Adventure Motorcycles
2026Honda Africa Twin
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The 2026 Honda Africa Twin is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability combined with on-road comfort. Its 1083cc parallel-twin engine delivers 101 horsepower with strong mid-range torque, making it equally adept at highway cruising and challenging terrain. Best known for reliable performance and approachable handling, the Africa Twin suits both experienced adventurers and those new to adventure touring.
- Capacity
- 1084.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 231.3 kg
- Seat height
- 871 mm
- Power
- 100.5 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
What’s new for the 2026 Honda Africa Twin
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance adventure riding that mixes highway miles with genuine gravel, dirt, and rugged trail sections.
- Built for
- A rugged, torquey, go-anywhere adventure twin that rewards a rider who values capability and range over outright speed or sharp street handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for shorter riders or those wanting a light, nimble commuter or track-focused sportbike.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption 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.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1084.0 ccm
- Power
- 100.5 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
- Fuel consumption
- 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4345 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 81.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.1:1
- 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
- Sprockets
- 16/42 (front/rear)
- Chain size
- 525
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
- Overall length
- 2330 mm
- Overall width
- 960 mm
- Overall height
- 1395 mm
- Seat height
- 871 mm
- Wet weight
- 231.3 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 250 mm
- Oil capacity
- 4.70 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.80 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 cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments
- Rear suspension
- Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments
- Front wheel travel
- 231 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 221 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.5°
- Trail
- 114 mm
- Fork tube size
- 45 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 150/70R-18
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Tire pressure front
- 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa)
- Tire pressure rear
- 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Other
- Color options
- Matte Black Metallic
- Comments
- Small windscreen. Model Id: CRF1000L.
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1084 cc | 1084 cc | 1084 cc | 1083 cc | 1084 cc | 1083 cc |
| Seat height | 851 mm | 851 mm | 851 mm | 851 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L | 18.8 L | 18.8 L | 18.8 L | 18.8 L | 18.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Africa Twin?
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin has a Capacity of 1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Africa Twin have?
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin has a Power of 100.5 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda Africa Twin have?
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Africa Twin?
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin has a Torque of 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Honda Africa Twin weigh?
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin has a Wet weight of 231.3 kg (509.9 pounds).
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