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Rupa Jelas Honda XL750 Transalp Didedahkan!

Umum sedia maklum bahawa Honda akan memperkenalkan motosikal ‘adventure’ kelas pertengahan menerusi Honda XL750 Transalp.

Laporan sulung mengenai motosikal ADV itu telah pun diterbitkan majalah Jepun, Young Machine pada November 2020.

Ogos lalu, Honda telah pun memfailkan tanda nama XL750 Transalp di beberapa negara sekaligus mengesahkan kedatangan model serba baharu itu untuk pasaran dunia.

Tatkala tarikh pelancaran semakin hampir, dengan pameran motosikal EICMA 2022 di Milan akan berlangsung pada November ini, Honda kini sibuk menjalankan penggambaran motosikal tersebut.

Sesi penggambaran pastinya cukup sukar bagi sebarang pengeluar bagi memastikan produk yang akan dilancarkan itu kekal rahsia.

Bagaimanapun, sebuah akaun Instagram, @maxxmoto.be berjaya merakam imej jelas Honda XL750 Transalp yang sedang menjalani penggambaran.

Walaupun tindakan itu pastinya mencetuskan kemarahan Honda namun gambar pertama itu tentunya mengundang gembira peminat motosikal Jepun itu.

Menariknya, rupa sebenar Transalp itu mirip imej ‘render’.yang pernah dikongsikan Young Machine sebelum ini.

Selain itu, Transalp tersebut menampilkan pilihan warna HRC dengan gabungan warna merah, putih dan biru, menyamai warna yang terdapat pada Transalp 1987.

Meskipun info terperinci masih lagi belum dikenal pasti namun seperti yang didedahkan sebelum ini, Honda XL750 Translap akan dikuasakan enjin parallel-twin 750cc serba baharu yang dibangunkan Honda.

Selain Transalp, enjin tersebut turut akan menggerakan Hornet 750, Hawk 75 dan CBR750RR.

Bagaimanapun, Honda dijadualkan akan melancarkan Hornet 750 terlebih dahulu sebelum beralih kepada Transalp 750.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Gets Android Auto!

After updating the Honda Gold Wing with the Android Auto last year, the Japanese marque is now bringing the same updates to the CRF1100L Africa Twin.

The Android Auto function enables you to access Google Maps, music, answer calls, and other services via the TFT display connected to your smartphone.

Android AutoTM integration for the CRF1100L Africa Twin

According to Honda, this software update is free and current owners can bring their Africa Twin to nearby Honda dealers to execute the latest upgrade.

For those interested to do the upgrade yourself, Honda also shared a link on how to launch the update, which you can find HERE.

All you need is a USB 2.0 or a higher flash drive with 512MB of space, a computer, or a laptop with a high internet connection.

The updates will take at least 15 minutes.

Minat Dengan Africa Twin? Honda Cadang Hasilkan Versi 250cc

Demikian dakwaan dibuat media Jepun, Young Machine dalam laporan terbaru.

Young Machine, yang terkenal dalam mendedahkan ‘perancangan’ pengeluar motosikal Jepun terutamanya Honda, kini membuat satu lagi ‘pendedahan’ terbaru.

Selepas melaporkan Honda bakal perkenalkan Rebel versi 1,100cc dan jentera bernadikan enjin V4 kini dilaporkan pengeluar motosikal Jepun itu bercadang memperkenalkan Africa Twin dengan enjin 250cc.

Difahamkan, pelaksanaan itu akan dibuat dengan cara mengemas kini CRF250L Rally dengan DNA Africa Twin.

Hakikatnya Honda tidak perlu membuat sebarang rombakan besar tatkala CRF250L Rally telah pun mempamerkan ciri jentera ADV menerusi penghadang angin yang tinggi, sump plate, dan handguard.

Persoalannya, mengapa Honda perlu mengubah CRF250L Rally dengan elemen Africa Twin? Ini kerana Honda mendapati trend semasa adalah condong ke arah jentera ‘adventure’ seperti mana dilakukan pengelua lain antaranya KTM 390 Adventure (versi 250cc turut akan diperkenalkan) dan Suzuki V-Strom 250.

