2020 AFRICATWIN | HONDA | REVIEW | First impressions

(WHEN DOING THE WALK AROUND I SAY THE TYRES THE WRONG WAY AROUND .... THEY ARE TUBED NOT TUBELESS AS I SAY IN THE VID ... SORRY SHOULD HAVE PICKED THAT UP IN THE EDIT (IT WAS A LATE ONE 😂)Thanks to Doble motorcycles for getting in a manual standard Africa twin so I can give you a first impressions review on it (sort of) This is the model I was most interested in .. Didn't mention in the vid but this model doesn't have the quick release luggage facilities like the older model (comments section will tell if you read this bit lol)
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[@ianlawrie919]

Fabulous as always Mr. Fish. Good on you for brown laneing with those tyres. Not only did we get the usual adventurous video but also such a comprehensive demonstration of where levers chains and exhausts are situated.

[@Mrfish2015]

Always handy lol

[@Aisiu12]

Love this fun video! I be getting mine soon..super excited..a africa twin has been always been my dream bike since the day i start my bike journey...7 years ago.. Can't wait to go on more adventure on my africa twin..my first bike adv bike

[@oldtimer3824]

Nice review Mr. Fishman. Very happy with my 2017 Africa Twin optioned to my specs. No need to sell my 2017 and spend another $10,000 USD to get the equivalent as a 2020 model.

[@Trickhorn]

I bought this exact bike with DCT. I put Shinko 804 and 805 tires on it. It is well planted and only restricted by my skill. Which is improving every time I ride. My goal is to take it any place I would take my 250 Rally. It is doable on this bike.

[@Davidlouis3]

Well done fishy good to watch your reviews again, love that base bike also, 👍

[@motoblog357_4]

The best review on Africa Twin!!

[@nigelgreen7657]

Good honest review, which is what we all want. I have a Yamaha tracer GT , which is a great bike, but I am tempted by the Africa Twin.

[@Mrfish2015]

That triple is a sweet engine

[@flyboy1273]

I just got the base model red dct one this weekend. I rode it from the dealer to my house and was blown away. It's such a fun bike to ride in every aspect. My previous bike was a 1996 Suzuki Intruder which was nice but nothing like this honda.

[@Mrfish2015]

Good choice 👍

[@wonkywheels1037]

Thanks for doing this. Waiting for a review on this model.

[@BulldogGaz]

I can see someone buying a new Bike this year he he, the beginning of last year I said my Versys can't be replaced with any thing "Famous Last Words" nice Video Bud, I'm totally over the moon with my 2019 Tiger 800, love adventure bikes. 👍😊

[@Mrfish2015]

I can’t afford a new bike just yet 😂

[@gdscheiwe01]

I watched this video with a bit of trepidation. I just purchased a leftover 2017 AT. Delivery scheduled for end of March when the snow finally decides to go away. The fact that you love your bike enough to avoid the lure of shiny newness and better spec and manners puts me at ease with my purchase. Great review Fish, looking forward to more. Peace!

[@Mrfish2015]

our model is like an inbetween of the newer ones

[@oldtimer3824]

Riding a 2017 AT, a fantastic machine, you’ll love it. Like a kaw Klr650 big brother on steroids.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@oldtimer3824 Good description.

[@swiss889]

I can get one of these at my local dealer for 10 .5 k seriously thinking about getting one looks ace. Thanks for the review 👌

[@The_Kayak_Guy.]

Love this bike and in manual too 🤩

[@radmantommy8015]

Hi mr fish that was a fer and honest review and i like keep it up mate 👍👍😁

[@Mrfish2015]

Radman Tommy thanks , and thanks for watching

[@TinsonTour]

Great review pal, going tubeless on ours in next few weeks and dropped a tooth on the front sprocket few months ago which i wish I'd done straight away... Keep em coming 👍 🏍 💨

[@Mrfish2015]

I’m tempted by the tubliss system , try on the 250 first though .. what are you using ?

[@TinsonTour]

@@Mrfish2015 using the outex kit pal, my mates had it in for nearly 2 years now and been faultless

[@ShaftDrive]

Love the review. I’m on the wire for this new Africa twin or the 1290 super adventure R myself.

[@Mrfish2015]

ShaftDrive difficult choice being in different categories, but a nice one to have 😂

[@thumper2140]

Good vid mr fish

[@majauskasmr]

Actually the tires are tube type on the base standart model :) thanks for the nice review!

