Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT (SD04 / SD06) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
998cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin Unicam 8V + 6-Speed Wet DCT · Source: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT (SD04 / SD06) (2016–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT (SD04 / SD06) (2016–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2016–2019 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT (SD04 / SD06) (chassis SD04/SD06) requires 4 L (4.23 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 (HF204) + DCT 15412-MGS-D21). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (90/90-21M/C 54H) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (150/70R18M/C 70H), paired with 4× NGK SILMAR8A9S spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / HY110 battery.
Drain only: 4 L (4.23 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~395 km (245 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Dual Clutch (DCT) NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4 L (4.23 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.2 L (5.49 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 (HF204) + DCT 15412-MGS-D21 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 90/90-21M/C 54H · Rear: 150/70R18M/C 70H (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK SILMAR8A9S × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / HY110 (12V 11.2Ah AGM / LiFePO4) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 998 cc · 95.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 98 N·m (72.3 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 870 mm (34.3 in) · 242 kg (534 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 18.8 L (5.0 US gal) · ~21 km/L → ~395 km (245 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Revived 998cc Africa Twin: 2016–2017 SD04 (cable throttle) vs 2018–2019 SD06 adding throttle-by-wire and LiFePO4 battery, both riding on tube-type 21/18 spoked rims.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda 998/1,084cc semi-dry-sump Unicam twin (Africa Twin, NT1100, Rebel 1100) featuring dual crankcase drain bolts and 4 twin-spark plugs.