Bagaimanapun, masih tiada pengesahan daripada pihak Honda sendiri mengenai perancangan namun seperti yang kami jelaskan sebelum ini, jika laporan ini datangnya dari Young Machine maka tunggu masa sahaja sebelum pendedahan ini menjadi realiti.

New Middleweight 800cc Honda Africa Twin in the Works?

Honda has just filed the patents for a new 800cc engine.
It could be the platform for an 800cc Honda Africa Twin.
The patents also show it being equipped with DCT.

Honda has just filed the patents for a new 800cc parallel-Twin engine. While the patent documents show a naked bike like the previous Hornet 650, they may just be working on a much-awaited middleweight 800cc Honda Africa Twin.

Big Red has acknowledged that they lack a middleweight adventure. Indeed, the gap is too large between the CRF250L/CRF250 Rally and Africa Twin 1100. An 800cc adventurer fills this gap nicely.

But let’s get back to the patent.

The engine should also be the replacement for the current 745cc engine which has been in the market since 2014. It’s also the platform for an entire range of Honda bikes including the X-Adv crossover scooter, NC750D Integra scooter, NC750S naked bike and NC750X adventurer.

The patent also shows the engine equipped with Honda’s proprietary DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission), which is already on the X-Adv and CRF1100 Africa Twin.

More than that, the cam cover’s shape is clearly similar to that of the CRF450R, new Africa Twin and VFR1200F which means it will feature the Unicam set up. It’s not variable valve timing/lift, however.

Having an 800cc to 850cc displacement also makes sense since their European rivals namely BMW and Triumph are currently the ones to beat. We shall see what comes of this.

Honda files patent for Honda Africa Twin naked version?

Boon Siew Honda just recently launched their latest premium flagship bikes earlier this year, including the new 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. The hype is pretty much on a high, but Honda is already planning on a new model based on the famous Honda Africa Twin – a naked version. (more…)

Honda Perkenalkan CRF1100L Africa Twin 2020

Selepas mendengar keluhan peminat motosikal adventure, Honda memperkenalkan Africa Twin 2020 yang kini tampil lebih berkuasa dan ringan.

Honda telah mengikut jejak BMW untuk menghasilkan sebuah motosikal adventure yang lebih besar dan berkuasa dengan enjin 1084cc parallel twin.

Menurut laporan Gear Patrol, model baharu ini turut dilengkapi dengan pelbagai kemas kini bersifat teknikal antaranya, kepala silinder yang telah direka semula, lengan silinder aluminium dan tetap ECU serba baharu.

Model baharu ini juga dilengkapi dengan enam mod tunggangan – Tour, Urban, Gravel dan Off-Road.

Sistem ekzos yang terdapat pada model ini turut dilengkapi dengan kawalan injap ekzos yang membantu jentera menghasilkan 107hp.

Saksikan trailer Honda Africa Twin 2020 di bawah:

Ketika BMW memperkenalkan R1250 GS dan R1250 GS Adventure, berat kedua-dua jentera ini adalah sekitar 270 kilogram namun Honda berjaya menghasilkan Africa Twin 2020 dengan berat yang lebih ringan – sekitar 226kg sahaja bagi model standard.

Bagi memudahkan tunggangan, ketinggian tempat duduk Africa Twin 2020 ini juga boleh ditetapkan mengikut keselesaan – serendah 33.4 inci dan setinggi 35.2 inci.

Tidak ketinggalan, Africa Twin 2020 ini turut dilengkapi dengan sistem cruise control serta sistem penghubungan Android Auto dan Apple Car Play.

Di Amerika Syarikat, Africa Twin 2020 dijual dengan harga dari USD 14,399 (RM60,166).

(SUMBER: Gear Patrol)

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Breaks Cover

The 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has broken cover.
The bike was unveiled in Europe ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show.
Changes centre on the engine, ergonomics and electronics.

Just as we were waiting for the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin to be officially launched at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, the bike has broken cover in Europe.

