2024 HONDA CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY |DCT + RALLY PACKAGE

In today's motorcycle unboxing video I'm unboxing a brand new 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin with DCT and electronic suspension. I'm assembling and review this new adventure sports motorcycle and installing the L3 Rally Package and the Aluminium Travel Package. The rally pack comes with an additional shift lever so you can use your feet as well to shift gears. I also install the battery and do a first cold start so you can hear the Africa Twin exhaust sound. I also do a little bit of adventurous riding through the Honda dealership to test it out. Honda is also bringing this 2024 Honda Africa Twin to Spain for me so I can ride it at a Honda event for 3 days in Bardenas Reales.

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And Honda Mertens Antwerpen for making me use the workshop and showroom.

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Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT Specifications :
ENGINE
Type : 1,084cc liquid-cooled Unicam® four-stroke 22.5º parallel-twin
Valve Train SOHC; (4) valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 92.0mm x 81.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Induction PGM-FI electronic fuel injection w/ 46 mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire)
Ignition Full transistorized
Starter Electric
6 speed automatic DCT
Front 45mm inverted Showa telescopic fork w/ EERA; 8.3 in. wheel travel 45mm inverted Showa telescopic fork; 9.0 in. wheel travel
Rear Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa shock w/ EERA; 7.9 in. travel
Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa shock; 8.7 in. travel
CO2 : 114Gr
Max Power: 75Kw/7500rpm
Max Torque : 112Nm/5500rpm
Gas tank : 18.8L / 5.0 gal.
Ready to go weight : 244Kg / 535Lbs.
Seat height : 825-885mm / 34.3 in. - 33.5 in.

Video Chapters :
0:00 Intro & Showroom
0:30 Removing the Crate
2:21 Front wheel installation
3:05 Looking for brake caliper bolts
4:40 Detailed Look & Specs
5:35 Taking it off the crate
6:12 Battery first look
6:34 Seat Height
7:30 Unboxing Rally package
10:28 Installing Rally Package
12:10 Aluminium pannier unboxing
13:02 Engine protection installation
16:25 Aluminium Travel package Installation
18:13 Battery installation
18:25 Satisfying peels
19:31 First Start & Display

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[LifeofSmokey]

Make sure you LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this video with all your friends, it helps me and the channel out a lot. And Honda might give me more motorcycles in the future 😅🥰 THANK YOU ALL!

[borisbommen]

I really like the design of the Africa Twin, one of the best looking adventures out there IMO

[TheWuseln]

'You want to watch a guy while he's assembling a motorbike?' Hell no, what the heck.
'It's Smokey'. Getting a coffee and hitting the start button.

[bartlac]

I didn't know that Toni Kroos worked at Honda!!!😂😂

[karstenhubrich]

Finally Africa Twin 👍I own a 1000 DCT for some years now, DCT is super great when you start to get used to it. It provides much more stability by shifting gears in corners and lots of fun on gravel roads. But don't be disappointed, it is tricky to lift the front wheel😅 Keep up the good work!

[UncleWally]

I’ve owned many bikes over my 72 years of living and over fifty years of riding. Still own three bikes and the AT DCT is one of my favorites - by far. But, don’t let anyone tell you the DCT is an automatic, it took me months and much distance over varied terrain to unlock its secrets. Hated it at first, love it now. Hoping Honda will put out a 2025 edition with subtle (ol’fart) graphics, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot functionality.

[twowheelpursuits]

The 19" front wheel will make it handle better on the freeway at speed than a 21" front wheel. I think keeping this bike on the pavement and touring is where it will shine! Comfort, dependability, and great fuel range!

[Tim_Arrowsmith]

I learned the hard way that the standard hand guards are only there to deflect wind. If the bike falls over they break. Barkbusters are a good aftermarket solution, and Outback Motortek crash bars protect the bike more than the ones Honda provides.

[mabsbry]

Smokey, this HAS to be the best way to spend a day? Riding is of course up there, but to get all this new stuff to work on is like every Christmas, ever, all in one. I’m SO envious

[fatslob]

I'm Japanese and I approve of the Katana sound effect that you gave at the start of unboxing

[monunyabidness]

Had the distinct pleasure of riding two brand new bikes (both Africa Twins, both DCT) off the showroom floor. And my first one (also Africa Twin, also DCT! Yes, I like Africa Twin DCTs) I had shipped to me, so I had to do my own unboxing.


Don't forget, the bike DOES have a clutch, it has two of them. Its in the name DUAL Clutch Transmission. They're just electronically controlled.

[jamesgreen]

I always put some copper grease on the back of the break pads. Especially new out of the box

[Play_Streams]

21:04 That startup sequence though, beautiful.

[bartcauwenbergh]

got a africa twin as manual, and drove my friends rebel 1100 dct last week, in sports mode it was a real pleasure to drive although i always said no dct

[jackk]

Great vid/ very thorough in unboxing/ no stock center stand? ouch. I like the way u pulled out of showroom too.

Best from NE Pa USA

( beautiful bike btw)

[bobanppvc]

I love this bike...But im not sure what transmission to get DCT is heavy and complex...Please help

[lophophorawilliamsii]

I want that bike. I think the DCT is a great option. Every other bike has a clutch so why not.

[jayhopkins]

These assembles always entertaining with a sence of humor 😅

[skfaiyaz]

One of the best adv and my dream bike .

[marieclairecasta]

blue and white bag for the side mirrors for proper L/R identification in the parts dept.