[@Mrfish2015]

Martynas Majauskas thanks for that , I didn’t realise I said it the opposite way around lol (late nights) disclaimer in comments .. thanks

[@majauskasmr]

The chronicles of mr fish thanks for the review. I am glad people give such a good tutorials. After watching one of your videos I was attempted to buy 250rally :). But bought this one.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

They are tubed tyres. Tubeless on the Adventure Sport. Slip of the tongue, I take it. I don't know how I missed this review. Beautiful bike. I like the short screen.

[@HippoDrones]

Ace review Fish :-) It is a cracking looking motorcycle. I'm looking forward to KTM's 490 Adventure, I think it could be a fun bike, not sure if it is one I'd want to own, but def interested in seeing what it is like! :-)

[@Mrfish2015]

That looks really interesting

[@ncaliker]

video, sound perfect. thanks. i am waiting other videos

[@BigBikeAdventures]

Hahah, “not completely convinced I’ll stay upright but let’s go anyway” Excellent!! 👍👍 BBA approves.

[@Mrfish2015]

Its a standard saying with me lol , wish it had decent tyres for a blast in the dirt

[@szaesz8190]

2xBLOODY Good Review! Cheers

[@Mrfish2015]

2X Thanks

[@stevebolton8471]

Great review. Definitely want one and this model is more affordable but still twice the price of my NC750X. If CarPlay has to be wired then you need a tank bag for the phone. Has to be Honda because I am a DCT fan now. Engine sounds lovely.

[@Mrfish2015]

Yes you have to hardwire it for CarPlay

[@irishzombie22able]

What do you make of the NC750X?, I'm looking at either the NC750X, CB500X or possibly even AT as my first bike.

[@stevebolton8471]

@@irishzombie22able NC750X is a great bike. Powerful enough, excellent fuel consumption for a good price. 21 model has ride by wire. You might be able to get last years model new for less which is what I did in 2018 or buy second hand.

[@tailtidy8185]

Great review, as usual. When are you ordering your red one?

[@Mrfish2015]

S Mason 😂

[@whoopazz1]

It should rev match on the downshifts. If it’s not, it doesn’t have auto blipper, only a quick shifter lol. Up shift only. The rear knob on the suspension adjust the stiffness I believe, not the ride height. Great review.

[@Mrfish2015]

It was an up and down but no blip .. the knob said high - low , when i did a vid on my twin and said harder - softer , people said its the other ... can't win lol

[@KimCruz1]

Hey man i really like your vids! I was wondering if you had any plans to test out the Tenere 700? Would be great to see what you think!

[@Mrfish2015]

If people harass yamaha I may get one , my local dealer is pretty poor

[@KimCruz1]

The chronicles of mr fish at the risk of a lawsuit against me, harass I shall!

[@ridewherever]

I wish it came in gold, red ,white and blue. Nice review!

[@Mrfish2015]

You can always wrap it

[@fabrycs]

This is the colour of their race bikes, the ones that win Dakar ;)

[@Wats1984]

Fan of the Africa twin myself. Nice to see you’ve got the proper bikers gear change instead of dtc! 😆

[@Mrfish2015]

Exactly .. the real twin

[@rangonacidolivre]

the best africa twin .... the africa twin 1100 ...the most brave most brutus!!! oh yeahhh!!!

[@SteveWKk]

What a Beautiful bike! Sorry if I missed it, but what did you make of that small windscreen? Less buffeting than the original one?

[@Mrfish2015]

Steve WK I did cover the screen , it’s more pure wind blast

[@36moto]

Thanks for the vid mate, enjoyed the chat, loved the bike too.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I think I want this one.

[@Mrfish2015]

Do it

[@marklister8155]

I hear a rumour that you've gone and bought one?! Look forward to seeing the vid!!

[@Mrfish2015]

You’ll be waiting a long time 😉

[@marklister8155]

@@Mrfish2015 if you say so mate, maybe I'll beat you to it then, my matt black std version is on order with Dobles! You were mentioned!! ;-)

[@rzu7120]

According to the Honda website, the new model does have a narrower seat and higher bars for more comfort while standing. Also, the quickshifter is listed as an optional accessory.

