2020 Honda Africa Twin 1100 | The Ultimate Adventure?

2020 Africa Twin 1100 - I've been lucky enough to have been able to spend a week riding the new Africa Twin 1100 around the salty roads of Hampshire. Honda have thrown everything at this bike to bring it up to date but has it been successful?
One thing I didnt mention in this review is the price. The Adventure Sport I was riding in the video is £14,649 and the base model starts at £13,049.
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[@swiss889]

Went to a Honda dealer today to see this, it looks bloody lovely and I agree the quality stands out 👍

[@rzu7120]

"You can only adjust the screen when the bike is stopped...like this!"

[@navigas93]

@TriplePlay And I guess you've seen the base model R1250 GSA compared to the R1250 GSA you actually want? Please add a nicely equipped V-strom 650 on the base price on the BMW. I believe Honda have really added the need to have things as a standard on this bike.

[@sergiobluesman]

wow.. the sound!!. Great review man, awesome!.

[@650ib]

It's a nice bike indeed. Great review, love the 360 cam footage!

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Cause you need 160hp in a adventure bike! Good review chops

[@r6ymy]

Lovely looking bike and sounds amazing. Honda have done a great job updating this, I wouldn't have given the old bike a second look, this is in a different league.

[@krc1972]

Great Review Chops. Bought the previous 2019 from wheels a few months ago, cracking bike and deal. Delivered down south for only £99, If your viewers are worried about how far away they are don't be, the bike exceeded my expectations when it arrived.

[@deanharris9331]

Great review chops 👍🙂 So many nice bike's to choose from nowadays.

[@anthonyd5220]

Great review bruv. Am researching the field for an ADV and your review has helped me on quite a bit towards finalizing the AT 2020. Thanks again ✌👍

[@peterryan7827]

Now, that's a proper review well done mate, and obviously a great bike.thanks for the post.

[@Simonize41]

Your enthusiasm for riding and motorcycles is infectious Lamb Chop. I love your channel and I look forward to each and every review/episode you release. Take care mate and have an excellent festive season. Cheers!🍻😎💯👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks very much Simonize 👍👍

[@darlikchronicles]

Latest reviews are fantastic and top notch in editing and production quality! Hope you enjoy it when you are doing the all work. Regards

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Eren appreciated 👍👍

[@jared3966]

Best review of the new twin I have seen. 👍

[@mikewarner888]

Awesome review Mr Chops. Dammit, picked mine up 2 weeks ago and paid £700 for a quick shifter. The bike is amazing and you do get used to the electronics, although it has taken me this long to suss Apple CarPlay completely. 100bhp is ample especially when I have a 2014 1290 SDR in the garage with 50k miles on it. Keep up the great work, really enjoy these reviews.

[@jeffandrews6225]

Excellent review as usual, thanks👍

[@GlennFrost321]

As a R1200gs rider I have always admired the Africa Twin and this new model appears to fill in the gaps of the old one. And yes in Australia we do take our expensive big bikes off road . . . quite a lot!

[@ivan-ywr]

Lovely review. I can feel the torque, acceleration of the bike. Have to say previously I have preferred BMW GS models but Honda just did outstanding job. Even 2019 model was cool but this is power this is beauty this is pure adventure bike. Thanks again for sharing your feelings. Greetings.

[@nigelren3719]

Engine sounds awesome. I rode the old one, 21" front when leaning was like falling off a cliff. Unless you're doing the TET, 19" will handle gravel hard-pack and anything resembling a road anywhere in the world.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Impressive bike. Love it myself. Rode it this week. Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing

[@ianmacdonald5918]

Great review as usual keep up the good work

[@davidbaines7014]

Great review again Mr Chops 👍

[@BN1960]

Good solid video fella. Nice to see bikes on test being enjoyed and not just trolled around town.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@Twedymoto]

Looks great! Had a go of one for 2 days at the Honda Adventure Centre and it was amazing! Hopefully they've sorted the rusting problems! lol

[@mt-015]

Sold my super duke and I think you just sold me on this!!

