When you’re loaded with passenger and luggage, you need an engine that responds strongly to every input, especially for passing. So we’ve tuned peak power and torque into the parallel twin-cylinder power plant to lift performance throughout the rev-range.

A new cylinder head, throttle body and ECU deliver precise throttle control.

The Africa Twin is the real deal in the Adventure Motorcycles. It wears Inverted Showa suspensions on the front and the rear ones offer 7.1 Inch travel.43 degrees of steering lock both left and right, ensures excellent manoeuvrability, especially on tight trails.This is one of the reasons the Africa Twin feels so much more nimble than many of the other bigger adventure bikes out there.

Here’s one of the worst-kept secrets in the motorcycling world— Honda’s Africa Twins make great long-distance touring bikes. To that end, we’ve equipped our 2021 models with cruise control, just like our GoldWing. Your next adventure truly starts a couple of hundred miles away? No problem!

Our Throttle By Wire system greatly expands the Africa Twin’s versatility. First, you get seven levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control. Second, you can choose from six riding modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2.

First used on our RC213V-S, Throttle By Wire is an excellent example of how Honda’s technology works for you, letting you dial in exactly the kind of power delivery you want for the conditions at hand. Heated grips are a standard feature on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports models. They seem like a luxury until the first time you really need them. Then there’s no going back.

Our 2021 Africa Twin models offer two ABS modes: on-road and off-road. A third setting lets you turn the rear ABS off altogether for riding in the dirt. The Africa Twin’s Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) comes standard integrated with a 6-axis IMU, it knows when you’re leaning over, and compensates accordingly. The four-piston brake calipers in the radial-mount design also helps in accurate and reliable braking.

The Africa Twin also features an Emergency Stop Signal, which in case of emergency braking ensures the rider is visible to the oncoming traffic.

Both manual-transmission and DCT models offer six riding modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2. The last two let you customise the system to your individual preference. Front and rear wheel-speed sensors working with the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) let you dial in three levels of wheelie control. There's also an "off" position—you're the wheelie control here.

By narrowing the Africa Twin’s seat by 20 mm, we’ve made it easier to move around on the bike, and also to get a foot on the ground at stoplights or in parking lots. With two configurations ranging from 810 to 830 mm, the adjustment is effortless, and makes it comfortable for a wide range of riders.

The same exhaust valve system as CBR1000RR is used to strengthen drivability while maintaining the sound and feel of Africa Twin’s exhaust. The dual exhaust system adds excitement in the low-rev range while the single exhaust system achieves efficient emission in high-rev range and contributes to improving output.

The new dual LED headlights deliver a penetrating beam and feature dual Daytime Running Lights (DRL) that automatically adjust to ambient light intensity and give a bright, highly visible light, improving safety. Additional cornering lights use speed and lean angle to automatically illuminate blind spots when cornering in the dark.

Real adventure bikes use spoked wheels because they survive the dings and hits of off-road riding with ease. The Africa Twin 2021 models feature a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear for superior performance, especially when it comes to off-road riding. And they are now tubeless to ensure convenient repair when flat.

The new Africa Twin has shed a lot of weight by using a Lithium-Ion battery, which also has 1.6 times longer shelf life and holds the charge 4 times longer. Armed with experience, the semi-double cradle frame and the new swing arm on the Africa Twin continues to bring forth the technology from the Dakar legacy,