2018 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports - Long term owner's review

[@thomasschmitz3765]

That is one of the most authentic video reviews I watched so far. As a 61-year-old rider of a 2019 Adventure Sports, I think you nailed it. Plus, I really liked the way you described the way it came to your pick and your self-reflection in terms of skill level and experiences. Great stuff, thumb's up. Thank you for making and sharing.

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

Thanks Thomas! Videos about my Italy trip are coming soon. 4 weeks where I took my AT to (and over) it's limits once again... would be cool if have you watching :)

[@aqajahua]

Great video, many thanks. Also super interesting for me as I just purchased a 2019 Adventure Sport DCT. Looking forward to the rides! All the best and luck for your journeys!

[@milkus2000]

own the same bike. was blown away by how great it is in the twisties also!

[@bukweet]

Very much enjoyed your video and your comments... thanks! Also, beautiful countryside. And you're right.... damn that bike sounds great!

[@arminwendt4568]

Fortunately here in Canada Honda has recalled the AS series for contaminants in the fuel cell. I was nearly killed on the freeway in Colorado when the bike stalled at speed with a minivan behind me. At higher temps this happened many more times. Not a fun Continental Divide trip. Retrofitted with the Guglatech filtration. Never happened again. That said, keeping my 1150 GS... Easy to watch video, thanks for sharing!

[@Paulie3051]

Torn between buying the Honda AFT 2023 or the BMW 1250 GS? Need some help on deciding which one to buy.

[@darseyno1520]

great review. i have been really interested in all your comments and especially your humility

[@robfearonphotographyhillwa9583]

Great Video thanks for posting now subbed! bought a 2020 DCT ATAS in September 2020 Love it to bits your right though it can catch you out Ive dropped mine twice already (0 damage) but if you lose a footing you have to be superman to stop it, cheers looking forward to more of your content. Rob Liverpool UK

[@3h55]

I own one with a dct for two years now. The only problem is, sometimes the dct "thinks" they where smarter than you and shifts up in the corner, when you just a split second before had manually shifted down. And sometimes, this bring in a little instability, what is for me a bit discomforting. So, when I want to drive trough the Italian mountain roads, I prefer the total manual shift option. Switch from D to S mode, go from Auto to Manual and then bring it on...that's how I like the atas😍

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Excellent video, keep producing more of them.

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Awesome machine 🤟🏽

[@gilzr473]

Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@frankrizzo367]

Great review, thanks!

[@pisaufi]

I own ATAS 2018 manual. For me the bike have 2 issues that will be it too tall and also too heavy. I cannot lift the bike if it fall. So I purchase Eastbound MotoWinch. Too overcome or compensate for tall issue I purchased lowering kit. Other than that I think ATAS is the best bike I ever ride so far.

[@pisaufi]

I am 75kg with 166cm height. My bike is Asian Spec which is actually lower than Euro Spec. I think the different will be around 50 mm seat height. I believe every one must customize their own bike based on their need.

[@m.knecht5495]

Thx for sharing your insights which I really can confirm - even same size ;-) As you did not mention, you probably did not have any issues with the fuel filter?

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

well, do to Covid I wasn't able yet to venture outside of Europe with my Africa Twin, so the additional fuel filter which I bought (which pre filters the fuel before it even goes into the fuel tank, you place it in the filler area) hasn't even been used yet, it still sits in my storage space in the basement... and in Europe I of course didn't have any problems with dirty fuel yet, so the built-in filter has always done its job just fine. Hopefully all borders will be open again in 2022 and I can finally go to Central Asia, but who knows at this stage...

[@jjdeville7884]

Any issues with the tank rusting?, fuel issues?

[@Ben-Doon]

Great review but have to question your point about the height problem! I class myself as an "avarage" rider and at 5'11 with the seat in the lowest setting have never had any problems getting my feet down or dropping it at that matter.

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

I'm 6'1, but have more of a long upper body and shorter legs... on tarmac or level ground it's all nice, but off-road, especially when on uneven terrain, I do have to plan very carefully where I stop

[@AnthonyArtavia]

Hey nice video, how are you recording your voice with the helmet on?

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

There is an adapter for GoPros that I use, available on their website. With that you can use a regular 3.5mm aux-in microphone. So I got one of those in my helmet with the wire going around the chin-bar. You'll need a special case (I got one from Ulanzi) to house it all.

