2024 Honda Africa Twin / Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES

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Honda’s standard 2024 Africa Twin. (Honda/)

Overview

When Honda released the Africa Twin back in 2016 it was a very welcome addition to the adventure-bike market. Fans of Big Red had been yearning for just such a bike for years after watching the European market get a variety of similar machines that never made it across the pond.

What was delivered was a solid and innovative machine that was priced very reasonably compared to the Euro competition. Right out of the gate the bike was offered with Honda’s Dual-Clutch Transmission, which now accounts for a significant amount of sales for all Africa Twins. The other model that was added in 2019 is the more touring-oriented Adventure Sports model, which returns for 2024.

Speaking of 2024, there is a long list of upgrades and changes for the Africa Twin lineup. All models get a Bosch six-axis IMU that provides cornering ABS in addition to an off-road setting. The 1,084cc parallel-twin engine has been retuned to deliver better low- to midrange power and torque by raising the compression ratio (to 10.5:1), and altering the intake and exhaust and ECU settings. On the DCT models, updates were made for smoother low-speed performance.

The standard Africa Twin’s 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are now tubeless. The standard model also gets a new front fairing, in addition to a five-way adjustable windscreen.

The Adventure Sports version, which is the more road-oriented touring version, gets a new 19-inch front wheel and short suspension for improved street performance. That model also wears a new front fairing and the adjustable windscreen, while a new seat features thicker cushioning.

2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES. (Honda/)

2024 Honda Africa Twin / Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES Pricing and Variants

There are four variations of the Africa Twin offered for 2024. The standard Africa Twin is available in Grand Prix Red for $14,799. The Africa Twin DCT can be had in a single Grand Prix Red color for $15,599. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is available in Pearl White for $17,599, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT in the same color is $18,399.

Honda’s standard 2024 Africa Twin DCT. (Honda/)
Honda’s 2024 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT. (Honda/)

Competition

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/new-bmw-r-1300-gs-adventure-bike-announced/">BMW R 1300 GS, starting at $18,895<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-multistrada-v4-rally-review/">Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally, starting at $29,995<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-multistrada-v4-rs-first-ride/">Ducati Multistrada V4 RS, $37,995<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/open-class-adventure-bikes-comparison-test-2022/">Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special, starting at $19,999<br/> </a>
• 2023 <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/2019-kawasaki-versys-1000-se-lt-first-ride/">Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+, $18,899<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2022-ktm-1290-super-adventure-r/">KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, $20,999<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/ktm-1290-super-adventure-s-dyno-test-2022/">KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, $20,999<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/mv-agusta/enduro-veloce/">MV Agusta Enduro Veloce, $21,998<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/suzuki-v-strom-1050de-first-look-2023/">Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE, $16,199<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-suzuki-v-strom-1050xtxt-adventure/">Suzuki V-Strom 1050, $15,299<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-tiger-gt-pro-and-rally-pro-first-ride-review/">Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, $22,995<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-tiger-gt-pro-and-rally-pro-first-ride-review/">Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro, $$21,895<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-yamaha-super-tenere-es/">Yamaha Super Ténéré ES, $16,299<br/> </a>

2024 Honda Africa Twin / Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/honda-africa-twin-updates-coming-soon-rumors/">2024 Honda Africa Twin on Its Way<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2020-honda-africa-twin-dct-first-ride/">2020 Honda Africa Twin DCT First Ride<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/2022-honda-africa-twin-european-update/">Examining Honda’s 2022 Africa Twin<br/> </a>

2024 Honda Africa Twin / DCT ; Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES / DCT Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$14,799 / $15,599 ; $17,599 / $18,399
Engine:	SOHC, liquid-cooled parallel-twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	1,084cc
Bore x Stroke:	92.0 x 81.5mm
Compression Ratio:	10.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain ; DCT/chain
Fuel System:	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection w/ 46mm throttle bodies; throttle-by-wire
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate ; (2) wet, multiplate
Frame:	Steel semi-double cradle, aluminum subframe
Front Suspension:	45mm inverted Showa fork, fully adjustable, 9.0 in. travel ; 45mm inverted Showa fork w/ EERA, 8.3 in. wheel travel
Rear Suspension:	Pro-Link system, monoshock, fully adjustable, 8.7 in. travel ; Pro-Link system monoshock w/ EERA, 7.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	4-piston, radial-mount calipers, 310mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	1-piston floating caliper, 265mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Spoked, 21 in./18 in. ; spoked, 19 in./18 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	90/90-21 / 150/70R-18 ; 110/80-19 / 150/70R-18
Rake/Trail:	27.0°/4.4 in. ; 27.0°/4.2 in.
Wheelbase:	62.0 in. ; 61.8 in.
Ground Clearance:	9.8 in.; 8.7 in.
Seat Height:	34.3 in./33.5 in. ; 33.7 in./32.9 in.
Fuel Capacity:	5.0 gal. ; 6.6 gal.
Wet Weight:	510 lb./535 lb. ; 535 lb./559 lb.
Contact:	powersports.honda.com

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