2026 HONDA CRF1100L Africa Twin + Africa Twin Adventure Sports * What's NEW? Full REVIEW Inside!

If you’re searching for a motorcycle that can take you beyond the map… beyond the asphalt… and beyond your comfort zone — then you’re in the right place. The 2026 Africa Twin lineup is here, and it’s ready to push your adventures even further. Today, we’re diving into the legendary Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the long-distance titan, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports. Two machines built with the same adventurous DNA — but engineered for slightly different riders and different horizons. The 2026 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin will be available in: *NEW* Grand Prix Red – with revised frame colour and bolder graphics *NEW* Matt Ballistic Black Metallic – with revised frame colour and gold accents *NEW* Pearl Glare White – with revised frame colour, HRC Tricolore graphics and gold wheels The 2026 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports will be available in: *NEW* Matt Iridium Gray Metallic with revised frame colour and graphic set *NEW* Pearl Glare White with revised frame colour and Tricolour graphic 0:58 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: What's new? 5:27 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Colors 7:18 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Models Overview 11:14 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Chassis 16:03 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Engine 19:14 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Engine & Chassis Management Electronics 21:49 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) 24:43 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Styling & Equipment 28:36 - 2026 HONDA Africa Twin: Accessories 2026 HONDA Africa Twin Specifications: ENGINE Type: Liquid-cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin with 270° crank and Uni-Cam Displacement: 1,084 cc Bore x Stroke: 92.0 mm x 81.5 mm Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Max Power Output: 75 kW @ 7,500 rpm Max Torque: 112 Nm @ 5,500 rpm Noise Level (Lurban / Lwot): MT: 75.1 dB/ 80.1 dB DCT: 75.0 dB/ 79.9 dB Oil Capacity: MT: 4.8 L DCT: 5.2 L FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Injection: PGM-FI Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.8 L (5 gal) CO2 Emissions: 114 g/km Fuel Consumption: MT: 47 mpg (4.9 L/100 km) DCT: 47 mpg (4.9 L/100 km) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery: Lithium-ion, 12 V/ 6.0 Ah (20HR) DRIVETRAIN Clutch Type: MT: Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminium cam assist and slipper clutch DCT: 2 wet, multi-plate clutches with coil springs Transmission: Standard: 6-speed manual Optional: 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain FRAME Frame Type: Semi-double cradle CHASSIS Dimensions (L x W x H): 2,330 mm x 960 mm x 1,485 mm Wheelbase: 1,575 mm Seat Height: 850 mm/ 870 mm (Low seat option: 825 mm, Comfort seat option: 885 mm) Ground Clearance: 250 mm Caster Angle: 27.5° Trail: 113 mm Kerb Weight: MT: 231 kg/ 233 kg DCT: 242 kg/ 244 kg SUSPENSION Front Suspension Type: Standard: Showa 45 mm cartridge-type inverted fork, dial-style preload adjuster, DF adjustments, 230 mm stroke Electronic Suspension Model: Showa 45 mm inverted fork with electronic control (Showa EERA™), compression/rebound damping adjustments, 230 mm stroke Rear Suspension Type: Standard: Monoblock aluminium swingarm, Pro-Link with Showa gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm travel Electronic Suspension Model: Monoblock aluminium swingarm, Pro-Link with Showa gas-charged damper, electronic control (Showa EERA™), hydraulic remote preload adjuster, compression/rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm travel WHEELS Front Wheel: 21M/C x MT2.15, wire spoke with aluminium rim Rear Wheel: 18M/C x MT4.00, wire spoke with aluminium rim Front Tyre: 90/90-21 M/C 54H (tubeless, Metzeler Karoo Street) Rear Tyre: 150/70R18 M/C 70H (tubeless, Metzeler Karoo Street) BRAKES ABS: 2-channel with IMU, selectable On-road/ Off-road ABS modes Front Brake: Dual 310 mm wave floating discs, aluminium hub, radial-mount 4-piston calipers, sintered metal pads Rear Brake: Single 256 mm wave disc, single-piston caliper, sintered metal pads INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS Instruments: 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen multi-information display + LCD meter Headlight: LED Taillight: LED Connectivity: Bluetooth, wired Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto® USB Port: Yes 12V Socket: Yes Auto Turn Signal Cancel: Yes Quickshifter: Optional (MT only) Security System: Immobiliser Cruise Control: Yes Additional Features Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control) Wheelie Control ACCESSORIES Rally Pack Adventure Pack Urban Pack Travel Pack https://hondanews.eu/ (Source: HONDA) Thanks for watching! #HondaMotorcycles#2026HondaAfricaTwinAdventureSports#2026HondaAfricaTwin