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CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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Power/Weight
0.42 hp/kg
Torque
105 Nm
Engine
1084 ccm

2023 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports pairs a 1084 cc (66.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 101 HP (73.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.2 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,575 mm (62 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.8-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 506 km (314 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2023 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
93.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~506 km (314 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Power 101.0 HP (73.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Compression 10.1:1
Bore x Stroke 92.0 x 81.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection (throttle by wire)
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Rake 27.5°
Trail 113 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and damping adjustment
Front Travel 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear Suspension Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with Showa gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments
Rear Travel 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1575 mm (62.0 inches)
Ground Clearance 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 90/90-21
Rear Tyre 150/70-R18
Front Brakes Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Front Brake Ø 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.
Rear Brake Ø 256 mm (10.1 inches)
Wheels Aluminium rims
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Seat Height 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Height 1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall Length 2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Overall Width 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity 24.80 litres (6.55 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel 4.90 litres (1.29 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 4.90 litres (5.18 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Pearl Glare White, Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Electrical 12V 6Ah Li-ion battery
Light Dual LED headlights
Warranty 1 year
Notes

Cruise control, cornering lights, wind screen, USB socket, Bluetooth,

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Off-Road & Adventure
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