AFRICA TWIN
The CRF1000L comes fully equipped for the true adventurer, loaded with features designed to let riders explore continents both on and off the road.
Pulling inspiration from the legendary heritage of the Africa Twin and combining it with the latest cutting edge technology the Africa Twin will take adventure riders to an entirely different level.
The CRF1000L has seen some significant upgrades including throttle by wire with 3 rider modes, a new rally style LCD display and a revised 2 into 1 exhaust system.
Available in ABS and Dual Clutch Transmission.
FORGED FROM LEGEND
Some motorcycles encapsulate perfectly what an adventure motorcycle is all about. The original XRV650 Africa Twin—which debuted in 1989 after Honda's four successive wins in the Dakar Rally—was one such machine. Its go-anywhere ability, rugged durability, agile handling and all-day comfort made it the perfect partner with which to explore. And it helped to define a motorcycling segment that has now grown into one of the most popular worldwide.
The NXR750V, a full HRC race machine, faced stiff competition in the grueling Dakar Rally through the late 1980s but won in 1986 and 1987 in the hands of Cyril Neveu, in '88 with Edi Orioli and finally in '89 piloted by Gilles Lalay. The road-going XRV650 Africa Twin was produced in 1988 and '89 by HRC in tribute to their efforts, and it laid the foundation of what would become a legendary machine.
In late 1989 the XRV750 Africa Twin was launched and quickly became an adventure touring benchmark. It featured a 742cc, 6-valve liquid-cooled V-twin engine (producing 60 hp and 46.2 lb.-ft. torque), long-travel suspension, a large fuel tank, chain final drive, a 21-inch front wheel (widening off-road tire choice) and dual front disc brakes.
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YOUR BIKE IN DETAILS
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled Unicam Parallel Twin |
Displacement (CC) | 998cc |
Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 75.1mm |
Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
Starter | Electric |
Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes |
Suspension Front | 45mm fork, 230mm stroke, fully adjustable |
Suspension Rear | 220mm stroke, hydraulic spring preload adjustor |
Brakes Front | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads |
Brakes Rear | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT model |
Tyres Front | 90/90-R21 tube type |
Tyres Rear | 150/70-R18 tube type |
Wheelbase | 1,575mm |
Seat Height | 870mm / 850mm |
GroundClearance | 250mm |
Kerb Weight | 232kg (MT), 242kg (DCT) |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 litres |
Dimensions | 2,335mm(L) x 930mm(W) x 1,475mm(H) |