2019 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
$16,799.00
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Year2019
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin Adventure Sports
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Description
Engine & Drivetrain Features
- Power your adventure: Featuring the same exhilarating 998 cc parallel-twin engine and fearless Dakar Racing heritage of the iconic Africa Twin, the upgraded ‘Adventure Sports' version is sure to take performance to unimaginable new heights.
- Engineered to perfection: Four-valve Unicam cylinder head design has numerous performance benefits - including lighter weight and reduced gyro effect - while also contributing to the engine's compact dimensions. A lightweight camshaft - using the same materials as the CBR1000RR's camshaft - operates the valve train.
- Distinctive sound and feel: A 270-degree phased crankshaft gives the engine a distinctive sound and feel - almost like a V-twin - while helping to produce strong and linear power and instant response anywhere in the rev range. There's a deep growl as the RPM rises that will be music to any motorhead's ears thanks to the revised intake and exhaust.
- Dual spark: Twin sparkplugs in each cylinder help to produce rapid, thorough combustion.
- Clever design integration: The dry-sump oil system with internal tank reduces engine height. Combined with the Unicam cylinder head and other design elements, this contributes to an extremely low engine height, which in turn results in generous ground clearance.
- Lightweight architecture: The water pump is housed within the clutch casing, and the water and oil pumps are driven by a shared balancer shaft, all of which reduces engine size and weight.
- Maximized airflow: Forward-mounted air intakes feed a large airbox. Dual air filters can be changed without removing fuel tank, and the system is designed to minimize the risk of dirt or other debris entering the engine when servicing the filters.
- Dynamically responsive: The six-speed manual gearbox is both lightweight and robust - it uses the same shift-cam design as found on the CRF250R and CRF450R to ensure positive changes. Plus the throttle-by-wire system and addtition of three new selectable riding modes (Tour, Urban, Gravel) deliver the right performance to match your riding style and conditions. An assist slipper clutch helps to maintain traction during downshifts or deceleration.
- Torque control: The Africa Twin Adventure Sports even allows you to select from various levels of traction control. The Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system adjusts the allowable rear-wheel slip through 7 levels (or off).
Chassis & Suspension Features
- Dual-purpose design: The chassis is engineered to handle the most rugged off-road adventures, while also providing the comfort of a touring motorcycle and the everyday competence of a great all-rounder or day-to-day commuter.
- Strength and agility: The semi-double-cradle steel frame uses oval-shaped tubing for extra strength without extra weight. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports model also features a larger skid plate with extended fairings and protective cowl bar.
- Balanced handling: Careful attention to mass centralization - with heavy items like the battery packaged at the rear of the cylinder head - contributes to agile handling.
- Superior suspension: The Africa Twin Adventure Sports features increased ground clearance and longer suspension travel over the regular model, enabling the Adventure Sports version to tackle almost any terrain. The long-travel inverted Showa fork offers full spring preload, compression damping and rebound damping adjustment, and was designed specifically for a leading-axle wheel and radial-caliper mounting.
- Nimble handling and tight control: The chassis design allows for superior manoeuvrability, with a wide 43-degree steering angle and a tight 2.5-metre turning radius.
- Engineered functionality: The Pro-link rear suspension design positions the shock lower at the front of the aluminum swingarm, lowering C of G even further and allowing designers to keep the seat/tank area above the shock as slim as possible.
- Selectable suspension: The Showa rear shock's hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster, combined with full adjustment for compression and rebound damping, makes it easy to change suspension performance to suit street or dirt riding.
- Superb braking system: Dual front radial-mounted Nissin four-piston brake calipers and 310 mm wave-style floating rotors provide strong braking force on pavement or dirt.
- Adventure ready: Like the CRF450R Rally, the Africa Twin Adventure Sports uses 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, wearing 90/90-21 and 150/70-18 tires.
- Proven Performance: Standard ABS provides confident braking control on all types of surfaces. The Adaptive Rear ABS Cancelling allows you to disable the rear-wheel ABS - a benefit in certain types of off-road riding. The system reverts to normal operation when the engine is restarted.
Additional Features
- Durable construction: Following its design theme of “true adventure", the Africa Twin Adventure Sports is styled with extended fairings to create a tough off-road package. The overall design offers both weather protection for the rider and a slim, agile feel.
- Distinct styling: The Adventure Sports version of the Africa Twin is also clad in the same instantly recognizable Honda tricolour paint and graphics as the original Africa Twin — with distinct dual LED headlights for an imposing presence while providing excellent nighttime illumination.
- Ergonomic riding position: The Adventure Sports has a higher riding position for off-road enthusiasts with an ergonimic wide-to-narrow designed seat with wider footpegs, designed for extra comfort and easy transition when riding off-road. The seat can also be raised or lowered through a range of 20 mm.
- Long-distance range: The Adventure Sports model has a larger fuel tank versus the regular model for more long-distance travel, which coupled with the engine's excellent fuel efficiency can provide increased riding range.
- Enhanced comfort and stability: Heated grips with an off-road-style tapered aluminum handlebar are both strong and lightweight with a rubber mounted design for reduced vibration.
- Advanced instrumentation: White-on-black LCD instrument panel is mounted high for easy legibility, even when standing.
- True adventure design: An oversized 'Adventure Sports' aluminum skid plate and protective cowl bar helps protect against damage from stones, rocks and other obstacles and a rear rack offers additional storage capability.
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270-degree crank and unicam
- Displacement: 998 cc
- Bore & Stroke: 92 mm x 75.1 mm
- Compression Ratio: 10:1
- Valve Train: Unicam, 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel Delivery: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
- Transmission: Six-speed constant mesh
- Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis & Suspension
- Front Suspension: Inverted telescopic fork with full adjustability; 226 mm (8.8 in.) travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® single shock with full adjustability; 240 mm (9.4 in.) travel
Dimensions & Additional Information
- Tires: Front: 90/90-R21 tube type Rear: 150/70-R18 tube type
- Brakes: Front: 310 mm dual wave floating hydraulic discs with aluminium hub and radial mounted 4-piston calipers Rear: 256 mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper with ABS. Rear ABS on/off switch
- Ground Clearance: 270 mm (10.6 in.)
- Seat Height: 900 mm / 920 mm (35.4 in. / 36.2 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1,580 mm (62.2 in.)
- Curb Weight: 242 kg (534 lbs.) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride
- Fuel Capacity: 24.2 litres
- Colour: Digital Silver / Heavy Gray
- Warranty: 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus
NOTES:
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Engine Type | 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270-degree crank and unicam |
Displacement | 998 cc |
Bore and Stroke | 92 mm x 75.1 mm |
Cooling | Liquid |
Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
Fuel System | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Transmission
Transmission | Six-speed constant mesh |
Final Drive | O-ring-sealed chain |
Chassis
Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic fork with full adjustability; 226 mm (8.8 in.) travel |
Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® single shock with full adjustability; 240 mm (9.4 in.) travel |
Front Brakes | 310 mm dual wave floating hydraulic discs with aluminium hub and radial mounted 4-piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | 256 mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper with ABS. ABS on/off switch |
Front Tire | 90/90-R21 tube type |
Rear Tire | 150/70-R18 tube type |
Dimensions
Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 in.) |
Seat Height | 900 mm / 920 mm (35.4 in. / 36.2 in.) |
Fuel Capacity | 24.2 L |
Dry Weight | Curb Weight: 242 kg (534 lb.) |
General
Colors | Digital Silver / Heavy Gray |
Warranty | 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus |