Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the start of bookings for 2019 Africa Twin motorcycle in India. The adventure motorcycle comes in its new hue of Glint Wave Blue Metallic with golden handlebar and wheel rims.
2019 Honda Africa Twin Price in India:
The new Africa Twin motorcycle is priced at INR 13.5 Lakh (ex-showroom, India). The bookings are open for the first 50 customers only at ‘Wing World’ dealerships across 22 cities.
The 2019 Honda Africa Twin is powered by a parallel twin 999.11cc engine. This motor makes a power of 87.7 bhp @ 7500rpm and 93.1 Nm of torque @ 6000rpm. Honda says that the Africa Twin has the muscle to take on extreme off-road environments and also offer the rider comfort for both, long distance touring and agility for everyday riding.
The adventure bike can be enjoyed without gear change hassles thanks to its Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This technology offers automatic gear shifting. When in automatic mode, the rider can choose between D mode for comfortable cruising and 3 dynamic sport settings in S mode.
Honda Africa Twin’s second generation DCT technology is engineered to stretch boundaries of off-roading, all thanks to its G switch. It accelerates aggressive gear shifting to give rider increased control in sweeping dirt, gravel corners and even during lofting the front wheel over any obstacle.
Moreover, 2019 Africa Twin also gets the Incline Detection technology which keeps the rider in control on unruly terrains like loose dunes or steep track. It detects whether the motorcycle is going up or down the slope and accordingly, the system’s ECU makes appropriate gear selection.
The bike comes with 3 levels of Power and Engine Braking pre-set combinations. Additionally, the Throttle by wire (TBW) promises to offer the best performance for different riding styles and conditions with its 4 riding modes (Tour, Urban, Gravel and User).
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system gives Seven settings for a wide range of conditions, from pavement to fast, loose fire roads to challenging single track. This setting can also be turned off. The Africa Twin’s Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) comes standard. Off-road riders will appreciate the fact that they can turn it off for the rear wheel.
The Showa cartridge-type inverted front fork, pre-load adjuster on both wheels and the option of adjusting the suspension to a softer or stiffer setting contributes to the best off-road experience. The adjustable seat height easily accommodates a wide range of riders while narrow riding position enhances handling under demanding conditions.
Mass centralization is the core of this motorcycle. Heavy components such as battery are placed as close to the motorcycle’s centre of gravity as possible. The chassis design provides a wide 43-degree steering angle and a tight 2.5-metre turning radius.
The negative LCD instrument display includes all possible information such as riding modes, speedometer, tachometer, fuel, gear position, HSTC, odometer, trip meter, clock and ABS Indicator.
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“Since its Indian debut in 2017, the mighty Africa Twin has always seen high demand. The adventure seekers in India experienced the revolutionary DCT for the first time & were highly impressed with its unmatched performance. The 2019 Africa Twin takes the ‘go anywhere’ spirit one step ahead with its fresh new appearance. The proud Africa Twin tribe is growing and we are ready to welcome enthusiasts to the tribe,” said Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
