BLOGTake Your Honda Africa Twin From Capable to Legendary!
As featured on mcnews.com.au
Honda nailed it with the Africa Twin. You’ve got bombproof reliability, genuine go-anywhere capability and a 1100cc parallel-twin with proper grunt. It’s already one of the most capable adventure bikes money can buy.
But here’s the thing about “capable”, it’s the polite way of saying “sensible.” And while there’s nothing wrong with sensible, there’s a difference between a bike that does the job and a bike that makes you grin every time you fire it up.
That’s where Yoshimura’s RS-12 ADV slip-on comes in.
From Capable to Can’t-Stop-Grinning!
The RS-12 ADV range doesn’t just deliver unmistakable style and that signature Yoshimura growl. It makes your motorcycle perform better.
- Increased horsepower (+3.8%), added torque (+2.7%) and improved power delivery.
- Perfect exhaust note with proper character.
- Asymmetrical RS-12 profile designed specifically for ADV bikes. Maximizes volume while maintaining great clearance.
- Works Finish with carbon fibre end cap and heat guard.
- Weight Savings: Stock 6.1kg vs RS-12 ADV 3.9kg. Nearly half the weight gone!
Lighter. Looks and Performs Better.
Installation? Actually Straightforward.
This is genuine slip-on fitment using stock mounting points, no tampering with the bike’s emissions control system required. Remove the factory muffler, bolt this one on, torque everything down. Job Done.
The Transformation Investment
At $1,349.95 the RS-12 ADV delivers 70-plus years of Yoshimura racing pedigree, tangible performance improvements, half the weight of stock, and build quality engineered to survive any expedition you throw at it.
Your Africa Twin is already capable. The RS-12 ADV is what happens when you decide capable isn’t legendary enough.
Part #: YO-12401BS520
Fitment: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin & CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2020-2025