Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2020: eclectic evolution [PHOTO AND VIDEO]

Chassis, engine and driving position are shared with the standard version, however some features emerge that offer a recognizable image and an equally distinctive character to the new one Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2020.

Appearance and features

As mentioned, several factors are shared when observing the new one Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. The energetic and streamlined style recalls the vehicles engaged in long raids, but the details also suggest use on multiple types of terrain, supported by the traction and versatility of the vehicle. The renewed light clusters are highlighted Full-LED with DRL (Daytime Running Lights) as on the standard version and the progressive cornering lights that strengthen visibility and passive and active safety, as indicated. There are also automatic deactivation direction indicators and an "anti-panic" function in the event of heavy braking. The tall instrumentation is visible on a screen TFT color touch by 6,5 inches with Apple CarPlay® integrated and connectivity Bluetooth for different devices. Various technical solutions, such as the introduction of an innovative one 6-axis IMU inertial platform to which the management of various solutions is linked such as cornering ABS with 2 modes, traction control HSTC at 7 levels e antiwheelies at 3 levels. Among other functional aspects also an evolved Throttle By Wire with Riding Modes TOUR, URBAN, GRAVEL, then OFF-ROAD and USER (customisable), in addition to the availability of a double clutch transmission DCT.
Overall the specimen turns out lighter than 3 kg (note 240 kg with the fullness they become 250 kg in the case of the version with DCT), taking into account a renewed steel frame and an aluminum seat support frame, in addition to the updated chassis. At the front there is an upside-down front fork with a forward pivot Showa cartridge type with rods 45 millimeters, electronically managed with a stroke from 230 mm. While behind there is an aluminum swingarm derived from the solution adopted on the CRF450R, with electronically adjustable monoshock absorber, linkage Pro Link and preload with knob. The excursion amounts to 220 mm. Also notable are the taller and more adjustable windscreen and the larger fuel tank 24,8 liters. The range of accessories available is varied.

Motor

The approved parallel twin-cylinder engine Euro 5, as already reported in the article dedicated to the new one Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, is more voluminous than the previous 998 cc, now from 1.084 cc. Power and torque also increase: from 95 to 102 horses at 7.500 rpm and from 99 to 105 Nm at 6.250 rpm.

Proposal and price

Anticipated in Italian dealerships at the end of October, in the case of the variant adventure sports you can opt between the already known look Pearl Glare White Tricolor characterized by a white frame or alternatively leaning towards colour Darkness Black Metallic, also distinguishable by the dark frame. In any case, the rims (21-inch front and 18-inch rear) are gold-coloured. Off we go by 18.990 euro considering the model equipped with manual transmission e by 19.990 euro if we consider the DCT transmission, taking what has been reported.

Photo: Honda Moto
Video: Honda Italia Official Channel