The Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin (2018) is a four-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle with a capacity of 998cc. It has a max power of 70kW and max torque of 98Nm, and is equipped with a wet, multi-plate clutch and constant mesh 6-speed manual or 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with on- and off-road riding modes. The bike has a steel semi-double cradle type frame with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame, and features Honda Selectable Torque Control System (HSTC) with 3 levels plus switch-off (DCT/ABS model only). The front brakes are 2x 310mm floating hydraulic discs with aluminum hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads, while the rear brake is a single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. The bike has wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims, and the front and rear wheels have different size rims and tube-type tires. The bike’s dimensions are 1475.7mm in height, 2334.2mm in length (DCT/ABS), and 929.6mm in width (DCT/ABS), with a wheelbase of 1574.8mm and seat height of 871.2mm to 850.9mm. It also has a ground clearance of 250mm, wet weight of 230kg (MT) or 240kg (DCT), and fuel capacity of 18.7 litres. The ABS system is 2-channel with rear ABS off switch (DCT/ABS model only, not on STD model).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270 degrees crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 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 Tyre | 90/90-R21 tube type |
| Rear Tyre | 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 | 230 kg (MT), 240kg (DCT) / 507 lbs (MT), 52+ lbs (DCT) |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.7 Litres / 4.96 gal |
