Honda UK has unveiled the price specifications of the much awaited 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. The fresh adventure Tourer will be released prior this month and is cheaper than the Suzuki's V Storm 1000 Desert. The automaker's legendary adventure bike will be available in two variants – the ABS model and the awaited Africa Twin model. At 10,499 British pounds, the former comes with switchable ABS at the rear wheel and the latter will also be offered with Honda's automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) at a price of 11,299 pounds.
The all-new DCT model of Honda features unique transmission system. 'S' mode is offering three levels of sports performance, with shifter down swifts and the potential to hold a higher or a lower gear, make it possible for the rider to customize gearbox according to their favorable riding way.
Honda, in a press release, stated, 'Most of us that own a CB500X or NC750X and even those of us that take delivery of the new Africa Twin will spend the majority of our time on the road. The Honda Adventure Centre offers people the chance to see what their bikes – and they – are really capable of. With the combination of the stunning South Wales setting and the exciting mix of terrain that we’ve got mapped out, we’re sure that people will go away with a new hunger for adventure.'
By March next year, Honda is also unlatching an 'Adventure Center' in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. The center, will offer two-day courses on Honda's 2016 adventure Tourer range, including the upgraded CB500X and NC750X.