{"title":"Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ABS Parts and Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdventure riding at a world-class level demands a machine built with the right balance of durability, versatility, and performance. The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ABS is a first-generation Africa Twin powered by a 998cc parallel-twin engine with Anti-lock Braking System, handling everything from commuting and canyon roads to extended off-road touring. The manual transmission version delivers direct mechanical feel for riders who prefer total control in technical terrain. Keeping this machine at its best requires quality parts and accessories suited to the demands of serious adventure riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePopular Upgrades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently ordered parts for the Africa Twin include Yoshimura and Akrapovic exhaust systems, SW-Motech and Touratech skid plates and luggage systems, EBC and Galfer brake pads, Pirelli Scorpion Rally and Shinko 705 tires, Puig windscreens, Renthal handlebars, and fork spring upgrades. A Touratech aluminum skid plate protects the frame and engine on rocky terrain. Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires deliver the best mix of on-road stability and off-road traction for adventure touring use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance and Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Africa Twin's suspension is set up for a wide range of terrain from the factory, but riders who focus on technical off-road use often benefit from stiffer front fork springs and a firmer rear shock spring rate matched to their weight and luggage load. Brake pad upgrades to sintered compounds improve wet-weather confidence during multi-day tours. Tire selection has the largest single impact on the Africa Twin's off-road capability, with a proper dual-sport tire outperforming any stock street-biased replacement in mixed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat exhaust fits a Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimura RS-9 and Akrapovic slip-on mufflers are direct-fit options for the Africa Twin that deliver a deeper exhaust note with minor weight reduction. Full-system exhausts from these brands produce more significant power improvements but require the correct header pipe matched to the specific model year. DCT and manual transmission versions use the same exhaust mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tires fit a Honda Africa Twin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Africa Twin uses a 90\/90-21 front and 150\/70-18 rear tire size on standard models. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires provide the best balance of on-road life and off-road grip for mixed adventure touring. Shinko 705 tires offer a more aggressive tread pattern for riders who spend more time off pavement. Metzeler Karoo Street is another popular option for longer-distance touring on mixed surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy These Parts Fit Right\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts specify the exact Africa Twin model year and variant, including ABS, DCT, and Adventure Sports designations. CRF1000L and CRF1100L models have different dimensions for some components, and listings confirm which generation each part applies to. Fitment is verified against Honda's parts diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica Twin riders can also browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/exhaust\"\u003eexhaust systems collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/suspension\"\u003esuspension catalog\u003c\/a\u003e for spring and shock upgrades, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/armored-friction\"\u003eArmored Friction brake catalog\u003c\/a\u003e for sintered pad options.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/collections\/honda-crf1000l-africa-twin-abs-parts-and-accessories.png?v=1782252572","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/en-ca\/collections\/honda-crf1000l-africa-twin-abs-parts-and-accessories.oembed","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}