2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Review - Road Test Drive

2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Review - Road Test Drive A worthy successor to the legendary Africa Twin, a terrific motorcycle, on road and off, and a good value on top of all that. Once again I was pleased with the Africa’s low seat, high bar, narrow waist, and contoured tank since they let me move around freely, whether seated or standing. The bike’s massive amount of steering lock also became evident off road, and should be a big plus in suburbia as well. Engine power and character are well suited to off-road work—torque is strong right off idle but there’s not so much power that the tire spins up uncontrollably, and big, lurid power slides are a cinch on this bike because the engine is so tractable. I’ll admit, though, that with its modest power it’s not easy to wheelie the Africa Twin with the manual trans, so adventurers will need to seek an alternative route if they encounter a line that requires lifting the front wheel. Subcribe