The new tech could be offered on other models like the Gold Wing in the future.

Honda has filed a patent for a front-facing camera that would provide data for active riding aids on the Africa Twin CRF1100.

The patent drawings reveal a camera module mounted just below the headlamp cluster. The camera is said to have sensors similar to a smartphone camera. Instead of fixing the module in place, Honda has suspended it to reduce vibrations.

The newly developed tech has its advantages over Radar and Lidar-based systems since it offers light perception like brake lights, etc. It is likely to be introduced on the Africa Twin and could also be offered on other models like the Gold Wing in the future.

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The Africa Twin is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Honda has launched the 2022 Africa Twin in India. The adventure bike is available in two variants - manual and DCT, priced at Rs. 16,01,500 and Rs. 17,55,500 (ex-showroom) respectively.

The 2022 version of the Africa Twin comes with minor changes, including a redesigned windscreen and an updated 6.5-inch touchscreen instrument console that offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

The 2022 Africa Twin is powered by the same 1100cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 98 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a dual-clutch automatic. Both variants get four riding modes - Tour, Urban, Gravel and Off-road, along with two customizable settings.

The 2022 Honda Africa Twin is available in two colour options - Pearl Glare White Tri colour (MT) and Matt Ballistic Black Metallic (DCT).

Honda has launched the updated Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India. The bike is available with either a manual or dual-clutch transmission priced at Rs. 15.35 lakh and Rs. 16.10 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

The new Africa Twin Adventure Sports comes with an updated chassis with a detachable aluminium rear subframe and lighter swingarm.

The bike comes equipped with a 6-inch TFT display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay, 6-axis inertial measurement unit, wheelie control, cornering ABS, rear-lift control, DCT cornering detection, cruise control, charging socket and cornering lights.

The Africa Twin Adventure Sports is powered by a 1,084cc, parallel-twin cylinder engine that produces 101 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened its order books for the 2018 Africa Twin. Bookings are open for the first 50 customers only, as a limited number of bikes will be available, each priced at Rs. 13.23 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Select customers will get a chance to watch a MotoGP race live.

The 2018 Africa Twin features Throttle By Wire (TBW) and a new Honda Selectable Torque Control system (HSTC) with 7 settings for off-road riding (level 1) to slippery tarmac surfaces (level 7). The system can also be switched off completely. The bike comes with a lightweight lithium-ion battery, which is one of the reasons for the overall weight reduction of 2.3 kg. It also gets a new rally style LCD instrument cluster.

Like the 2017 model, the new Africa Twin is powered by a 999.11 cc, parallel twin-cylinder engine that develops 88 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 93.1 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a dual-clutch transmission, which has three modes - D, S and MT. There are 3 settings each for power and engine braking and 4 riding modes - Tour, Urban, Gravel and User.

The bike rides on 45 mm adjustable upside down front forks with 230 mm of travel and an adjustable monoshock in the rear offering 220 mm of wheel travel. Brakes come in the form of twin 310 mm petal type discs in the front and a 256 mm disc in the rear. Switchable ABS is standard.

The 2018 Honda Africa Twin is available in a single GP Red colour option.

Honda has commenced deliveries of the CRF1000L Africa Twin bike in India. The litre-class adventure bike was launched in May 2017 and the company has received the targeted 50 bookings for the first batch.

The Dakar rally-inspired road bike measures 2,334 mm in length, 932 mm in width and 1,478 mm in height. The CRF1000L has a wheelbase of 1,574 mm and 250 mm ground clearance. It weighs in at 245 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 litre. Seat height can be adjusted between 820-840 mm. The bike gets a twin headlamp setup with LEDs and Auto-headlamp On (AHO) function. The taillamp and the indicators also get the LED treatment.

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is Honda's first litre-class bike to be assembled in India. It is imported into the country as a CKD unit. The Africa Twin uses a 999cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine that produces 87 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 91.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission which offers the rider to choose between manual and automatic gear shifting modes, depending on the riding terrain and conditions.

Features on offer include three-stage traction control system that can be completely switched off and a twin-channel ABS. The rider can disable the ABS function only for the rear wheel. The bike is equipped with a fully adjustable 45 mm inverted fork at the front that offers 230 mm of travel. The rear features an adjustable monoshock suspension. It gets 310 mm twin-floating petal-type discs with 4-piston Nissin calipers up front and a 256 mm disc with single-piston caliper at the rear. It also gets a parking brake lever.

The Africa Twin gets a digital dash that enables the driver to monitor the gear position, ABS and traction control. The bike comes with a 'G Switch' which provides half-clutch control and responds directly to throttle operation and also improves traction across all modes. Another feature on the bike is that it detects an incline automatically.

The CRF1000L will be sold only through Honda's Wing World dealerships across 22 cities in India. It is available only in the Victory Red colour and is priced at Rs. 13.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).