Honda CRF1100L Adventure Sports
It’s surprisingly tricky to truly define an adventure motorcycle. While the phrase has become synonymous with long-legged, rugged rides that have a whiff of off-road prowess, everyone actually has their own slightly different opinion about what it is that makes an adventure. Some riders are happy with a long run on some decent roads, and a nice hotel for the night, while others want to have an explore, get up on the pegs and throw up a bivvy bag out in nature.
If you’re a manufacturer aiming to sell as many bikes as possible, you’ve really got to try and appeal to both crowds. That’s no easy task. But with its newest Africa Twin Adventure Sports, Honda’s done just that.
Back in 2015, Honda reintroduced its iconic Africa Twin. After a decade-and-a-bit hiatus, it was one of the most hotly anticipated adventure motorcycles of the year. With its Dakar Rally-winning heritage and proper off-road credentials, it quickly proved itself as a capable, comfy and reasonably cost-effective choice for adventurers with a penchant for long-legged, big-wheeled pseudotrailies.
Building on that initial
