Why is Africa called twin?

The much earlier Honda XLV750R was a shaft driven motorcycle. Built in homage to the giant desert racers of the Paris-Dakar Rally, the Africa Twin is a large, dual sport bike, powered by a softly tuned V-twin engine.

Is Africa Twin a good bike?

Absolutely. The Africa Twin is a fantastic, practical, comfortable and affordable adventure bike. Like all decent adventure bikes, the Africa Twin is a do-anything, anywhere rugged piece of transportation that also offers plenty of fun for both short and very long rides.

Is Africa Twin good for beginners?

The DCT is great for beginners so no worries on that front and the height of the bike may or may not be an issue depending on your inseam. But that is a solvable issue with a different seat.

How fast is the Africa Twin?

According to ProfessCars™ estimation this Honda is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 sec and 1/4 mile in 12 sec.

Where is Africa Twin built?

Namibia Take a look behind the scenes and see for yourself how the new 2020 Africa Twin films and photography were created in the depths of Namibia, Africa. A collective effort to capture some extraordinary footage of our flagship motorcycle on its home turf.

Where is Honda Africa Twin made?

In the video above by the Youtube channel, Automotive garage, we are taken inside one of Honda's manufacturing facilities in Japan to show us how the Africa Twin is made.

Is the Honda Africa Twin fast?

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain:
Curb Weight:	532.6 lbs (DCT model: 555.8 lbs)
Fuel Capacity:	6.4 gallons including 1.0-gallon reserve
Top Speed:	125 mph (est)
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Where is the Honda Africa Twin made?

Japan If so, here's some cool pictures and videos of the 2016 Africa Twin 1000 on the production line at the Honda manufacturing plant in Kumamoto, Japan to help you burn some time…

Is the Africa Twin easy to ride?

In the four model years that have passed the Africa Twin has earned a reputation as an easy-to-own and -ride adventure motorcycle—with the capability to go anywhere.

Is the Africa Twin good off road?

It's also well out of the way when riding off-road. The 2020 Africa Twin feels almost like a different motorcycle on both the street and the dirt compared to its predecessor. Major changes to the motor and chassis work incredibly well together to give the new AT more off-road prowess than ever before.

What is the G button on Africa Twin?

"To create a more direct feeling from the throttle to rear wheel pickup, the Africa Twin DCT model has “G” button designed for gravel roads that modifies the control of the clutch system and eliminates the shift lag between gears."

Is the 2020 Africa Twin worth it?

Even with a couple of misses, the 2020 Africa Twin DCT is much improved and adventure-touring riders will continue to find a capable partner for their journeys. With better performance off road and excellent on on-road manners there's not much holding the Africa Twin back from continued success in the ADV segment.

How heavy is a Honda Africa Twin?

2021 Honda Africa Twin SPECIFICATIONS
Model	CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT	CRF1100L Africa Twin
Fuel Capacity	6.5 gal.	5.0 gal.
Color	Darkness Black Metallic	Pearl White/Blue/Red
Curb Weight*	553 lbs.	501 lbs.

Does Honda Africa Twin have cruise control?

CRUISE CONTROL Here's one of the worst-kept secrets in the motorcycling world—Honda's Africa Twins make great long-distance touring bikes. To that end, we've equipped our Africa Twin models with cruise control, just like our Gold Wings.

Does the 2020 Africa Twin have cruise control?

Both 2020 Africa Twins get a six-axis IMU, new rider aids, a full-color TFT touchscreen display and standard cruise control. A six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) enables new rider aids including wheelie control, cornering ABS, rear-lift control and, for models so equipped, DCT cornering detection.

Is the Africa Twin a dirt bike?

The standard Honda Africa Twin is already an extremely capable machine. ... Back in 2016, when it was released, it easily presented itself as the most dirt worthy rider in the middleweight adventure bike category.

How is the Africa Twin off road?

It's also well out of the way when riding off-road. The 2020 Africa Twin feels almost like a different motorcycle on both the street and the dirt compared to its predecessor. Major changes to the motor and chassis work incredibly well together to give the new AT more off-road prowess than ever before.

How do you ride the African twin DCT?

15:0617:27DCT riding tips (Africa Twin) - YouTubeYouTube

Is the Africa Twin automatic?

The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) in the new 2019 Africa Twin offers automatic shifting. When in automatic mode, the rider can choose between D mode for comfortable cruising and three dynamic sport settings in S mode.

What is the weight of Africa Twin?

2 kg Honda Africa Twin

Why is Africa called twin?