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Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES / DCT

Make Model	Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES / 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 with 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 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 cartridge-type inverted Showa telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and damping adjustment w/ EERA
Front Wheel Travel	230 mm / 9.0 in
Rear Suspension	Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with Showa gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments w/ EERA
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	90/90-21M/C 54H (tubeless type)
Rear Tyre	150/70R18M/C 70H (tubeless type)
Rake	27.5°
Trail	113 mm / 4.4 in
Dimensions	Length 2330 mm / 91.7 in Width 960 mm / 37.9 in Height 1490 mm / 58.6 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	238 kg / 528.7 lbs - 248 kg / 546.7 lbs DCT With Showa EERA 240kg / 529.1 lbs MT (DCT 250 kg / 551.1 lbs)
Fuel Capacity	24.8 Litres / 6.5 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 Adventure Sports

Powerful 1100CC Engine

The twin-cylinder engine delivers instant response when you need it, four riding modes tailor output to conditions.

Smartphhone Connectivity

Keep in touch with the world while exploring it, listen to music or use your device’s navigation apps through Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto® Bluetooth® connectivity and helmet headset.

DRL and Cornering Lights

Safety is always important, to you and your passenger. Daytime Running Lights emit piercing visibility marking your road position to other users. Cornering Lights use speed and lean angle to automatically fill in blind spots through a turn.

Real Adventure Sports Ability

Ready to go long? A 24.8L fuel tank delivers extended fuel range and, for those huge horizon-to-horizon days, cruise control, heated grips and ACC/USB charging sockets all make a big difference.

Revised Windscreen
We’ve made the 5-way adjustable screen shorter, opening up visibility, but have ensured it offers the same aerodynamic efficiency and wind deflection as before.

Standard SHOWA or SHOWA EERA

Whether you’re riding off-grid, off-road or two-up and fully loaded on tour, there are two suspension setups for you to choose between; high-quality, adjustable 45mm Showa inverted front forks and rear shock or the addition of Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa EERA) for optimum damping settings all the time. It’s easy; SOFT, MID and HARD settings cover all scenarios between touring and sports, and there’s an OFF-ROAD setting. A USER option allows a custom setup and rear spring preload can also be adjusted electronically.

Safely Showing the Way

Riding all day, it pays to see and be seen. Stylish, dual LED headlights look great and feature Daytime Running Lights (DRL) that automatically adjust to ambient light intensity and give a bright, highly visible light, alerting other road users of your presence and improving safety. Additional Cornering Lights use speed and lean angle to automatically illuminate blind spots when cornering in the dark. And, over 50km/h, Emergency Stop Signals (ESS) indicate a hard-stop situation to those behind, adjusting to suit road conditions.