– OFFICIAL UPDATE / Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Release Date (USA) –
As I mentioned in the last 2016 Africa Twin Update, Honda planned to let dealers know in March exactly what the release dates would be and how many each dealer would be getting etc. The estimated release date for all dealers back in February at the time of the initial order was May 31, 2016. Now, those dates have been updated… The dealer you placed your deposit with will now be able to tell you when and if they will be getting the color and specific model you requested whether it be the manual-clutch Africa Twin or the DCT version.
The exact 2016 Africa Twin release dates will vary from dealer to dealer and will also be dependent upon what level they are with Honda. As an example, my experience with this first CRF1000L Africa Twin order has mine scheduled for May 29, 2016.
Do you have a deposit on an Africa Twin? If so, what color and are you going with the manual clutch or the DCT automatic Africa Twin?
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Has this date been bumped back?
Each dealer receives an update of their shipments for the following 90 days on Saturdays. These dates are exact for each specific model and color. Some will be “subject to change” but those are marked specially so the dealer knows. I can’t speak for others but mine are still holding true to the date mentioned in my original post above.
Sadly, I’ve stumbled across quite a few posts by people on the Africa Twin forums where their dealers are feeding them incorrect info in regards to thesee release dates and giving people false hope etc. Truly a shame… Hope the info helps 😉
Great info, thanks.
No problem at all, anything I can do to help out a fellow enthusiast.
I got a call from my dealer, he said they wont get a silver DCT like I orderd. They are only going to get 1 bike of the 18 that they orderd. A manual silver AT.
Ouch… Hate to hear that. Are they a “Powerhouse” dealer? Multi-line dealer? Do you know what level dealer they are? Those questions can affect how many they will receive.
Not sure where you’re located at but I’ve got a silver DCT available the first week of June. Not trying to do the whole sales pitch thing by any means but may be able to help you out if you’re in the Tennessee area etc.
my dealer is only getting one, out of several he ordered. white, manual, and it will be mine, in AUGUST?! hey honda August is NOT SPRING.
Erik,
Has he showed you documentation printed out from Honda showing the scheduled released date in August? I’ve come across several guys on the Africa Twin that aren’t being told the absolute 100% truth is why I ask…
in jan. or dec. one dealer told me he planned to order 10 AT and they would be available in ‘february or march.’ later another dealer told me they would be available early may. I made a deposit. last week the update was now august. if the truth is worse than that I don’t even want to know…
Erik,
Hate to hear that… That’s one of the reasons why I started this blog. To hopefully help at least one or two guys so they don’t get “taken”. There’s waaaay to much incorrect information that gets passed along from salesmen that are nothing but order takers that’ll say anything to get their hands on your $$. Buying a new bike is supposed to be fun, it’s a toy – not a process you dread dealing with people and not knowing the 100% truth. Sorry for the rant, just hate to hear about situations like yours when that dealer knew from the get-go he was feeding you incorrect info.
I won’t say anymore about the August date as you said you “don’t want to know” but if you change your mind just let me know and I’ll offer my insight on that topic ;). Best of luck with it all Erik…