2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT (CRF1100L4D)
My dream bike. When I first tested a 2019-ish Africa Twin with the DCT, I thought it was quite good. The upgrades made in 2020 including cruise, electronic suspension, heated grips, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, and increased horsepower had me.
Purchased 09/01/2022 from a private party in Eatonville with 1,270 miles for $16,000 ($1100 under Nada average retail). Base Africa Twin features: 1084cc liquid-cooled Unicam parallel-twin engine: 22.5 degree parallel twin. 92mm x 81.5mm bore and stroke. SOHC, four valves per cylinder. 10.1 : 1 compression ratio.. 6.5" TFT multi-function display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cruise control. Heated grips. Honda Selectable Torque Control. Anti-lock brakes - ABS. 62" wheelbase. Long-travel suspension (9.1" front travel with 45mm tubes - inverted telescopic fork. 8.7" rear travel with Pro-Link system with single shock. ___" ground clearance). Throttle by wire; PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. Adjustable seat (34.3" standard; 33.5" low). ACC socket. Cornering lights. Front tire: 90 / 90 - 21 (Metzler Karoo street). Rear tire: 150 / 70R - 18 (Metzler Karoo street). 551 lbs curb weight (with required fluids and full tank of fuel - ready to ride). Front brakes: two four-piston hydraulic calipers with 310mm disks; ABS. Rear brake: single one-piston hydraulic caliper with 256mm disk; ABS. Special features (CRF1100d4): 6-speed Automatic DCT Transmission. #525 chain; 16t / 42t. SHOWA EERA electronic suspension. Adjustable windscreen. Bigger fuel tank (6.5 gallons including 1.0 gallon reserve). Tubeless tires. Aluminum rear carrier. MSRP $17,999. ----- ----- Some of the fun, longer trips / events: 2023-07-04---08: Overland Expo PNW - Redmond (Bend), Oregon. 2023-06-23---28: road trip to SanFrancisco to see aunt: down via i5 in one day; back via CA highway 1 and US 101 (2 nights camping: Richardson Grove State Park, CA and Jessie Honeyman Memorial State Park, OR). 2023-06-01---04: 12th Annual Giant Loop Ride; Crane, Oregon (Burns) with 3 friends. Completion of the Oregon BDR-x? ----- Trip Wish List: PNW Dual Sport - Summer Opener. Tacoma to Tuktoyuktuk! [] |
Modifications / Farkles added:
2023-05-11: Shinko 804/805 big block adventure touring front (90/90-21 54t TL) and rear (150/70-18 70q TL) tires from Cycle Gear Tacoma. 2022-12-25: Giant Loop Fandango tank bag on sale for $156 (40% off). Vinyl protective film. 2022-11-22: Outback Motortek crash guards combo (lower crash bars and engine guards) @ $534 and upper crash bars @ $250. 2022-09-07: Touratech Zega top case bracket (rack) to mount on stock - $219 @ Touratech.. (Modifications on Africa Twin from previous owner): Givi pannier racks. Givi 35 Canyon soft luggage and mounting plates (retail $750; available @ Amazon). (Accessories brought over from 2012 Versys): 2022-01-17: DoubleTake Adventure mirrors for $136 on Amazon. 2021-06-04: Hippo Hands "Rogue" mid-size hand warming covers (while at Giant Loop rally at Crane Hot Springs, OR). 2018-04-01: RAM cell phone / GPS mount. 2017-10-20: Touratech 38 liter anodized black top case and rack. 2017-10-06: Touratech panniers (45 liter each side) and rack. 2017-10-06: Touratech hand guards. Previous Versys owner: SW Motech mirror extension brackets to move posts up and outward. ----- Wish List: Touratech quick release headlight guard. $170 for clear. $170 for black grate. Maybe: Radiator guard?. $160 @ Touratech. Windscreen spoiler? Evo $190 @ Touratech. Lockable $160 @ Touratech. Rear brake pedal extension? $60 @ Touratech. Chain guard? $75 @ Touratech. DCT parking brake guard? $50 @ Touratech. Large side stand foot? $75 @ Touratech. Upper crash bar bags? $230 @ Touratech. Rear brake fluid reservoir guard. $60 @ Touratech. Cruztools roadtech m3 metric tool kit. $120 @ Touratech. Aux lighting? Probably not: Bar risers? $100 @ Touratech. Bigger windscreen? Large $240 @ Touratech. Wider footpegs? $200 @ "TouratechWorks". Hand guards - Defensa @ Touratech? [] |