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The 2026 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin gets a refresh with new colors and graphics. The engine (1,084cc, 110.5bhp) is unchanged, with Grand Prix Red, Matte Black, and Pearl White now offered on the standard model.
Compared to the old model, having Grand Prix Red back is something I personally welcome. The spec sheet stays at 1,084cc unchanged, but honestly, the Africa Twin is such a well-rounded package it doesn't need a major overhaul. What gets me is the Adventure Sports' gold wheels — the finish when combined with that colorway is excellent.
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Makes you want one just for the new color — really shows how much color alone can factor into picking a bike.
Wondering what Grand Prix Red actually means historically as a color — makes me want to go look it up.
While the Ténéré 700 and DesertX keep getting real model changes, the Africa Twin seems to be sticking to a steady-as-she-goes approach.
If the substance is carried over as-is, this feels like a model year with no real reason for previous owners to upgrade.
Still, it's such a well-sorted bike that there's probably a decent chunk of buyers who'll pick it up just for the new color.
1084cc, 110.5bhp, no engine changes — appreciate that it's stated plainly this is just a color and graphics refresh.
Grand Prix Red is back — that color is basically the Africa Twin's soul, my hype shot up the second I saw it.
The colorway evokes Honda's Paris-Dakar works colors — nice nod of respect to the heritage.
