Honda is adding the Africa Twin Enduro Sports to its CRF1150L range for 2027, positioning the new model firmly toward off-road riding. It was unveiled at EICMA 2026 alongside the updated Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure Sports, sharing their engine, chassis and electronics. The specification also points to a different mission: the Enduro Sports is 9 kg lighter than the standard version and uses suspension with more travel.

More capacity and torque

The parallel-twin engine now displaces 1,131 cc, up from 1,084 cc after a 2 mm increase in cylinder bore. Compression rises from 10.5:1 to 12.1:1, while the throttle bodies grow from 46 to 52 mm. Maximum torque reaches 119 Nm at 5,750 rpm, an increase of 7 Nm. Top speed remains 199 km/h. Revised gearing is intended to make acceleration stronger from first through fifth gear while reducing engine speed during touring. The 270-degree crankshaft is retained.

The six-speed transmission is available with a conventional manual gearbox or Honda’s dual-clutch DCT. Honda says DCT represented 49% of CRF1100L Africa Twin motorcycles sold in Europe in 2025. Buyers choosing the manual version can add a quickshifter as an option.

Longer-travel hardware

The front end uses a 49 mm Showa closed-cartridge upside-down fork with specifications derived from the CRF450 RALLY. At the rear is a fully adjustable Showa shock working through Pro-Link linkage. Suspension travel measures 240 mm at the front and 230 mm at the rear, adding 20 mm at each end compared with the standard Africa Twin. Ground clearance is 260 mm.

The steel frame and aluminium swingarm together shed 1.4 kg. An auxiliary tank beneath the seat helps place the centre of gravity lower. Total fuel capacity is 18.8 litres, and Honda quotes a range of approximately 370 km. With all fluids included, the Enduro Sports weighs 228 kg with the manual transmission and 238 kg with DCT.

Spoked wheels measure 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear, and use tubeless tyres. Seat height can be set to either 870 or 890 mm. The handlebar is 10 mm narrower and sits higher and further forward, while the footpegs are 20 mm closer together. The bodywork follows the visual language of HRC rally motorcycles, with twin LED headlights, a short screen and a high front mudguard.

Rider controls and equipment

There are six riding modes: SPORT, TOURING, URBAN, RAIN, OFFROAD and OFFROAD+. Each can be adjusted by the rider. Traction control offers seven levels and can be switched off completely; the rear ABS can also be disabled for dirt riding. The cockpit combines a 5.7-inch display for core information with a 7-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A dedicated dirt-riding view includes a compass, while standard equipment includes cruise control, handguards, a USB-C port and a proximity key.

The Africa Twin Enduro Sports will be available in one colour, Extreme Red. Honda is also offering three accessory packages: Comfort, Rally and Travel Soft. Greek pricing and the arrival date in Greece have not been announced.