Adventure Motorcycles

2021Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

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The 2021 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is a capable adventure bike, here with Honda's six-speed DCT automatic. Its liquid-cooled 1,084cc parallel twin makes 100.6 hp at 7,500 rpm and 105 Nm. ABS, riding modes, an 851 mm seat, 226 kg wet weight and 18.8-litre tank suit long trips on and off road.

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Wet weight: 226.0 kg
Seat height: 851 mm
Power: 100.6 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail90%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring80%

Two-up60%

Track35%

Best for: Built for long-distance adventure riding that mixes highway miles with genuine gravel, dirt, and rough-trail exploration.
Built for: A rugged, go-anywhere adventure bike that favors durability, stability, and off-road capability over outright speed or sport-bike sharpness.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for shorter riders, strict city commuters wanting a light nimble bike, or speed-focused riders chasing sportbike-level acceleration and cornering agility.

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

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Units

At 851mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2021 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1084.0 ccm
Power: 100.6 HP (75.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4451 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 75.1 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Full transistorized ignition
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1575 mm
Overall length: 2334 mm
Seat height: 851 mm
Wet weight: 226.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.80 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link® system w/ single shock
Front wheel travel: 230 mm
Rear wheel travel: 220 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: 150/70-18

Other

Color options: Matte Black Metallic, Blue/White/Red
Warranty: 12
Comments: 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes. Small windscreen. Model Id: CRF1000L.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.