2018 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports Review Adam Booth

[@trysmthing4951]

I am not off road rider but i will still take this one because this is the most beautiful bike on the market

[@Outbackmotortek]

Thank you for the shoutout, guys! We’re so stoked to be part of your Adventure Sports project.

[@yvesjodogne1956]

Maybe stoked but certainly not stocked up - Everything is sold out on OM site

[@Outbackmotortek]

We're working on a new, larger inventory to meet the higher demand. We're planning on adding new stock next week. Feel free to send us an email, should you want an update on inventory.

[@MrKdr500]

2018 DCT upgrades have made it almost perfect.

[@toddschmieder7873]

What tires are those? I have that exact bike, bought it about 6 weeks ago. The more I ride it, the more I love it!!!

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Those are the Shinko 804/805.

[@toddschmieder7873]

@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE ok. I'm gonna be due for some tires. I'll look into those. Thank you!

[@Motologist95]

I'm not convinced the Adventure Sports actually has an extra inch of travel, I believe it's an inch more clearance. When I switched the springs in my 2017 (non-Adventure Sports) to Cogent Dynamics, the bike gained an inch of clearance. Both times measured without me on it. When I put it next to a dealer's Adventure Sports? Same height. Great video!

[@Speedytrip]

Nice review! I was really tempted by the 2018 sports, but just got a great deal on a 2017 and at the price the dealer was letting it go, I simply couldnt justify spending almost 5000$ more (CDN, before taxes) to get the 2018. A lot of money to accessorize my 2017. And I have to say I've owned and ridden tons of bikes from Triumph Scramblers to R1, and this bike is an absolute joy to ride, both for touring and offroad. The power isn't overwhelming, but there's plenty of torque available down low and in bumpy twisties it's on rails. Really awesome bike!

[@brandonglanville2991]

Nice! The AT is a great platform. Appreciate the comment.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Good review, but I am curious why you chose the DCT but then said the bike is best in manual mode? Is the full fat DCT version of this bike in manual mode better than the non DCT fully manual bike? On the DCT is there still a clutch lever or do Honda remove it? It still seems a big heavy bike for proper off road riding especially when it will be fully loaded with panniers. You would never be able to pick it up. Having said that a premium bike like this in this day and age lacking cruise control for when riding on road is unforgivable, especially as it now has fly by wire throttle. Also for the spec it could do with heated grips as std as well. Just feel that Honda have their head in the sand when you look at what rivals are offering. For genuine off road ridingThe KTM EXC 500 or 690 Enduro R maybe far better options. You would at least be able to pick them up! But if you need the bike for more road orientated riding then perhaps the bigger heavy models would be desirable and where the BMW GS scores so heavily. Love the colour of the AT with gold wheels.

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

We said it's best in manual mode in offroad conditions where we prefer to have complete control over the bike... using the throttle and brakes to steer the bike etc. But the DCT definitely has its advantages in normal riding conditions once you give it some time and get used to it. On tarmac... it's a beast. You can't out ride it. Period.

[@mxgryan]

Man. I want one so bad!!!

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Good information and nice ride footage - much thanks!

[@zainalSwak]

Which one is to choose? DCT or Manual model?

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Honestly, we like them both... but we would probably choose the DCT because you can still run in manual mode and take advantage of the transmission on longer tarmack trips where it really shines.

[@kumaressan]

the accessories look nice and purposeful

[@lagaman11]

That does it. I want one!!!

[@thekellgrenadventure7772]

Is it just me... Looking at the back tyre. Looks "beefier" than stock 150 width. Just Shinko has more outside width?

[@thekellgrenadventure7772]

Great video btw. Seen it 24 times now :D

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@mxgryan]

Do I grab one or wait on the tenere?

[@nickaltvater5592]

I like the Super Tenere, but there are none near me

[@mistery00t29]

I would grab tenere...😉

[@raymanvonmetal8559]

Neither...Ktm’s 1290 Super Adventure!

[@jimwms1able]

Tenere for sure!!!

[@zzxx33mh]

T7 deserve to be waiting for..hope so😆

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Might want to put dct in the title for those of us that aren’t interested in an auto.

[@zainalSwak]

Yup bro. Im more interested in the manual....

[@volodymyrspyrydonov]

Sounds like honest review, with-out super sweet blessings to Honda. How did you feel that excessive weight of this DCT ATAS? Regret that I didn't go for Outbeck Motortek crash-bars on my 2016 AT. At that time those were still in development mode... :-( I went for super heavy GIVI bars, looks cool, works well, but f£king heavy like hell.

[@brandonglanville2991]

Thanks Vladimir. The Outback Motortek crash bars and skid plate have been great. We have taken this bike into a couple of spots it should not have been and they have done their job with ease. Not a scratch on the bike. We really like the DCT actually. You definitely need to learn it and learn how to anticipate what it does, but it works really good.

[@BackHurtsBad]

I just want an action packed video with africa twin, am I asking for too much? It's so easy to make for guys like you, just take de intro and stretch it to 3-4 minutes. KTM has Birch and the 1190R had lots of videos and even the 1090R has some. Why is not Honda bringing some real offroad video material?

