Honda has revealed the 2027 CRF1150L Africa Twin lineup, and it arrives with a larger heart, along with upgraded equipment. The lineup shares a new 1131cc parallel-twin engine producing peak power of 118.9hp at 7,500rpm and 119Nm of peak torque at 5,700rpm. This marks a noticeable step up from the previous 1084cc motor’s 102hp and 112Nm figures. Same as before, the engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
The chassis has also been reworked with a new steel frame and an aluminium swingarm. To improve low-speed agility and mass centralization, the fuel sub-tank has been repositioned partially beneath the seat. The dual-display setup has also been upgraded with a new 7-inch TFT touchscreen and a 5.7-inch secondary display, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with a lockable tank storage compartment with a type-C USB charger.
For 2027, the Africa Twin is split into three distinct variants – Standard, Adventure Sports and Enduro Sports – each serving a specific flavour of adventure touring. Here is what sets them apart.
2027 Honda Africa Twin: Variants breakdown
Standard
The Standard Africa Twin remains the accessible entry point to the range. It retains an 18.8-litre fuel tank and the traditional 21/18 wire-spoked wheels.
Suspension duties are handled by an electronically adjustable system, with a 49mm front fork with 220mm of travel and a Pro-link monoshock offering 210mm of travel. This gives the bike a tall saddle height, which is adjustable between 850mm to 870mm. Honda has also revised the rider triangle, the handlebar is now higher and slightly forward, while the footpegs are narrower set. The Standard model weighs 237kg for the manual and 247kg for the DCT.
Adventure Sports
The Adventure Sports variant is targeted towards riders who are looking for a mile-munching machine with a more road-biased touring setup. It features a large 24-litre fuel tank. It swaps the 21-inch front wheel with a 19-inch unit, paired with a wider 110-section tyre (Standard and Enduro Sport variants use a 90-section front tyre). These changes give it the most accessible seat height in the range, which is adjustable between 830mm to 850mm. It also gets hill-hold assist, which applies brake pressure at inclines.
Crucially, the Adventure Sports is offered in three trims: manual (245kg), DCT (255kg) and Honda Sensing Ride(256kg). The Sensing Ride model builds on the DCT variant by adding front and rear radar modules. This unlocks advanced rider aids, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, emergency brake assist, blind-spot warning and forward-collision warning.
Enduro Sports
The most significant addition to the 2027 lineup is the Enduro Sports. Visually tied to the CRF450 RALLY with exclusive Red/HRC tricolour and a high-mounted front fender, this is the most off-road-focused Africa Twin yet.
It ditches the electronic suspension units, instead gets a manual fully adjustable front 49mm USD fork with 240mm of travel, and a fully adjustable rear monoshock with 230mm of travel, both from Showa. This bumps the ground clearance to a significant 260mm. However, increased suspension travel means it has a tall saddle, with an adjustable seat height of 870-890mm.
Like the Standard model, it uses an 18.8-litre fuel tank, 21/18-inch wheel setup and the revised standing ergonomics. With minimal, rally inspired body work, stripped of radar tech and electronic suspension, the Enduro Sports variant is the lightest in the range, weighing 228kg (manual) and 239kg (DCT).
Globally, the new Africa Twin lineup is expected to reach dealerships by early 2027. The big ADV was previously on sale in India, but Honda phased it out after the BS6 Phase 2 kicked in. But now, the new range of the motorcycle is expected to make a comeback in late 2027. We’ll have to wait to see which variants and trims will reach our shores.
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