• Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
imotorbike logo
  • Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

  • YouTube

  • LinkedIn

  • RSS

News

Honda Africa Twin now comes with an option for automatic transmission!

Honda Africa Twin now comes with an option for automatic transmission!
Michelle L.
January 11, 2018

Photo credits: robbreport

The Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L is among the best adventure motorcycles out there in the circle. It combines comfort and top notch engineering to produce a magnificent ride for the two-wheeler enthusiasts out there.

Honda has generally limited its off-road motorcycle ideas to small-dirt bikes and has even come up with on-road dual-sport motorcycles but nothing outshines the Africa Twin and its pride. The Japanese brand brings competition to the field and stands on par with some of the greatest brands in the segment, including BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Ducati. Honda has definitely stepped up its game.

The bike features a 998cc twin-cylinder engine that produces an output of 94hp and 72 ft lbs of torque. The Africa Twin gives riders the choice between the standard 6-speed sequential manual transmission or Honda’s propriety 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (despite the large-scale head shake from the seasoned riders). However, the latter transmission provides an easier shifting during road-rides, unlike the manual one.

Photo credits: CarAndBike

Photo credits: Youtube

Riders will be able to get through deeper sand and larger obstacles with the help of the dual-clutch capability as riders won’t have the need to stall the engine. It makes slower speeds much better to handle.

The bike also comes with a 45mm inverted Showa long-travel forks that have 9-inches of suspension travel and a single Pro-Link shock at the rear, capping about 8.7 inches of travel. This allows the bike to travel for long distances and makes highways far more satisfying. The Africa Twin is also mated to knobby tires and a 5-gallon long-range gas tank. What a swift bike! Definitely packed and ready for an adventure at all times.

Related Itemsadventureadventure bikeafrica twincrf1000lfeaturedHondahonda africa twinjapannew
To read the full story
login with google
login with facebook
or
Create an account for free
This won't cost you.
by clicking this button you agree to iMotorbike's visitor agreement
Already have an account? Sign in here
Click here to get notified on every new article
News
January 11, 2018
Michelle L.

An avid fan of motorsports bringing you top-notch content from the two-wheeler world! Gear up for the latest updates and news with top speed delivery

Related Itemsadventureadventure bikeafrica twincrf1000lfeaturedHondahonda africa twinjapannew

More in News

Fabio Quartararo to Join Honda Factory Team Next Season

Hazique ZairillJanuary 29, 2026
Read More

Malaysian Cub Prix Returns for Season 33 in 2026

Hazique ZairillJanuary 29, 2026
Read More

2025 Yamaha MT-09 vs 2025 Kawasaki Z900 SE: Two 900cc Naked Bikes With Different Souls

Amzar HazeeqJanuary 29, 2026
Read More

Government to Begin Issuing Motorcycle Licences to Women

Michelle L.January 28, 2026
Read More

Loke: Study Needed Before Limiting Motorcycles on Highways

Michelle L.January 28, 2026
Read More

Botturi Wins Stage 2 as Africa Eco Race Finally Begins

Michelle L.January 28, 2026
Read More

2025 Kawasaki Z900 Review: The King of Everyday Power is Back 

Hazique ZairillJanuary 28, 2026
Read More

Aprilia Racing Begins 2026 Campaign with Savadori to Lead Development Duties

Hazique ZairillJanuary 28, 2026
Read More

2026 Africa Eco Race Kicks Off for Aprilia Tuareg Racing, Jacopo Cerutti Fourth on Opening Stage

Amzar HazeeqJanuary 28, 2026
Read More

BMW Motorrad Motorsport Sets Strong Global Line-Up for 2026 Season

Hazique ZairillJanuary 28, 2026
Read More

Confidence and Capability in Motorcycle Riding

Amzar HazeeqJanuary 28, 2026
Read More

Why Riding Feels Easy, Until It Doesn’t

Amzar HazeeqJanuary 28, 2026
Read More
We want to buy your bike Join us on Instagram
Scroll for more
Tap

Join us on Facebook

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • KTM Reveals 2026 Street Motorcycles, Headlined by an Expanded Duke Range
    Buyer's guideJanuary 16, 2026
  • Lambretta X300 Casa Limited Edition Officially Launched in Malaysia at Sepang
    Buyer's guideJanuary 13, 2026
  • Thunder Motorcycles Launches LS250-S Bobber in Malaysia 
    Buyer's guideJanuary 13, 2026
  • Modenas Z15GT Review: The Supermoped Malaysians Have Been Waiting For
    Buyer's guideJanuary 19, 2026
  • 105 Days on Two Wheels: Affandi Jamaludin’s Ride to the Arctic Circle and Back
    IndustryJanuary 14, 2026
  • Somkiat Chantra Suffers Arm Fracture Ahead of World Superbike Debut
    LifestyleJanuary 16, 2026
  • Fermin Aldeguer Suffers Femur Fracture Ahead of New MotoGP Season
    MotoGPJanuary 9, 2026
  • Fabio Quartararo to Join Honda Factory Team Next Season
    IndustryJanuary 29, 2026
  • Malaysian Cub Prix Returns for Season 33 in 2026
    CubPrixJanuary 29, 2026
  • 2025 Yamaha MT-09 vs 2025 Kawasaki Z900 SE: Two 900cc Naked Bikes With Different Souls
    Buyer's guideJanuary 29, 2026
  • Government to Begin Issuing Motorcycle Licences to Women
    NewsJanuary 28, 2026
  • Loke: Study Needed Before Limiting Motorcycles on Highways
    MotorsportJanuary 28, 2026
  • Botturi Wins Stage 2 as Africa Eco Race Finally Begins
    MotorsportJanuary 28, 2026
  • 2025 Kawasaki Z900 Review: The King of Everyday Power is Back 
    NewsJanuary 28, 2026
  • MV Agusta Lucky Explorer Project 9.5: testing the Schiranna prototype - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • CFMOTO 450SR to enter Malaysia in March 2023 at RM29,300 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Suzuki V-Strom now available in Malaysia at RM81,900 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Colin says:

    I hope they make the Dax street legal. Love to…

  • Mohd Razi bin Rosli says:

    Adv 150cc

  • Nena Maxberry says:

    Just curious what they would retail for

  • Adam Kenny says:

    RM4159 for the front fork is it?

Corporate

About Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Disclosure Policy
Contact Us
SUBSCRIBE NOW!

2024 iMotorbike World Sdn. Bhd.(1205246-M). All rights reserved.

Skully Technologies makes a comeback with upgraded AR-1 Fenix Helmet
Revival Cycles pours in extreme effort to create the best custom bikes
Nak Jual Beli Motor 😊 ?
WhatsApp
Hi iMotorbike 😊
Open chat