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Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCT

Make Model	Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin / DCT
Year	2023
Engine	Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1084 cc / 66.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 81.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.1:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Emission	112g/km MT / 110g/km DCT
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection w/ 46mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire)
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Battery	12V-6Ah Li-ion battery (20hr)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	105 Nm / 77.4 ft-lb @ 6250 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with coil springs, aluminium cam assist and slipper clutch DCT – 2 wet multiplate clutches with coil springs
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic DCT with on- and off-road riding modes
Final Drive	525 Chain
Frame	Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Front Suspension	45mm Showa cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments
Front Wheel Travel	230 mm / 9.1 in
Rear Suspension	Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments
Rear Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.6 in
Front Brakes	2x 310 mm wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes	Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with single piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode
ABS System	2 channel with IMU, Selectable ABS MODE with on-road and off-road setting
Wheels	Wire spoke with aluminium rim
Front Wheel	21M/C x MT2.15
Rear Wheel	18M/C x MT4.00
Front Tyre	90/90-21
Rear Tyre	150/70R-18
Rake	27°
Trail	113 mm / 4.4 in
Dimensions	Length 2330 mm / 91.7 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Wheelbase	1575 mm / 62 in
Seat Height	850 mm / 33.5 in - 870 mm / 34.2 in (low seat option 825 mm / 32.5 in, high seat option 895 mm / 35.2 in)
Ground Clearance	250 mm / 9.8 in
Wet Weight	226 kg / 498.3 lbs - 236 kg / 520.3 lbs DCT
Fuel Capacity	18.8 Litres / 5 US gal

From a press release issued by Honda:

Model updates:

CRF1100L Africa Twin

Updated Mat Ballistic Black Metallic with an all-black frame

new Glint Wave Blue Metallic Tricolour which features a new blue headlight cowl, and blue front fender and tail sections with red and white detailing.

Joining the iconic Grand Prix Red

CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

new Mat Iridium Gray Metallic featuring black detailing that complements its jet black wheels.

timeless Pearl Glare White Tricolour complete with gold wheels

The CRF1100L Africa Twin and CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports both receive striking new colour updates for 2023, giving riders the choice of three new looks for Honda’s flagship adventure machine.

The athletic, lightweight and sporty CRF1100L Africa Twin receives two colour updates for 2023. Joining the iconic Grand Prix Red, which is being carried over from 2022, the Africa Twin will be available in Mat Ballistic Black Metallic now complete with an all-black frame, and a new Glint Wave Blue Metallic Tricolour which features a new blue headlight cowl, and blue front fender and tail sections with red and white detailing.

The continent-crossing CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports - which in 2021 accounted for 56% of Africa Twin sales in Europe- will be available in two distinctive colours for 23YM. The timeless Pearl Glare White Tricolour, complete with gold wheels, remains on the line-up and is joined by the new contemporary Mat Iridium Gray Metallic colour, featuring black detailing that complements its jet black wheels.

Both models will be available with either a manual or a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Honda has sold over 200,000 DCT-equipped motorcycles across Europe since the system first appeared as an option on the VFR1200F in 2009. Testament to its acceptance in the marketplace, in 2021 DCT versions of Africa Twin, including the Adventure Sports, accounted for 51% of the model’s sales. For the Africa Twin itself, the figure is 41%, whereas for the Adventure Sports version, it rises to 61%.

CRF1100L Africa Twin

A Compact Powerhouse

The SOHC, 8-valve twin-cylinder engine produces 75kW at peak with 105Nm torque. But it’s the way this engine responds that thrills. With a 46mm throttle body fed by optimised ECU settings the connection between your right hand and rear tyre is pinpoint precise. So, whether hunting out grip on gravel or scything a set of switchbacks, you have ultimate performance at any rpm.

Designed to push to the limits

The main frame and aluminium CRF450R-inspired swingarm are both lightweight and rigid. And, for precise suspension reaction, the 45mm Showa inverted front forks adjust for rebound and compression damping. Operating through Pro-Link, the Showa rear shock adjusts for compression and rebound damping, and also spring preload via a dial on the shock body.

Setup Perfection

Control is what the Africa Twin gives you and at its heart a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) monitors the motorcycle under braking, cornering and acceleration. And this results in razor-sharp management of 7-level HSTC, as well as 3-level Wheelie Control and Cornering ABS. You’ve got four default riding modes – URBAN, TOUR, GRAVEL and OFF-ROAD – plus two full-custom USER options to put the bike you want in your hands.

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

You can choose your Africa Twin with manual six-speed transmission or our innovative six-speed DCT, which can mean zero-stress and smooth, automatic shifting. Of course, you have the option to switch to lightning-fast manual control using the left-hand trigger-shifters, perfect for changing or holding gears off-road. DCT is also newly optimised for low-speed use in first and second gears and, for when the road runs out, a press of the G switch (on the TFT display) reduces clutch slip, elevating rear wheel traction and feel.