KEY UPDATES – 2023 DCT ES CRF1100D4 Adventure Sports Model :

• Refined DCT settings for smoother handling in the first two gears
• New lower 5-way adjustable screen improves visibility
• Striking new look with new ‘Cracked Terrain’ graphics

Over three decades after first rolling on to the market, the Honda Africa Twin is a name that is still synonymous with history and adventure. For 2022 the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports, both feature new practical upgrades, refined Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) settings and striking new looks.

For 2022 both the Africa Twin Adventure Sports receive updates to further increase their daily practicality. The CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports benefits from a new 110mm lower 5-stage adjustable screen that improves visibility and doesn’t compromise on weather protection.

DCT Adventure Sports are updated for 2023, with new refined settings to deliver even smoother handling in the first two gears from a standing start and at low speeds. Honda have sold over 200,000 DCT equipped motorcycles across Europe since the system was first introduced on the VFR1200F in 2009, a testament to its broad appeal and acceptance in the marketplace.

To complete the 2023 upgrades, AS Models receive striking new colour and graphic updates. The CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports features new ‘Cracked Terrain’ graphics and revised colour schemes.

INTRODUCTION

Honda CRF1100D4 ABS DCT ES Africa Twin Adventure Sport 2023

Top of the range Honda CRF1100D4 ABS DCT ES Africa Twin Adventure Sport 2023 – Including Electronically Adjustable Suspension.

Lighter. More powerful. And with more features than ever—that’s the new 2023 Africa Twin. Ready for even bigger adventures. Happy to carry you even farther. And offering the Honda quality, ruggedness and dependability you need when you’re miles from home. We’ve taken what we think is the world’s best adventure bike and made it even better, adding a whole suite of features including cruise control and a large touch-panel multi-information display that’s Apple CarPlay™ compatible.

Our standard Africa Twin is a great choice for serious off-road enthusiasts. And if you’re into a little long-distance adventure touring, our Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES models are loaded with even more features, like electronically controlled suspension, an adjustable windscreen, larger fuel tank, heated grips, tubeless tires, and more. Let’s get out there and ride!

NEW 1084cc ENGINE

The new Honda CRF1100D4 ABS DCT By increasing the stroke by 6.4mm, you get more power and torque everywhere from idle to redline. You’ll have more grunt down low, and cruise easier on the open road.

CRUISE CONTROL

Finally! You (and we) have asked and Honda have listened. The Honda CRF1100A2 ABS Africa Twin 2020 will be equipped with full factory cruise control as standard. The Africa Twin makes a great touring bike and cruise control is a no-brainer!

LONG-TRAVEL FRONT SUSPENSION

The Africa Twin backs up it’s purposeful looks with pure performance over any terrain, it really is an “Adventure” bike in every sense of the word. The front Showa fork reveals why, with huge 45mm tubes and 9.1 inches (231mm) of travel – the most of any bike in the 1000cc off-road class.

Electronically controlled suspension

The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT is equipped with SHOWA EERA® (Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment) electronically controlled suspension. You can choose between five suspension damper settings: hard, medium, soft, and off-road, as well as a customizable “user” setting. It’s easy to switch between them, too, so you can choose one for the highway and another when the going gets rougher.

Tyres & Wheels

Real adventure bikes use spoked wheels because they better survive the dings and hits of off-road riding. All Africa Twin models feature a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear for superior performance, especially when it comes to off-road riding. Tubeless tyres are standard on the Adventure Sports ES model. Tubeless tires run cooler and there’s a great selection of adventure-bike rubber available today. Get a flat while out on a big adventure? Flat tyre repairs will be a lot easier too.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay seamlessly integrates your compatible iPhone into your new Africa Twin. That means you can use your iPhone to access Apple Maps, Apple Music and other services easily. You’ll have access to weather, playlists and telephone numbers while aboard. Bluetooth enabled wireless headsets let you communicate more easily than ever. And best of all, with more apps available everyday, Apple CarPlay keeps your bike’s technology and convenience on the cutting edge.

Lightweight lithium-ion battery

Conventional batteries are notoriously heavy—that’s why we gave the Africa Twin a high-tech, lightweight lithium-ion battery. Compared with a similar lead-acid battery, it holds a charge approximately four times longer, and its shelf life is 1.6 times longer. Plus, it’s way lighter.

Twin intakes

The Africa Twin uses a unique twin air-intake design with two vertical filtration elements. All that clean air helps the engine deliver excellent performance, even under prolonged operation in dusty conditions.

Six-speed DCT automatic transmission

Available on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT and ES models, this is the transmission of the future. Inside, it’s as tough as a conventional manual, with steel gears throughout. You can let it shift for you, or paddle shifters in the manual mode give you full control. Four settings (Drive, Sport 1, 2, and 3) let you pick what’s right for your riding conditions.

Selectable, cornering ABS

Our 2020 Africa Twin models offer two ABS modes: on-road and off-road. A third setting lets you turn the rear ABS off altogether for riding in the dirt. Get out there and ride! The Africa Twin’s Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) comes standard integrated with a 6-axis IMU, it knows when you’re leaned over, and compensates accordingly.

Honda Selectable Torque Control

The Africa Twin’s throttle-by-wire system lets us offer Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). You can dial in exactly the kind of power delivery you want for the conditions at hand. Honda Selectable Torque Control features seven settings for a wide range of conditions, from pavement to fast, loose fire roads to challenging single track. You can also turn it off.

Wheelie control

Front and rear wheel-speed sensors working with the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) let you dial in three levels of wheelie control. There’s also an “off” position—you’re the wheelie control here.

Riding modes

Both manual-transmission and DCT models offer six riding modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2. The last two let you customize the system to your individual preference.

Standard Features

Please note: final spec for Australian models subject to change.

Honda CRF1100D4 ABS DCT Africa Twin Adventure Sport 2022