Description and specifications of motorcycle Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2015-2020)

General specifications of technical characteristics
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONSOverall length2,335 mm (91.9 in) Overall widthCRF1000875 mm (34.4 in) CRF1000A/D930 mm (36.6 in) Overall height1,475 mm (58.1 in) Wheelbase1,575 mm (62.0 in) Seat height870 mm (34.3 in) Footpeg height351 mm (13.8 in)...

PGM-FI system specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS IAT sensor resistance (at 40°C/104°F)1.0-1.3 kΩ Fuel injector resistance (at 20°C/68°F)11-13 Ω O2 sensor heater resistance (at 20°C/68°F)6.7-10.5 Ω IACV resistance (at 25°C/77°F)99-121 Ω

Ignition system specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS Spark plugSILMAR8A9S (NGK) Spark plug gap0.8-0.9 mm (0.03-0.04 in) Ignition coil primary peak voltage100 V minimum CKP sensor peak voltage0.7 V minimum Ignition timing ("F"mark)10° BTDC at idle

Fuel system specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS Throttle body identification numberGQA5A Engine idle speed1.200±100 min⁻¹ (rpm) Throttle grip freeplay2-6 mm (0.08-0.24 in) Fuel pressure at idle324-367 kPa (3.3-3.7 kgf/cm², 47-53 psi) Fuel pump flow (at 12 V)319 cm³ (4.2 US oz,...

Cooling system specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS Coolant capacityRadiator and engineCRF1000/A1.63 liters (1.72 US qt, 1.43 Imp qt) CRF1000D1.65 liters (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt) Reserve tank0.33 liter (0.35 US qt, 0.29 Imp qt) Radiator cap relief pressure108-137 kPa (1.1-1.4...

Lubrication system specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Engine oil capacityCRF1000/AAfter draining3.9 liter (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)— After draining/engine oil filter change4.1 liter (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)— After disassembly4.9 liter (5.2 US qt, 4.3 Imp qt)—...

Cylinder head/valve/camshaft specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEM#STANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Cylinder compression at 500 rpm1,245 kPa (12.7 kgf/cm³, 181 psi)— Valve clearanceIN0.16±0.03 (0.006±0.001)— EX0.23±0.02 (0.009±0.001) (between roller and cam lobe)— Valve, valve guideValve stem O.D.IN5.475 -...

Alternator/starter clutch specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Starter driven gear bossO.D.57.749-57.768 (2.2736-2.2743)— I.D.44.000-44.016 (1.7323-1.7329)—

Clutch/gearshift linkage specifications (CRF1000/A)
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Clutch lever freeplay10 - 20 (0.4 - 0.8)— ClutchSpring free length52.48 (2.066)51.48 (2.02) Disc thickness3.22 - 3.38 (0.127 - 0.133)3.0 (0.12) Plate warpage—0.20 (0.008) Primary driven gear I.D.41.958 -...

Dual clutch transmission specifications (CRF1000D)
ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Shift clutchClutch clearance0.9-1.1 (0.035-0.043)— Disc thickness1.88-2.00 (0.074-0.079)worn out lining Plate thickness1.95-2.05 (0.077-0.081)discoloration EOT sensor resistance (20°C/68°F)2.5-2.8 kΩ—

Crankcase/transmission/balancer specifications (CRF1000/A)
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT TransmissionGear I.D.M5, M631.000-31.025 (1.2205-1.2215)— C125.000-25.021 (1.3780-1.3789)— C2, C3, C433.000-33.025 (1.2992-1.3002)— Gear bushing O.D.M530.955 - 30.980 (1.2187 - 1.2197)— M630.950-30.975...

Crankcase/transmission/balancer specifications (CRF1000D)
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT TransmissionGear I.D.M535.000-35.025 (1.3780-1.3789)— M643.000-43.025 (1.6929-1.6939)— C135.000-35.025 (1.3780-1.3789)— C225.000-25.021 (0.9843-0.9851)— C3, C433.000-33.025 (1.2992-1.3002)— Gear bushing...

Crankshaft/piston/cylinder specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT CrankshaftConnecting rod side clearance0.10-0.20 (0.004-0.008)0.35 (0.014) Runout—0.05 (0.002) Main journal bearing oil clearance0.019-0.038 (0.0007-0.0015)0.05 (0.002) Crankpin bearing oil...

Front wheel/suspension/steering specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Cold tire pressureDriver only200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)— Driver and passenger200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)— Axle runout—0.2 (0.01) Wheel rim runoutRadial—1.0 (0.04) Axial—1.0 (0.04) Wheel hub-to-rim...

Rear wheel/suspension specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT Cold tire pressureDriver only250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)— Driver and passenger280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)— Axle runout—0.2 (0.01) Wheel rim runoutRadial—1.0 (0.04) Axial—1.0 (0.04) Wheel hub-to-rim...

Hydraulic brake specifications
Unit: mm (in) ITEMSTANDARDSERVICE LIMIT FrontSpecified brake fluidDOT 4 brake fluid— Brake disc thickness4.5±0.1 (0.18±0.004)3.5 (0.14) Brake disc warpage—0.20 (0.008) Master cylinder I.D.14.000-14.043 (0.5512-0.5529)— Master piston...

Battery/charging system specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS BatteryTypeYTZ14S Capacity12 V-11.2 Ah (10 HR)/11.8 Ah (20 HR) Current leakage0.66 mA max. Voltage (20°C/68°F)Fully charged13.0-13.2 V Needs chargingBelow 12.3 V Charging currentNormal1.1 A/5-10 h Quick5.5 A/h...

Lights/meters/switches specifications
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS BulbsHeadlightHiLED LoLED Brake/taillightLED Position lightLED Front turn signal/position light (CRF1000)12 V-21/5 Wx2 Front turn signal light (CRF1000A/D)LED Rear turn signal lightCRF100012 V-21 Wx2 CRF1000A/DLED License light12...

Torque values
Standard torque values FASTENER TYPETORQUE N·m (kgf·m, Ibrft)FASTENER TYPETORQUE N·m (kgf·m, Ibrft) 5 mm bolt and nut5.2 (0.5, 3.8)5 mm screw4.2 (0.4, 3.1) 6 mm bolt (Include SH flange bolt) and nut10 (1.0, 7)6 mm screw9.0 (0.9, 6.6) 6 mm flange...

Lubrication & seal points
Engine MATERIALLOCATIONREMARKS Sealant (TB1207B manufactured by ThreeBond or an equivalent)Crankcase mating surfaceSee page 14-27 Alternator cover mating surfaceSee page 11-6 CKP sensor wire grommetSee page 11-7 Right crankcase cover mating...

Special tool list
TITLETOOL NoTOOL NAME MAINTENANCE07708-0030400Valve adjusting wrench 07HAA-PJ70101Oil filter wrench 07HMH-MR10103Drive chain tool set PGM-FI SYSTEM070PZ-ZY30100SCS connector 07ZAJ-RDJA110Test probe FRXM17 (Snap on)Sensor socket wrench IGNITION...