Honda Africa Twin Recalled in India Over Throttle Operation Issue

Honda Motorcycles & Scooter India has issued a recall for Africa Twin motorcycles made between February and October 2022 owing to a possible issue with throttle operation. The recall aligns with Honda's global recall for the motorcycle. It stems from a programming glitch in the Engine Control Unit (ECU), which can disrupt the throttle response. This may cause the wheelie control system to engage unexpectedly during acceleration, possibly leading to an imbalance in some circumstances. Notably, the precise number of units impacted is currently unknown.

Honda Africa Twin: Corrective Measures

To address the issue, Honda BigWing dealers will give a free ECU software upgrade to impacted Honda Africa Twin motorcycles.

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Owners of affected motorcycles can find out if their vehicle is part of the recall by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the official Honda website. This will enable them to determine whether their bike requires the essential software update or not.

Honda Africa Twin: Key Specifications

The existing Honda Africa Twin is available in two versions: the MT and the DCT. The MT variant comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the DCT variant features an automatic Dual Clutch Transmission. The ex-showroom prices for the MT and DCT versions are Rs 16.01 lakh and Rs 17.55 lakh, respectively. Both are ex-showroom prices.

The Honda Africa Twin is equipped with a 1082cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that delivers 98bhp and 103Nm. It has a fully-adjustable 45mm Showa USD fork and a Showa monoshock with preload and rebound adjustment. The braking system comprises twin front discs and a single rear disc, along with dual-channel ABS for added safety.  The rear ABS can be deactivated when necessary. The bike is fitted with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels, shod with tubeless dual-purpose tyres.

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The current iteration of the Honda Africa Twin has a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, LED headlights with cornering lights. It includes six riding modes, wheelie control, selectable and cornering ABS, and cruise control, among others. In terms of market rivalry, the bike competes with the Triumph Tiger 900, and the BMW F 850 GS.