Honda Africa Twin tourer spotted testing

While Honda is yet to reveal the production version of its eagerly anticipated CRF 1000L Africa Twin, it seems like the Japanese manufacturer has already commenced testing of the touring-focussed version of the adventure motorcycle.

A new spy shot of this touring motorcycle, taken near Honda’s research and development centre in Germany, has been circulating on the internet. This spy shot shows a heavily camouflaged motorcycle bearing which seems like a touring-focussed version of the Africa Twin. The test mule featured a much taller windscreen than the standard Africa Twin, while the rear section sported luggage panniers and a top box. Though the Africa Twin will also come with an optional dual clutch gearbox, this particular model sported a conventional gear system.

The photographer, who took this spy shot, also said that the motorcycle later went on to the Autobahns for some high-speed testing. We can expect the Africa Twin tourer to come with the same 1,000cc parallel-twin engine, which is expected to produce around 110 horsepower. We can expect this motorcycle to be unveiled a few weeks after the Africa Twin goes on sale.