Honda Leaks CRF1000 Africa Twin Photos + Specs
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2016 Honda Africa Twin Leaked Photo[/caption]
Remember the adventure bike prototype Honda displayed at EICMA,
well it's real and it's coming to America. Details were sparse
until now! American Honda confirmed that the all-new CRF1000L
Africa Twin will be in U.S. dealers early next year. The CRF1000 is
a nod to the Africa Twin from the late '80s.
Early this morning on
Facebook, Honda Portugal posted and removed the apparent spec
sheet for the CRF1000L Africa Twin. A video was uncovered by
ADVPulse, and appears to be the sixth episode of Honda's "True
Adventure" series.
The ADV bike will weigh 534 lbs. with a full 5-gallon fuel tank,
compared to the BMW
R1200GS claiming 525 pounds, fully-fuelled. Honda's Dual Clutch
Transmission appears to be optional. Shift the 6-speed gearbox with
your toe, and the claim drops to 502 lbs., which is pretty light in
this class. he Africa Twin appears to be aimed more toward serious
"adventure" riders than ones who stick mostly to pavement.
Honda Africa Twin Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzT_bKsItLA
| Leaked 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Cooling by liquid, 4-stroke, 8-valve, two parallel cylinders, crankshaft 270 and Unicam system |
| Displacement Engine | 998cc |
| Maximum power | 70 kW (93.9hp) @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 98 N.m (72.3 lb-ft.) @ 6000 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0 x 75.1 mm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc with coil springs |
| Final transmission | Chain sealed by O-rings |
| Type Gearbox / Transmission | 6-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with driving modes for on-road and off-road |
| HSTC system (Honda Selectable Torque Control) | HSTC 3 levels + interrupter switch-off (only versions ABS and DCT, not the STD version) |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle steel; rear sub-frame in high-strength steel |
| Turning diameter | 2.5m |
| Dry weight | 208 kg/458 lb (STD), 212 kg/467 lb (ABS), 222kg/489 lb (DCT) |
| Curb weight | 228 kg/502 lb (STD), 232 kg/511 lb (ABS), 242kg/534 lb (DCT) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 l (5 gallons) |
| Length x Width x Height | 2,335mm x 875mm x 1,475mm (STD) 2,335mm x 930mm x 1,475mm (ABS / DCT) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575mm (62.0 inches) |
| Seat height (STD / lowered) | 870 / 850mm (34.3 inches/33.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 250mm (9.82 inches) |
| ABS system | ABS 2 channels switch off the rear ABS (ABS and DCT versions only) |
| Front brakes | Two 310 mm floating discs, radial calipers hub and 4 pistons (ABS) and sintered pads |
| Rear brakes | A floating disc 256 mm a 2-piston calipers (ABS) and sintered pads. DCT version also includes parking brake system. |
| Front wheel | wire-spoke with aluminum rim |
| Rear wheel | wire-spoke with aluminum rim |
| Front wheel | 21 m / c x MT2.15 |
| Rear wheel | 18 m/c x MT4.00 |
| Front tire | 90/90-R21 with tube |
| Rear Tire Size | 90/90-R21 with tube |
