Triple Your Africa's Performance
Öhlins Suspension, Garmin GPS, Oxford Grips: the winning trio to transform your bike into the ultimate travel beast.
Introduction
After 5000 km of intensive testing, we have selected the "Holy Trinity" of modifications for the Africa Twin. This isn't gadgetry, it's pure performance investment.
1. Suspension: The Öhlins Reference 🥇
🟡 Öhlins FFHO 101
Forget the stock fork. This kit transforms the bike's behavior: it glides over holes, no longer dives under braking, and offers mind-blowing grip.
NIX 30 Technology: Compression (left leg) and Rebound (right leg) separated.
Custom Springs: 7.0 N/mm (standard) or modifiable according to your weight.
Compatibility: Africa Twin 2016-2023.
2. Navigation: The Garmin Expert 🧭
Garmin Tread 2 Overland
More than a GPS, a rugged onboard computer.
6 inches, visible even in the desert at noon.
250,000 km of off-road tracks preloaded.
Follow up to 20 friends in real-time without mobile network.
3. Comfort: Warm Hands 🔥
Simple, effective, essential. The Oxford HotGrips OF692 are the standard for heated grips.
- ✅ 5 heat levels (up to 50°C)
- ✅ Auto shut-off (battery protection)
- ✅ Easy installation (30 min)
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Your Action Plan
Summary Table
| Component | Est. Price | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Öhlins Suspension | 1450€ | High (Workshop required) |
| Garmin Tread 2 GPS | 799€ | Medium (Wiring) |
| Oxford Grips | 169€ | Low (30 min) |