[@LoveLifeTriumph]

Couple of things Mr Chops; You continue to confirm that you and 44 Teeth are the best on KZbin for reviews and personally I can't get excited about bike reviews! But you put so much effort in and the way you do this is great. Secondly and hope you don't mind but I mentioned you on my last vid upload with regards to how brilliant you are with the 360 edits, you have again just proven it. Great vid. Cheers.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 👍👍

[@davidcohen5929]

Great review again brill 👍👍

[@theonlyredspecial]

I sold one of my fireblades and bought the Africa twin adventure sports 2020 fully speced out after demoing the gs 1250. This bike is as an all round package very capable. As always mr chops a great review. CarPlay is epic once you work it out. And Honda’s manual is shocking so you need to just play with it. Luckily I’m quite tech oriented so it didn’t stump me. The wealth of options is incredible. The pearlescent paint you are the only one to mention it. It’s superb.

[@hudsonrilke]

Great review. Everyone likes these. I struggle with the looks a bit.

[@paulvanhout9695]

Excellent review. The improvements will make it an even better traveler.

[@andrewwiltse8882]

A free quick shifter, Wow that’s huge! Great review Chops 🍻

[@marcdavis2840]

Thank You Chops 👍 - Crackin Review

[@davidcohen5929]

Great review again thanks

[@RaiderTheGhost]

Damn! Triumph, and Ducati reviews coming? Moving on up Chopsy! Great review as always. Cheers!

[@LawrenceBroussard]

A really great review!

[@MrBiggles]

Love the Africa Twin and the 2020 looks and sounds lovely 😊

[@gomertron6329]

I like what Honda have done with the new Africa Twin. Test rode the previous model a couple times, but felt it was lacking something and as a result of that didn't buy one. Great review, cheers

[@martingaughan2419]

Great review mate,I've got the previous model on a 19 plate and although I'm happy with it the upgrades on this seem to have taken it to another level.

[@oldtimer3824]

Martin Gaughan happy with my 17 plate AT - the 2020 AT will be over the top if it ever gets to USA.

[@edsoncarvalho9297]

Great vídeo, sound is beautiful.

[@rolandfullthrottle8316]

Nice bike, Chops. Never did me turn my head, this Africa Twin... but now it does! You simply make every single bike look good and worth to buy , damn you! 😁 Can’t wait to see all these reviews in the future 🤙🤙🤙

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Roland 👍

[@deverhoffe3457]

Great review 🤘. This one is definetly on my list next to the bmw r1250 gs and gsa. Testriding in 2020 it will be 🤪👌🤘👍

[@petermuller74]

Man, just came across your channel. Love your reviews. Subscribed with bells on.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Peter 👍👍

[@LawrenceBroussard]

A great review!

[@returnrider4952]

Mate really enjoyed your review and ride. Gotta say, that 360 camera you've got mounted there ads a whole other dimension to the visuals. Really like it, great set up. Subscribed after seeing this. G'day from Australia.

[@CompositionXn]

I ride my 2016 AT on dirt all the time. This bike looks superb and will be my next bike!

[@DoNotClickUFreak]

Definitely making the 80 mile pilgrimage up to Wheels motorcycles to get that quickshifter! Thanks Chopsy

[@mototroter]

Just ordered my third new Africa Twin. Now Adventure Sports DCT ES. DCT is absolutely great, ES we shall see.

[@th.noonecares]

17:25 something fell off, did you notice that? nice, very thorough review, btw.

[@GauthamLakshman]

It was the brake reservoir sock

[@bluebiker79]

I’ve got a slight lob on watching it. I hope this is my next bike.

