2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports 1000l2 Dct Reviews

Honda CRF 1000L2 Africa Twin Take chances Sports / DCT

Make Model	Honda CRF 1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports / DCT
Year	2018
Engine	Iv stroke, parallel Twin with 270� crank, SOHC, iv valves per cylinder
Capacity	998 cc / sixty.9 cu-in
Diameter x Stroke	92.0 10 75.1 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Emission	Euro
Induction	Fuel injection
Starting	Electric
Max Power	70 kW / 93.8 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	98 Nm / 72.2 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	MT: Moisture, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist and Slipper clutch DCT: ii Wet multiple clutches
Transmission	Abiding mesh vi-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with on- and off-route riding modes
Final Drive	O-ring sealed chain
Honda Selectable Torque Control Organization (HSTC)	HSTC 3-levels + switch-off (DCT/ABS model only, not on STD model)
Frame	Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile forcefulness steel rear sub-frame
Turning Radius	ii 5 k / 8.two ft
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-fashion preload and damping (compression & rebound) adjuster, 252mm stroke, 224mm axle travel
Rear Suspension	Monoblock cast aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 240 mm rear cycle travel, 101 mm stroke
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 ii-piston caliper and sintered metallic pads. Likewise Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT/ABS model
ABS System	ABS ii-aqueduct with rear ABS off switch (DCT/ABS model simply, non on STD model)
Wheels	Wire spoke with aluminium rim
Front Rim	21M/C 10 MT2.fifteen
Rear Rim	18M/C x MT4.00
Front Tyre	xc/90-21 tube type
Rear Tyre	150/lxx-R18 tube blazon
Dimensions	Length 2340 mm / 92.ane in Width 929.vi mm / 36.6 in Meridian 1570 mm / 61.8 in
Wheelbase	1580 mm / 62.2 in
Seat Height	900 mm / 35.4 in - 920 mm 36.2 in
Ground Clearance	270 mm / 10.half dozen in
Wet Weight	243 kg / 535.7 lbs - 253 kg / 557.vii lbs DCT
Fuel Chapters	24.2 Litres / 3.3 United states gal

Displayed previously in concept form, and developed as a powerful extension of the "True Adventure" mantra that drives the Africa Twin platform, the new Hazard Sports version features increased suspension travel, added basis clearance, enhanced animate being comforts, and a larger fuel tank for extended range. Both the Adventure Sports and the standard Africa Twin characteristic a long list of updates to the engine, electronics, and rider interface, while continuing to offering an platonic balance of power and light weight.

"The Africa Twin's success on exhibit floors and in comparison tests is evidence of the platform's profound capabilities, but the Gamble Sports model expands the possibilities by making it possible to ride further and more comfortably," said Lee Edmunds,

American Honda's Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications. "We've enjoyed seeing our customers put their own interpretations on the Africa Twin's 'True Gamble' ethos, and with the increased capabilities of the new Adventure Sports, equally well as those of the updated standard Africa Twin, we expect that spirit will exist practical in new and heady ways."

Colors
- CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Take a chance Sports: White/Blue/Red
- CRF1000L Africa Twin: TBA
Availability: Summer 2018
Info

Cardinal FEATURES

Africa Twin Hazard Sports has a larger fairing matched with an 80mm taller screen to offer greater wind protection, and comes standard with heated grips and a 12 volt accompaniment socket, facilitating longer tours in broad-ranging conditions
Take a chance Sports model comes standard with larger sump baby-sit and front low-cal bars, every bit well as brushed-aluminum cowling panels, rear mudguard, and easily removable steel rack
Adventure Sports model has larger, 6.37-gallon fuel tank (compared to 4.97 gallons on the standard model), extending range
Both CRF1000L Africa Twin models now have car-canceling plough indicators
Run a risk Sports model's seat features a flatter contour and a one.ii-inch-taller height than standard model. The seat adjusts .viii inches, for a seat height of either 35.4 inches or 36.ii inches (compared to 33.5 inches and 34.iii inches). Handlebar position is 1.3 inches higher and .2 inches rearward compared to the standard version

Adventure Sports model has a storage pocket on rear right
On both models, the rider'due south human foot pegs are now wider and affixed via stouter steel mounting plates, whereas the passenger foot-peg hangers have been redesigned to allow more room for the rider'south feet when standing
On both models, instruments are positioned at a shallower angle to allow the rider to see them more than easily from a continuing position
Risk Sports model has updated, longer-travel Showa interruption, resulting in ten.6 inches of footing clearance (compared to 9.8 inches). On both models, stupor preload, rebound damping, and pinch damping are fully adjustable
Both models have compact two-slice, radial-mountain, 4-piston front-brake calipers and "wave" floating rotors front end and rear. The lightweight two-channel ABS can be turned off at the rear
Both models feature front and rear wheels in size 21 and 18 inches, respectively, with stainless-steel spokes for improved immovability

On both models, the 998cc SOHC eight-valve parallel-twin engine is updated with a new airbox, now featuring a 20mm longer funnel length and matched to redesigned exhaust internals that significantly improve midrange response and sound quality
On both models, the engine'south balancer-shaft weights have been lightened past 10.vi ounces for added character and experience in power delivery
Water pump is housed within the clutch casing, with a thermostat integrated into the cylinder head, while water and oil pumps are driven by the engine's balancer shafts, contributing to a compact engine and optimum footing clearance
New for 2018, a lithium-ion battery is v.one lbs. lighter than the previous atomic number 82-acid unit
Both versions available with Honda'due south advanced automatic Dual Clutch Manual (DCT), delivering consequent, quick, seamless gear changes on-road or off. Rider can select from three unlike shifting modes, and a G switch enhances off-route functionality by reducing the amount of clutch slip during gear changes
New for 2018, both Africa Twin models have Throttle-By-Wire organisation (TBW), opening the door to four individual riding modes and an expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system
HSTC at present features vii levels (up from three), to suit to a wide variety of conditions. HSTC tin also be completely switched off, and iii levels of power and engine braking are available