The third generation of the Honda Africa Twin, the CRF1000L (2016-2019), marks the return of the legendary adventure bike after a hiatus that lasted more than a decade. It started in 2003, and it belongs in second rank because, even after 13 years, honda introduced a much better bike. The CRF1000L Africa Twin balanced comfort, agility, and off-road capability, and the bike immediately stands out with its ability to handle off-roads with ease.
The bike’s design pays homage to the original Africa Twin but incorporates Honda’s latest technical philosophy. On that note, a standout feature of the CRF1000L Africa Twin is the DCT twin-clutch transmission. With four mode settings for various parameters, including traction control and power delivery, the DCT can change the way you ride this bike. The CRF1000L Africa Twin also comes in two versions because of DCT — one with the DCT automatic gearbox priced at $14,200 and a manual option at $13,500.
On the road, the Africa Twin proves to be a capable and comfortable touring companion, too, which shouldn’t be surprising since the bike is powered by a 1,000 cc, 94 bhp inline twin-cylinder motor. The riding position is upright, with wide bars reminiscent of the original Africa Twin. In off-road conditions, the Africa Twin proves impressive, too. The DCT version, in particular, transforms the off-road riding experience.
