Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ESstacks up against the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ESHonda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT
Model year20252024
Price$17,599$18,399
Engine1083 cc1083 cc
Torque105 Nm
Weight243 kg
Seat height856 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity25.0 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 110/80 R19 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18110/80-19 / 150/70-R18

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES and the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES brings its published horsepower in a 243 kg package, while the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: