10+ Honda Africa Twin 1100 Accessories You Should Consider (2024)

The Africa Twin 1100 has been upgraded with advanced electronics, enhancing its already impressive agility and performance, making it a top choice for adventure enthusiasts. If you want to customise it to your liking, here are the top 12 accessories available for the Honda Africa Twin 1100.

Best Security Devices for Honda Africa Twin 1100

Motorcycle locks come in different forms, each with its own role, and you will need both heavy and portable security locks to protect your motorcycle at all times. 

Portable Lock

This type of easy-to-use, yet resilient security lock is particularly essential for courier riders and bike owners who make frequent quick stops each day. 

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Easyblock Wheel Lock

Bike specific design Easy to install Fitted permanently to your adventure bike Activates with a simple key twist and push Deactivates with a simple key turn

£199.99

Disc Lock

It is a hardened shackle that fixes your brake disc in place to ensure push-and-hide bike thieves won’t be able to move your scooter.

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Artago Anti-theft Disc Lock with Alarm	Tourtecs Alarm Brake Disc Lock
14mm hardened steel shackle  Anti-pick lock  120db alarm Water-resistant  Sold Secure Gold Rating	7mm shackle  110db alarm  2 keys  Reminder cable  Water-resistant
£183.70	£65.12

Security Chain

Chains are heavy, which means they are better used to protect your bike when you have the time to set them up during prolonged stops. They should ideally be used together with your portable lock to create a multi-layered security system. 

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ABUS 8900 Chain Lock	Tourtecs KS1 Chain Lock
8mm impact-resistant steel chain link  Anti-pick lock  2 coded keys  Lock bag	10mm steel chain link  Anti-pick lock 2 keys
£34.64	£60.78

Motorcycle Cover

It helps to protect your motorcycle from the adverse effects of the weather when it's parked on the street and also helps hide it from the attention of lurking bike thieves. 

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Nelson Rigg Defender Extreme Adventure Cover	Tourtecs Outdoor Tarpaulin Cover
Waterproof polyester material UV protection Venting system Quick-release belly strap Anti-scratch windshield liner Cable lock grommets	Waterproof material  All-weather protection  UV resistant  Belly strap with buckles  Brake disc alarm lock included
£106.13	£147.62

Best Windshields for Honda Africa Twin 1100

The Africa Twin 1100 is already equipped with a tall windscreen that can be adjusted to up to five positions, but you can go for an after-market option if you need something that is stylistically and functionally different.

High Windscreen

This is the tallest type of windshield on the market, and it provides maximum protection from wind pressure plus superb aerodynamics.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 High Windscreen	PUIG Touring Screen for Honda Africa Twin 1100
OEM fit Polycarbonate material  175mm taller than original   Specialised meter visor	4mm thick acrylic material  60mm higher than original  Available in three colours
£126	£118.78

Sports Screen

It is lower than the original, but it is designed to offer optimal aerodynamics.

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MRA Sports Screen	Touratech Windscreen S
3mm polycarbonate material Sporty look Available in different colours	Sporty look Available in different colours
£100.57	£126

Best Fairings for Honda Africa Twin 1100

Fairings help make your motorcycle more aerodynamic and also protect the bike rider from the impact of windblasts.

Front Deflector

This deflector diverts the wind away from the rider’s arms and shoulders.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Visor Set	PUIG Extended Front Deflectors
OEM-fit Polycarbonate material Available in multiple colours	Acrylic material  Available in multiple colours
£60	£79.53

Leg Wind Deflector

It diverts the incoming wind pressure from the rider’s waist and knee area. 

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Deflector Set

OEM fit EPDM rubber material  Available in black

£50

Best Crash Bars for Honda Africa Twin 1100

These steel pipes and reinforced plastic panels help to protect the bodywork of your motorcycle from damage in the event of a crash.

Front Side Pipe

It protects the frontal part of your bike’s chassis and also provides a mounting spot for fog lights.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Front Side Pipe	Touratech Crash Bar
OEM fit Stainless steel material  Rust resistant	High-quality stainless steel material Rust resistant   Easy-to-install
£353	£244.10

Engine Guard

It is to be fixed to the underbody area of your motorcycle to protect your motorcycle’s engine from the impact of the terrain.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Engine Guard	Touratech Engine Crash Bar
OEM fit Stainless steel material  Rust resistant	Stainless steel material  Easy-to-install  Rust resistant  Available in silver and black colours
£226	£252.79

Radiator Grills

This mesh-like steel panel protects the delicate parts of the radiator from flying stones and debris, while still letting in optimal airflow. 