[@brandonglanville2991]

Producing videos is expensive and time-consuming. If we get an opportunity, we would love to do just that. We hear you though.

[@vialactea5549]

Me too, sickman46 goes hard with his AT, check him out.

[@BackHurtsBad]

Vía Lactea I know sickman46, he mostly does first person.

[@LILZRTY]

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[@BackHurtsBad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIisi5mPhs2ag8U , this is what i m looking for, Ryan does cool reviews but nothing like these shots

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Awesome review 🤟

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@690ADV]

another great video, keep it going.

[@Eldofarmboy]

Does the Adventure Sport only come with the autotragic transmission?

[@brandonglanville2991]

They make a manual transmission version as well.

[@PragmaticTornado]

No! I have a 2018 Adventure Sport with a manual transmission. I find it sad that video creators often don't mention this in their AT videos when they are riding the DCT models.

[@brandonglanville2991]

Sad? To be fair we were doing a piece on the DCT model and it specific capabilities and not the manual. Nor were we trying to draw any kind of comaparison... so why muddy the waters discussing other bikes that we weren't riding?

[@PragmaticTornado]

Other bikes? It's the exact same bike, but with a manual transmission. Everything is the same apart from that (minus a few buttons on the handlebar and one on the right side of the speedometer). I think it's warranted notifying the viewers that you can, in fact, get this bike without DCT. Not everyone wants to ride an automatic bike. According to my local dealer, about half of the buyers want the manual version.

[@ducfandan1117]

Google is your friend... Secondly, this isn’t a fun-sucking slip and slush or CVT. It’s a DCT. That means it’s a real clutch, giving you a solid mechanical connection between engine and wheels... with smoother and quicker shifts than you’ll ever be able to manage manually. Plus, it helps get more riders in and keeps more riding. My shifter leg got partially disabled by a battle with cancer, and you know what? The DCT is keeping me riding. The number of narrow-minded obliviots constantly knocking this gearbox option is getting really old. Don’t like it? Don’t buy it. No need to b*tch about it as though Honda should drop it. It’s a fantastic option for some, gets and keeps more riders on two wheels.

[@MrJohnboe]

Great review

[@AmericanLandCruiser]

MPG?

[@brandonglanville2991]

45 - 55 MPG seems to be the range for Africa Twins in general. The L2 has the same motor as the L1. We have been on the throttle kinda hard to push the bike and have not been doing an official MPG analysis.

[@marshallfischer3667]

I just looked up the same question you can easily get into the low 30s with spirited riding..

[@yan-jk1ti]

great adventure bike,BUT if you ride more on road,then the tenere 1200 is the better choice, i want both!!But..no DCT..,i want the feeling of a real bike :))

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

They make a manual version too. Choices are good!

[@astronautonroad1]

Tiger 800 xca 2018 please !!

[@brandonglanville2991]

Would love to. Triumph hasn't really been interested in what we are doing so far.

[@davidhardstaff8110]

It's a softroader, it's gravel track competent not off road, that's why they won't cough, they know you guys would make it do stuff it wasn't designed for and then tell everyone.

[@astronautonroad1]

David Hardstaff tiger weighs so much lesser than the AT..and I heard the suspension is really good on it...and what made you think that it's a softroader??I'm not a fan of triumph or anything !! I'm just curious!!

[@kellyabercrombie9769]

Any rumors about changes the 2019 AT might come with?

[@brandonglanville2991]

Rumors? That is the 2019 AT Adventure Sports. The regular AT (L1) is unchanged excepts for the electronics which are the same as the L2 described in the video. the 2019's are in dealers now.

[@kevn33]

Brandon Glanville no way is that a 2019. The 2018's just first arrived at US dealers in the past couple months.

[@brandonglanville2991]

You are correct... I got confused and misspoke. Too many new bikes coming out or getting info on. As far as rumors for 2019 Africa Twin info. Not a peep yet. Not expecting much of an evolution with such a big launch this year.

[@kellyabercrombie9769]

Not a problem at all. Thanks for the correction.

[@chrirule]

Well, hopefully it will have a cruise control. There's no reason why it shouldn't with throttle by wire. If it had cruise control, an adjustable windshield and a black color scheme, it would be perfect. Can't stand the gold....

[@JH-hu5oz]

Good video. DCT...no thanks

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

It's not for everyone... but we have come to love it.

[@jegatkinson]

Mmmm Beefy.

[@jorgev.9229]

Definitivo. Yo manejo tranqui. Piolita. No derrapo ni nada. No puedo comprarla

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Thank you for watching.

[@tomastomas6665]

TOP GUN!!

[@annarogers500]

Too much electrics.

[@jblue1299]

NO DCT for me !!!

[@brandonglanville2991]

That's ok... they make a manual too.

[@jameswilliams5982]

Pointless upgrades apart from the can

[@UPSHIFT_ONLINE]

Pointless? The seat is a massive improvement unless you just run to Starbucks. The mirrors are the first thing we change and once you use Doubletake, you will never go back. The Outback Motortek crash bars have saved untold damage dropping this thing in the woods etc. The wheels are nice but not super necessary. We bent the stock wheels in the first week so they became necessary. And tires are whatever... everyone has their favorite.