electronic Suspension version of the Africa Twin is now available.
For Every Adventure
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.
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
You can choose your Africa Twin with six-speed DCT, which means zero-stress, smooth, automatic shifting up and down, great for long distance riding. It’s newly updated, for a natural feel on launch, and at low speeds. Customisable, from relaxed to ultimate sports performance. You can also switch to manual control using the left-hand trigger-shifters. And, when riding off-road, a press of G switch (on the TFT display) reduces clutch slip, boosting rear wheel traction and feel.
Bore × Stroke (mm) | 92.0mm x 81.5mm |
Carburation | PGM-FI |
Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
Engine Displacement (cc) | 1084 cm3 |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270° crank and uni-cam |
Max. Power Output | 75.0kW/7500min |
Max. Torque | 112Nm/5,500rpm |
Starter | Electric |
Throttle Bore | 46mm |
C02 Emissions (g/km) | 114g/km |
Oil Capacity (Litres) | 5.2 |
ABS System | 2 channel with IMU Selectable ABS MODE with ON road and OFF road |
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. |
Suspension Front | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments, 230mm stroke. |
Suspension Rear | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm rear wheel travel. |
Tyres Front | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET |
Tyre Size Front | 90/90-21M/C 54H (Tubless) |
Tyre Size Rear | 150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubless) |
Tyres Rear | Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET |
Wheels Front | 21M/C x 2.15 Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
Wheels Rear | 18M/C x MT4.00 Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
Battery Capacity (VAh) | 12V-6Ah Li-ion BATTERY |
Caster Angle | 27.5° |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 2330mm X 960mm X 1485mm |
Frame type | SemiDouble Cradle |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 18.8L |
Fuel Consumption | 20.5km/l |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 250mm |
Kerb Weight (kg) | 233 |
Seat Height (mm) | 850/870mm (Low Seat option 825mm, Comfort Seat option 885mm) |
Trail (mm) | 113 mm |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1575mm |
Turning Radius | 2.6 |
Clutch | 2 Wet multiplate clutches with coil springs |
Clutch Operation | Cable |
Final Drive | O-ring sealed chain |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Transmission Type | Manual Clutch Transmission |
Quick Shifter | No |
12v Socket | Yes |
Headlights | LED |
Ignition System | Electronic, digital transistor |
Instruments | LCD METER 6.5inch TFT Touch Panel Multi information display |
Tail Light | LED |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes |
Cornering Lights | No |
Connectivity | Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) |
USB Socket | Yes (USB Type A, 1.5A) |
Self Cancelling Indicators | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes |
Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
Security | Immobiliser |
In order to reserve this Honda CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN ES, you can place a fully refundable deposit of £99. Simply click on the the button below to proceed via a secure, one time and fully refundable payment of £99.
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