Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (CRF1100L): review, history, specs
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Production: 2015+
Predecessor: Honda XRV750 Africa Twin
| Models | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
(All markets) 2015-2019 |
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
(All markets) 2018-2019 |
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020
(All markets) 2019+ |
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 2020
(All markets) 2019+ |
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2015-2019): electronic aids
- Electronic throttle (Ride-by-Wire system)
- ABS
- Assist and Slipper clutch
- HSTC - Honda Selectable Torque Control
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin (2019+): electronic aids
- Electronic throttle (Ride-by-Wire system)
- ABS (selectable mode Onroad / Offroad)
- Assist and Slipper clutch
- HSTC - Honda Selectable Torque Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Self Cancelling Indicators
- Cruise Control
- Cornering Lights - Adventure Sports
- Heated grips
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2018-2019):
- Large windscreen
- Bigger fuel tank
- More suspension travel
- Wider footpegs
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES (2020+):
- Electronic suspension Showa EERA
- Tubeless tires
- Aluminum rear carrier
History[edit | edit source]
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2015-2016 | All | Name: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS), Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT)
Frame: SD04-100XXXX Code: CRF1000G, CRF1000AG (ABS), CRF1000DG (DCT) |
| 2017 | All | Name: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS), Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT)
Frame: SD04-110XXXX Code: CRF1000H, CRF1000AH (ABS), CRF1000DH (DCT) |
| 2018 | All | Name: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS), Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT)
Code: CRF1000AJ (ABS), CRF1000DJ (DCT), CRF1000A2J (Sports), CRF1000D2J (Adventure) |
| 2019 | All | Name: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS), Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT); Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + ABS + DCT + Adventure Sports
Code: CRF1000AK (ABS), CRF1000A2K (Adventure), CRF1000DK (DCT), CRF1000D2K (DCT Adventure) |
Specifications[edit | edit source]
Honda CRF1000L / CRF1100L Africa Twin: specs
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2335 mm / 91,9 in
2340 mm / 92,1 in - Adventure Sports |
| Overall width | 875 mm / 34,4 in - CRF1000L Africa Twin
930 mm / 36,6 in - CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS, DCT, Adventure Sports) 960 mm / 37,8 in - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| Overall height | 1475 mm / 58,1 in
1391 mm / 54,7 in - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) 1570 mm / 61,8 in - Adventure Sports 1558 mm / 61,3 in - CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020+) | |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62,0 in | |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm / 9,8 in
270 mm / 10,6 in - Adventure Sports | |
| Seat height | 870 / 850 mm (34,3 / 33,5 in) - adjustable | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs - CRF1000L Africa Twin
226 kg / 498 lbs - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) 232 kg / 511 lbs - CRF1000L Africa Twin (ABS) 242 kg / 534 lbs - CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT) 238 kg / 525 lbs - CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020+) 243 kg / 536 lbs - Adventure Sports | |
| FRAME | Type | Semi-double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (adjustable), 230 mm (9,0 in)
252 mm (9,9 in) - Adventure Sports | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable), 220 mm (8,7 in)
240 mm (9,4 in) - Adventure Sports | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21M/C (54H) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70R18M/C (70H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 256 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,8 l / 4,97 US gal
24,2 l / 6,4 US gal - Adventure Sports | |
| Trail | 113 mm (4,4 in) | |
| Fuel economy | 3,12 l / 100 km (60 km/h)
4,62 l / 100 km – (WMTC) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2 cylinders in line, slant angle 22.5°, crankshaft - 270° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 92,0 x 75,1 mm
92,0 x 81,5 mm - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| Displacement | 998 cm³ (60,9 cu in)
1084 cm³ (66,1 cu in) - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1
10.1:1 - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC with valve lifter and rocker arm, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 95 hp (70 kW) / 7500 rpm
102 hp (75 kW) / 7500 rpm - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| Max. torque | 98 Nm (10,0 kg*m) / 6000 rpm
105 Nm (10,7 kg*m) / 6250 rpm - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 3,8 sec | |
| Top speed | 199 km/h (123 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 44 mm
Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 46 mm - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated - CRF1000L Africa Twin + ABS
2 Multi-plate wet clutches - CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT - dual-clutch transmission) |
| Transmission | 6-speed - CRF1000L Africa Twin + ABS
6-speed automatic - CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT) | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.733 - CRF1000L Africa Twin + ABS
1.883 - CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT) | |
| Final reduction | 2.625 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.888, 1.761 (DCT) 1.480, 1.375 (DCT) 1.230, 1.133 (DCT) 1.100, 0.972 (DCT) 0.968, 0.882 (DCT) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Alternator | 490W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-11.2 / 11.8Ah
12V-6Ah Li-ion - CRF1100L Africa Twin (2020+) | |
Images[edit | edit source]
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin: images, gallery.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin: video.
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin: manuals, parts, microfiches.