The new Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025, receives some improvements in aesthetic terms in the form of a series of updated graphics and a new color for next season’s models that will make the everlasting Japanese trail bike even more attractive. Its main off-road capabilities remain unchanged, as does its robust and efficient 1,084 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine.
On the other hand, we have the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sportsfocused on road use, which features the addition of a 19” front wheel and shorter suspension travel. It also debuts a new color scheme for the 2025 season: Matte Iridium Gray Metallic.
Additionally, all Africa Twin models come with 4 OEM accessory packs available. Accessories include up to 128 litres of luggage capacity, additional chassis protection and low seat options.
- Rally
- Adventure Combi
- Urban
- Travel
Rivals Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025
The wing house’s adventure machine finds numerous rivals in the dealerships, among which the following stand out:
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 Engine
The already known 1,084 cc parallel-twin engine continues to be the mechanical heart of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2024 range for the 2025 season. It maintains the same final power and torque figures: 102 hp and 112 Nm respectively. On the other hand, the compression ratio was raised last season to 10.5: 1.
Along with changes to valve timing, intake manifolds and ECU settings, it allows the engine to extract more performance from each cycle. All thanks in part to additional changes made by Honda last season to the current model’s exhaust system. Africa Twin including a newly manufactured silencer.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 cycle part
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 It is equipped with a robust steel chassis, an aluminium swingarm derived from the CRF450R. On the other hand, its chassis geometry, suspension travel and ground clearance remain unchanged. The braking system is controlled on the front axle by two-piece, four-piston, radially mounted calipers.
They work with two 310 mm lobed floating discs through sintered pads. The 256 mm lobed rear disc has ventilation holes. The front and rear spoked rims (stainless steel), 21/18 inches respectively, carry tubeless tires in sizes 90/90-21 and 150/70-1.
For its part, the tires Metzler Karoo Street 90/90-21M/C 54H and 150/70-19-R18M/C 70H are homologated as original equipment. The knobby tyres Michelin Anakee Wild 90/90-21M/C 54R TL and 150/70-18M/C 70R TL are also approved for use.
The suspension Showa It is fully adjustable and the inverted front fork is 45 mm. At the rear, the rear monoshock Showa It incorporates a 46 mm cylinder and a remote tank. Thanks to this system, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 keeps the rear wheel stuck to the ground at all times.
Honda CRF1100L Africa 2025 Equipment
As for the equipment of the new Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025Both models will be available with either a conventional transmission or a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Last season, the DCT system was redefined to take advantage of the increased engine performance by allowing for earlier gear changes.
An Inertial Measurement Unit Bosch MM7.10 six-axis IMU hidden in the center of the machine controls not only the 7-level HSTC but also the 3-level Wheelie Control, Cornering ABS (with off-road adjustment), Rear Lift Control and the DCT curve detection.
Thus, it measures in real time the pitch angle/speed, the pitch angle/speed and the directional yaw angle/speed. By default, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 It has four driving modes: Urban, Tour, Gravel and Offroad.
Tailored for total control, the riding position features a narrow-section seat and raised handlebars. Dual LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) provide optimum visibility, enhancing safety. Cruise Control comes as standard. A 6.5” full-colour TFT Multi-Information Touchscreen Monitor provides a deep connection to the motorcycle’s systems. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025in addition to having full Bluetooth connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025
The traveling version, the Sling CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sportsequipped with a 19” front wheel, includes the suspension Showa EERA and is aided by a wider, asphalt-based front tyre. This provides more grip and feel on the front end, whilst maintaining certain off-road capabilities.
In addition, of course, the change in the front end also lowers the center of gravity of the Sling CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports. This fact contributes to improved low-speed maneuverability and ground reach. Designed to travel long distances, like its sister, it is equipped with a windshield that can be adjusted to 5 height positions.
The seat uses 15mm thicker, density-optimized urethane foam padding to reduce fatigue on long-distance rides. For this season, the Adventure Sports It also debuts a new color scheme: Matte Iridium Grey Metallic.
Colors Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2025 It will be available in two color shades:
- Grand Prix Red with revised graphics
- Ballistic Black Matte Metallic with new red details
Colors Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025
The more asphalt version comes in two color patterns:
- Iridium Grey Matte Metallic.
- Tricolor Pearl Glare White.
2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Adventure Sports Price and Availability
The price of family Africa Twin starts from the 15,525 euros in its standard version by the 19,850 euros that we will have to pay to be able to get the most equipped, asphalt and top-of-the-range variant, that is, the Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2025.
For more information, you can visit the brand’s official website or visit any of the authorized distributors with which the Japanese firm collaborates in our country.
