A V-twin of the same capacity and output is physically too long and tall to effectively package a motorcycle with the Africa Twin’s performance objectives. With 70Kw peak power produced at 7,500rpm, and 98Nm torque arriving at 6,000rpm the new engine creates a linear, straight power curve and bulging torque curve for fluid, accessible bottom

Three years ago, I sat on the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin for the first time. After a 1,000-mile road trip that involved a sentimental day-trip with my dad on his 2001 Valkyrie Interstate, it was

Unlike some so-called adventure bikes, the Africa Twin is fitted with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, which makes running off-road-specific rubber easy. Keeping things simple, the Showa

^{The Honda Africa Twin is 2,307mm long, 963mm wide and 1,523mm tall. The wheelbase of the Africa Twin is 1,558mm long and the adventure bike's seat height can be adjusted between 810 and 830mm.}

Looking for someplace new to take the 2016 Honda Africa Twin for a long ride, Nevada seemed like a good choice. 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Specs Base Price: $12,999 Price as tested

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