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Welcome to another video in our adventure motorcycle review series. Today we are looking back at our 6 years with the Honda Africa Twin and how well itās performed as well as some of the issues weāve had.
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Thanks for this review! I hope to ride this bike one day.
Great video!
Would love to hear a unbiased opinion / comparison between Africa Twin and Tenere 700!
Thanks in advance!
Great video, I'm sure that it'll definitely swing many of those planning an adventure trip.,
Also, you're probably a great source for a used one.
Maybe a good idea would be a used Africa Twin Giveaway š
At around 65K miles, I certainly don't have the same amount of mileage on my 2016 as I'm sure you do on your fleet bikes. The only problem that I have experienced with mine in the time that I've had it is the well-documented fork seal issue. Other than that, it has been completely bulletproof. On the number of long trips that I've taken it on, I've never felt any anxiety over reliability. I know when I push that start button, it's going to start and throughout the day, it's going to handle every situation that I can put it in and function flawlessly. Honestly, best overall bike I've ever owned.
Let's goooooo!!!
What was the highest mileage and plate on single unit you used? if you ride only mostly new bikes like most rental companies do then that review is worthless. Honda has far more well known problems with AT, some experienced even engine failure at ~50k km, faulty display, rusted frames etc etc
Great info Eric!
I am curious though, if you guys would consider bringing in something like the Tiger 900 Rally Pro into your lineup? They seem to have good reliability and they come with so many creature comforts. I know they are pricey but the touring and adventures you guys do would be the ultimate test on longevity and overall reliability. I would definitely like to know what your long term opinions would be on that model. Maybe something to think aboutā¦
I wish I could find a 2020+ model here in the US. None of the dealerships close to me have seen one in over a year, and I can make a $500 deposit but they said I may be waiting a few years before one arrives. So frustrating.
Hey Eric – thanks for the long term review of the AT. It's great to hear these bikes have been serving your operations so well. I ordered up a 2021 Adventure Sport ES and took it home from the crate in May of 2021. I've got just over 21k of my own miles on it now and haven't had any trouble. Love this bike.
Hi Eric! Thanx so much for this Overview! š
The Problem with the Fuel Tank of the Adventure Sports, how many of them you are using had this issue?
Thanx man! š
Love my 2017 AT got it since new so far still happy rider
My 2017 AT has been great.
Great review! Looks like I made the right choice.
The 2020 and newer models fixed many of the cons: bolt on subframe, slightly more power, suspension not too soft, a bit lighter. Although most people loved their early model AT's too.
Eric , you are a good salesman, I watched your videos, and I just took delivery of a new 500x.
I already put 55tkm on my 2020 AfricaTwin DCT Standard in one and a half year. I rode through south Europe, South America and will hopefully extend my ride through USA tomorrow. š And Iām happy to say that I never faced any issues you mentioned for the 2019 model. I absolutely love this bike and it never let me down. I destroyed my steering head bearings after 18tkm of rough washboards in South America, but just call it maintenance. š My bike will easily take me to the artic ocean and back to Europe. Well done Honda! šŖ
I'd like to hear your input on the DCT vs Manual debate with the AT. I can't decide which one would be better for me, my style of riding as I continue to improve is to do mostly dirt trails/off road. Not sure if the DCT is worth the extra weight and cost for long term ownership. TIA
I bought my 2016 AT in 2019 with 12,000 km on it. 3 1/2 years later, I've got almost 40,000 km on it. I've been all over my home province of BC and as far as the Yukon. I've got two trips to the US planned for this summer. So far, my only mechanical issues have been with the fork seal and a failed rear bearing. I do find it heavy for me to handle off-road, and I'm considering a lighter bike. I hope to join you on one of your trips in the next couple of years, and I plan to ride a different bike for the experience.
Hello, Eric! Well, another minor problem I had on my 2016 AT was something of a bad contact on the kill switch button. When i started the bike it would run for a few seconds and then just die. I searched on forums and groups and it was pretty common between 2016 models, but it was a simple fix: i bought a contact cleaner spray and took the kill switch assembly apart, cleaned really good with the spray, left it open a few minutes to dry out and put it back together. Never had any issues again. About the fork seals…i've read that part before buying the bike (second hand) and anyway i had planned to have the fork serviced so i bought a set of SKF fork seals and 16.000km later with a lot of offroad, no problems. It's such a great bike, i am so happy i got it. Thanks for the review, have a great Sunday!
XR650R! Yes! Great review of the AT, Thanks!
I had a 2005 XR650R. What a beast of a bike. Honda need to bring them back for sure.
There is a guy named Varahannes from Austria. He did an interview with the online magazine "1000PS" from Austria here on youtube. He did 700.000km(435.000mi) with his Varadero and 400.000km(250.000mi) on his 2k16 Africa Twin. The interview is in german, but I guess subtitles solve this to a degree. Just search for "400000km Africa Twin" if you're interested.
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XR650R was an alu-framed race bike. The 450 road bike is the same thing, but more racey engine. I think the 650R engine would make a nice X-Adv.
In Carinthia, Austria, we a have a guy namend Varahannes, a professional driving-teacher, his 2016 dct AT reached last autum 400.000 km!, and it's still running fawless, greetings, Christian from Graz
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I`ve got a 2016 with 84,000km, about to ride through the middle east and hoping I dont get any problems at 100k! my wheels were replaced by warranty, my throttle did stick but that was filled with sand. my starter button didnt work for a while and the biggest issue is that at cold temps she doesn`t like to start at all, splutters like a carby with choke off
Excellent video – thank you RIDE Adventures. I've owned a number of "fast" bikes in the past & now that I'm a 40 something guy – I chose a 2021 AT DCT as my trusty steed. I'm not new to owning Japanese motorcycles (I've owned a number of Kawasaki & Honda bikes in the past). I am extremely happy with my Africa Twin – it's trustworthy & reliable. No bike is perfect & neither is this. But it's easily one of the most comfortable bikes I've owned – you could spend long hours in the saddle & feel right at home. Honda's legend lives on… I hope to explore the Swiss Alps this summer on my AT š
To bad they've already discontinued it