Africa Twin 2020 revealed

Three versions of the bike are on their way, one of them tricked out from top to toe.

So, if you're in the market for Honda’s Adventure bike for next year, you’ve got three to choose from. There’s a standard Africa Twin, an Africa Twin Adventure Sports and a tricked out, electronically assisted Adventure Sports model.

The big news is that the new Africa Twins are lighter, more powerful and come dripping with the latest technology. It’s a serious step up from the previous generation. And there’s been a shift of priorities, too.

For 2020, the ‘standard’ Africa Twin becomes Honda’s off-road adventure machine, while the Adventure Sports is all set for more focused serious touring – either with or without Showa’s EERA hi-tech suspension system.

The bikes also get a lighter chassis, slim rallystyle bodywork and revised riding position. Weight is reduced by 5kg, while engine capacity is increased to boost power and torque. It’s also EURO5 compliant, as you'd expect with all new bikes having to be EURO5 compliant.

A six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit now manages riding modes and traction control duties, and it also looks after three additional systems: Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control and Rear Lift Control (plus new cornering detection functionality on the DCT version). Up top there's a full colour 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen, which incorporates Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth connectivity, and there's Dual LED headlights featuring Daytime Running Lights (DRL), with cruise control fitted as standard.