Engine character & usable power

The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT is built around a 1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke with a 10.5:1 compression ratio and Unicam® SOHC valvetrain. In real riding, that combination is about smooth, controllable drive—the kind you can feed in mid-corner on pavement or roll on gently when traction is limited off-road.

Details like the 270-degree-phase crank and PGM-FI with a 46mm throttle body support a broad, predictable response. If you’re planning long days across San Diego County—freeway, backroads, and dirt connectors—this engine layout is designed to stay composed and consistent.

DCT performance: momentum, control, and less fatigue

This model uses a six-speed automatic DCT. For performance, the big advantage is keeping the bike settled—especially when you’re transitioning between surfaces or managing traction. With no clutch lever work in stop-and-go traffic or on technical sections, many riders find they can focus more on line choice and throttle control.

Throttle-by-wire & rider aids

With throttle-by-wire and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), the bike is set up to help manage rear-wheel traction when conditions change. Add in wheelie control and the G switch, and you have a toolkit aimed at keeping the chassis calm when you’re accelerating hard or riding on loose surfaces.

Cornering confidence & ABS

Braking hardware includes dual 310mm front discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers and ABS, plus a single 256mm rear disc with ABS. The Africa Twin platform also includes cornering ABS and selectable ABS features—useful when your route includes both pavement and dirt.

Wheels, tires, and road feel

The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT runs a 110/80-19 front and 150/70R-18 rear—a classic adventure setup that balances stability on the highway with the ability to handle rougher routes. Geometry numbers like 27.0° rake and 4.2 inches of trail support steady tracking at speed, while still keeping steering manageable when the road tightens up.

Touring performance: comfort that keeps you sharp

Performance isn’t only about acceleration—it’s also about how well a bike holds up over hours. This model includes cruise control and a TFT touchscreen display, plus Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ support. For long rides out of San Diego, those features can reduce fatigue and help you stay focused on the road ahead.

Seat height is listed at 33.7 inches (standard) and 32.9 inches (low), giving riders options for a confident stop-and-go stance while keeping the bike’s adventure-ready posture.

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