Adventure Motorcycles

2026Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

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The 2026 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking capable on-road and off-road performance. Powered by a 1083cc parallel-twin engine producing 101 horsepower, it delivers smooth, reliable power across varied terrain. Best known for its balanced handling, electronic aids, and practical touring capability, it suits adventure enthusiasts and long-distance explorers.

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 243.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 101.0 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2026 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

vs the 2025

Spec	2025	2026
Power	101.0 HP (73.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM	101.0 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque	105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM	112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM

Other years 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail88%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding70%

Touring95%

Two-up90%

Track30%

Best for: Built for long-distance, go-anywhere adventure touring where comfort, range, and off-road capability matter more than outright speed.
Built for: A rugged, torque-rich twin with a big-bike presence that rewards confident, adventurous riders who value all-terrain versatility over sharp sportbike reflexes.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for shorter riders, absolute beginners, or anyone seeking a light, nimble machine for tight city streets or track-day performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2026 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Power: 101.0 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 133 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: THNXC01.1CSD-011
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.67 L/100km (41.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.9 CO g/km
Torque: 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4156 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 81.5 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Full transistorized ignition
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1570 mm
Overall length: 2330 mm
Overall width: 960 mm
Overall height: 1560 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wet weight: 243.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 24.80 litres
Ground clearance: 250 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.80 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Front suspension: Showa 45mm nverted telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link® system w/ single shock
Front wheel travel: 210 mm
Rear wheel travel: 210 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
Trail: 106 mm