(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Honda has released a software upgrade for its Africa Twin 1100 motorcycle that brings support for Android Auto.
The tourer already had Apple CarPlay compatibility but with the latest update, users will be able to connect a compatible Android phone to access navigation, weather, telephone contacts, music playlists and more.
This upgrade covers Africa Twin 1100 variants belonging to model year 2020 or newer. In this article How to do the update? Honda Africa Twin 1100: Design and features Power and performance Safety and suspension setup Honda Africa Twin 1100: Pricing and availability Information How to do the update?
Riders can do the update on their own. Simply head to Honda s website and download the firmware on a USB flash drive and use it to upgrade the motorcycle. As part of the software update, a passenger volume-control facility will also be added.
Two-wheeler sales: Honda 2Wheelers India achieved 11 percent growth in January 2021
Aditya Chatterjee Published: February 03, 2021, 10:07 AM IST
Joining other two-wheeler manufacturers in India with their positive growth is Honda 2Wheelers India. The two-wheeler manufacturer has reported that in January 2021, it sold 416, 716 units as compared to 374, 114 units sold in Jan 20, amounting to a growth of 11 per cent. The company mentions, despite the low-base effect of last year due to the industry s migration to BSVI norms, Honda drove the domestic two-wheeler industry s positive momentum from the front in January 21, by adding the maximum incremental volumes (+42,602 units) while maintaining normal inventory levels. Including exports of 20,467 units, Honda s total sales jumped 8 percent to 437,183 units compared to 403,406 two-wheelers sold last year.
The Africa Twin Adventure Sports comes with Honda s six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that controls Throttle by Wire (TBW) and expanded 7 level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).
Honda has launched the 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India at a price of Rs. 15.97 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). The company has also started accepting bookings for the bike at its BigWing Topline dealerships.
The 2021 Africa Twin features a bolt-on aluminium subframe and swing arm. The bike comes with new colour options in both DCT and manual transmission variants. While the former comes in Pearl Glare White Tricolor, the latter is finished in Darkness Black Metallic.