Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 Experiences and Expert Review

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The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Key Specification Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	92 mm
Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	7500 rpm
Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	6000 rpm
Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Transistor
Transmission Type	Gearshift
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Diameter	310 mm
Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Diameter	256 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	2335 mm
Width	875 mm
Height	1475 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm
Seat Height	850 mm
Seat Height up to	870 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	A

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin History

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

95 HP

998 ccm

212 kg

$10,148.00avg. market price

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

95 HP

998 ccm

212 kg

$9,321.00avg. market price

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

95 HP

998 ccm

208 kg

$8,757.00avg. market price

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

95 HP

998 ccm

208 kg

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

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FAQ Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

What is the current market price of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin?: The current average market price of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, year of manufacture 2016, is 7,860 USD with an average mileage of 33,716 km.
Which one is better? Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin or Yamaha Tenere 700?: You can compare these two motorcycles here. You can find all pros and cons of the comparable model here.
How about the availability of the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin?: Compared to other Enduro motorcycle bikes the availability is good. There are many Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin bikes available on the market.
How stable is the price of a used Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin? What about the price trend?: Looking at the year of manufacture 2015, the price stability of a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was very good compared to other Enduro motorcycle bikes. The price trend was -5% in the first year and -17% in the second year.
How popular is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin?: There is a very strong demand for a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin on the market. Test reports of this model are very often read on the platform of 1000PS.
What is the data source for the content on this page?: The data comes from the online motorcycle magazine '1000PS'. 1000PS was founded in 2001. The company is based in Austria. Most of the content is published in German. However, the team also presents motorcycle test videos in English on YouTube. Here you can find 1000PS on Instagram.