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Honda Reveals
The 2020
Africa Twin
A
fter five years, the Honda CRF1000L
Africa Twin is getting a substantial up-
date for 2020, with a revised motor, chas-
sis and all new electronics package.
The range will still consist of two mod-
els—the standard Africa Twin for $14,399
and the Africa Twin Adventure Sports for $17,199
(both of which come with DCT variants at $15,199
for the base model and $17,999 for the Adventure
Sports—although the designation of both bikes has
now been reversed, with the standard model now
firmly focused off-road and the Adventure Sports
now aimed more at long-haul touring.
Honda claims that the increased displacement
(to 1084cc), new cylinder head, higher valve lift,
The 2020 Honda Africa
Twin gets a substantial
update, which includes
more engine displacement,
and updated chassis and
electronics.
bigger throttle body, revised intake system and a
new exhaust for a claimed six percent increase
in horsepower.
The chassis has come in for a full makeover,
and electronics-wise, the Africa Twin has now
firmly been moved into the digital age with a
new 6.5-inch TFT display compatible with Apple
CarPlay. Cruise control is now standard on both
Africa Twin versions. CN