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Radiator Grills	ZEIGER Radiator Cover
OEM fit Stainless steel material	Stainless steel material  Easy-to-fit
£187	£70.39

Knuckle Guard Extensions

It protects the rider’s hands from windblast and also helps to prevent damage to the hands in the event of a crash.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Knuckle Guard Extensions	SW-MOTECH Kobra Handguard Kit
OEM fit Available in different colours	Impact-resistant plastic material  Space for LED indicators Easy-to-fit
£31	£133.62

Best Exhaust Systems for Honda Africa Twin 1100

An after-market high-performance exhaust system can help improve the performance and exhaust sound of your adventure bike. 

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SC-Project Adventure Muffler for Honda Africa Twin 1100	Akrapovic Slip-on Exhaust for Honda Africa Twin 1100
Recommended by manufacturer  Titanium pipe material  Carbon fibre end cap material  -1.6kg weight +2.7hp at 5000rpm +4.4Nm of torque at 3750rpm Slip-on  Euro 5 approved	Titanium pipe material Carbon fibre end cap material  -1.4kg weight +0.7hp at 4000rpm +1.2Nm of torque at 4100rpm  Slip-on Euro 5 approved
£1,197	£1.305.74

Best Seats for Honda Africa Twin 1100

The factory-designed seat on the Africa Twin 1100 is comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, yet the company offers other options for riders who want something that sits higher or lower than the default option.

High Seat

It is taller than the factory-designed seat.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 High Seat

OEM fit 25mm taller than original Available in black and red colours

£210

Low Seat

It seats lower than the factory-designed saddle.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Low Seat

OEM fit 25mm lower than the original Available in black and red colours

£155

Best Seat Covers for Honda Africa Twin 1100

Seat covers help to protect a motorcycle’s upholstery from stains, weather impact, and the inevitable wear and tear that will happen from prolonged use.

Best Overall	Runner-up
Tappezzeria Honda Africa Twin 1100 Seat Cover	Cool Covers Seat Cover
Created to specifications Handcrafted in Italy High-quality double-stitched fabric material  Waterproof  Stain resistant  Non-slip  Memory foam Ultragrip option  Requires professional installation	Air-permeable fabric material UV-resistant  Easy-to-fit
£159.57-£183.07	£45

Best Storage Options for Honda Africa Twin 1100

If you need more storage space for helmets and other gear, there is a wide range of top boxes and panniers on the market for you to choose from. 

Top Box

It adds several litres of additional storage space and is to be fitted on a luggage rack just behind your pillion seat. 

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 42L Aluminium Top Box	SW-MOTECH TRAX ADV 38L Top Case
Aluminium material 42 litres volume   Capacity for one full-face helmet Lockable with motorcycle key  Comes with backrest Fitting materials included	Aluminium material 38 litres volume Quick-release fastener TRAX lock set  Fitting materials included
£590	£468.25

Panniers

This pair of metal/plastic containers or bags are to be fitted to both sides of your rear seat.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Aluminium Panniers	SW-MOTECH Aero Side Case System
OEM fit Aluminium material  33-litre volume (right pannier) 37-litre volume (left pannier) Lockable with motorcycle key  Fitting materials included	Reflective, ABS plastic material 25 litres of volume for both panniers  Lockable zipper  Anti-theft protection feature
£1,295	£589.64

Best Phone Holder for Honda Africa Twin 1100

A well-positioned and stable phone mount will make it easy for you to use your phone-based navigation apps when riding.

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SW-MOTECH Universal GPS Mount Kit With Phone Case	DSMBKS Handlebar Mobile Phone Holder
T-lock mount Waterproof phone case pouch Mounting clamp for handlebars  Adjustable	Shock-resistant mount  Adjustable
£52.10	£30.18

Best Heated Hand Grips for Honda Africa Twin 1100

Heated grips ensure you will retain feeling in your hands during chilly rides.

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Honda Africa Twin 1100 Heated Hand Grip	Tourtecs GH1 22MM Heated Grips
OEM design 5 temperature levels Linked to bike’s TFT screen	3 temperature levels Easy-to-fit
£220	£52.10

Best Center Stand for Honda Africa Twin 1100

It makes it possible to park on a wide variety of terrains, and maintenance work on the bike (tire repairs, oil changes, chain lubrication, etc.) is also easier.

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Honda Africa Twin Main Stand	Constands Center Stand for Honda Africa Twin 1100
OEM fit Available in black	Rust-resistant material  Lean angle freedom Fitting materials included
£215	£234.46

Wrapping Up

This article has covered all the gear you need to spec up your Africa Twin 1100 and make it stand out. As for protecting your beloved motorcycle from bike thieves, the set of security locks covered above will help ensure you will remain a proud owner of your adventure bike for years to come.