Honda Africa Twin 1150 Debuts With 119bhp and Radar Safety

Honda has unveiled the Honda Africa Twin 1150, officially the CRF1150L Africa Twin Series, at EICMA 2026 in Milan. The parallel twin grows to 1,131cc and makes 119bhp and 119Nm.

Also, for riders in India, this is a watch and wait story. Honda has not announced an Indian launch, although reports say the brand is working on bringing the Africa Twin back. So any price is guesswork for now.

What is new on the Honda Africa Twin 1150

So, the frame and swingarm have been redesigned to save 1.4kg. There are three versions: the standard bike, the Adventure Sports, and a new Enduro Sports. Honda has not shared a price for any of them, according to CarHP.

Radar aids on the Adventure Sports

The Adventure Sports is the first Honda motorcycle with Honda SENSING RIDE. Still, it uses radar for adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, collision warning and emergency braking assist. This is a safety feature set that, until now, was seen mostly on premium European tourers.

However, such systems depend on road conditions and rider habits. Therefore, they are aids, not substitutes for careful riding.

Will it come to India?

However, an Autocar India round up lists the Africa Twin as not confirmed for India. It adds that Honda is reportedly working on bringing it back. For comparison, Elsepost has covered other India bound EICMA bikes, such as the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750.

Why this matters

Adventure touring is a growing niche in India, because highway networks and long weekend rides keep expanding. Therefore, a Honda with radar aids could raise expectations for rivals. Still, until Honda confirms a date, the Honda Africa Twin 1150 remains a global launch.

FAQ

How much power does the Honda Africa Twin 1150 make?

Also, the 1,131cc parallel twin makes 119bhp and 119Nm of torque, according to the EICMA reports.

Is the Honda Africa Twin 1150 coming to India?

Honda has not confirmed it. Reports say the brand is working on bringing the Africa Twin back, but there is no date.

What is Honda SENSING RIDE?

So, it is a radar based rider aid set with adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, collision warning and emergency braking assist. It debuts on the Adventure Sports variant.