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This adventure motorcycle stands out with its automatic gearbox
Verdict – The Honda Africa Twin is a vivid motorcycle, offering a very different kind of riding experience, all thanks to the DCT gearbox. This adventure machine is at home in almost all kinds of terrain, be it city, highway or even off-road, you can tour on it too. The pricing is also very aggressive and given Honda’s Wing World network, service shouldn’t be an issue either. To conclude, the gearbox is the reason to buy or not buy this bike because if you are the conventional kind, you would want to shift gears on your own but if you want the seamless experience of just riding without having to worry, the Honda Africa Twin is the one for you.
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The Africa Twin is very attractively priced and should sell well
What’s Cool
* The automatic gearbox shifts seamlessly
* The Africa Twin is capable on almost all kinds of terrain
* The electronics on this bike work very well
* Riding this adventure motorcycle is a unique experience
What’s Not So Cool
* Lacks low-end punch
* Could do with more stopping power
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A smaller version of this adventure motorcycle please, Honda!
Honda Africa Twin Specifications
* Engine: 999.11cc, Twin-Cylinder, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, OHC, SI, FI
* Power: 87 BHP @ 7500 RPM
* Torque: 91.9 Nm @ 6000 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
* 0-100 km/hr: 3.8 seconds
* Top Speed: 190 km/hr
* Fuel Consumption: 15-22 km/l
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Semi-Double Cradle
* Suspension: Inverted Telescopic Forks (Front), Pro-Link Monoshock (Rear)
* Tyres: 90/90/21 54H (Front), 150/70/18 70H (Rear), Tube Type
* Brakes: 310 mm Dual Discs (Front), 256 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
* Battery: 12V, 11.2 A-h
* Headlamp: 17W (High Beam), 18W (Low Beam), LEDs
Honda Africa Twin Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height (mm): 2334 x 932 x 1478
* Wheelbase: 1574 mm
* Seat Height: 820 – 840 mm (Adjustable)
* Ground Clearance: 250 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.8-litres
* Kerb weight: 245 kgs
