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AFRICA TWIN IS THE BEST-SELLING ADVENTURE BIKE! WE LIST THE REASONS WHY... Capable to the core
Built to last
The all-new liquid-cooled, 4-stroke 998cc Parallel Twin Motor, 93.8bhp and 7,500 rpm, is a force to be reckoned with. Despite it almost being exactly the same size and weight as its predecessors, its power output has increased by an amazing 150%. This produces the top speed of 137mph; twice the speed of a cheetah!
If you’re tackling tough terrain, you need a bike that can go the distance. Features such as the semidouble cradle frame, extra-long suspension or wide windscreen make it tough to beat.
It Roars!
Have you heard it yet? Its 1000cc being chewed up and spit out through a titanium exhaust. At only 89 decibels it’s as loud as a hair dryer, so even safe on your ears.
Next-gen innovation
The optional DCT version is the only adventure bike in the world equipped with next-generation Dual Clutch Transmission. This allows you to switch between four driving modes: • D - Fuel Economy • S - Sport • M - Manual
Endless Customisation
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to accessories, with a total of 24 different options or Four Honda Value For Money Packs. These include LED fog lamps, skid plates, hand guards and crash bars, just to name a few!
Intrepid Ethos
Supreme Comfort
The design brief for this impressive bike was “Go anywhere.” The result is a bike that truly has exceptional versatility, ensuring the bike handles well off-road and on-road. This versatility is increased on the DCT version which features a super-smart hill climb/ decent detection function all for precise speed adjustment.
Sore bums are a thing of the past thanks to bikes extra lacing on the wheels, 9.1” of travel suspension and 9.8” of ground clearance. Three Seat Options giving the possibility of height from 820mm through to 900mm
Fantastic Fuel-Efficiency
Winning Legacy
Variants
Ownership Costs
After its 1988 debut, the Africa Twin won the ParisDakar rally in 4 consecutive years. We are expecting big things from its little brother.
The bike can travel an astonishing 248.5 miles off one tank of fuel. This would cover you across 4,000 football pitches.
Class leading Honda Service Plans with Low Cost options. The service intervals are every 8000 miles!
The Africa Twin comes in three variants: Standard (Not available in the UK), ABS and ABS-DCT. The latter two come with Honda’s high-tech traction control system & Honda Selectable Torque Control; giving you 4 levels of control.
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Light Weight
The bike weighs only 232kg; the same weight as a cubic metre of snow. Making the bike even easier to manoeuvre. 3
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The CBR500R packs Honda’s reliable inlinetwin 500cc engine - but combines aggressive body styling and enhanced tuning to deliver an extra rush of racing performance. And what’s more, it’s available with just an A2 licence.
It’s modified aerodynamics and race-tuned power means the CBR500R really has taken its engine class to the next level.
Racing in the Bloodline
The CBR500R inherits sharp styling and performance tuning from the Fireblade. As a result, the CBR500R’s cutting profile boasts aggressive road presence and improved aerodynamic styling. But it’s not just looks, the 500cc water-cooled parallel twin engine releases a steady burst of power, transmission featuring sportier gear rations, and tuned suspension gives a tighter, more agile feel on the road. CLICK TO SEE THE LATEST OFFERS
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Revamped Design
Slide up and down the gears
Cruise through city traffic in complete comfort with the new improved gear shift system, ensuring smoother gear changes.
Adjustable Brake Lever
The CBR500R has an even sportier leaner new look, improved airflow from front to rear has given the bike increased aerodynamic performance.
LED Headlights and Tailight
Adjustable Front Forks
Roaring Exhaust
Millennium Red
Pearl Metalloid White
The CBR500R’s dazzling new LED head and taillights cut a fearless profile at night, giving you improved visibility and a big presence on the road.
Cruising around town, driving down the motorway or around a track, the front suspension can be customised depending on the scenario.
The five-step adjustment settings on the brake lever give you the perfrect position for your hands, leaving you free to concentrate on the ride.
By making the rear muffler bigger, and punching holes in the path pipe, the CBR500R really does bark.
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purple rain record breaker A Honda CRF50 A Purple Honda Hondamatic CB400A featured in the 1984 Purple Rain music video. The late, great Prince was known for his exquisite style which included fluffy ruffs and cool cravats, the Purple Honda certainly reflected his style.
Skyfall Bikes
Skyfall featured a total of 20 Honda CRF250Rs! Stunt Coordinator, Gary Powell, said Bond needed “a highly versatile off-road motorbike,” adding that, “Honda’s CRFs are probably the best offroaders out there”.
was used to break a Guinness World Record; ‘Longest motocross bike jump with a backflip’. The distance was 20.1 metres, which is around the length of a cricket pitch.
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The RC213V-S retailed for £137,000 when it was released, and is still only a fraction of the race version. It boasts 215bhp and a top speed of 215mph: three times faster than the speed of a hurricane.
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Bike or Evel Knievel africa twin TT Lawnmower? Conquerer Honda created the fasted lawnmower in the world, with the 116mph ‘Mean Mower’ featuring a Honda VTR1000 V-twin motorcycle engine.
Robbie ‘Evel’ Knievel’s (Evel Kinevel’s Son) first-ever jump was accomplished on a Honda 250cc motorcycle. Where he jumped over a crate of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions.
The CRF1000L Africa Twin is currently the best-selling adventure bike in the world and also the only one to be equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission.
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Honda has made the Isle of Man TT its own ever since Soichiro Honda competed in 1954. John McGuiness still holds the record for the fastest-ever race time: 1.45.29 on a 1000cc Honda TT Legends, set in 2011.
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Bring your world to life as you pull back the throttle and set off through the streets. Its combination of being fast, nimble and in control is the perfect recipe for the ultimate 125cc bike. The smart acceleration from the singlecylinder engine fills you with an overwhelming sense of freedom. The CB125F inspires excitement at every opportunity. It’s an agile and responsive street machine that makes a true statement thanks to its naked styling.
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Sharp New Look
It’s sharp new look inspires excitement thanks to its 3D-effect side shrouds, broad-shouldered fuel tank and compact nose cowl, matched with stunning paint options to highlight its aggressive lines.
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Information at your fingertips Stylish Wheels The twin-dashed instrument panel helps to keep you in the know on the go, whilst the centrally placed gearshift indicator allows for perfectly timed upshifts.
The new stylish 18-inch diameter six-spoke aluminium wheels make every ride a thrill, improving high-speed stability and cornering feedback.
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Handling
A new steel frame, telescopic forks and twin rear shocks deliver nimble yet stable handling, giving you the confidence you need when manoeuvring the bike.
Room for Two
Double the thrill with a friend. The carefully designed bike gives a balancing height gap between the rider and passenger for improved comfort.
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