The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin motorcycle specifications include a 1,084 cc (66.15 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 226 kg (498.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CRF1100L 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 93% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.
About 14% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 67th percentile across Honda models.
About 9% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 86th percentile across Honda models.
About 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th 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.
1,084 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Honda models.
226 kg — heavier than about 67% of Honda models, or lighter than about 33%.
850 mm — taller than about 86% of Honda models.
18.1 L — larger than about 78% 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.
2,334
2,078
12% above average.
961
827
16% above average.
1,391
1,161
20% above average.
1,575
1,431
10% above average.
850
780
9% above average.
250
184
36% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.90 L (5.18 US qt) |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 124 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/42 (front/rear) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 369 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,084 cc (66.15 cu in) |
| Torque | 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 81.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection (throttle by wire) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistorized ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.90 L (5.18 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper. |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 124 |
| Sprockets | 16/42 (front/rear) |
Chassis and 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 | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 27.5° |
| Trail | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 125 |
| Fork tube size | 45 mm (1.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R18 |
| Front tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 226 kg (498.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,334 mm (91.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 961 mm (37.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,391 mm (54.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.10 L (4.78 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.79 L (1.00 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12V 6Ah Li-ion battery (20Hr) |
|---|---|
| Instruments | TFT 6.5 inch touch panel multi information display |
| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Glint Wave Blue Metallic, Grand Prix Red, Matte Ballistic Black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 1 year |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Cruse control. Model Id: CRF1000L. |
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