The Honda Africa Twin will be launching in mid-2017. The motorcycle will launch through the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route just like the Honda CBR 650F.

Competing against Triumph Tiger 800 and Kawasaki Versys 1000, the Honda Africa Twin will be offered in India in the premium trim, likely with the DCT gearbox. The twin-cylinder machine has been put through the rigorous Dakar Rally and will be sold via Honda’s Wing World dealership.


Powering the bike is a 998 cc liquid-cooled mill which is capable of producing 93.9 bhp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 98 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. Transmission options include a six-speed manual and a six-speed dual clutch automatic unit. The bike gets a dual channel ABS as standard which is switchable for the rear wheel. The twin-cylinder machine has been put through the rigorous Dakar Rally and will be sold via Honda’s Wing World dealership.

Meanwhile, Honda India is busy updating their small capacity line-up to meet the upcoming BSIV emission norms. Expect the Honda Africa Twin, also known as the CRF 1000L, to hit dealerships around August 2017.