2018 CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN DCT

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is one of the quintessential maxitrails, heir to that great trail of the 80s and 90s that turns 30 in 2018 and maintains its versatile philosophy, now based on technology and electronics. It has two versions, the normal with manual transmission and the DCT, with semi-automatic transmission. In 2018 there are improvements in both engine, electronics, ergonomics, transmission and part cycle.

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Description

It incorporates a new Throttle By Wire electronic throttle, three driving modes, extended parameters of the Honda Selectable Torque Control HSTC (Honda traction control), a power delivery that improves response and a more successful engine sound thanks to a new exhaust system.

The turn signals are now self-canceling, comparing the difference between the speed of the front and rear wheels to calculate when to cancel the turn signal.

The Honda Africa Twin is a 998 cc inline two-cylinder engine that delivers 95 hp at 7,500 rpm and 98 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. Technically it is a very advanced motorcycle, with the casings vertically separated and integrating an oil tank, with the water pump housed inside the clutch housing and with a thermostat integrated inside the cylinder head.

For 2018, a modified airbox improves mid-range response, as does a lighter balancing counterweight. And a lighter 2.3kg lithium-ion battery has also been introduced.

Using the TBW electronic throttle greatly expands the options available to the driver who can thus regulate delivery, engine feel and rear wheel drive. While the previous model had 3 levels of HSTC, plus OFF, the new system incorporates 7 Levels – from Level 1, for aggressive off-road driving with lug wheels, to Level 7 for the ultimate feeling of safety on wet or slippery asphalt. It is still possible to completely disconnect the HSTC traction control.

3 power levels and engine brake are also available. The three driving modes offer pre-programmed combinations of each parameter, adjusted to different environments and driving conditions:

Tour: use the highest horsepower (1), medium engine brake (2) and high HSTC (6).
Urban: uses the power (2) and medium motor brake (2) and high HSTC (6).
Gravel: allows the lowest power level (3) low engine brake (3) with high HSTC (6).

It also has a mode called User that allows you to combine and save the combination of power delivery, engine brake and stability control.

Additional information

Weight	242 kg
Dimensions	2335 × 930 × 1475 mm
Bore x stroke	92 x 75,1 mm
System	Gasoline Scheduled Injection System (PGM-FI)
Compression ratio	10.0 : 1
CO2 emissions	109 g/km
Displacement	998 cc
Engine	4 stroke, Crankshaft at 270 °, Liquid cooled, Parallel twin, Unicam
Valve system	4 valves, DOHC
Starter	Transistorized digital with computerized control and electronic advance
Rated output	70 kW (95 Hp) @ 7.500 rpm (95/1/EC)
Max. torque	98 Nm @ 6.000 rpm (95/1/EC)
Sistema de arranque	Electric
Brake, front	2 floating discs Ø 310 mm, 4 pistons, ABS, Hydraulic drive, Radial anchor clamps
Brake, rear	1 disc Ø 256 mm, 2 pistons, ABS, Hydraulic drive
Front wheel suspension	Fully adjustable, Showa inverted telescopic fork
Rear wheel suspension	Double arm, Fully adjustable, Monoshock, Steel swingarm
Tires, front	90/90 R21 (54H) tubular, Dunlop Trailmax
Tires, rear	150/70 R18 (70H) tubular, Dunlop Trailmax
Steering angle	27° / 27°
Frame	Double unfolded cradle, steel, High-tension steel subframe
Fuel capacity	18,8 liters
Consumption	4.7 l / 100 km – 19.23 km x liter (WMTC)
Ground clearance	250 mm
Seat height	870 / 850 mm
Wheelbase	1.575 mm
Clutch	Anti-bounce function, Automatic, Coil springs, Oil-coated multi-disc
Final drive	Chain
Drive	6 speeds, DCT – Dual Clutch Transmission, With off-road modes