For 2020, Honda has updated its Africa Twin platform–now designated CRF1100L–with a larger, more powerful engine, new electronics and more.

Back in 2016 Honda launched a reboot of the Africa Twin, a
legendary, ?80s-era, Dakar-inspired dual-sport that never made it to the U.S. Sharing
the ?CRF? model designation with Honda?s line of off-road bikes made it clear
that the all-new CRF1000L Africa Twin was designed to be just as capable off
the pavement as on it.

Read our 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin First Ride Review

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin in Matte Black Metallic

Powered by a snappy 998cc parallel twin, the Africa Twin shared
DNA with Honda?s Dakar competition bike, the CRF450R Rally, with a semi-double
cradle frame, 21-inch front/18-inch rear spoked wheels with tube-type tires, extra-long suspension travel (9.1 inches front, 8.7 inches rear) and nearly 10 inches of
ground clearance. It was offered as a standard model with a 6-speed manual
transmission with an assist-and-slipper clutch, or as a DCT model with Honda?s
Dual Clutch Transmission with automatic and manual modes.

Read our 2016 Honda Africa Twin DCT Touring Review

The 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES with factory accessories including aluminum luggage, engine protection bars and more.

For 2018, Honda introduced a more touring oriented version
called the Africa Twin Adventure Sports, which benefited from engine updates, a
lightweight lithium-ion battery, t...