Twin-cylinder powerhouse

Torque is what finds smooth, relentless drive in the dirt, and keeps you moving forward when the going gets tough. It’s also what brings the instant acceleration needed for safe overtaking out on the open road, especially when two up and fully loaded.
So, we’ve given the Africa Twin’s OHC 8-valve, liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine 7% more, with much stronger performance off the bottom and through the middle of the rev-range. And, thanks to higher compression ratio (10.5:1), new valve timing and updated intake there’s no loss of power – 75kW [101HP] at peak – with the precise response and feel of Throttle By Wire control.
And, because it matters, while working on the rest of the engine we tuned the exhaust to breathe free with a deeper sound – the perfect backdrop for every ride.