The styling looks just like the photos leaked most recently. The new bike retains its predecessor’s silhouette but with a number of differences. The “goggle” headlights have been restyled to look more aggressive, the “nose” carrying the headlights is higher, the handlebars are taller, and the seat is slightly lower.

Speaking of seat height, height can be adjusted to a lower position and there will also be a low seat option. Honda will also offer a higher seat for taller riders.

The main subject is the new engine, of course, which sees displacement bumped to 1,084cc. the bigger capacity brings a 7hp increase to 101hp from 94hp. Torque is rated at 104.4 Nm. The increase in capacity is necessary in order to produce higher power while expelling lower emissions.

Other updates to the engine include direct fuel injection with twin-spark plug combustion chambers; aluminium cylinder sleeves; redesigned cylinder heads; new ECU settings; revised valve timing; split radiators.

Honda claims that the new bike is lighter than the outgoing model: The manual gearbox version weighs 226kg while the DCT-equipped version tips the scales at 236kg.

In terms of electronics, the 2020 Africa Twin includes six riding modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road and two user settings. There is a new 6.5-inch TFT screen (set horizontally now) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wheelie control and Bluetooth connectivity. Honda has also added cruise control (yippee!).

The manual gearbox version retails for USD14,399 in the USA.

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Photos of 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Leaked!

Picture of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin have emerged.
They were part of submissions for certification in Australia.
The regular and Adventure versions have slightly different looks.

Here’s how the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin looks like.

The grayscale photos were part of the file submitted for vehicle certification documents in Australia and shared by Motorcyclist.com.

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure

The details also confirmed the speculation that the engine will be enlarged to gain more power in face of stifling Euro 5 regulations. It’s learned that displacement goes up to 1084cc from 998cc, bringing power output to 101 hp at 7,500 RPM. Motorcyclist didn’t disclose the torque figure.

Honda is offering the bike with their proprietary dual clutch transmission (DCT) and manual gearbox.

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure – rear view

Perhaps more importantly, the low-resolution photos show that the manufacturer has reworked the bike’s styling. The dual headlights and distinctive radiator flanks are retained but updated.

The Adventure version retains the “google headlamps” and has a taller windscreen and aluminium panels as on its fuel tanks’ flanks. The side panels are also different but there is a large passenger grab bar and luggage rack at the back.

The regular, non-Adventure model, on the other hand, looks to be more streamlined and the headlamps are made more angular than the current model. There’s noticeably fewer details than its Adventure counterpart.

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin – rear view

The new Africa Twin may be launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in October or EICMA in November 2019.

Source: Motorcyclist.com

2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Specs Leaked

Specifications of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin have been leaked.
The new bike promises more performance.
But will be heavier than their predecessors.

Rumour of a bigger 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has been circulating for some time now. But now, some of its specs have been leaked early ahead of its unveiling.

It’s no secret that Honda has to update the Africa Twin. Although at 998cc, the engine produces “only” 94hp, on par with middleweight adventure bikes such as the Triumph Tiger 800 XR/XC line-up, BMW F 850 GS/GS Adventure, and KTM 790 Adventure.

The upgrades are also to prepare the Africa Twin to meet the upcoming Euro5 regulations.

First up, the engine capacity is bumped to 1084cc through an increase in piston stroke. Consequently, power is hiked from 101 hp from 94 hp, and torque from 99 Nm to 107 Nm. These figures far off those of the new BMW R 1250 GS/GS Adventure and especially of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure series, but Honda has always insisted on building bikes that are easy to ride through fewer horsepower.

The new Africa Twin may be offered in four models. They are the standard version with manual transmission; standard with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT); Adventure Sports manual; and Adventure Sports with DCT.

The Adventure Sport models will have longer travel suspension. But most notably, they will have bigger fuel tanks compared to the standard models, the standard models utilize 19-liter tanks, while their Adventure Sport brethren will sport 24-litre fun juice capacity.

However, the 2020 model will be heavier than its predecessor. It was reported that the standard version with manual gearbox will weigh 238 kg, while the Adventure Sport manual tips the scales at 240 kg.

Adding DCT to the bike adds another 10 kg.

