2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports

CHASSIS: • Longer travel suspension, flatter seat and more upright riding position • Extended fai********* Heated grips as standard plus charging socket • Rider’s footpegs/pillion footpeg hangers designed for off-road use • Stainless steel spokes offer durability and ease of care • Emergency Stop Signal function for rear indicators ENGINE: • Throttle By Wire (TBW) brings with it 3 rider modes to tailor engine character and traction • The riding modes are comprised of different levels of Power (P), Engine Braking (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) • HSTC now has 7 levels and OFF ENGINE: • New intake design and exhaust aid mid-range response • New exhaust also designed to improve engine note • New lighter balance shaft weight • New lithium-ion battery saves 2.3 kg and enhances durability • Power is smooth and consistent, with linear torque delivery • Lightweight six-speed manual gearbox with aluminium assist/slipper clutch ENGINE The Africa Twin Adventure Sports’ comprehensive abilities start with its engine, which has to perform in off-road situations as well as on-road, over long-range tours, short commutes and all points in between. As such, it provides an optimum balance between power, torque, mass and physical dimension. The four-valve 998cc parallel twin Unicam unit’s tractable and usable all-day performance belies its extremely compact dimensions. They are the result of clever packaging touches such as housing the water pump within the clutch casing, and using the engine’s balancer shafts to drive water and oil pumps. As a result, longitudinally, it is the same length as Honda’s popular 500cc engine, and its short height contributes to the Africa Twin Adventure Sport’s 270mm of ground clearance. For 2018, a modified airbox improves the power unit’s mid-range response, as does a lighter balancer shaft weight. A revised exhaust serves up an even more evocative howl as revs rise and contributes to the improved performance. TRANSMISSION/ELECTRONICS The lightweight six-speed manual gearbox uses the same shift-cam design as found on the CRF450R to ensure positive changes, and is equipped with an aluminium assist slipper clutch. A significant addition to the Africa Twin platform for 2018 is its new Throttle By Wire (TBW) system, which brings with it 3 riding modes to adjust engine character and output to suit riding conditions. Also new is an extended range of Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) input. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION The semi-double cradle steel frame provides the ideal balance of high-speed stability matched to genuine off-road ability by combining sheer strength with flexibility. The engine is mounted on 6 engine hangers, which keeps vibration to a minimum, avoiding the need for steering dampers. The new lithium-ion battery saves 2.3kg on the 2017 Africa Twin’s lead unit, and the Adventure Sports version shares several detail changes made to improve the platform’s off-road ability and durability. Fully adjustable 45mm Showa inverted forks, fully-adjustable rear shock, dual radial-mount Nissin four-piston brake calipers and 310mm ‘wave’ style floating discs are unchanged for 2018. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels are stainless steel. In addition to the standard dual-purpose 90 front/150 rear rubber, block tyres are also approved for fitment. OTHER FEATURES The Africa Twin ‘Adventure Sports’ is obviously taller, with a flatter seat profile and more upright riding position. The fairing and screen offer more wind protection and a large sump guard and side pipe fully protect the machine. An extra 5.4L fuel capacity extends range beyond 500km, while heated grips and a charging socket add comfort and convenience. Dual LED headlights maintain the original Africa Twin’s presence and the seat height adjusts 20mm from the 900mm to 920mm (both respectively 50mm higher than the standard model). The larger 24.2L fuel tank and the engine’s fuel efficiency provides an added range of over 500km. A quickshifter is available as an optional extra for this manual variant. The 2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports will be available in one 30th-anniversary Tri-colour paint scheme to celebrate the XRV650’s launch in 1988.

2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Location: 1524 Lambert Rd, Karratha Industrial Estate WA 6714, Australia

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