Translated from French, so not quite proper English. But it gives you an idea.
In addition to rolling and compare motorcycles, motorcycle substation applies also to check some data as the average consumption in actual use, but also the weight fully fueled announced by the manufacturers or the power and torque values . So we spent the new Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin Rig (Type MI System, roller), to verify the data announced by Honda and also to check if the power and torque curves correspond to the felt on road.
CRF 1000 L africa twin vilo
With 100 horsepower helpful, the twin of the Africa shines Accreditation
The all-new parallel twin 998 cm3 Honda Africa Twin, does not exceed 100 horsepower on paper. Honda engineers wanted it so, they relied on the approval, engine responsiveness and technical consistency with the DCT transmission optional double clutch. We were able to move Rig standard version, conventional gearbox. Note that our borrowing motorcycle showed less than 300 km on the odometer. Nevertheless, the Honda Africa Twin 2016 still reached 103.3 horsepower at 7809 rev / min and torque of 10.8 kgm at 5858 r / min (values measured at the crankshaft). To compare with manufacturer's data: 95 horsepower at 7500 rev / min and 98 Nm at 6000 r / min. The measures identified Rig are fairly faithful to the official data. Moreover, the curves also correspond closely to those raised by Honda. We retain the linearity curves (power and torque), a sign of an optimized filling, without hollows or holes in acceleration.
Repeats are also very convincing and Honda block is distinguished by its high reactivity in the throttle opening: It is quick and takes anywhere without being cutesy. Shortly before 4500 rev / min, a slight - very slight - troughs remark on the curve. It corresponds to the stack approval rev range and Honda had to take it into account during engine development because this lightweight dish is as discreet as the curves handlebar hands. Note finally that the extension of this motor turns somewhat attenuated at high speed (after 7500 rev / min). Given the general shape of the curves and the health of this midrange engine, Honda could probably fill more this block at the draw. This is probably the case for a future model that will inherit this engine. A sportier bike? or super Deauville 1000 cm3? why not.
Merry Christmas all 
