The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine and an automatic gearbox.
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Honda models.
About 12% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 90th percentile across Honda models.
About 39% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 80th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 83% of Honda models.
871 mm — taller than about 90% of Honda models.
18.8 L — larger than about 80% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,575
2,078
24% below average.
1,575
1,431
10% above average.
871
780
12% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 75.1 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
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| Alternate seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.77 L (4.96 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/Black/White, White/Blue/Red |
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| Factory warranty | 1 year |
| Price as new | US$ 13299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes. Small windscreen. Model Id: CRF1000L. |
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