Honda Africa Twin (CRF1100L)
Honda's flagship adventure bike - CRF1100L twin for road and dirt
The Honda Africa Twin (CRF1100L) is Honda's flagship adventure motorcycle for US riders who want long-range touring with real off-road capability. OpenSEO US demand sits around 22,200 monthly searches for "honda africa twin" (KD 1), with strong "for sale" and price intent. Current 1084cc parallel-twin bikes typically sit in the $18,000-$25,000 new range depending on Adventure Sports, ES, and DCT trim. Buyers compare seat height, wet weight, DCT vs manual, and used CRF1000L vs CRF1100L generations.
Key features
Technical specifications
Honda Africa Twin: specs, trims, and buying notes
What the Africa Twin is
The modern Africa Twin is Honda's CRF adventure flagship. The current CRF1100L generation (from 2020) uses a 1084cc parallel twin with roughly 100-102 hp and strong midrange for highway and dirt. Earlier CRF1000L bikes (2016-2019) still dominate used searches and remain a value play if you want Africa Twin character for less money.
Key specs (CRF1100L class)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1084cc liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Power | ~101 hp |
| Torque | ~105 Nm (77 lb-ft) class |
| Seat height | ~33.5 in (850 mm) class; lower options on some trims |
| Wet weight | ~520 lb (236 kg) class; Adventure Sports heavier |
| Fuel | ~4.97 gal (18.8 L) class |
| Electronics | ABS, traction modes, optional DCT / ES |
Adventure Sports vs standard
Standard Africa Twin is the lighter, more dirt-capable package. Adventure Sports adds taller screens, more wind protection, and often more touring comfort - at the cost of weight and price. DCT (dual-clutch) is a major US decision point for commuting and long interstate days.
Who should buy
Choose Africa Twin if you want Honda reliability in a true adventure twin and expect mixed pavement/dirt. Choose Gold Wing if you want maximum touring comfort with almost no dirt intent. Choose Rebel 500 if you are still in the beginner cruiser class.
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