Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: off-road responsiveness and the action of the AirTender [VIDEO]

An interesting perspective on the character of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin off-road and also on the behavior of the sophisticated suspension AirTender® di Umbria Kinetics emerges from the video proposed by Honda Italia Official Channel, in which the expert enduro world champion Alex Salvini is also the protagonist.

The suspension

A patented system of Umbria Kinetics which works by replacing the already present spring with a shorter and stiffer one associated with an air system, which offers consistency and stability on different asperities. A solution that acts on the elastic component of the suspension and with this system it is possible to adjust the stiffness of the spring based on the load, the driving style and the conditions encountered, as emerged.

The motorcycle

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the version Africa Twin Adventure Sports they feature a frame developed in alloy steel and an aluminum seat support frame. The chassis includes a manageable Showa advanced pivot upside-down front fork with 45 mm stanchions and 230 mm travel, together with a CRF450R-derived aluminum swingarm with manageable mono-shock absorber and Pro-Link linkage, preload with knob and travel 220 mm, taking up the characteristics.
Various technological systems have been highlighted, starting from the LED headlights with a distinctive light signature and a 6,5-inch TFT instrument panel combined with Bluetooth connectivity and the Apple CarPlay® system. The models differ in terms of equipment. Among the aspects mentioned: an Emergency Stop Signal system in the event of emergency and functional braking, the 6-axis IMU inertial platform, six-speed DCT transmission with G function and also a Throttle By Wire accelerator with 6 Riding Modes, four set and two customisable, the dual-mode ABS cornering solutions, three-level antiwheelie, seven-level HSTC traction control and Cruise Control.
The engine parallel twin, Unicam type with 8 valves Euro 5 da 1.084 cc, transmit 102 horses of power at 7.500 rpm e 105 Nm of torque at 6.250 rpm. Basically a six-speed manual transmission, still taking the information.

Video: Honda Italia Official Channel
Photo: Honda Motor Europe Ltd Italy