***UPDATE*** NEW 2016 AFRICA TWIN REVEALED!

[MrKiwi]

The prices in New Zealand are now known.

For comparison sake, I include the price for the VFR1200X...

• base model VFR1200X is $27,000
• base model AT is $19,995
• ABS/TC version is $21,995
• ABS/DCT version is $23,995

In New Zealand the base version VFR1200X comes with ABS and traction control. As such the comparative prices are $22,000 for the AT with ABs and traction control and $27,000 for the VFR1200X. That's nicely pitched between the VFR800x and the VFR1200X.

Cheers from downunder...

[eightyfive]

Hello
The prices in Portugal

PREÇOS
Os preços de cada uma destas versões são os seguintes:
Africa Twin Standard   12.100€
Africa Twin c/ ABS    13.000€
Africa Twin c/ ABS & DCT   14.120€

Regards

[zebulon]

Strange we have not normal model here only ABS & DCT ?... 

[Snurrepus]

Prices in Norway

ABS - NOK 172000.- (€18050.-)
ABS DCT - NOK 180000.- (€18900.-)

You're all welcome to buy your new bike here 

[Two Plugs]

Prices in Norway

ABS - NOK 172000.- (€18050.-)
ABS DCT - NOK 180000.- (€18900.-)

You're all welcome to buy your new bike here 

Maybe Erik, that isn't such a bad idea... If we get a VAT & Tax refund exporting the bike.
Many Dutch here in the North buy f.e their cars in Denmark for exact the same reasons

[Snurrepus]

Maybe Erik, that isn't such a bad idea... If we get a VAT & Tax refund exporting the bike.
Many Dutch here in the North buy f.e their cars in Denmark for exact the same reasons

Well, Bernard.
I didn't think about that.
I bought my Varadero directly from the importer, and paid all the tax/Vat myself.
The price was more than doubled!

The Norvegian Vat only is 25%.
But how can you get Vat refund from Denmark?
Denmark is a EU member.

However - I know that people from the whole world used to buy wine in Norway for export.
But that was when the Norwegian Wine Monopoly imported all the wine themself.
They were experts, and they bought big amounts.
My dream job...

[Jyrays]

Production model, finally?

http://www.m-bike.sakura.ne.jp/?p=99025

[Two Plugs]

Nice pic, in line-up with the XRV650 (RD03) and the XRV750 (RD07). But it shows one thing... The new bike is, eh, very... Slim. Tiny. OK, its tall, but certainly not as 'buffy' as its predecessors or the Varadero.

Still need to see, taste, and feel it in the flesh though! And looking mighty forward to it. Its the most promising new Honda in ages!

[Jyrays]

We are not all monsters like you 

[Two Plugs]

More to come from 16/10/2015...!

[zebulon]

Riding this kind of ground only in MTB for me   
It would be nice to test it before the winter season.

[MrKiwi]

16 Oct here already!  Of course this is one disadvantage of being ahead of the rest of the world...

[Jyrays]

16th here too...

[MrKiwi]

Technical Specifications



ENGINE   
Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4 valve-per-cylinder parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam
Displacement 998cm3
Bore & Stroke 92.0 x 75.1mm
Max. Power Output 70kW/7,500rpm (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 98Nm/6,000rpm (95/1/EC)
FUEL SYSTEM   
Fuel Capacity 18.8 litres   
Fuel consumption (WMTC mode) MT: 21.7 km/l (WMTC)
 DCT: 21.8 km/l (WMTC)
   
DRIVETRAIN   
Clutch MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist and Slipper clutch DCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches with coil springs
Gearbox / Transmission Type Constant mesh 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT
Final Drive O-ring sealed chain
Honda Selectable Torque Control System (HSTC) * HSTC 3-levels +  Switch Off (*ABS & DCT models only, not on STD model)
   
FRAME   
Type Steel semi-double cradle type with steel rear subframe
   
CHASSIS   
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,335 x 875 x 1,475mm (STD), 2,335 x 930 x 1,475mm (ABS/DCT)
Wheelbase 1,575mm
Seat Height (STD position / Low position) 870/850mm
Ground Clearance 250mm
Dry Weight 208kg (STD), 212 kg (ABS), 222kg (DCT)
Kerb Weight 228kg (STD), 232 kg (ABS), 242kg (DCT)
Turning Radius 2.6m
   
SUSPENSION   
Suspension (front) Show 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustment, 230mm stroke.
Suspension (rear) Monoblock cast aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 220 mm rear wheel travel.
   
WHEELS   
Wheels Front Wire spoke with aluminium rim
Wheels Rear Wire spoke with aluminium rim
Rim Size Front 21 x 2.15
Rim Size Rear 18 x 4.00
Tyres Front 90/90-21 tube type
Tyres Rear 150/70-18 tube type
   
BRAKES   
ABS system type ABS* 2-Channel with rear ABS off switch (* ABS & DCT models only, not on STD model)
 Type Front 310mm dual wave floating disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Type Rear 256mm wave disc with 1-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT model with additional slide type 1-piston caliper
   
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS   
Instruments Rally style negative LCD instrument display including: Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel, Gear position, *ABS, *HSTC, Odometer, Trip and Clock *denotes ABS/DCT type
Headlight Dual LED (1 High/1 Low) with LED
Taillight LED
Indicators STD: Bulb type
 ABS/DCT: LED type. Both with Amber Position Light function (APL)

[Two Plugs]

The full press release including high resolution pictures:

http://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/62945/16ym-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin?utm_campaign=NewsAlert_659&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=hondanews.eu