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 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
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).