Honda has initiated a recall for its Africa Twin adventure motorcycle in India, impacting all units produced between 2019 and 2025. The specific number of motorcycles affected is currently unavailable. The recall is due to a defect in the wiring of the left handlebar switch, potentially causing issues.
The issue involves the harness wires within the handlebar, which are subject to repeated bending while steering. This can lead to corrosion and loose connections over time, causing problems such as a non-functional horn or difficulty in switching headlight beams.
Starting from the final week of January 2026, Honda’s BigWing showrooms nationwide will replace the defective parts on affected bikes free of charge, even if the warranty has expired. The company will directly contact affected customers to arrange for service center inspections via phone, email, or text message. This recall is not the first for the Africa Twin model in India; a previous recall occurred in November 2024 for bikes manufactured between February and October 2022. This prior recall addressed concerns related to the ECU as part of a global initiative.
The Africa Twin is recognized globally as one of the most popular adventure motorcycles. It features a 1,084cc parallel-twin engine, producing 100 horsepower and 112 PS of torque, connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. A DCT automatic gearbox is also available. The manual variant of the Honda Africa Twin has an ex-showroom price starting at around ₹16.01 lakh, while the DCT variant starts at ₹17.55 lakh. Key features of the bike include a TFT touchscreen display, cruise control, a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), ABS, HSTC, Bluetooth connectivity, four riding modes, and dual LED headlights with daytime running lights.