Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has issued a recall for its Africa Twin motorcycle, encompassing all units of the adventure bike produced from 2019 to 2025. Details on the total number of recalled units are still pending. The recall addresses a wiring issue in the left handlebar switch.
The primary problem is related to the harness wires located within the handlebar, which repeatedly bend during steering. This movement can cause oxidation over time, resulting in loose connections. This, in turn, can lead to various malfunctions, such as the horn not working or difficulties switching the headlights between low and high beams.
Honda plans to replace the faulty components on affected bikes at its BigWing showrooms across India, starting from the final week of January 2026. This service will be provided at no cost to the owners, irrespective of their warranty status. Honda will proactively contact customers via phone calls, emails, or SMS to schedule service appointments. Notably, this is not the initial recall for the Africa Twin model in the Indian market. A previous recall, which took place in November 2024, involved bikes manufactured between February and October 2022, and addressed ECU-related concerns as part of a global effort.
The Africa Twin is a well-regarded adventure motorcycle globally, featuring a 1,084cc parallel-twin engine that delivers 100 horsepower and 112 PS of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with an optional DCT automatic gearbox. The ex-showroom price for the manual variant of the Honda Africa Twin is approximately ₹16.01 lakh, and the DCT variant is priced from ₹17.55 lakh. Features on 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.