What is the Africa Twin motorcycle?
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Africa Twin is Honda's Africa Twin motorcycle. Here is the relevant information: 1. Configuration: Equipped with an optional Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) automatic gearbox, featuring longer-travel suspension, a larger fuel tank, a bigger windscreen, and an added gravel mode in the riding mode options. The fairing and windscreen provide increased wind protection, while the additional 5.4L fuel tank capacity extends the range to over 500 kilometers. 2. Motorcycle: A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine and steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. It is lightweight, agile, and fast, widely used for patrols, passenger and cargo transport, and also serves as sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles are categorized into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, touring bikes, etc.
Speaking of the 'Non-Dual', it's actually the nickname for the Honda Africa Twin, a true legend in the hardcore adventure bike world. Its ancestor, the NXR750, dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally back in the day, and when it went into mass production in the 90s, it instantly became iconic. Over the past few years, I've ridden it on the 318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway, where it felt as stable as a boat flying over gravel roads. That 1084cc parallel-twin engine delivers exceptional low-end torque—just feather the clutch in muddy terrain, and you're out in no time. The wire-spoked wheels paired with fully adjustable suspension make crossing artillery craters almost bump-free. The most practical feature is the massive 21-liter fuel tank, offering a solid 500+ km range, so venturing into remote areas is no sweat. The newer models even come with cornering ABS and a six-axis IMU, making them rock-solid on twisty roads—truly an all-terrain beast.