Honda CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports
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| Honda CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2018 |
| Class | Motorcross |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with on- and off-road riding modes |
| Frame | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-style preload and damping (compression & rebound) adjuster, 252mm stroke, 224mm axle travel Rear: Monoblock cast aluminum swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 240 mm rear wheel travel, 101 mm stroke |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 310 mm floating hydraulic discs with aluminum hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads Rear: Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT/ABS model |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 tube type |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-R18 tube type |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Seat Height | 900 mm / 35.4 in - 920 mm 36.2 in |
| Weight | 243 kg / 535.7 lbs - 253 kg / 557.7 lbs DCT (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.2 Liters / 3.3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminum Cam Assist and Slipper clutchDCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-21 tube type front tire and a 150/70-R18 tube type rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310 mm floating hydraulic discs with aluminum hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads in the front and a Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT/ABS model in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-style preload and damping (compression & rebound) adjuster, 252mm stroke, 224mm axle travel while the rear was equipped with a Monoblock cast aluminum swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 240 mm rear wheel travel, 101 mm stroke. The CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports was fitted with a 24.2 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1580 mm / 62.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda CRF 1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Displayed previously in concept form, and developed as a powerful extension of the "True Adventure" mantra that drives the Africa Twin platform, the new Adventure Sports version features increased suspension travel, added ground clearance, enhanced creature comforts, and a larger fuel tank for extended range. Both the Adventure Sports and the standard Africa Twin feature a long list of updates to the engine, electronics, and rider interface, while continuing to offer an ideal balance of power and light weight. "The Africa Twin's success on showroom floors and in comparison tests is evidence of the platform's profound capabilities, but the Adventure Sports model expands the possibilities by making it possible to ride further and more comfortably," said Lee Edmunds, American Honda's Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications. "We've enjoyed seeing our customers put their own interpretations on the Africa Twin's 'True Adventure' ethos, and with the increased capabilities of the new Adventure Sports, as well as those of the updated standard Africa Twin, we expect that spirit will be applied in new and exciting ways."
Colors
CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports: White/Blue/Red CRF1000L Africa Twin: TBA
Availability: Summer 2018
Info
KEY FEATURES
Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a larger fairing matched with an 80mm taller screen to offer greater wind protection, and comes standard with heated grips and a 12 volt accessory socket, facilitating longer tours in wide-ranging conditions Adventure Sports model comes standard with larger sump guard and front light bars, as well as brushed-aluminum cowling panels, rear mudguard, and easily removable steel rack Adventure Sports model has larger, 6.37-gallon fuel tank (compared to 4.97 gallons on the standard model), extending range Both CRF1000L Africa Twin models now have auto-canceling turn indicators Adventure Sports model's seat features a flatter profile and a 1.2-inch-taller height than standard model. The seat adjusts .8 inches, for a seat height of either 35.4 inches or 36.2 inches (compared to 33.5 inches and 34.3 inches). Handlebar position is 1.3 inches higher and .2 inches rearward compared to the standard version
Adventure Sports model has a storage pocket
on rear right
On both models, the rider's foot pegs are
now wider and affixed via stouter steel mounting
plates, whereas the passenger foot-peg hangers
have been redesigned to allow more room for the
rider's feet when standing
On both models, instruments are positioned
at a shallower angle to allow the rider to see
them more easily from a standing position
Adventure Sports model has updated,
longer-travel Showa suspension, resulting in
10.6 inches of ground clearance (compared to 9.8
inches). On both models, shock preload, rebound
damping, and compression damping are fully
adjustable
Both models have compact two-piece,
radial-mount, four-piston front-brake calipers
and "wave" floating rotors front and rear. The
lightweight two-channel ABS can be turned off at
the rear
Both models feature front and rear wheels in
size 21 and 18 inches, respectively, with
stainless-steel spokes for improved durability
On both models, the 998cc SOHC eight-valve parallel-twin engine is updated with a new airbox, now featuring a 20mm longer funnel length and matched to redesigned exhaust internals that significantly improve midrange response and sound quality On both models, the engine's balancer-shaft weights have been lightened by 10.6 ounces for added character and feel in power delivery Water pump is housed within the clutch casing, with a thermostat integrated into the cylinder head, while water and oil pumps are driven by the engine's balancer shafts, contributing to a compact engine and optimum ground clearance New for 2018, a lithium-ion battery is 5.1 lbs. lighter than the previous lead-acid unit Both versions available with Honda's advanced automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), delivering consistent, quick, seamless gear changes on-road or off. Rider can select from three different shifting modes, and a G switch enhances off-road functionality by reducing the amount of clutch slip during gear changes New for 2018, both Africa Twin models have Throttle-By-Wire system (TBW), opening the door to four individual riding modes and an expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system HSTC now features seven levels (up from three), to adapt to a wide variety of conditions. HSTC can also be completely switched off, and three levels of power and engine braking are available
| Make Model | Honda CRF 1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports |
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| Year | 2018 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92.0 x 75.1 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 70 kW / 93.8 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 72.2 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminum Cam Assist and Slipper clutchDCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed 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 |
| Turning Radius | 2 5 m / 8.2 ft |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-style preload and damping (compression & rebound) adjuster, 252mm stroke, 224mm axle travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoblock cast aluminum swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 240 mm rear wheel travel, 101 mm stroke |
| 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 rim |
| Front Rim | 21M/C x MT2.15 |
| Rear Rim | 18M/C x MT4.00 |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 tube type |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-R18 tube type |
| Dimensions | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 929.6 mm / 36.6 in Height 1570 mm / 61.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Seat Height | 900 mm / 35.4 in - 920 mm 36.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Wet Weight | 243 kg / 535.7 lbs - 253 kg / 557.7 lbs DCT |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.2 Liters / 3.3 US gal |