Up to date and improved, the 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Journey Sports activities ES is now in Malaysia, priced at RM119,388. Pricing doesn’t embrace highway tax, insurance coverage or registration and the Africa Twin Journey Sports activities is out there in all Boon Siew Honda BigWing sellers from June 19.
Enhancements to the Africa Twin’s 1,084 cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine offers a 7% enhance in torque. Energy is claimed to be 102 hp at 7,500 rpm with a peak torque of 112 Nm at 5,500 rpm.
The Twin Clutch Transmission (DCT) six-speed gearbox can also be improved, giving a extra pure, ‘feathered’ clutch really feel on preliminary take-off and between first and second gears. There are three gearbox modes with ‘MT’ for handbook shifting of gears utilizing the handlebar switches.
In the meantime, ‘D’ is for metropolis and freeway driving, with full computerized operation and most gas effectivity. ‘S’ mode with three ranges makes the engine rev slightly increased earlier than shifting up and whereas shifting down sooner when decelerating for additional engine braking.
The rider can instantly swap to ‘MT’ mode whereas driving, over driving the gearbox if crucial. As regular driving resumes, the DCT gearbox will swap again to computerized mode, relying on throttle and kit place, and car velocity.
Deciding on gearbox off-road mode for the Africa Twin is completed with ‘G’ mode, accessible by way of the 6.5-inch TFT-LCD display screen. Accessible in any of the gearbox modes, this mode improves really feel for obtainable traction and machine management by lowering the quantity of clutch slip throughout gear modifications.
The Africa Twin’s electronics suite comes with a six-axis IMU and ride-by-wire throttle. This permits for 4 ranges of energy supply and three ranges of engine braking. Honda Selectable Traction Management (HSTC) comes with seven ranges of intervention in addition to an ‘Off’ choice for pure off-road driving.
Coming customary is Wheelie Management, providing three ranges. Stage 3 prevents any form of entrance wheel elevate, whereas Stage 2 offers some elevate and Stage 1 is for these riders preferring saving on entrance tyre life by holding the entrance wheel off the bottom.
The Showa Electronically Outfitted Trip Adjustment (Showa EERATM) is now customary gear (beforehand elective in Malaysia) with 200 mm off suspension journey entrance and rear. There are 4 suspension modes – Tender, Mid, Onerous and Off-Street – in addition to a Person mode for rider choice.
Ergonomics and rider consolation can also be revised with 15 mm thicker urethane seat foam, with the seat form now minimize for elevated consolation throughout lengthy rides within the saddle. Seat peak is adjustable between 820 mm and 840 mm with out using instruments.
The Africa Twin’s entrance fairing is redesigned for higher wind safety, together with a five-position manually-adjustable windscreen. This minimises wind blast and improves rider consolation on lengthy journeys.
Braking is completed with twin 310 mm diameter brake discs on the 19-inch entrance wheel with four-piston callipers and a single disc with single-piston calliper on the rear 18-incher. Two-wheel ABS and rear wheel elevate mitigation is customary, with ABS switched off for off-road responsibility solely whereas the Africa Twin is stationary, re-activating when the ignition is turned on and off once more.
Outfitted with a Multi Info Show (MID) 6.5-inch TFT contact display screen, the Africa Twin permits the rider to pick trip modes utilizing the highest left of the display screen. Customary is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving seamless integration with the rider’s smartphone.
Arms-free wi-fi Bluetooth connectivity is out there, with all management inputs managed from the left-hand switchgear whereas a USB charging port is positioned subsequent to the MID for ease of use. Color choices for the CRF1100L Africa Twin Journey Sports activities ES in Malaysia are Mat Ballistic Black Metallic and Pearl Glare White.
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