Honda has presented the CRF1100 Africa Twin model year 2023. Technically nothing changes, but new color variants are available.
In total, the Africa Twin model year 2023 is offered in three different color variants. As before, the model is available in Grand Prix Red. New are Mat Ballistic Black Metallic (with blackened rear frame) and Wave Blue Metallic (Tricolour). The dual clutch transmission (DTC) remains optional.
It has not yet been announced when the 2023 models will be available at dealers. Also to the price there is so far no data.
Technical data of the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin 2023
MOTOR
- Type – Liquid-cooled, two-cylinder SOHC four-stroke in-line engine, Unicam cylinder head, 8 valves, 270° crankshaft, Euro 5
- Displacement – 1,084 cm3
- Bore x stroke – 92 mm x 81.5 mm
- Compression ratio – 10.1:1
- Power – 75 kW (102 hp) at 7,500 rpm
- Torque – 105 Nm at 6,250 rpm
- Noise emission – MT: constant passing 73.5 dB, acceleration under full throttle 79.2 dB / DCT: constant passing 73.6 dB, acceleration under full throttle 79.4 dB
- oil volume – MT: 4.8 liters / DCT: 5.2 liters
FUEL SYSTEM
- Mixture preparation – PGM-FI fuel injection system
- Fuel tank capacity – 18.8 liters
- CO2 emissions – MT: 112 g/km DCT: 110 g/km
- Fuel consumption – MT: 4.9 liters/100 km (20.4 km per liter) DCT: 4.8 liters/100 km (20.8 km per liter)
ELECTRIC
- Starter – E-Starter
- Battery – 12 volt / 6 Ah lithium-ion
- Alternator – 0.49 kW / 5,000 rpm
DRIVE
- Clutch – MT: multi-plate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch DCT: 2 multi-plate clutch packs
- Transmission MT/DCT – 6 gears manual/6 gears electronic-hydraulic controlled
- Final drive – O-ring chain
FRAMEWORK
- Type – semi-double loop tubular frame
CHASSIS
- Dimensions L/W/H – 2.330 x 960 x 1.395 mm
- Wheelbase – 1.575 m
- Steering head angle – 27.5
- Caster – 113 mm
- Seat height – 850/870 mm (with optional low seat 825 mm, with optional high seat 895 mm)
- ground clearance – 250 mm
- Weight full tank – 229 kg (DCT 240 kg)
WHEEL HANGING
- Front – 45 mm cartridge upside-down telescopic Showa fork, fully adjustable (spring preload, rebound and compression), travel 230 mm
- Rear – aluminum swingarm, Pro-Link suspension with bellcranks, Showa gas shocks, spring preload hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, shock rebound and compression adjustable, 220 mm travel
WHEELS
- Front rim – 21 x 2.15 inch, aluminum spoke wheel
- Rear rim – 18 x 4.00 inch, aluminum spoke wheel
- Front tires – 90/90-21 M/C 54H (with tube) Bridgestone Battlax AX41T Adventurecross Tourer or Metzeler Karoo Street
- Rear tire – 150/70R18 M/C 70H (with tube) Bridgestone Battlax AX41T Adventurecross Tourer or Metzeler Karoo Street
BRAKES
- ABS – Cornering ABS, ABS modes with on and off-road settings
- Front – 310 mm wave double discs, aluminum hub, floating, four-piston radial calipers, sintered metal brake pads
- Rear – 256 mm wave brake disc, single-piston caliper, sintered metal pads, rear ABS can be disengaged
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRONICS
- Instruments – 6.5 inch TFT touch screen, LCD speedometer, multi-information display
- Anti-theft system – immobilizer, alarm system optional
- Front headlights – LED
- Rear light – LED
- Electronics – Daytime running lights, Bluetooth audio, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto®, Bosch MM7.10 electronics with 6-axis gyro sensor, USB port, automatic turn signal reset, cruise control, emergency braking signal, traction control (HSTC), wheelie control, 4 preconfigured driving modes (urban, touring, gravel, off-road) plus 2 user driving modes
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