Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024 | Prueba a fondo

Summary

In this detailed review, we explore the 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports, highlighting its array of updates and improvements. The motorcycle now features a more powerful engine with increased torque, a new 19-inch front wheel replacing the previous 21-inch for a more road-oriented focus, and aerodynamic enhancements with a redesigned front. We delve into the performance differences between the DCT version equipped with additional features like panniers and manual transmission models, emphasizing the bike's improved ergonomics, suspension, and electronic aids. The review concludes with personal insights on the bike's dynamic performance, offering a comprehensive look at its capabilities on and off the road, pricing, and final thoughts on potential improvements.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports gets updates like more torque, new front tire size and tweaks to make it more road focused.
• 🔧 It has the same 1084cc parallel twin engine but it now makes more torque - up 7% to 105 lb-ft at 5500rpm.
• ⚙️ Honda also tweaked the exhaust, airbox and compression ratio to improve power delivery.
• 👀 Visually, the front is revised for better aerodynamics and has a 19-inch front wheel instead of 21-inch previously.
• 🛠 The suspension travel is reduced making the bike more accessible to shorter riders.
• 💺 The seat height is lower and the new seat has better cushioning.
• 🎛 The DCT gearbox is further refined for smoother and faster shifts.
• 📱 It gets a 6.5-inch TFT display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• 🔋 Fuel tank capacity is a large 24.8 liters.
• 💰 It starts at around $21,000 USD for the DCT model in Europe. The manual gearbox model is cheaper.

Q & A

What updates and improvements does the 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports model have?

It has a more powerful engine with increased torque, refined DCT transmission, improved aerodynamics, smaller 19-inch front wheel, lowered seat height, more comfortable seating, and updated suspension.

How much power and torque does the new engine produce?

It produces 102 hp at 7500 rpm, same as before. Torque is increased by 7% to 212 Nm at 5500 rpm.

What changes have been made to the exhaust system?

The lower outlet pipe is wider, the inside has been trimmed, and together with other changes it produces a deeper and more aggressive sound.

What is the fuel consumption of the Africa Twin Adventure Sports?

Honda claims 4.8 liters/100 km, but real world usage is around 6 liters/100 km or more depending on riding style and conditions.

What are the differences in ergonomics compared to the previous model?

It has a more road-focused riding position with the body leaning slightly forward, lower seat height for better accessibility, and narrow mid section for easier stand up riding.

How does the 19-inch front wheel effect handling compared to the 21-inch wheel?

The 19-inch wheel gives more front end feel and confidence in corners and under braking. But the 21-inch wheel provides slightly quicker steering and off-road agility.

What electronic rider aids does the 2024 Africa Twin have?

It has different preset riding modes (Urban, Tour, Gravel, Off-Road, User), cruise control, adjustable suspension, switchable ABS, electronically controlled throttle response.

What changes have been made to improve aerodynamics?

Aside from the smaller front wheel, it has new side panel shaping and a side air intake to reduce turbulence around the rider.

What colors and pricing options are available?

It's available in Black and Tricolor red/white/blue. DCT version pricing starts at €20,800 (Black) and €21,000 (Tricolor). Manual transmission pricing starts at €19,650 (Black) and €19,850 (Tricolor).

What further improvements could Honda make?

More radical styling updates, radar technology, and a more significant power increase to match the competition.