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Cycle News 2019 Issue 38 September 24

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IN THE WIND P64 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

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