2016 Honda Africa Twin Problems: 1 Known Issue
2016 model year · Manufacturer-document summaries · US scope · Updated November 2026
These 1 manufacturer-document summaries cover specific US model/year combinations. They are not a list of common failures or a reliability rating. Read the exact applicability on each card and ask the dealer to confirm your VIN, equipment and previous repairs.
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Accessory centerstand can detach — recall 18E078
The circlip that holds Honda's Genuine Accessory centerstand kit to the motorcycle was improperly heat treated, which made it too hard and prone to breaking. If it breaks, the centerstand can detach and become a road hazard while riding, or a motorcycle parked on the stand can fall over, without prior warning. Applies to: Only CRF1000L Africa Twins (2016-2018 CRF1000L/LD, manual and DCT) fitted with Honda Genuine Accessory centerstand kit 08M70-MJP-G50, produced October 27, 2015 to June 8, 2018 (Honda campaign KJ5). Honda designed the kit specifically for the 2016-2017 Africa Twin, but it can be installed on a 2018. Motorcycles without this accessory are not affected. The recall population was set from accessory sales records, so tell the dealer if the stand was owner-installed. US applicability: CRF1000L Africa Twin: 2016, 2017, 2018 (Only Honda Genuine Accessory centerstand kit 08M70-MJP-G50; verify the installed kit and prior repair.); CRF1000LD Africa Twin DCT: 2016, 2017, 2018 (Only Honda Genuine Accessory centerstand kit 08M70-MJP-G50; verify the installed kit and prior repair.). Dealer VIN confirmation required. Only CRF1000L Africa Twins (2016-2018 CRF1000L/LD, manual and DCT) fitted with Honda Genuine Accessory centerstand kit 08M70-MJP-G50, produced October 27, 2015 to June 8, 2018 (Honda campaign KJ5). Honda designed the kit specifically for the 2016-2017 Africa Twin, but it can be installed on a 2018. Motorcycles without this accessory are not affected. The recall population was set from accessory sales records, so tell the dealer if the stand was owner-installed. Honda asks owners to stop using the centerstand and use the original side stand until an authorized Honda motorcycle dealer replaces the centerstand circlip and its washer, free of charge (circlip kit 06945-MKK-305: one 25 mm circlip and one washer). The dealer first checks the circlip at the left pivot to see whether the remedy part is already installed, then confirms the stand operates correctly.
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