Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2020 trial: more accessible but less affordable
The new Africa Twin Adventure Sports loses 50mm of saddle height and 5kg, while filling up with additional technologies and cubic centimeters. But this more road version of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L is paying a heavy price for its inspirations from across the Rhine… Full test.
Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports test page 3: Practical aspects and equipment
CRF1100L Africa Twin
Adventure Sports
|
Instrumentation
|
| Daily trip |
2 |
2 |
| Fuel gauge |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
| Outside temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
| Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Committed report |
Yes |
Yes |
| Consumption indicator |
avg and inst. |
avg and inst. |
| Remaining autonomy |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handlebar controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Backlit controls |
no |
no |
| Color display |
Yes (+ a reminder on small LCD screen) |
Yes (+ a reminder on small LCD screen) |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth connection |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Convenient
|
| Adjustable brake lever |
Yes (6 positions) |
Yes (6 positions) |
| Adjustable saddle |
Yes (without tools) |
Yes (without tools) |
| Adjustable clutch lever |
no |
no |
| Central stand |
option |
option |
| Spoked rims |
Yes |
Yes |
| Angled valves |
no |
Yes |
| Tire type |
with bedrooms (Tubetype) |
without room (Tubeless) |
| Engine guard |
Yes (metal) |
Yes (metal) |
| Footrest rubber |
at the front only |
at the front only |
| Hand guards |
Yes |
Yes (more enveloping) |
| Passenger handles |
option |
Yes
|
| Luggage rack |
option |
Yes
|
| Suitcase rack |
option (external) |
Yes (integrated)
|
| Box under the saddle |
Yes (yellow vest) |
Yes (yellow vest) |
| Windshield |
Yes
(short and not adjustable)
|
Yes
(higher and adjustable without tools in 5 positions)
|
| Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrical outlet |
1 USB in cockpit |
1 USB + 12V in cockpit |
| Heated grips |
option |
Yes |
| Tubular protections |
option |
option |
|
Electronics – piloting aids
|
| ABS |
Yes (can be deactivated at the rear) |
Yes (can be deactivated at the rear) |
| Coupled braking |
no |
no |
| Traction control |
Yes (7 levels + off) |
Yes (7 levels + off) |
| Driving modes |
Yes
(Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, 2 x User)
|
Yes
(Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, 2 x User)
|
| Engine brake control |
Yes (3 levels) |
Yes (3 levels) |
| Speed regulator |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti-squat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable maps |
Yes (4 levels) |
Yes (4 levels) |
| Piloted suspensions |
no |
option |
| Double Clutch DCT |
option |
option |
| Curved lighting |
no |
Yes |
| |
CRF1100L Africa Twin |
CRF1100L Africa Twin
Adventure Sports
|
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