Honda CRF850L Sedang Dalam Pembikinan – Africa Twin Mampu Milik?

Difahamkan, Honda sedang dalam proses pembikinan motosikal ‘adventure’ baharu – CRF850L atau Africa Twin dengan enjin yang lebih kecil.

Menurut khabar angin tersebut, model tersebut akan ditayangkan pada 2020 dan akan dijual sebagai model tahun berikutnya.

Bagaimanapun, masih tiada kepastian tentang reka bentuk sebenar model ini. Tetapi difahamkan, CRF850L akan memiliki mengekalkan rekaan sama seperti Africa Twin.

Model ini juga dijangka akan didatangkan dengan enjin ‘in-line twin’ yang lebih kecil.

Sementara itu, timbul laporan bahawa Honda akan memperkenalkan Africa Twin dengan enjin yang lebih besar tahun depan.

Besar kemungkinan CRF1000L akan berubah ke CRF1100L, sekaligus dapat memenuhi piawaian Euro 5 dan Euro 5 tanpa perlu mengorbankan kuasa enjin.

Oleh itu, kehadiran CRF850L adalah satu gerakan yang relevan buat Honda terutamanya bagi merancakkan segmen ‘middleweight’.

CRF850L akan menjadi pesaing terhadap jentera ‘adventure’ lain antaranya Yamaha Tenere 700, F850GS dan KTM 790 Adventure R.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Bakal Tampil Dengan Enjin 1100cc Pada Tahun 2020?

Imej hasilan sebuah Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin – Sumber imej: MCN

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin mungkin akan tampil dengan enjin berkapasiti 1100cc pada tahun 2020.
Penambahan kapasiti ini adalah untuk menyediakan motosikal tersebut bagi mematuhi piawaian Euro 5.
Motosikal kembara kelas pertengahan turut menghasilkan jumlah kuasa yang sama seperti model Africa Twin semasa.

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin to go 1100cc in 2020?

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin may get an engine displacement bump to 1100cc for 2020.
The increase prepares the bike for Euro 5 standards.
Also, middleweight adventurers produce the same power as the current Africa Twin.

Motor Cycle News Australia’s networks of spies found that the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin may be upsized to 1100cc for 2020.

Their Japanese sources claim that the next generation of the Africa Twin will see a capacity upgrade from 998cc to 1080cc. There’s a gain of 5.4 hp along with the upsizing. It may not seem a lot but remember that 2020 is when Euro 5 regulations come into effect. The new emission standards will choke many bikes in terms of power.

The rumours also claimed that there’s minor upgrade to its styling. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT – please fix the low speed drivability, Honda). Its fuel capacity may increase to 20 liters, while the Adventure Sport edition may retain the 24.2 litre tank. We may also see a new TFT screen.

Yes, Honda wants to take the middle ground between the 1200/1300cc and 800cc adventure bikes, but the middleweights are now producing the same horsepower from smaller engines. That’s before mentioning that the middleweights are lighter and have lower seat heights, too.

Honda truly needs to upgrade the Africa Twin to stay in the fight. Its current 94 hp is on the low side when compared to open-class adventurers, and on par with the middleweight segment. For example, the Triumph Tiger 800 produces the same amount of horsepower, besides the new BMW F 850 GS and KTM 790 Adventure.

Let’s wait for the 2019 Tokyo Motorshow in October.

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honda africa twin

Honda has just filed the patents for a new 800cc engine.

It could be the platform for an 800cc Honda Africa Twin.

The patents also show it being equipped with DCT.

The 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has broken cover.

The bike was unveiled in Europe ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show.

Changes centre on the engine, ergonomics and electronics.

PHOTO GALLERY

Picture of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin have emerged.

They were part of submissions for certification in Australia.

The regular and Adventure versions have slightly different looks.

Specifications of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin have been leaked.

The new bike promises more performance.

But will be heavier than their predecessors.

The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin may get an engine displacement bump to 1100cc for 2020.

The increase prepares the bike for Euro 5 standards.

Also, middleweight adventurers produce the same power as the current Africa Twin.

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