[@AnthonyArtavia]

@@globalmotorcyclenomad1691 Thanks for the reply, I will check it out

[@Michael_k_DK]

What did you mod your bike With ?

[@MrArjanOskam]

How tall are you again? :) Ah found it! Missed it the first time! 1,85m. I am 1,93m curious about if I would be able to flat foot

[@MrArjanOskam]

It's too bad that it's still €15.000,- second hand in Holland :(

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

You should be able to flat-foot it at 1.93m... too bad motorcycle prices are to high in Holland... I payed less then that for the bike, new...

[@MrArjanOskam]

@@globalmotorcyclenomad1691 I know right. The CFRL 1100 adventure sport new full spec is about €26.000,- and show room model full spec 2020 model 1100 adventure sport 22.000 euro without cases and such... 😔

[@nasseral-momen1463]

Hi guys. I have a 2016 africa twin and I'm 1.92 and I can flat for and have a gap between me and the bike. The new one is lower than the previous one as well. Only bought it 2 weeks ago with 650kms. The bike is brand new and couldn't pass the opportunity. Ride safe guys

[@georgehouston6327]

@@MrArjanOskam wow, a new untitled 2019 adventure sport DCT in America is around $10,800 USD or 9,000 E. I'm 73 inches and can flat foot the bike.

[@SW8-n1h]

Can you tell us more about the shipping of the bike? Which company did you want to use? German-nativ here, so also in german is possible ;)

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

Sure. Would you be interested in a separate video about it? I'm trying to grow my channel and I think this could a topic a couple more people are interested in. I got two more videos in the pipeline, so it would be the third-next upload, so about 2 weeks from now.

[@SW8-n1h]

@@globalmotorcyclenomad1691 Sure, why not, sounds interesting!

[@rafaswierczynski]

@@globalmotorcyclenomad1691 Yeap, do it! in ENG :D

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

@@rafaswierczynski the video has been up for a couple weeks ;) here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHbaaalofqylack

[@petervanmossevelde685]

Hi, I tried the classic Africa Twin, with fix windscreen. (a slow one) and as soon as I drove about 110 km/h my head was terribly shaking due to wind turbulences. Is this "buffeting" a minor problem with the adv sports version?

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

hey Peter! I find the subject of wind buffeting very personal (helmet noise level is the same in my oppinion). What's completely acceptable for one person might already be terrible for somebody else. I'm personally okay with the level of buffeting produced by the ADV sports windscreen, it's not zero, but it's not terrible either. But since I damaged the windscreen on my last trip, it will now get changed anyway...

[@petervanmossevelde685]

@@globalmotorcyclenomad1691 Well, I guess the only way to find out is to simply try the bike during a week or so. See you someday somewhere in Germany I guess?

[@globalmotorcyclenomad1691]

@@petervanmossevelde685 let's hope we all get to venture outside our home countries again soon ;)

[@MatthewMackiewicz]

There’s something called a fork shield which deflects the wind coming up through the fork column. www.swegotech.com/Forkshield-Africa-Twin-CRF1000L-stop-ADV-helmet-vibrations.html. I’ve got a 2019 ATAS, had the helmet vibration issue and this fixed it.

[@petervanmossevelde685]

@@MatthewMackiewicz Yes, I've heard about it. As soon as the weather is better, I want to try this out. It would be stupid to buy a 1100 cc bike, and not being able to drive more than 110 km/H. After try out, I will add my comment on several youtube channels...

[@amanshaikh9906]

I am 200 sub 🥳🥳

[@erikvogt4325]

moin moin mega video nur das nächste mal auf deutsch :) mach weiter so

[@superdeifi]

For around the world take a bmw gs 650 Xcountry

[@pinguzoe]

( Long term owner's review ) lol try that in 10 years

[@jimmysenman4749]

I truly want one Africa but after my very experience rider friend had stupid accident.... He signal instead of horn... It is really stupid idea to switch signal indicator with horn... It is no problem for the beginner bikers but after u learn the wrong way do not ride any other bikes! STUPITIDY And Honda KILLS!!! Honda must change break lever and clutch lever position to KILL better! Signal and horn crisscrossed more disable plates!