Of the 11 bikes in this spec sheet, seven run a 19-inch front, 17-inch rear wheel combo, two a 21-inch front, 18-inch rear combo and two a 21/17 combo. The 17-inch front/rear combo and cast aluminum wheels the Multistrada 1200S, Versys 1000 LT and S1000XR wear have disqualified them from this shootout. Almost all the bikes here have spoke The OEM Honda Africa Twin tyre size At its introduction in 2016, the Africa Twin CRF1000 came with 90/90 R21 front wheel and a rear tyre size of 150/70 R18. Being an adventure bike, the Africa Twin comes with tubed spoked wheels not cast and was fitted with Dunlop D610’s which worked pretty well in the dry on the tarmac, but were universally Final Thoughts on the 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twin. New models can be hit or miss, and the Honda Africa Twin was as new as they came back in 2016. An all-new engine, chassis, and electronics package leaves a lot of room for error, and this big ADV is one of the most error-free bikes we've ever had in the fleet. Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin / DCT: Year: 2016: Engine: Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder: Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in: Bore x Stroke: 92.0 x 75.1 mm: Compression Ratio: 10.0:1: Cooling System: Liquid cooled: Emission: Euro: Induction: Fuel injection: Starting: Electric: Max Power : 93.8 hp / 70 kW @ 7500 2. Stronger footpeg mounts and larger pegs for the rider. 3. Revised footpegs for the passenger for comfort and strength. 4. Revised airbox, flywheel, engine balancer shaft, and exhaust to make it sound better and have a bit more mid range power. 5. All new display screen, tilted more for standing riders. Specs: Engine size: 1084cc: Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 8v, parallel-twin: Frame type: 2016: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is launched with a 1000cc motor and at a competitive price. It was the Today, October 16, 2015 – Honda has officially let the cat out of the bag on the 2016 Africa Twin CRF1000L and has given us all of the detailed specs, features, etc that we have all been impatiently awaiting. The wait was worth it! Check out all of the details behind Honda’s All New Adventure Motorcycle – The 2016 Africa Twin 1000! Honda Africa Twin History. It’s been well over three decades since the Honda XRV650 Africa Twin first rolled into Europe and while the motorcycle that now bears its name – launched for 2016 as the CRF1000L Africa Twin – was a brand-new machine from the wheels up, it fully inherited the essence and spirit of what made the original so popular. 2016 Honda Africa Twin DCT rated as 71.0 out of 100.0 based on 5 ratings. Below is the riders' rating of the 2016 Honda Africa Twin DCT motorcycle. Buying a bike begins at Bikez! Compare the strengths and weaknesses of this bike with others before you decide on your future bike. 2016 Honda Africa Twin Base Specifications Spec, Photos, and Model Information / / Start Price. $12,999. Displacement (cc) 998. Vehicle Specifications 75a2Mh.