Honda Africa Twin CRF1000 2017 User Manual

Starting the Engine
CRF1000A/A II
Start your engine using the following procedure,
regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn
the ignition switch to the (Off) position and wait
10 seconds before trying to start the engine again to
recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about
5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discolouration.
•
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
a
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
(Run) position.
b
Turn the ignition switch to the (On)
position.
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator come on). Alternatively, pull in the
clutch lever to start your motorcycle with the
transmission in gear so long as the side
stand is raised.
d
Press the
START
button with the throttle
completely closed.
If the engine does not start:
a
Open the throttle fully and press the
START
button for 5 seconds.
b
Repeat the normal starting procedure.
c
If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly
if idling is unstable.
d
If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds
before trying steps a & b again.
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Honda Africa Twin CRF1000 2017 Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Horsepower	94 hp
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 75.1 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70-18
Fuel Capacity	4.97 gallons
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel-twin
Max Power Output	70 kW @ 7, 500 rpm
Torque	98 Nm @ 6, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	45mm inverted telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, 220mm travel
Front Brake	Dual 310mm wave disc with 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	256mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Wheelbase	62.0 inches
Seat Height	34.3 / 33.5 inches (adjustable)
Wet Weight	228 kg (503 lbs)
Curb Weight	228 kg (503 lbs)
Kerb Weight	511 pounds
Traction Control	Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)