[@thomassmith7608]

You can see the Honda-quality fit-and-finish in the paint and in the detail around the fuel tank, the gray fuel cap, and the anodized gold wheels and handlebars. That red-white-and-blue finish is fantastic. One thing that has stayed constant about Honda through the years is the attention to detail in the Design Department: Honda goes that extra bit of the way in order to design a motorcycle that will look nice for years to come. Look at the surviving CB 750 motorcycles for a clear example of the made-to-last Honda fit-and-finish.

[@winksta0]

As a current 2018 ATAS owner i cannot wait to trade up to this bike in march,a great bike just getting better and better.

[@gdscheiwe01]

Holy SH*T £700 for a quick shifter! Ouch. Makes the DCT version look like a bargain! Great review Chops, love the bike and you did it justice. Peace!

[@countbrapcula-espana]

If you're going to pay near 20K for this 700 pounds isn't a big deal

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

@@countbrapcula-espana Was at the dealer today, they have them out the door for £14,500 with 3 years free servicing, 3 years breakdown cover and a year of tracking. Really not a bad deal when compared to the GS

[@faniesmith]

Definitely in South Africa we take big adventure bikes off-road, all of the time. There are normally ride-outs every weekend. From what I hear it is the same in Australia and America. Those of us that do go off-road or 500+km on gravel in a day love the 21' front. Please Honda don't change that. We have waited long enough to for you to bring back the Africa Twin.

[@derekholme6922]

Best review I have seen you publish, well done I thouraley enjoyed it, and I am a GS Rider.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Derek 👍

[@profi965]

I'm not sure witch bike I'm going to buy: GSA or ATW ADVENTURE......Still not sure((((

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review Lamb Chop.

[@roland8163]

Awsome bike! Great Video 👍 i think the New adventure sports is the Best adventure bike 2020

[@davidjermy2524]

Great review Mr Chops. Bought a 19 plate back in July, very happy with that if I was going foe a new bike think I would stick with the Honda as I like DCT. lot of dosh now.

[@brucekendall52]

Great looking and sounding bike,thks.

[@zakparrish]

Excellent review! This is absolute torture, though, as I sit across the Atlantic waiting for this bike to land in March. :)

[@gdscheiwe01]

I feel your pain brother. Am in the same boat.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Worry not. It has rained here virtually continuously for almost 4 months so even if you were here it's unlikely you would be out on it.....

[@steve-wu7jp]

Sounds naughty AF for a stock Japanese bike 😈🤯👍 no aftermarket exhaust needed

[@diamondheat9]

Sounds like it belongs on a slick Cruiser. Meat growl

[@dannyracer25]

Very good review Mr chops 👌 lovely bike but I expect very pricey as honda allways are thanks from Danny

[@swiss889]

It sounds awesome 👌

[@jg3685]

Damn sounds good!

[@RutgerSmets]

It's the best looking Adventure bike in my opinion, sounds great, and at least it's headlights don't look like a penis like a GS.

[@IanTed]

You need to get out more😜

[@Bunesimdiamk]

Lmao

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

Hahahahahaha 😂

[@Duck95ish]

never noticed that, but now i cant unsee it

[@ulihanel7078]

Your penis looks like GS headlight....strange go see a plastic surgeon, he may be able to help you..😱

[@jakeyb6453]

Great review Mr Chops just stay on the tarmac lol 🇬🇧🏍❤️👍

[@roberthall1437]

LCR. Great video, lots of good solid info. Honda's done a good job on this machine. Should give BMW a jolt. The free quickshifter is a big bonus, bonza.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Robert 👍

[@IanTed]

First Africa Twin I might be tempted to as an alternative to my GSA, prefer the black version though, too flash for me.

[@marcinbera1842]

Great review and to be honest thanks to you, next year I'm going to sell my R1100S and grab AT 1100.

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. I'm not in to adventure bikes as such & I'm probably too short to even get on it but it seems like a REALLY nice bike. Looks & sounds great & I personally don't think you want a lot of power if you are genuinely going to off road it. Not sure about all the electronics but as you say, you'll learn it. Will be interested to see how the new V-Strom 1050 compares.

