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Honda is giving its flagship adventure-touring lineup an overhaul for 2027 as the Africa Twin gets a bigger engine, new features, and three models aimed at riders ranging from those doing long distances on pavement to those who want more off-road capability.
The three new Africa Twin models, now called the CRF1150L, will all get an engine upgrade to 1,131 cc displacement, producing a claimed 119 peak horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 88 foot-pounds of torque at 5,700 rpm. The three models also get a new look and changes to the frame. Part of the fuel tank has been moved to beneath the seat to keep weight centralized and to lower the center of gravity.
Riders can choose between the regular six-speed manual transmission or Honda's Automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). Electronic aids include six ride modes, all of which can be customized. The windscreen can now be adjusted electrically, for height and rake. From there, the models differ in the details, depending on whether you lean toward the dirt or the pavement.
CRF1150L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
The top of the line is the Africa Twin Adventure Sports, which offers a new suite of rider aids called Honda Sensing Ride. Available as an option only on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports with the DCT, Honda Sensing Ride uses front and rear radar units to provide additional safety and convenience features aimed at riders who spend more time on paved highways and rack up bigger mileage.
Sensing Ride includes Adaptive Cruise Control, with settings for group rides, that can automatically maintain a selected distance from vehicles ahead while the motorcycle is in cruise control. The radar also provides forward collision warning, emergency brake assist, rear collision warning, and blind spot alerts.
The Adventure Sports model is also fitted with Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa EERA) electronically controlled suspension, which adjusts damping on the fly. A 19-inch front wheel is also more suited to highway use and a 24-liter (6.3-gallon) tank provides good range.
CRF1150L Africa Twin Enduro Sports
Riders who have no need for adaptive cruise control because they're always riding in the dirt will migrate toward the Africa Twin Enduro Sports model. Instead of the Showa electronic suspension and a 19-inch front wheel, it gets front suspension that Honda says is closer to that found on the CRF450L and wears a 21-inch front wheel. It also gets a slightly different look to emphasize its off-road intentions.
CRF1150L Africa Twin
The base model Africa Twin is by no means a stripped-down version. It still comes with the Showa electronic suspension and other features, such as heated grips, handguards, the electrically adjustable windscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a seven-inch touchscreen display, and regular cruise control.
While Honda is showing off the Africa Twin triplets at the EICMA show this week, we still don't have word from American Honda on pricing or availability in the U.S. market. Also, keep in mind that the horsepower and torque figures cited by Honda often apply to models sold in Europe and other markets, but differ slightly from the tune in U.S. models.
Despite the fact that we're still missing a few details, it's clear that Honda intends to keep its flagship adventure-touring bike fully equipped and up to date with the competition.
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