Honda CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT

The Honda CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT was a Liquid-cooled, four-stroke Unicam 8-valve Parallel Twin Adventure motorcycle produced by Honda in 2017. Max torque was 98.1 ft/lbs (133.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Honda CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2017
Class	Adventure
Engine	Liquid-cooled, four-stroke Unicam 8-valve Parallel Twin
Bore / Stroke	91.4mm x 91.4mm
Compression ratio	10.01
Horsepower	94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque	98.1 ft/lbs (133.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System	PGM-FI; 44mm throttle bodies
Transmission	Gear box: Automatic DCT 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork, 45mm travel Rear: Pro-Link shock: 8.66 in. travel
Brakes	Front: Dual hydraulic discs: ABS, 310 mm Rear: Single hydraulic disc: ABS, 256 mm
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70R-18
Wheelbase	62.01 inches (1575 mm)
Seat Height	34.29 inches (871 mm)
Weight	242.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

A 91.4mm bore x 91.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a Automatic DCT 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 150/70R-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs: ABS, 310 mm in the front and a Single hydraulic disc: ABS, 256 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, 45mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link shock: 8.66 in. travel. The wheelbase was 62.01 inches (1575 mm) long.

2017 Honda CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT

The 2017 CRF1000L Africa Twin’s engine remains unchanged from 2016. The Africa Twin engine has been engineered with a special focus on two key areas – tractable and usable all-day touring performance and a power and torque delivery that offers genuine feel for rear wheel traction.