[@gordonjames8811]

Do you want to look through the screen or above it ,i like to look above,the looks and refinement are stellar,but everyone needs to drive this bike to see what view your going to get,Cheers to the good review,

[@honda116969]

I purchased the Africa twin over the KTM 890, 1290 & over the BMW 850 or 1250 cause the Honda name. The other bikes might have their pros but Honda has that build quality & reputation. I got the DCT transmission on mine. I love the bike, it's sooo nice 2 ride & DCT works good. Sport mode, level 1 or 2 is AWESOME.

[@honda116969]

Thanks 4 making the videos, It helped me make the choice i did & it's really appreciated👍👍 what's your favorite Enduro/adventure bike? I think I'll be riding mostly on highway roads once in awhile down the service roads but I don't see doing much off-roading with this big monster. It rides so effortlessly when it's moving but when it stopped it's hard to believe it's the same 🏍️ because it's so heavy to move 🤷 I think all of the bike manufacturers make something good that's unique in it's own way. But thanks again 4 making the videos! 😎

[@RickJM67]

Just came across this video whilst researching my upgrade from a 2009 F800GS. (I used to have a 1998 RD07a AT) Great review but I must take issue on one thing that you dwelled upon. The 21 inch front wheel. I bought my first bike in 1987, passed my test in ‘89 and EVERY bike I’ve owned has been a trail bike with 21” front wheels. I was a courier in Surrey/London for over 10 years using DR650/DR800(x3)/XRV750/XT660Z/F800GS 😍.......but went all over the country (did Glasgow and back on the 800GS in a day on 2 separate occasions). 21 inch wheels with the appropriate tyres do actually have plenty of grip (assuming the rider has the wit to read the road/conditions). There’s been a few times I’ve been cranked over on a tight corner inside foot out mx style and almost gone in to the back of a sports bike. John Fogerty may have written that “Big wheels keep on turning “ but bigger wheels go over bumps, pot holes etc better!!

[@whittlad]

Hypermotard SP 😍😍😍!!!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@toniraff5488]

The sound!!!

[@paulvandervyver4223]

If you want a 19" front wheel I believe the new Suzuki 1050 has it. In South Africa we love taking the adventure off the tarmac onto gravel roads, so the AT is a great choice for an allrounder

[@ne21]

Praise indeed nice one. I just got one yesterday DCT model and I think I prefer it to the R1250GS I had earlier this year!

[@ramonandramon]

Honda has to make a 19 wheel bike with this motor right now!

[@WheelieGood-el2br]

Don’t worry about the 21inch front,it’s not a problem, take one for a test, the state of uk roads you may just realise it’s a good choice

[@Shinysideup]

Loving the channel chops

[@Lawman-196]

Yep, 2% may spend $18,000 and take them off road, but I would only do dirt roads/trails on mine. All of them are way too heavy.....and yes, too expensive to crash. Nice vid!

[@Ducatijay72]

I have a 1000 at on courtesy insurance after someone wrote my mt10 off, I absolutely love it, I actually enjoy it more than the mt10, if money was no object this would be my daily ride with a 10 etc as a fun bike, plus I'm getting 62 to the gallon on the 1000, double than the 10, great review as ever, take care 👍

[@spadaspares]

Ive got a 19" front wheel on mine 1000 crf and its awesome

[@iphone202020220]

For a parallel twin they sound good. These motorcycles along with the bmw1200 gs and the 1250gs sell like hot cake. Ride safe out there. @Lamb Chop Rides

[@Vffr1]

I'm more of a BMW RT/RS guy. But I love the African Twin. It does sound beautiful. I would take this over a GS any day. Triple

[@hovishill2779]

Would it be a fair assumption you rather liked it 😜. great review and yes you have past the test and can now go to the Fireblade launch 😄. agree with your comments about the 21” front wheel, a 19” would have made the bike even better.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks 😂 great news as want to go on the Fireblade launch! 👍😁

[@mehdibb4186]

Crazy how much it sounds like a Vtwin !