[@Mrfish2015]

See i do get things right sometimes

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Not only did you say the Adventure sports was not the real thing - Which it is for me as I can ride up to 600 miles in a day but you got the tubeless tyres the wrong way around - Great review nonetheless.. But weather protection and tubeless tyres plus heated grips as standard are key for me! Cheers :-)

[@Mrfish2015]

I said not the real Africa twin 😉 but it is the real adventure sport lol , I did address the tyre thing in the description.. glad you like your one , they’re fantastic

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@@Mrfish2015 :-) You're funny :-)

[@zippysworld]

Nice review vid Mr Fish face! IMO the killer blow is the hike in the price, I did take the plunge but its a high price tag this time round. Enjoy your AT

[@Mrfish2015]

It’s a risky move that’s for sure

[@zippysworld]

@@Mrfish2015 Carpe Diem my 2 wheeled friend

[@JEDIKLOTZ]

There’s no way I would trade my 17’ for this! I love my AT plus I got it all set up like I want it. But... there is a bike I’m interested in and that’s the 2019 Triumph scrambler 1200 XE I love the look of it and some day maybe I’ll get to ride one.😁 Great video man keep it going!

[@Mrfish2015]

The scrambler is a stunning bike

[@vtwin6683]

Just watched again as I've just done a deal on a Red one chopping in my 16 AT, are you going for it?

[@Mrfish2015]

No , I’ve got plans for mine

[@jamiecox2506]

Its the real deal. Put some proper tyres on it and she'll be good to go.

[@Mrfish2015]

that's for sure

[@paulhorton5594]

Top bike

[@p.santos6644]

Tubeless it's the other 1100L With tall windshield. I like it better with the short windshield. Should have independent heated seats like the new triumph tiger 900 👍

[@Mrfish2015]

see description for my wrong doing lol ... heated seats would be a good addition to the touring version

[@p.santos6644]

@@Mrfish2015 yes, only saw the description after I wrote the comment. Anyway the conversion to tubeless its so easy and cheap in these days, only need some patience and tape.

[@Mrfish2015]

P. Santos my plan is changing to tubliss on both my bikes this year

[@majauskasmr]

@@Mrfish2015 since 2020 Honda added tubeless spoke rims for Africa in they spare parts catalogue, so you can retro fit them to the standart version for aarround 1800 Eur a set.

[@whittywych0073]

Trouble with self cancelling indicators is that they can cancel themselves in roundabouts etc without you knowing it which can be a bit dangerous. Hate them.

[@MrReed1991]

baggerly boy I have an Africa Twin too, a 2019 model and yes, the self cancelling indicators are just annoying

[@Mrfish2015]

I can see how some would find them annoying

[@stevebolton8471]

Liked them on my R1100RT. For me it is easy to remember to press them again to keep them going than cancel.

[@zippysworld]

Just so you know, you can choose if you wan the auto cancelling indicators on or off! so best of both worlds

[@zippysworld]

@@Mrfish2015 turn them off then matey....its in the settings :)

[@TalAmir]

tires on this model are tube, not tubeless (unfortunately..) :(

[@Mrfish2015]

Tal Amir thanks I said it the wrong way around for some weird reason . Addressed in the descriptions box .. thanks for the heads up

[@iandoxford6572]

Great stuff your so in love with your baby xx

[@MrAndrew1953]

Any lugs for a centre stand optional?

[@gregorybreen7705]

Where I live I wont go over 65mph. 98% of the time under 50mpg. Is this too much power?

[@andybiker8647]

I will stick with my 2017 model , it has a rack panniers etc , this model is for the more offroad biased and the adventure is too big .just my opinion

[@Mrfish2015]

Im sticking with my 17 too , if i had the money i would get both lol

[@rangonacidolivre]

the speed counter is in kilometros or miles??

[@luisrodrigues4981]

its the base model that have tubes mate

[@iandunbar7030]

Mr fish will the Remus fit this ?

[@Mrfish2015]

ian dunbar you’ll have to ask Remus

[@tonykartracer8032]

I think you should use another camera without fish eye lens when you get off the bike to film and take a good look at it........ that way we can actually see how the look of the bike is without all the exaggerated curve lines that comes with fish eye lenses that can deceive viewers. Other than that, keep it up, I enjoy your contents and being someone who's ridden all kinds of motorcycles you have a better explanation of how a bike behaves and all the nuances rather than some kid who just got a super sport and goes, "Ummm yeah, it's fast and I can do wheelies on it. Hey look at my chrome extended polished swingarm and these awesome neon lights I just put on it". Gnome-sayin'? Hehe.

