Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020: look behind the scenes of an official film [VIDEO]

The atmospheres of Namibia, different shots, lots of material and directorial choices to optimize the camera work dedicated to the new one Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, also proposed in version adventure sports. A film highlights the attention and work of experts and technicians to obtain various images through cameras and means functional to the operations.

Models, variants and figures

Various trim levels are offered, opting between standard, Travel Edition and Desert Track, with the availability of a DCT gearbox. The Mat Ballistic Black Mettallic and Grand Prix Red robes are offered on the CRF1100L Africa Twin, instead Pearl Glare White Tricolour and Darkness Black Metallic on the model Africa Twin Adventure Sports. The figures start from 14.990 euros ex-dealership for a basic model with manual gearbox or, again as reported, 22.740 euros for a version of the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT Desert Track.

The quality characteristics

Among the interesting aspects of the renewed ones Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin e Africa Twin Adventure Sports a new frame developed in alloy steel and an aluminum seat support frame. Figure a Showa advanced pivot inverted front fork manageable with 45 mm stanchions and 230 mm travel. Then a CRF450R-derived aluminum swingarm with manageable mono-shock and Pro-Link linkage, preload with knob and 220 mm travel, still taking the indications.
Various technological solutions, including LED headlights with a renewed light signature and a 6,5-inch TFT instrument panel combined with Bluetooth connectivity and the Apple CarPlay® system. The models can be distinguished by their equipment. The Emergency Stop Signal system is also congenial in the event of emergency braking and the reported 6-axis IMU inertial platform, the dual-mode ABS cornering devices, three-level antiwheelie, seven-level HSTC traction control and Cruise Control are also functional. the aforementioned six-speed DCT transmission with G function and also a Throttle By Wire accelerator with 6 Riding Modes, four set and two customizable.
Thrust is provided by a parallel twin Unicam type with 8 Euro 5 valves 1.084 cc. Develop yourself 102 horses of power at 7.500 rpm e 105 Nm of torque at 6.250 rpm. Basically a six-speed manual gearbox.

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