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Great looks, great sound, and the nicest people ride it. She's like a baby Goldwing. I think the 19" wheel would have been a direct match up with the BMW GS and the ATAS still would have lost.

[@alanbstard4]

excellent bike

[@Joric78]

No, you're dead right. Adventure bikes are the SUV/4WDs of the motorcycle world. People buy them for the comfort, prestige, height, carrying capacity and amenities, but rarely actually use the off-road potential. Hence why so many of them are really out and out sports tourers (especially the S1000XR and Multistrada). Nothing wrong with that, but personally I don't need or particularly like the off-road pretensions.

[@nigelren3719]

They're high chairs to look down on the peasants. "Why does everyone nobody wave?" Mate your bikes called the 'exclusive' i.e. 'better than you'. Seriously though, you do get a nice view (of the peasants)

Right BUT, bikes like this, or V Strom 1000, or Multi 950, or KTM 990 are also very good conmuters bikes, very good to get in and out of the city, and powerful and comfy enough for the highway.... .suppose you work in downtown, at 30-50 miles from home and want good weather protection, comfy riding, and power to go at 160-180 km/h. What kind of bike dou you get?

[@mrsmith697]

swedich road is offroad....

[@usbsol]

Need a updated VFR 800/ 1200 🤗

[@drewiediggler1]

They've become the biking equivalent of the 4 wheel drive crowd who fit winches and big knob wheels,but rarely get further than Asda or the school run. I reckon 50 percent of alloy panniers have never left the county. It was all just a Ewan and Charlie pipe dream....

[@bruceleong9534]

You are a bit of a hooligan 007, but that’s why we love you. God knows how you have the time to pump out all these new vlogs when you’re also bringing out No Time To Die next April. Did you do your own stunt riding on the new Tiger? From the trailers, I don’t think the on board shots are up to your usual LCR standards!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Bruce 👍👍😂

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Speaking of parallel things that sound like Vtwins...... I'm really really really looking forward to the Duke 890R. That thing is going to be an utter monster in the bends, not to mention less weight and more power than a Yamaha MT-09. Love the updates to the AT. I wish the power was comparable to the 1090R KTM.

[@adamperkins3125]

16:12 the temp gauge reading 20C outside air temp in december? I test rode one today and I thought it seemed off by about 5 degrres to warm maybe

[@mariosavva999]

Great Review, I am struggling to decide between one of these & the 1290 Super Adventure...its driving me mad!

[@milesmorales5000]

Best Africa Super Bike I’ve seen

[@axeman6560]

Looks fabulous, 238 kgs wow that's intimidating! That's a man's bike. How do you fit one of these under the Xmas tree?

[@andrewshore262]

I agree rarely if ever are they taken off road in the UK too heavy and unwieldy. So it’s a shame you don’t get the 19” wheel as an option and maybe dispense with spokes at the same time. A few people on the V Strom forum have been eyeing this one up, but it’s no V twin sadly.

[@mtsds7799]

great review, what did you lose off your bike at 17:25?

[@Max-dj5qj]

What a nice euro 4 sound :) 👍 not my favorite bike, but nice colours and finish. Wish you a good 🎅 time and a successful 2020 with a lot of sound, wheelies and speed 💯👊✊. On Thursday I will take a closer look to a tuono v4 😁😎...it's your fault. But I need to test drive it for a longer ride in spring, if its the right choice and not to much a superbike which always wants to speed up and "can't" be used for commuting and relax rides. Btw: when do you get a T700?

[@mightyeagle]

I’ve always thought Hondas power is either properly rated or everyone else is over rated

[@callisto537]

geoffrey ethelston this engine has low compression, great for longevity

[@chrisi970]

Great review👍can anyone tell me who makes the tank protectors thanks

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

The man is a legend. Fantastic review as always. But surely you must be mistaken nothing is better quality than a GS..😀