Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 7 days agoHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.
Remedy: Honda will notify all registered owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twins advising them that if they purchased the affected centerstand kit, not to use it and to take the motorcycle to a dealer. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ5.
Specs
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda Africa Twin?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda Africa Twin (2016–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda Africa Twin?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda Africa Twin (2016–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda Africa Twin?
Service every 12 months for the Honda Africa Twin (2016–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda Africa Twin?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda Africa Twin (2016–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).