Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: review, history, specs
Class: adventure
Production: 2019+ (MY 2020)
Predecessor: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
| Models | |
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| Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
(All markets) 2019+ |
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
(All markets) 2019+ |
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Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: electronic equipment
- Electronic throttle (Ride-by-Wire system)
- ABS (selectable mode Onroad / Offroad), Cornering ABS
- Wheelie Control, Stoppie Control (Rear Lift Control)
- Assist and Slipper clutch
- HSTC - Honda Selectable Torque Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Self Cancelling Indicators
- Cruise Control
- Cornering Lights - Adventure Sports
- Heated grips
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports + ES:
- Electronic suspension Showa EERA - ES-version
- Tubeless tires
- Aluminum rear carrier
- 5-stage height adjustable screen
- ACC charger
History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2019 (2020 model year) | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AL, CRF1100DL (DCT), CRF1100A2L (Adventure), CRF1100A4L (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2L (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4L (Adventure ES DCT) |
| 2021 | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AM, CRF1100DM (DCT), CRF1100A2M (Adventure), CRF1100A4M (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2M (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4M (Adventure ES DCT) |
| 2022 | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AN, CRF1100DN (DCT), CRF1100A2N (Adventure), CRF1100A4N (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2N (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4N (Adventure ES DCT) |
| 2023 | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AP, CRF1100DP (DCT), CRF1100A2P (Adventure), CRF1100A4P (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2P (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4P (Adventure ES DCT) |
| 2024 | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AR, CRF1100DR (DCT), CRF1100A2R (Adventure), CRF1100A4R (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2R (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4R (Adventure ES DCT) |
| 2025 | All | Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT
Code: CRF1100AS, CRF1100DS (DCT), CRF1100A2S (Adventure), CRF1100A4S (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2S (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4S (Adventure ES DCT) |
Specifications
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: specs
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2334 mm / 91,9 in
2330 mm / 91,7 in - Adventure Sports 2305 mm / 90,7 in - Adventure Sports (2024+) |
| Overall width | 961 mm / 37,8 in
960 mm / 37,8 in - Adventure Sports | |
| Overall height | 1391 mm / 54,7 in
1560 mm / 61,8 in - Adventure Sports | |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62,0 in
1550 mm / 61,0 in - Adventure Sports ES DCT 1570 mm / 61,8 in - Adventure Sports ES | |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm / 9,8 in
220 mm / 8,7 in - Adventure Sports (2024+) | |
| Seat height | 870 / 850 mm (34,3 / 33,5 in)
855 / 835 mm (33,7 / 32,9 in)- Adventure Sports (2024+) | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 226 kg / 498 lbs - Africa Twin 1100
236 kg / 520 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 DCT 238 kg / 525 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports 248 kg / 547 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports DCT 240 kg / 529 lbs - Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 250 kg / 551 lbs - Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT | |
| FRAME | Type | Semi-double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 230 mm (9,0 in)
210 mm / 8,3 in - Adventure Sports (2024+) Showa EERA (Electronic Adjustment) - Adventure Sports ES | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 220 mm (8,7 in)
210 mm / 8,3 in - Adventure Sports (2024+) Showa EERA (Electronic Adjustment) - Adventure Sports ES | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21M/C (54H)
110/80-R19M/C (59V) - Adventure Sports (2024+) Tubeless - Adventure Sports | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70R18M/C (70H)
Tubeless - Adventure Sports | |
| 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
24,8 l / 6,55 US gal - Adventure Sports | |
| Trail | 113 mm (4,4 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,69 l / 100 km (50,1 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2 cylinders in-line, slant angle 22.5°, crankshaft - 270° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 92,0 x 81,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 1084 cm³ (66,15 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1
10.5:1 - from 2024 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 102 hp (75 kW) / 7500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 105 Nm (10,7 kg*m) / 6250 rpm
112 Nm (11,3 kg*m) / 5500 rpm - from 2024 | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,36 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 214 km/h (133 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 46 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
2 Multi-plate wet clutches - DCT-version |
| Transmission | 6-speed
6-speed automatic - CRF1100L Africa Twin (DCT) | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | ||
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.888 (1.761 - DCT) 1.480 (1.375 - DCT) 1.230 (1.133 - DCT) 1.064 (0.972 - DCT) 0.972 (0.882 - DCT) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-6Ah Li-ion | |
Images
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Videos
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Manuals
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