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ADVENTURE SPORTS
It ’ s been well over three decades since the Honda XRV650 Africa Twin first rolled into Europe and while the motorcycle that now bears its name – launched in 16YM as the CRF1000L Africa Twin – was a brand-new motorcycle from the wheels up , it fully inherited the essence and spirit of what made the original so popular .
It was the balance between power and light weight that was at the heart of the original bike ’ s appeal , just as it was for the new model . With its unique , athletic appearance , an enjoyable , usable engine and capable , comfortable chassis , the CRF1000L Africa Twin proved itself a true modern-day all-rounder and has been hugely popular with round-the-world adventurers , around-town commuters and weekend tourers alike , with over 85,000 units bearing the ‘ Africa Twin ’ name sold since its return .
Model Year 2018 saw the Africa Twin , in both manual transmission and Dual Clutch Transmission ( DCT ) form , receive Throttle By Wire ( TBW ) control plus 4 riding modes , expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control ( HSTC ) options , as well as intake and exhaust development for improved engine response and sound . The platform also expanded : the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports – with the same updates but featuring improved wind protection , greater tank range and longertravel suspension – extended the machine even further into long-range off-road territory .
For 20YM , the introduction of a bigger capacity , longer stroke 1084cc engine marked another landmark in the evolution of the Africa Twin . The CRF1100L Africa Twin * itself was comprehensively redrawn with an aggressive , compact rally style and even sharper off-road focus . Meanwhile , the touring comfort , technology and ability of the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports were also further enhanced – including the option of cutting-edge Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment ( Showa EERA™ ) suspension .
The 22YM Africa Twin Adventure was equipped with refined DCT settings for even smoother handling in 1st and 2nd gears , plus a new , more compact screen design and striking ultra-modern ‘ Cracked Terrain ’ graphics . Marking another major update for the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024YM comes updated chassis dynamics based around a new 19in front wheel , more power and torque for the engine , further DCT refinements and a more muscular new look move the model on yet again .
The 24YM CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports shares the frame and engine of the more off-road focussed CRF1100L Africa Twin but has a role very much of its own : to offer riders real continent-crossing longhaul ability and practicality both on and off-road .
For 24YM Showa EERA™ offers optimum constantly-
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