2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorbike launched in India
What's the story
Japanese automaker Honda has launched its 2021 CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorcycle in India. As for the highlights, it has a 24.5-liter fuel tank and a touchscreen instrument console with support for Bluetooth as well as Apple-carplay'>Apple CarPlay. It draws power from a 1,084cc parallel-twin engine that comes mated to a manual or a DCT gearbox. Here's our roundup.
Design
2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports: At a glance
The 2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports has an off-road friendly design, featuring a tall windscreen, a big bash plate, a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, and golden-colored front forks. The bike packs an all-LED lighting setup and a Bluetooth-enabled touchscreen instrument panel with support for Apple CarPlay. It comes in two color options- Darkness Black Metallic and Pearl Glare White Tricolor.
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Power and performance
The 2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports draws power from a BS6-compliant 1,084cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that comes mated to a manual or a DCT gearbox. The mill makes 101hp of power at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 105Nm at 6,250rpm.
Safety
Safety and suspension setup
The Africa Twin Adventure Sports is equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels along with dual-channel ABS, wheelie control, and Honda Selectable Torque Control. Four default riding modes (Tour, Urban, Gravel, and Off-Road) and two customizable modes are also available. Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the motorcycle are handled by inverted telescopic front forks and a gas-charged shock absorber on the rear.
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What about the pricing?
In India, the prices of the 2021 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports start at Rs. 15.96 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the vehicle have commenced and it is available exclusively via Honda's BigWing dealerships.