2017 Honda® Africa Twin DCT Candy Red

2017 Honda® Africa Twin® DCT Candy Red

Features may include:

• Powerful Performance

The CRF®1000L Africa Twin®’s 1,000 cc parallel-twin fuel-injected engine draws heavily from Honda’s winning off-road racing bikes, including the CRF®250R and CRF®450R.

• Engineered to perfection

Four-valve Unicam cylinder head design has numerous performance benefits – including lighter weight and reduced gyro effect – while also contributing to the engine’s compact dimensions. A lightweight camshaft – using the same materials as the CBR®1000RR’s camshaft – operates the valve train.

• Dual spark

Twin sparkplugs in each cylinder help to produce rapid, thorough combustion.

• Distinctive sound and feel

A 270-degree phased crankshaft gives the engine a distinctive sound and feel – almost like a V-twin – while helping to produce strong and linear power and instant response anywhere in the rev range. There’s a deep growl as the RPM rises that will be music to any motorhead’s ears.

• Clever design integration

The dry-sump oil system with internal tank reduces engine height. Combined with the Unicam cylinder head and other design elements, this contributes to an extremely low engine height, which in turn results in generous ground clearance.

• Lightweight architecture

The water pump is housed within the clutch casing, and the water and oil pumps are driven by a shared balancer shaft, all of which reduces engine size and weight.

• Perfected dual-purpose design

The Africa Twin®’s chassis is engineered to handle the most rugged off-road adventures, while also providing the comfort of a touring motorcycle and the everyday competence of a great all-rounder or day-to-day commuter.

• Strength and agility

The semi-double-cradle steel frame uses oval-shaped tubing for extra strength without extra weight.

• Balanced handling characteristics

Careful attention to mass centralization – with heavy items like the battery packaged at the rear of the cylinder head – contributes to agile handling.

• Nimble handling and tight control

The chassis design allows for superior manoeuvrability, with a wide 43-degree steering angle and a tight 2.5-metre turning radius.

• Durable construction

Following its design theme of “unlimited adventure”, the Africa Twin® is styled with a minimum of bodywork in a tough, lightweight form that offers both weather protection for the rider and a slim, agile feel.

• Distinct styling cues

Dual LED headlights give the Africa Twin® an imposing presence while providing excellent nighttime illumination.

• Ergonomic seating adjustment

A wide seat at the rear tapers to narrow at the front, which provides extra comfort when sitting plus an easy transition to standing when off-road. The seat can be raised or lowered through a range of 20 mm.