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New Honda Africa Twin CRF 1100 L 2026: Latest Rumors & Everything We Know So Far
Is Honda preparing a major upgrade for its popular adventure bike? Get the inside scoop on the potential new Africa Twin CRF 1100 L 2026, including rumored engine enhancements, advanced electronics, and design changes.
Rumors about a potential new Honda Africa Twin CRF 1100 L 2026 have been circulating for a while now. Honda, as is often the case, has neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of a new model. However, several patents related to the Africa Twin, and the recent presentation of an Africa Twin with an advanced ADAS system at Eicma 2024, suggest something is definitely brewing.
Turbocharged Engine & Increased Power?
Past patents hint at a Turbo Africa Twin engine. This could mean Honda is experimenting with technical solutions to boost the Africa Twin's power output. It's plausible that a more powerful version could arrive in the not-too-distant future, perhaps with around 120-130 horsepower. This would put it on par with bikes like the Yamaha Tracer 900 and Kawasaki Versys 1100, and closer to European maxi-enduros.
Currently, the Africa Twin is one of the best-selling maxi-enduros, and few complain about its performance. However, it's reasonable to assume that Honda, with or without a turbo, is working on an engine upgrade to keep the bike competitive and commercially attractive.
Advanced Electronics: A Glimpse into the Future
More probable are significant advancements in the electronics department. Honda has been researching a stereo Dash-Cam system for some time. Initially thought to be for video recording, this system is far more complex and could replace the traditional radar, offering greater precision and enabling more functions for the motorcycle.
Imagine features like:
Traffic sign recognition
Automatic emergency braking triggered by sudden hazards
Continuous road surface analysis that feeds data to the electronic suspension, allowing it to adapt its damping based on real-time road conditions.
Other potential electronic upgrades include automatic self-leveling and a low-speed lowering function. The latter would apply to both the shock absorber and the front fork, a significant improvement over current systems that typically only adjust the rear shock.
Engine Evolution & Design Options
Beyond the potential turbo, expect a revised and evolved engine, possibly with a further refined dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It's likely that the two current versions will remain: a sportier model with a 21-inch front wheel and a more touring-oriented version with a 19-inch front wheel.
Prices are expected to be slightly higher than current models, and the top speed could approach 220 km/h.
While nothing is concrete yet, we're betting on an evolution very close to what's described here. Don't expect to see it before next year, though!
