Honda·Trail·998–1084cc

Africa Twin

↘ Evolution history · 2016 → present
11
Years of production
2
Generations
1084
current cc
101
Horsepower
11
Vintages

The reborn adventure trail. Optional DCT, genuine off-road capabilities.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2020 — present
CRF1100L

Displacement raised to 1084cc, complete electronics, 6.5" touchscreen TFT.

2026
AAesthetics
Three new colours: Grand Prix Red, Matte Black, White with Gold Wheels
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
New CRF Rally red + matte black colours — Adventure Sports new matt grey
Minor
2024
MEngine
Retuned engine — compression 10.1→10.5:1, torque peak moved to 5,500rpm (+7%)
Medium
CFrame
Showa EERA optional on standard Africa Twin + standard on Adventure Sports
Medium
AAesthetics
New front fairing + 5-position adjustable screen + Metzeler Karoo Street tyres standard
Medium
2023
AAesthetics
New colours: 'Glint Wave Metallic Tricolour' — Adventure Sports 'Mat Iridium Metallic'
Minor
2022
EElectronics
Refined DCT settings — smoother 1st/2nd gear transitions
Minor
CFrame
Adventure Sports: 5-position adjustable screen shortened by 110mm (improved visibility)
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
New tricolour white/blue/red livery available on standard model
Minor
EElectronics
Android Auto available via dealership software update (complementing Apple CarPlay)
Medium
2020
MEngine
Displacement raised to 1084cc — 101hp, Euro 5 compliance
Major
EElectronics
6.5" touchscreen TFT + Apple CarPlay
Major
EElectronics
6-axis IMU inertial platform
Major
EElectronics
Standard cruise control + 6 riding modes (Tour/Urban/Gravel/Off-Road + 2 User)
Major
CFrame
Showa EERA semi-active suspension standard (Adventure Sports ES)
Medium
Buyer radar
2024

Retuned engine + standard EERA Adv Sports + new fairing. The most accomplished Africa Twin.

TOP BUY
2020

Total overhaul — 1084cc, 6.5" touchscreen TFT, EERA Adv Sports. Major tech leap.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2016 — 2019
CRF1000L

Renaissance of the legendary Africa Twin with 998cc parallel twin engine, optional DCT.

2019
AAesthetics
Carryover — final CRF1000L model year before the CRF1100L
Minor
2018
EElectronics
Throttle by wire + riding modes
Medium
AAesthetics
CRF Tricolore Adventure Sports colour
Minor
2017
AAesthetics
Carryover — no mechanical changes
Minor
2016
MEngine
Parallel twin 998cc launch — 95hp
Major
EElectronics
Optional DCT transmission (automatic gearbox)
Major
EElectronics
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) — 3 stages + off, switchable (DCT/ABS version)
Major
CFrame
Steel frame — confirmed off-road capabilities
Major
Buyer radar
2018

Best of the CRF1000L — throttle by wire added.

TOP BUY