New Color to The Next-generation Adventure Model Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017 – Specs, Price, Photos
Honda released new update on the adventure model “CRF1000L Africa Twin” on February 14th (Tuesday) 2017 in addition to conforming to domestic emission regulations and adding new colors.
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| Photo of Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT) Model Year 2017. Color: Candy Prominence Red. |
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is an adventure model that can run on a variety of roads, from urban areas to highways, winding roads in the suburbs to unpaved roads. Based on the development concept of a “true adventure model” and “True Adventure”, it is equipped with a newly developed in-line 2-cylinder 998cc engine, equipped with equipment suitable for a next-generation adventure model, and Honda’s unique “Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)” for motorcycles. Since it was launched in February last year as a model equipped with advanced technology such as, it has been supported by many customers.
This time, in addition to the popular Pearl Glare White, Victory Red, and Digital Silver Metallic, Candy Prominence Red, which emphasizes the powerful and neat styling, has been newly adopted for each type, making it a total of four color variations. In addition, the engine output performance has been improved *1 by optimizing each part while complying with domestic emission regulations.
*1 Improved by 2 kW from the previous model
2017 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Price List
Planned sales volume (domestic/annual) : 1,300 units
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (including 8% consumption tax)
CRF1000L Africa Twin
Candy Prominence Red (new color)
Digital Silver Metallic: 1,350,000 yen (1,250,000 yen without consumption tax)
CRF1000L Africa Twin
Victory Red/Pearl Glare White: 1,382,400 yen (1,280,000 yen without consumption tax)
CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT)
Candy Prominence Red (new color)
Digital Silver Metallic: 1,458,000 yen (1,350,000 yen without consumption tax)
CRF1000L Africa Twin (DCT)
Victory Red/Pearl Glare White: 1,490,400 yen (1,380,000 yen without consumption tax)
- * Prices (including recycling costs) do not include insurance premiums, taxes (excluding consumption tax), registration fees, etc.
2017 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Specifications
| Nickname | CRF1000L Africa Twin | |
| Motorcycle name/model | Honda 2BL-SD04 | |
| Predessor | 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin EBL-SD04 | |
| Length×Width×Height (mm) | 2,335×930×1,475 | |
| Wheel Distance (mm) | 1,575 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (mm) | 250 | |
| Seat height (mm) | 870/850 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 232〔242〕 | |
| Capacity (person) | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption rate *2 (km/L) | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported value Fuel consumption value |
32.0 (60km/h level running test value) (when two people ride) |
| WMTC mode value (class) | 21.6 (class 3-2) *3 (when 1 passenger is on board) | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 2.6 | |
| Engine model/type | SD04E･water-cooled 4-stroke OHC 4-valve in-line 2-cylinder | |
| Total Displacement (cm3 ) | 998 | |
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 92.0×75.1 | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0 | |
| Max output (kW[PS]/rpm) | 70[95]/7,500 | |
| Max torque (N･m[kgf･m]/rpm) | 98[10.0]/6,000 | |
| Fuel supply system | Electronic (Electronically controlled fuel injection system (PGM-FI)) | |
| Starting method | Self-operated | |
| Ignition type | Full transistor battery ignition | |
| Lubrication method | Combined pumping and splashing method | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 18 | |
| Clutch type | Wet multi-plate coil spring type | |
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 6-speed return [electronic 6-speed] | |
| Transmission ratio | 1st | 2.866〔2.562〕 |
| 2 speed | 1.888〔1.761〕 | |
| 3 speed | 1.480〔1.375〕 | |
| 4 speed | 1.230〔1.133〕 | |
| 5 speed | 1.100 [0.972] | |
| 6 speed | 0.968〔0.882〕 | |
| Reduction ratio (primary/secondary) | 1.733〔1.883〕/2.625 | |
| Caster angle (deg)/Trail amount (mm) | 27°30´/113 | |
| Tire | Front | 90/90 – 21M/C 54H (tube type) |
| Rear | 150/70R 18M/C 70H (tube type) | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic double disc |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | |
| Suspension system | Front | Telescopic |
| Rear | Swing arm type (Prolink) | |
| Frame format | Semi-double cradle | |
[ ] indicates dual clutch transmission (ABS) specifications
- *2 The fuel consumption rate is the value under specified test conditions. It varies depending on various conditions such as the customer’s usage environment (weather, traffic jams, etc.), driving method, vehicle condition (equipment, specifications), maintenance condition, etc.
- *3 WMTC mode values are calculated values based on emissions test results measured in international standard driving modes including starting, accelerating and stopping. Driving mode classes are classified by displacement and maximum speed