The new Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is something special. More mid-range torque for strong overtaking acceleration. A 19-inch front wheel, wearing a 110/80-19 tyre, lower seat height and Showa-EERA™ Electronic Suspension work together to deliver impeccable on-road handling. And, to make full use of the 24.8L fuel tank, a new fairing and screen provide wind protection for those long, enjoyable days in the saddle. Which is just what this bike is built for.
Overseas model shown fitted with optional accessories, local options may vary.
With 20mm shorter stroke, front and rear Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa-EERA™) is now standard fit. Which means optimum damping, all the time. For a perfect base setting choose Mid. There’s also Hard, for progressive riding, touring, or carrying a pillion and luggage. Soft for easy manoeuvrability, and Off-Road for precise suspension reaction away from tarmac. User allows total customisation (when stationary) and you can swap between modes – and adjust rear spring preload – while riding.
Features
Cornering Lights
Dual sets of LED lights feature three-stage cornering function that automatically adjust the field of illumination depending on the lean angle, giving you optimum visibility and improving safety.
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
You can choose your Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES with six-speed DCT, which equals smooth, instant automatic shifting up and down, great for long distance riding. It’s newly updated, for a natural feel on launch, and at low speeds and shifting performance is fully customisable. Trigger shifters offer manual control, and a press of G switch (on the TFT display) reduces clutch slip, boosting rear wheel traction and feel while riding off-road.
Selectable riding modes
There are four default riding mode settings: TOUR, URBAN, GRAVEL and OFF-ROAD to cover most riding conditions and situations, plus two customisable USER settings. Each mode has pre-set power, engine braking and ABS parameters. In all modes (both default and user) the levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control and wheelie control can be adjusted to rider preference.
Semi Double Cradle Frame
The semi-double-cradle frame layout has been proven in countless Honda off-road bikes. The design is similar to the one used on the CRF450R Rally bike, a machine that’s designed to perform in the most challenging conditions.
TFT Touch Screen with Apple’s CarPlay™ and Android Auto
The fully customisable colour 6.5-inch LCD display seamlessly integrates with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto for smartphone functions such as maps, music, and other services.
Cruise Control
The Africa Twin is as much at home on the open road as it is on the dirt. For that extra comfort when touring, cruise control is standard, so you can just relax and enjoy the view.
Cornering ABS
All Africa Twin models offer cornering ABS with two modes: on-road and off-road. A third setting lets you turn the rear ABS off altogether for riding in the dirt.
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
With Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) you can dial in exactly the kind of power delivery you want for the conditions at hand. It features seven different settings (and can also be turned off) for a wide range of conditions, from pavement to fast, loose dirt roads, to the most challenging trails.
Go Beyond
This bike is built to go long and beyond, and every update makes it big-distance ready. Showa-EERA™ Electronic Suspension offers perfect damping control, and you can swap between modes – and adjust rear spring preload – as you ride. The 19-inch front wheel delivers more front-end grip, alongside lower centre of gravity. Seat height is lower and adjustable, tool-free between 835-855mm and the seat itself has been redesigned, thicker with an 8% larger area, for the extended riding range that the 24.8L fuel tank makes possible. There’s also the comfort of 5-level height adjustable screen, heated grips, practicality of ACC and USB sockets, and full connectivity to access your smartphone’s navigation apps.
All-Day Aerodynamics
We’ve sculpted the new upper fairing to channel airflow around the upper body, reducing fatigue on longer journeys. The screen height adjusts through 5 stages for flexible wind protection.
Large Fuel Tank
The Adventure Sports models have a super sized 24.8L fuel tank, enough for all kinds of adventures on all the roads that lead to them.
19-inch Front Wheel
The new smaller diameter wheel plus wider 110/80-19 tyre offer increased front-end grip and feel alongside improved manoeuvrability at all speeds.
Torque Up
We’ve given the OHC liquid-cooled 1084cc twin-cylinder engine 7% more torque, with much stronger performance off the bottom and through the middle of the rev-range. It’s immediately noticeable with the first twist of the throttle. And, thanks to higher compression ratio of 10.5:1, new valve timing, and updated intake, there’s the same 75kW (101hp) peak power and more in the mid-range. The Throttle By Wire has been updated for even more precise control. And the exhaust is new for improved performance and a richer, more muscular note as revs rise.
45mm SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork and an Electric controlled unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound dumping adjustments
Front Wheel Travel
204 mm
Suspension Rear
Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electric control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments
Rear Wheel Travel
220 mm
Brakes Front
Dual 310mm wave hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear
Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston calliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel with rear ABS off mode
Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired)
Auto Indicator Cancel
Yes
Security System
HISS
Emergency Stop Signal
Yes
12v Socket
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
LAMS Approved
No
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