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Classic Africa Twin Colours, EURO5 CB650R and CBR650R Join New Model Line-up

  • Pearl Glare White Tricolor paint scheme to be made available on the CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • CB650R and CBR650R homologated for EURO5 and now come with Showa’s ‘Big Piston’ front forks

Following the announcement of new colour schemes and EURO5 homologation for the CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R, and the introduction of the new CB125F, Honda Motor Europe today confirms three more additions to its 2021 year model line-up.

The CRF1100L Africa Twin will now be available in the classic Pearl Glare White Tricolour paint scheme synonymous with the original XRV650 Africa Twin, which was launched in 1988 during Honda’s run of four consecutive (1986 to 1989) victories in the Paris Dakar Rally with the NXR750 – the inspiration for the Africa Twin.

The tricolor look is currently available only on the continent-crossing ‘Adventure Sports’ version of the Africa Twin. With over 70% of customers choosing it ahead of the Matt Ballistic Black Metallic option, the evocative paint scheme will also now sit alongside the ‘CRF’ Grand Prix Red and Matt Ballistic Black Metallic colourways of the Africa Twin itself.

In 2019, the Africa Twin’s 1100cc engine made the CRF1100L Africa Twin the first Honda motorcycle to meet EURO5 emission standards. Now, further news for Honda’s 2021 model line line-up comes with EURO5 homologation for the CB650R and CBR650R four cylinder middleweights, thanks to revised ECU, cam lobes and intake timing, as well as the addition of a crank pulsar.

Both the CB650R and CBR650R will now also come equipped with Showa’s Separate Function Big Piston* (SFF-BP) 41mm USD forks for improved feel, bump absorption and control, and a number of other detail improvements to enhance comfort, usability and practicality.

*Full name: Showa Separate Function front Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP)

2021 HONDA CBR650R
2021 HONDA CB650R

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Akrapovic Launches New Roar for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Akrapovič’s latest product is a Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust system for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorcycles featuring a new Durability Reimagined design allied to a perfect soundtrack and low weight.
Constructed from high-grade lightweight titanium and finished with a handmade carbon-fibre end cap and heat shield, this system is 24.6% lighter than the standard stock exhaust. Created using special parts, including a double-flow muffler that features an exhaust valve – designed to deliver a unique sound – and a valve housing cast in Akrapovič’s in-house titanium foundry, the Slip-On Line (Titanium) is EC/ECE type-approved and has a simple plug-and-play installation, with no remapping needed, making this a product for any discerning owner of one of these adventure bikes.
The system produces a distinctive roar, fully befitting a motorcycle that takes its name as a homage to the great rallies. The exhaust produces a sound colour that has been expertly tuned by the Akrapovič sound engineers to deliver a deep, full sound with the characteristic Akrapovič tone. From the strong and powerful pulses in higher rpms and throughout the transition between a closed and open valve, it offers full and delightful aural pleasure from the 1100 cc twin engine. The change in sound is especially noticeable when the revs are lowered, providing a change in the sound pattern.
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports are adventure motorcycles that are ready to go anywhere, and the new Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust system has the resilience in all riding conditions to meet the demands that it will face. The latest exhaust in the Durability Reimagined range, the Slip-On Line (Titanium) is part of Akrapovič’s new-generation muffler shapes. Created for increased durability, the design is an evolution of the legendary hexagonal shape launched by Akrapovič in 2005. The new profile adapts to modern trends while following the legacy associated with this iconic design. It is shaped to perfectly fit the bike’s lines, fully demonstrating the progression in the design from Akrapovič. The muffler for the Africa Twin models features an outer sleeve with an imprint and newly designed carbon-fibre end cap and heat shield to add a more robust look to these adventure bikes.