The motorcycle market for BMW becomes more complicated with the explosion of a two-wheeler, destined to steal a place in the legends box: it is already a must.
About thirty years ago the Honda produced a motorcycle that would have represented a crazy leap forward for a two-wheeler in the maxienduro sector. It’s about the XRV650 Africa Twin, which was later followed by a homonymous one, namely the CRF100L of 2016, but with completely different characteristics. The trait d’union was represented by the ‘True Adventure’ spirit. Despite the distance from its progenitor, the motorcycle has nevertheless achieved great success, especially among those who travel long distances and journeys in the saddle.
This year – in 2024 – the time has come to take the original idea and give it an innovative future. There BMW it will hardly be able to compete with his R1300 GS with the new motorcycle of Honda. In addition to the ‘Adventure Sports’ version with 19″ wheel, the company has re-proposed theAfrica Twin this time CRF1100L ES also in version with 21″ front wheel, mechanical suspension and one equipped with electronic suspension Showa EERA™ (Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment).
A surprise for enthusiasts, who will be able to count on a car with a displacement of 1,084 cc and maximum power of 102 HP. Furthermore, the inertial platform IMU The six-wheeler features various driving aids such as seven-level HSTC traction control, two-mode cornering ABS and three-level anti-wheelie. On the version with DCT gearbox it also affects gear changes when cornering. The accelerator is characterized by six Riding Modes, of which Tours, Urban, Gravel, Offroad and two customizable. Furthermore, it was installed a color TFT touch screen that connect to Android e iOS more full LED system.
Honda puts the competition in difficulty: the Africa Twin jewel is back
Who appreciated the first one Africa Twin for its balance, it will find it again thanks to the steel frame with semi-double cradle structure and aluminum seat support frame. Furthermore, when you step on the gas, the response is immediate: first, second and third gear engage serenely. Despite the 244 kg weight, the motorcycle turns out handy with an 18.8 liter tank.
Riding in turn is comfortable because the handlebar has a high bend and the ergonomic seat helps to avoid getting tired. The ‘Gran Prix Red’ features only one color version with manual gearbox and mechanical suspension. The ES, InsteadAnd available in “Matt Ballistic Black Metallic” and in the “tricolour” composed of “Pearl Glare White” and “Glint Wave Blue Metallic”, both with manual and DCT gearbox. Enthusiasts are already in a frenzy.
