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Say whaaaa? Small bike to appease the CC displacement regs in other countries is my guess. I'd tap it

Okay I think I did my due diligence and let UltimateMotorcycling get as many hits as they could off this already so I'd like to list the rest of the 21 just for our own discussion: 5. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a larger fairing and 3.1-inch taller windscreen for better protection from the elements. 6. Further ADV-ready accessories on the Sports arrives from larger sump guard, a larger front light bars, brushed-aluminum cowling panels, rear mudguard, and easily removable steel rack. 7. The 2018 Honda CRF1000LS Africa Twin Sports arrive standard with heated grips and a 12-volt accessory socket. 8. Both the Sports and base 2018 Africa Twin models feature 21- and 18-inch wheels, with stainless-steel spokes for improved durability. 9. The Africa Twin’s footpegs are now wider and affixed via stouter steel mounting plates for strength and comfort off road. The passenger footpeg hangers also have been redesigned to allow more room for the rider’s feet when standing. 10. Speaking of standing, the instrument cluster has been re-positioned for a more optimal view while standing. 11. For 2018, the Africa Twin lineup’s 998cc SOHC eight-valve parallel-twin engine features a new airbox (20mm longer) and redesigned exhaust for better midrange power. 12. The engine’s balancer shaft weights were lightened by 10.6 ounces. 13. The Africa Twin lineup’s water pump is housed within the clutch casing. A thermostat is integrated into the cylinder head, while water and oil pumps are driven by the engine’s balancer shafts, contributing to a compact engine and optimum ground clearance. 14. A lithium-ion battery was introduced for 2018 across the Honda Africa Twin lineup, which helps shave 5.1 pounds. 15. A two-channel ABS is standard equipment across the Africa Twin lineup, and the rear can be turned off. 16. Once again, both models are available with Honda’s automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Riders can select from three different shifting modes, plus a G switch that enhances off-road functionality by reducing the amount of clutch slip during gear changes. 17. New for 2018, both Africa Twin models four individual riding modes and an expanded Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system. The HSTC traction-control system now features seven levels instead of three. HSTC can also be completely switched off, and three levels of power and engine braking are available 18. Both CRF1000L Africa Twin models now have auto-canceling turn indicators. 19. The CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports model also arrives with a storage pocket on rear right. 20. The Honda CRF1000L2 will only be available in one color combination–white/blue/red. 21. The 2018 Honda CRF1000L2 will first be released in Europe, but the L2 and the CRF1000L will arrive stateside next summer. Expect to pay about $2000 over the base model for the CRF1000L2, which in 2017 sold for $12,999 in standard, and $13,699 with DTC.

I've had my '06 DL1000 for 8 months now and love it. It is comfy, agile, amazingly dirt capable, and still wheelies in 2nd! Still have my XR650R and KTM 250XCW for serious dirt work, but love my new daily rider and long distance machine!