We’ve pressed the upgrade button. Firmly. It's still the amazingly agile Adventure bike it has always been – with performance to push to the limit – but with extra low-down torque for drive, a new adjustable screen and now with tubeless tyres that are easily repairable. Arguably the biggest upgrade though is that it packs Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa-EERA™) which means optimum damping settings, all the time - and you can swap between modes, and adjust rear spring preload while riding. The Africa Twin ES also packs heated grips and an ACC socket as standard.
Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled unicam parallel twin cylinder 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 1084 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 92mm x 81.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Ignition | Full-transistorized type |
| Fuel System | Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) - Throttle By Wire |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Valves | 8 |
Transmission
| Starter | Electric |
| Final Drive | O-ring sealed chain |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) |
Wheels, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Suspension Front | SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an Electric controlled unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound dumping adjustments, 230mm stroke |
| Front Wheel Travel | 230 mm |
| Suspension Rear | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electric control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, 220 mm rear wheel travel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 220 mm |
| Brakes Front | Dual 310mm wave hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Brakes Rear | Single 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston calliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel with rear ABS off mode |
| Tyre Size Front | 90 / 90 - 21 Tubeless |
| Tyre Size Rear | 150 / 70 - 18 Tubeless |
| Rake Caster Angle | 27.5 degrees |
Dimensions & Height
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 250 mm |
| Seat Height | 870 mm (Standard, 850mm Low) |
| Trail | 113 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 244 kg |
| Length | 2330 mm |
| Width | 960 mm |
| Height | 1485 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 2.6 m |
Instruments & Electronics
| Instruments | 6.5-inch TFT colour display |
| Riding Modes | Tour, Urban, Gravel and Off-Road + User |
| Headlight | LED |
| Day Time Running Lights | Yes |
| Tail Light | LED |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) |
| Auto Indicator Cancel | Yes |
| Security System | HISS |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
| 12v Socket | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| LAMS Approved | No |
