2024 Honda Africa Twin / Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES

When Honda released the Africa Twin back in 2016 it was a very welcome addition to the adventure-bike market. Fans of Big Red had been yearning for just such a bike for years after watching the European market get a variety of similar machines that never made it across the pond.

What was delivered was a solid and innovative machine that was priced very reasonably compared to the Euro competition. Right out of the gate the bike was offered with Honda’s Dual-Clutch Transmission, which now accounts for a significant amount of sales for all Africa Twins. The other model that was added in 2019 is the more touring-oriented Adventure Sports model, which returns for 2024.

Speaking of 2024, there is a long list of upgrades and changes for the Africa Twin lineup. All models get a Bosch six-axis IMU that provides cornering ABS in addition to an off-road setting. The 1,084cc parallel-twin engine has been retuned to deliver better low- to midrange power and torque by raising the compression ratio (to 10.5:1), and altering the intake and exhaust and ECU settings. On the DCT models, updates were made for smoother low-speed performance.

The standard Africa Twin’s 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are now tubeless. The standard model also gets a new front fairing, in addition to a five-way adjustable windscreen.

The Adventure Sports version, which is the more road-oriented touring version, gets a new 19-inch front wheel and short suspension for improved street performance. That model also wears a new front fairing and the adjustable windscreen, while a new seat features thicker cushioning.

There are four variations of the Africa Twin offered for 2024. The standard Africa Twin is available in Grand Prix Red for $14,799. The Africa Twin DCT can be had in a single Grand Prix Red color for $15,599. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is available in Pearl White for $17,599, while the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT in the same color is $18,399.