Name: Honda Africa Twin [2021]
Brand: Honda
SKU: 1499
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Honda Africa Twin [2021]

Honda Africa Twin [2021] Summary

Africa Twin [2021] key highlights
Engine Capacity	1,082.96 cc
Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	24 kmpl
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	239 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.5 litres
Seat Height	810 mm

About Africa Twin [2021]

The Africa Twin is Honda’s take on a large-displacement adventure touring motorcycle. Honda’s four consecutive wins in the Dakar Rally have been the inspiration behind the creation of the Africa Twin and this strong legacy has made it widely popular across the globe.

For 2021, Honda has just introduced two new colours as it had given the bike a major overhaul just a year before in 2020. The changes it had received then included a sharper and more aggressive styling, a larger engine, and a new set of electronic aids.

Starting with the feature list, it comprises a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay. Also, there’s full-LED lighting, cornering lights, and heated grips. Electronic rider aids, which work with a six-axis inertial measurement unit, include cornering ABS, rear-lift control, Honda Selectable Torque Control, cruise control, wheelie control, and DCT cornering detection.

The 2021 Africa Twin CRF1100L features the same engine as the 2020 model that had received a bump in its displacement over its predecessor. So, it is propelled by a 1,084cc, parallel twin-cylinder motor that churns out 102bhp at 7,500rpm and 105Nm at 6,250rpm. There are two transmission options available including Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and Manual.

Hardware on the motorcycle comprises a 21-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel, 43mm fully-adjustable Showa upside-down front forks, Pro-link rear mono-shock, dual disc brakes at the front, and a single disc at the back.

BikeWale's Take

The new Africa Twin 1100cc gets a bigger engine, more features and is now far safer than the older model. The bike is equipped with touch screen display, making it one of the few bikes in the world to get one. It also gets electronic rider aids, which work with a six-axis inertial measurement unit, include cornering ABS, rear-lift control, Honda Selectable Torque Control, cruise control, wheelie control and DCT cornering detection. But with all these additions, the bike has become quite expensive.

Africa Twin [2021] Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 1,082.96 cc

Max Power 97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm

Max Torque 103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 81.45 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 8

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 10.0:1

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 24 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 588 Km

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 2

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 92 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 24.5 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 3.6 litres

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS6

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Pro-Link

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Switchable ABS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 18 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 90/90-21M/C (54H)

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 150/70R18M/C (70H)

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 310 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 256 mm

Calliper Type Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Spoke

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 21 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 29 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 41 psi

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 239 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 810 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 210 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 963 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,523 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,558 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,307 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Semi Double Cradle

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty --

Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)Yes

Shift LightYes

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V, 6Ah

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. Yes

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationYes

USB charging portYes

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatYes

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional featuresSix Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2

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Honda Africa Twin [2021] News

2022 Honda Africa Twin launched in India at Rs 16,01,500
17 March 2022
Suvil Susvirkar
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has announced launch of the 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports for our market with prices starting from Rs 16,01,500 onwards.
Honda Gold Wing and Africa Twin to get Radar Adaptive Cruise Control soon
01 March 2022
Neil Nair
And we wondered, why it didn’t happen sooner…
Honda Africa-Twin based CB1100 replacement likely to be unveiled soon!
15 February 2022
Pratheek Kunder
Honda have been looking to replace the CB1100 motorcycle and if rumours are to be believed then we might see a new motorcycle in the next few weeks.