Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin

True Adventure Starts Where the Road Ends

Built to explore further, the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin combines serious off-road capability with the comfort, performance and technology needed for long days on the road.

Powered by a strong 1,084cc Unicam parallel-twin engine, the Africa Twin delivers smooth, usable torque from low in the rev range, while long-travel Showa suspension, a 21-inch front wheel, 250mm of ground clearance and advanced rider electronics give you the confidence to keep exploring when the sealed road ends.

From everyday riding and long-distance touring to gravel roads and challenging off-road adventures, the Africa Twin is built to do it all.

1,084cc Parallel-Twin Engine

At the heart of the Africa Twin is Honda's 1,084cc liquid-cooled Unicam parallel-twin engine.

Designed to deliver strong torque throughout the rev range, the engine provides plenty of low-down drive for off-road riding while remaining smooth and relaxed when you're covering kilometres on the open road.

Honda's Throttle By Wire and PGM-FI electronic fuel injection provide precise throttle response, allowing the bike's performance to be tailored through its selectable riding modes.

6-Speed Manual Transmission

For riders who want complete control, the Africa Twin features a traditional 6-speed manual transmission with an assist/slipper clutch.

The manual gearbox provides direct rider involvement whether you're working your way through technical terrain, attacking a gravel road or settling into a long stretch of highway.

Prefer automatic shifting and electronic suspension? The Africa Twin DCT ES provides an alternative with Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission and Showa EERA electronic suspension.

Built for Serious Adventure

The Africa Twin isn't simply an adventure-styled road bike.

A 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel combination, long-travel suspension and 250mm of ground clearance give it genuine capability when the terrain gets rough.

The spoked wheels now run tubeless tyres, making puncture repairs considerably easier when you're a long way from home.

Long-Travel Showa Suspension

Fully adjustable 45mm Showa inverted front forks provide an impressive 230mm of travel, giving the Africa Twin the ability to absorb rough terrain while maintaining excellent control.

At the rear, Honda's Pro-Link system uses a Showa gas-charged shock with 220mm of wheel travel, hydraulic preload adjustment and rebound damping adjustment.

Whether you're carrying luggage, riding two-up or heading off-road, the suspension can be adjusted to suit the adventure.

Selectable Riding Modes

The Africa Twin allows you to tailor its performance to the road, terrain and conditions.

Four preset modes are available:

TOUR – Designed for long-distance road riding and carrying luggage or a passenger.

URBAN – Balanced performance for everyday riding.

GRAVEL – Optimised for loose surfaces and gravel roads.

OFF-ROAD – Set up for more demanding off-road riding.

A customisable USER mode allows you to configure settings to suit your own riding preferences.

Honda Selectable Torque Control

Honda's advanced Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) offers seven levels of adjustment and can also be switched off.

Managed through a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the system continuously monitors the bike and helps control rear-wheel traction across changing surfaces.

Whether you're riding sealed roads, loose gravel or challenging trails, you can choose how much assistance you want.

Wheelie Control

Three levels of wheelie control allow you to adjust how much front-wheel lift is permitted under acceleration.

Combined with HSTC and the Africa Twin's riding modes, it gives riders considerable control over how the motorcycle behaves across different terrain.

Selectable ABS

The Africa Twin features advanced ABS designed to work both on and off-road.

Three settings allow you to choose between normal road operation, an off-road setting or rear ABS switched off for greater control when riding in the dirt.

Cornering ABS works with the bike's IMU to provide additional braking confidence when the bike is leaned over.

Adjustable Windscreen

Adventure riding can mean hours in the saddle.

A taller, wider 5-position adjustable windscreen allows you to choose between maximum forward visibility and increased wind protection depending on where and how you're riding.

Combined with the upright riding position, it helps make longer days considerably more comfortable.

Cruise Control

When the gravel ends and you've got a long stretch of highway ahead, standard cruise control lets you relax your throttle hand and maintain a set speed.

It's a simple feature that makes a big difference when you're covering serious distance.

6.5-Inch Colour TFT Display

A large 6.5-inch colour TFT display puts riding information, bike settings and connectivity directly in front of you.

The system includes Bluetooth audio connectivity along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing compatible smartphone functions such as navigation and music to be accessed while riding.

Powerful Adventure Braking

Dual 310mm wave front discs are paired with radial-mount four-piston calipers to provide strong and controlled braking performance.

A 256mm rear wave disc with a two-piston caliper completes the braking package.

Combined with cornering ABS and selectable rear ABS, the system has been designed to work across both sealed and loose surfaces.

Ready to Explore

With an adjustable 870mm / 850mm seat height, 250mm of ground clearance and an 18.8-litre fuel tank, the Africa Twin is designed for riders who want genuine adventure capability without sacrificing everyday usability.

Load up your gear, choose a road and keep going when the road turns into gravel.

Key Features

• 1,084cc liquid-cooled Unicam parallel-twin engine
• PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
• Throttle By Wire
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Assist/slipper clutch
• 6-axis IMU
• Honda Selectable Torque Control with 7 levels
• 3-level wheelie control
• TOUR, URBAN, GRAVEL & OFF-ROAD riding modes
• Customisable USER mode
• Cornering ABS
• Selectable rear ABS
• Fully adjustable 45mm Showa inverted forks
• 230mm front suspension travel
• 220mm rear suspension travel
• 21-inch front / 18-inch rear wheels
• Tubeless tyres
• 250mm ground clearance
• 5-position adjustable windscreen
• Cruise control
• 6.5-inch colour TFT display
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• LED lighting
• 18.8-litre fuel tank

Specifications

Engine: 1,084cc liquid-cooled Unicam parallel-twin four-stroke
Cylinders: 2
Valves: 8
Bore × Stroke: 92mm × 81.5mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel System: PGM-FI with Throttle By Wire

Transmission: 6-speed manual
Clutch: Assist/slipper clutch
Starter: Electric
Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain

Front Suspension: 45mm Showa inverted cartridge fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 230mm
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa gas-charged shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 220mm

Front Brakes: Dual 310mm wave discs with radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 256mm wave disc with 2-piston caliper
ABS: Cornering ABS with rear ABS off-road mode

Front Tyre: 90/90-21 Tubeless
Rear Tyre: 150/70-18 Tubeless

Seat Height: 870mm standard / 850mm low position
Ground Clearance: 250mm
Wheelbase: 1,575mm
Fuel Capacity: 18.8 litres
Kerb Weight: 231kg

Display: 6.5-inch colour TFT
Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road + User
Cruise Control: Yes
Traction Control: Yes
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto: Yes
LAMS Approved: No

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin – Available at City Honda Manawatu

When your idea of a good ride involves finding out what's at the end of that gravel road, the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin is built to take you there.

Its powerful 1,084cc parallel-twin engine, long-travel Showa suspension, 21-inch front wheel and advanced rider electronics provide genuine off-road capability, while cruise control, an adjustable windscreen and TFT connectivity make it equally capable of covering serious distance on the road.

Load up, choose your route and start exploring.

Talk to the team at City Honda Manawatu today about the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, availability, trade-ins and finance options.