Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: review, history, specs

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Class: adventure

Production: 2019+ (MY 2020)

Predecessor: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Models
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

(All markets)

2019+

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

(All markets)

2019+

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin (2019+)
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES (2019+)

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: electronic equipment

  • Electronic throttle (Ride-by-Wire system)
  • ABS (selectable mode Onroad / Offroad), Cornering ABS
  • Wheelie Control, Stoppie Control (Rear Lift Control)
  • Assist and Slipper clutch
  • HSTC - Honda Selectable Torque Control
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Self Cancelling Indicators
  • Cruise Control
  • Cornering Lights - Adventure Sports
  • Heated grips

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports + ES:

  • Electronic suspension Showa EERA - ES-version
  • Tubeless tires
  • Aluminum rear carrier
  • 5-stage height adjustable screen
  • ACC charger


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2019 (2020 model year) All Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT

Code: CRF1100AL, CRF1100DL (DCT), CRF1100A2L (Adventure), CRF1100A4L (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2L (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4L (Adventure ES DCT)

2021 All Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT

Code: CRF1100AM, CRF1100DM (DCT), CRF1100A2M (Adventure), CRF1100A4M (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2M (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4M (Adventure ES DCT)

2022 All Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT

Code: CRF1100AN, CRF1100DN (DCT), CRF1100A2N (Adventure), CRF1100A4N (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2N (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4N (Adventure ES DCT)

2023 All Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT

Code: CRF1100AP, CRF1100DP (DCT), CRF1100A2P (Adventure), CRF1100A4P (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2P (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4P (Adventure ES DCT)

2024 All Name: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin + DCT, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES + DCT

Code: CRF1100AR, CRF1100DR (DCT), CRF1100A2R (Adventure), CRF1100A4R (Adventure ES), CRF1100D2R (Adventure DCT), CRF1100D4R (Adventure ES DCT)

Specifications

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2334 mm / 91,9 in

2330 mm / 91,7 in - Adventure Sports

2305 mm / 90,7 in - Adventure Sports (2024+)

Overall width 961 mm / 37,8 in

960 mm / 37,8 in - Adventure Sports

Overall height 1391 mm / 54,7 in

1560 mm / 61,8 in - Adventure Sports

Wheelbase 1575 mm / 62,0 in

1550 mm / 61,0 in - Adventure Sports ES DCT

1570 mm / 61,8 in - Adventure Sports ES

Ground clearance 250 mm / 9,8 in

220 mm / 8,7 in - Adventure Sports (2024+)

Seat height 870 / 850 mm (34,3 / 33,5 in)

855 / 835 mm (33,7 / 32,9 in)- Adventure Sports (2024+)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 226 kg / 498 lbs - Africa Twin 1100

236 kg / 520 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 DCT

238 kg / 525 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports

248 kg / 547 lbs - Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports DCT

240 kg / 529 lbs - Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

250 kg / 551 lbs - Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT

FRAME Type Semi-double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 45 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 230 mm (9,0 in)

210 mm / 8,3 in - Adventure Sports (2024+)

Showa EERA (Electronic Adjustment) - Adventure Sports ES

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 220 mm (8,7 in)

210 mm / 8,3 in - Adventure Sports (2024+)

Showa EERA (Electronic Adjustment) - Adventure Sports ES

Front tire size 90/90-21M/C (54H)

110/80-R19M/C (59V) - Adventure Sports (2024+)

Tubeless - Adventure Sports

Rear tire size 150/70R18M/C (70H)

Tubeless - Adventure Sports

Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 256 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity 18,8 l / 4,97 US gal

24,8 l / 6,55 US gal - Adventure Sports

Trail 113 mm (4,4 in)
Fuel economy / consumption 4,69 l / 100 km (50,1 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2 cylinders in-line, slant angle 22.5°, crankshaft - 270°
Bore & Stroke 92,0 x 81,5 mm
Displacement 1084 cm³ (66,15 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.1:1

10.5:1 - from 2024

Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters)
Max. power 102 hp (75 kW) / 7500 rpm
Max. torque 105 Nm (10,7 kg*m) / 6250 rpm

112 Nm (11,3 kg*m) / 5500 rpm - from 2024

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,36 sec.[2]
Top speed 214 km/h (133 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 46 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

2 Multi-plate wet clutches - DCT-version

Transmission 6-speed

6-speed automatic - CRF1100L Africa Twin (DCT)

Final drive Chain
Primary reduction
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.866 (2.562 - DCT)

1.888 (1.761 - DCT)

1.480 (1.375 - DCT)

1.230 (1.133 - DCT)

1.064 (0.972 - DCT)

0.972 (0.882 - DCT)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah Li-ion

Images

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: images, gallery.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports + ES
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Videos

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: video.

2020 CRF1100 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

Manuals

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. honda.co.jp | CRF1100L 2021 | 燃料消費率 (WMTCモード値)
  2. youtube.com/watch?v=LY7vDcUmHPw | Honda Africa Twin 1100 Acceleration 0-100
  3. youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8GN9m3SW4 | Top Speed All new Honda Africa Twin CRF1100