Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Honda-CRF-1000L-Africa-Twin--99.jpg
Honda Africa Twin
Manufacturer
Also called XRV650 Africa Twin Marathon, XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon, XRV750 Africa Twin (reduced effect), XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect), XRV Africa Twin, Africa Twin DCT, Africa Twin Enduro Sports Concept, CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT, CRF1000L Africa Twin, XRV650 Africa Twin, XRV750 Africa Twin, XRV 750 Africa Twin, XRV 650 Africa Twin
Production 2016 - 17
Class Motorcross
Engine
Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Air Filter K&N HA-9916 `17-18[1]
Spark Plug NGK `16-19[2]
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
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-R21 tube type
Rear Tire 150/70-R18 tube type
Wheelbase 1574.8 mm / 62.0 in
Seat Height 871.2 mm / 34.3 in - 850.9 mm / 33.5 in
Weight 232 kg (MT), 242kg (DCT) / 511.5 lbs (MT), 533.5 lbs (DCT) (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 18.7 Liters / 4.96 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 Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-R21 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 CRF1000L Africa Twin was fitted with a 18.7 Liters / 4.96 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1574.8 mm / 62.0 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin Honda Africa Twin

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin
Year 2016 - 17
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 Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam
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 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)
Front Wheel Wire spoke with aluminum rim.
Rear Wheel Wire spoke with aluminum rim
Front Rim 21M/C x MT2.15
Rear Rim 18M/C x MT4.00
Front Tire 90/90-R21 tube type
Rear Tire 150/70-R18 tube type
Dimensions Height 1475.7 mm / 58.1 in (STD) Length 2334.2 mm / 91.9 in (DCT/ABS) Width 929.6 mm / 36.6 in (DCT/ABS) Height 1475.7 mm / 58.1 in (DCT/ABS)
Wheelbase 1574.8 mm / 62.0 in
Seat Height 871.2 mm / 34.3 in - 850.9 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance 250 mm / 9.8 in
Wet Weight 232 kg (MT), 242kg (DCT) / 511.5 lbs (MT), 533.5 lbs (DCT)
Fuel Capacity 18.7 Liters / 4.96 gal

Videos[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
  2. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.