The CRF1000L Africa Twin revived Honda's rally-raid heritage for 2016 as a 998 cc parallel-twin adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel, long-travel suspension and either a 6-speed manual or DCT gearbox (CRF1000D). It was replaced by the larger CRF1100 in 2020. Service data from the 2018 US owner's manual: 4.0 L of 10W-30 oil with the filter on manual models (DCT versions take slightly more), a 520 chain with 124 links and 35-45 mm slack, and tube-type tires whose pressures differ between solo (29/36 psi) and loaded (33/41 psi) use - one of the few Hondas with published two-tier pressures. The iridium SILMAR8A9S plugs are non-gappable.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 yearMaintenance Schedule | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid change | every 2 years | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter) | 4 LCRF1000A/A II, after draining and engine oil filter change (4.2 US qt) | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil capacity (without filter) | 3.9 LCRF1000A/A II, after draining (4.1 US qt) | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil type | Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil viscosity | SAE 10W-30API SG or higher, JASO MA | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Coolant capacity | 1.65 Lcooling system | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid type (DOT) | DOT 4 | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 LCRF1000A/D: 4.97 US gal; CRF1000A II/D II: 24.2 L (6.39 US gal) | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight bulb | LED | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug | NGK SILMAR8A9Sstandard | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8-0.9 mmnon-adjustable | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire size | 90/90-21M/C 54H | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire size | 150/70R18M/C 70H | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Front tire pressure (solo) | 29 psiCRF1000A/D, up to 90 kg (200 lb) load: 200 kPa | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire pressure (solo) | 36 psiCRF1000A/D, up to 90 kg load: 250 kPa | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Front tire pressure (two-up) | 33 psiup to maximum weight capacity: 225 kPa | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire pressure (two-up) | 41 psiup to maximum weight capacity: 280 kPa | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Chain size | DID 520, 124 linksstandard drive chain | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
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| Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter): 4 L | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil capacity (without filter): 3.9 L | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil type: Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-30 | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Coolant capacity: 1.65 L | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Fuel capacity: 18.8 L | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Engine oil & filter: every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 year | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid change: every 2 years | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Headlight bulb: LED | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug: NGK SILMAR8A9S | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire size: 90/90-21M/C 54H | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire size: 150/70R18M/C 70H | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire pressure (solo): 29 psi | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire pressure (solo): 36 psi | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire pressure (two-up): 33 psi | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire pressure (two-up): 41 psi | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain size: DID 520, 124 links | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain Slack: 35-45 mm | 2018 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000A/D Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |