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The Customization Game Honda's pre-programmed Ride Modes and suspension settings are good. But far from perfect for everyone, every time, on every road. And while the system gives you ample access to customize your own modes to your liking, and comes with a very cool touchscreen display, the processes are not the easiest. You can see clear directions and steps on the Honda Powersports YouTube channel. There, you will see the steps, which involve a menu of changes to set up your preferred combination of things, far away from the nearly on-the-fly ride customizing of some of Honda's competition. This is one of my only real complaints about the current Africa Twins. One that would disappear with long-term ownership, most likely, but one that annoys me every time I test an Africa Twin. Locked and Loaded Riding this fully loaded ADV weapon is com- fortable and fun. The torque output is spirited enough to get you in and out of California's most brutal traffic, and the open road lets the bike spin along smoothly. It's also a capable and careful in-town commuter. It's Apple CarPlay- and Android Auto-equipped to integrate into your smartphone and helmet headset and the touchscreen control is cool. The cruise control is simple and effective, and despite all the buttons on the bar, they all pretty much disappear if you just want to ride and experience what's going on around you. Honda's pre-set ride modes incorporate smart amounts of electronic rider aids, and their intrusion into your ride experience is minimal. Gone are the days when traction control was clunky and ABS integration was rough. DCT will make you relax on your ride, if you're into that sort of thing, and the electron - ic suspension will be a smooth companion as well. If I'm taking a trip across the open roads, paved or gravel, and hitting twisties, this is a great touring companion. It's limited only in aggressive off-road situations, but those are for different bikes anyway. CN P124 RIDE REVIEW I 2025 HONDA AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS ES DCT 2025 AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS ES DCT ($18,399) ENGINE Parallel-twin, 4-stroke DISPLACEMENT 1084cc BORE X STROKE 92mm x 81.5mm VALVETRAIN Unicam SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder FUELING PGM-FI electronic fuel injection (Throttle by Wire); 46mm throttle body ELECTRONICS Bosch MM7.10 six-axis IMU, Pre-set ride modes and suspension modes, customizable HORSEPOWER (CLAIMED) 44 hp @ 8500 rpm TORQUE (CLAIMED) 32.5 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm TRANSMISSION 6-speed Automatic DCT CLUTCH No manual clutch FRAME Steel frame and removable aluminum subframe HANDLEBAR Tapered aluminum FRONT SUSPENSION Showa upside-down 45mm fork, preload, compression & rebound electronically adjustable REAR SUSPENSION Pro-Link single shock with electronic adjustment for compression, rebound and preload FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 8.3 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 7.9 in. FRONT BRAKE Dual 310mm petal-style floating rotors and radial-mount, four-piston calipers w/ lean-angle sensitive ABS REAR BRAKE 256mm petal-style disc w / lean-angle sensitive ABS, switchable FRONT WHEEL / TIRE Spoked tubeless / 110/80R-19 in. REAR WHEEL / TIRE Spoked tubeless / 150/70R-18 in. RAKE 27.0° WHEELBASE 61.8 in. SEAT HEIGHT 32.9-33.7 in. FUEL CAPACITY 6.6 gal. WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED) 559 full of fuel and standard equipment installed COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Japan S P E C I F I C AT I O N S