[@Mrfish2015]

When I can afford a film crew I will 😂

[@georgehatcher8867]

Usual high standard vid. Can I suggest that next time you venture out a bit further, say towards Leigh and Newdigate.

[@Mrfish2015]

Why are you setting a trap ? lol

[@georgehatcher8867]

Just to bring a little more Spice to your vids.

[@markbright7845]

Sorry ? Surely tubeless tyres are safer than tubed? They don’t deflate so rapidly when punctured, so at speed on the road, I prefer tubeless. Nice to see the short screen. The old one gave so much buffet.

[@Mrfish2015]

The tubes are aimed at off road you can deflate them more

[@billybigbones450]

Not taking mine off-road it’ll get dirty!!...lol..

[@Mrfish2015]

They look odd clean lol

[@thetruthonlyone]

This bike is not tubeless, you can see the spokes goes in-rim rather than the sides of the rim like its adventure touring version.

[@Mrfish2015]

4pple correct always read description box on vids , it will save your fingers 😉

[@thetruthonlyone]

The chronicles of mr fish cool, usually the reviewers put the correction on the video instead on the description below. But it’s all great. Nice vid anyways.

[@Mrfish2015]

@@thetruthonlyone I would normally but already went live when it was pointed out , I have no idea why i said it that way lol

[@AutoMan84]

I'm tempted to slap a short screen on my '17 AT, did the brace look the same on the 2020 model?

[@Mrfish2015]

Dan Pasculescu I don’t think so , but you can get short screens for your model

[@jamesh6170]

I have an MRA short screen on my 19 AT and I have to say I really like it - no buffeting as my heads in clear air, but my upper body is sheltered and it looks good too, in dark tint (basically black).

[@veiledallegory]

I don't understand why anyone would want tubed tires on an adventure bike!

[@Mrfish2015]

It’s a dualsport , the sport is an adventure (just my opinion)

[@hdidane00]

what's the benefit of tubeless? arent tubes easy to fix over the actual tire?

[@martincornish3179]

@@hdidane00 no

[@majauskasmr]

Can you give a few words on ergonomics between Standard and Adventure sports version as youve tested them both recently :) ?

[@Mrfish2015]

The a sport is wider and more of a tourer , they are both comfortable , the legs slightly wider on the sport (bigger tank) the sport is a better tourer and this is the more fun one

[@majauskasmr]

@@Mrfish2015 interesting facts that I have also found the smaller model more nimble and ergonomically friendly as knees do not sit so wide as on Adventure Sports model.

[@peetee49]

Doesn’t appear that you will be able to fit a top box.

[@Mrfish2015]

You'll be able to get aftermarket stuff , the adventuresport comes with the rack on the back

[@MrAndrew1953]

Where’s the mounting bar for my Tom Tom GPS.? I’d like a taller screen height.

[@Mrfish2015]

mines on my handle bars , taller screen easy solution

[@MrAndrew1953]

Sounds very quiet, no rorty rumble.

[@Mrfish2015]

Change the exhaust

[@ronboe6325]

Inquiring minds need to know. How many hugs has Ewan been blessed with now? :^)

[@Mrfish2015]

It's Ian , and he hasn't had nearly enough

[@ronboe6325]

@@Mrfish2015 oops. my bad. :(

[@MrAndrew1953]

Don't HUG Ian- Social distancing please.

[@linkomthsed]

i would say you invented a new type of bike review the scenic bike review. just wanted to drop a comment to see if you would be interested in a tour of the green lanes local to me drive.google.com/open?id=1MJJ8nG0rnqw-r7ajWItF0pr7FSfhJPkw&usp=sharing When i was first thinking about riding some green lanes and looking up the crf250l yours was one of the first videos i saw and convinced me to pick it as my next play bike. 6 months later still having a blast and still very slow on the lanes but i do have videos of the lanes if you want to see them before exploring.

[@splodge5714]

Ergh whats with the colour. Prefer the Adv model but then you're into GS money. The Honda will fall out of bed in comparison.

[@Mrfish2015]

colour is better in the flesh but i prefer red ones lol

[@bobbytrendswestsyd9736]

Manual is better