Honda Africa Twin MY 2016, the first official VIDEO has arrived

Honda Africa Twin MY 2016 – Honda has released a video showcasing the new MY 2016 Africa Twin. The video provides the first complete and clear view of the production version of the “True Adventure Prototype” that was presented at last year's EICMA. The video also shows a version with saddlebags, similar to the one recently seen in a spy photo.

Unlike most promotional videos, this one is about the Honda Africa Twin MY 2016 there is only a selection of clips of the two-wheeler in action interspersed with a dialogue between the head of product planning of Honda Moto Europe, Dave Hancock, and a selection of engineers and testers involved in the project. Naturally the comments are all enthusiastic, given that we are talking about a promo video, but it is a pleasantly direct way of presenting the new model.

THEHonda Africa Twin MY 2016 will be offered with an optional DCT transmission and will have a comprehensive package of electronic driver aids, including an advanced traction control system, which is a step forward for Honda. The engine will be able to produce 95 hp and 97 Nm of torque, the dry weight of the new Japanese model will be 208kg (212kg with ABS, 222kg with Dual Clutch Transmission, while the tank capacity will be 18,8 litres.Honda Africa Twin MY 2016 it will be 2335 mm long, 875 mm wide and 1475 mm high, with a wheelbase of 1.575 millimeters. Let's also see the heights. The seat in the standard position is 870 millimeters high compared to 850 in the Relaxed mode.