2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sport DCT | Scottish Highlands Ep4 | RECAP

[@davidmain3]

Well Honda UK can't have asked for a better advert for their bike in this mini series. I hope they see that and reward you well!

[@RichyVida]

I hope so, too :-)

[@shep3477]

Loved the comment at the start, about the bond with the bike, everyone of us understands that. Watching the vid's for a couple of years now, enjoyed every one of them. Keep them coming!!

[@mikeybikey106]

this is what tmf used to do so well , but he just does the easy guided tours in sunny climates now. Your commentary is spot on and describes what biking is all about.........especially to 'therapy' bit. Going out on a bike ride is like a mind reset , more so when you come back from a tour.

[@steve1962]

Nothing better than a bit of time on yer own, on a bike you really gel with, riding empty roads with great scenery!! Fab ride report Richy, thanks for taking us along. Ride safe........and keep warm!! Steve

[@davidmeadows5665]

It's 2.00 am and I've binged watched all 4 Ep what a great night I've had thoroughly enjoyed sharing the passion for biking, photography and felt part of the experience - thanks so much

[@RichyVida]

Glad you enjoyed, David. Thanks for watching

[@breseler]

Enduring the first week of 24 in lockdown, I thoroughly enjoyed this 4 part trip north. I lived in Caithness for 20 years and often returned on trips to visit family, so many of the roads you were travelling on are deeply ingrained in my memory. You really must visit Orkney when things are better - it is a fabulous place, full of ancient history, and I think you'll find many great photos to take. The far north is a truly spectacular landscape - unspoilt until recently, when wind money enticed landowners to spoil it with their greed. Thanks for the glimpses of a land I knew well...

[@SuperchargedLlama]

I've been tooling around on a Manual 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sport today, without the electronic suspension. It is so SO much better than the 2016 I had. Lighter (I mean, yeah, this isn't the DCT) and way more responsive! Love it, absolutely love it. You're absolutely right, this isn't down on power now at all.

[@Silvergrayvfr]

Man i wish the ferry from Bergen to Newcastle starts back up again 🤞🏻🙄🤞🏻

[@Jaffa1951]

Nice trip Richy. Great bike. I want one. BTW, to stop your visor steaming up you can use a smear of washing up liquid on the inside of the visor. Works pretty well. Beeswax, spray on polish, on the outside to get rid of rainwater. Works well, also.

[@stevesinclair640]

I really enjoyed this series, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@MrAlmar07]

An absolutely brilliant series from start to finish Rich!! Good to see some of Glesga, my old stomping ground & my old apartment at 22 min 40!! Ha. You were even starting to sound Scottish when on about your thumbs!! Haha. Awrabesht mate. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@MrBaileys38]

Thanks for another great ride🙏 I’m picking my AfricaTwin up next Saturday and you certainly haven’t lowered my expectations!! I went for the manual version with quick shifter, can’t wait to start my own adventures.

[@nigelren3719]

Loved this series dude. Can't believe you did run that in on hit. BTW you passed Lomo at 16:15 just before Victor Devines.

[@somecolbyguy1833]

Some of the very best trips I've ever had on a motorcycle were ones where I packed an overnight bag, and literally just picked a direction. Be interesting if Graham let you borrow his GS for a weekend, curious about your comparative thoughts. Anyways. Thanks for sharing, Mr. Vida! These videos don't create themselves, and your efforts are appreciated by many!!

[@ianjames3218]

Well Rich, a lovely finish to a great few days. I love that bike but way out of my price range. This year I will deffo explore Scotland inc A838, that lodge rd. Thanks for taking us there. 10 out of 10 for another great trip, all on your Tod too. Brilliant

[@waynedl99]

Well worth getting up there. A few nights base at Fort William and a few nights over at Dornoch (we stayed at Embo) and reasonable weather make for an awesome week on the bike and you get to really explore

[@ianjames3218]

Hopefully if I go all that way, I want to walk up Ben Nevis too Is that realistic to get to start on public transport? Didnt want to leave bike just anywhere.

[@darrenstadames]

Cracking series of vids Richy. Saved these for a rainy day and happily sat and watched the lot this 28th day into my lockdown. Thank you :)

[@glennandrews7017]

Richy you might have given the AT a 9/10 but surely you have to give yourself a perfect score for this series. Brilliant Richy. Congratulations and thank you.

[@RichyVida]

Wow, thank you very much! I certainly enjoyed making it. 👍👍

[@rottieman347]

Great video and a great advert for Honda. Wish they did a shaft drive and illuminated switches.

[@robertbates1079]

It would compete with the vfr then tho I suppose? And be heavier for off road.

[@plymouthjanner8940]

Agree 100% DCT is absolutely amazing. Done thousands of miles on the Crosstourer and love it.. Great series Richy.

[@tallboy2234]

Sunrise on a bike is Marvelous! I Love it!

[@pjclark8624]

Loved the series. Great commentary, images and sound. The race between DCT and manual was carried out in California a week or two ago. Motorcycles and Misfits podcast, two of the people who present on it own one of each 2019 models. DCT leaves the manual for dead every time.

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Brilliant set of videos Richy, I leave on April 26th for my first trip to Scotland. Also my first tour on the GSA 1250, can’t wait. Cheers

[@devathegreat]

Me and my little boy bumped into you at the MCN Motorcycle show on Saturday. Awesome to see you there. We are proper fans of you. Great video as usual.

[@RichyVida]

Thanks for saying hello, mate. What a cracking little dude you have there! Nice to meet you and little man 👍

[@alanbuller3371]

Great series Richy. Thanks for taking us along!

[@beans4491]

Richy great job here, my favourite get away from it all clear your head trip too. These roads are kinda deserted all year round I’ve found, there really is just nothing around once you head that far north. Thanks for the mention and next time I’ll buy you lunch at the Crask.

[@tallboy2234]

What a Wonderful, unexpected adventure! Brilliant trip in an unexpected time and place! A 9 out of 10 bike! Those cornering lights are the cats meow!

[@wobblybrother4552]

Brilliant mini tour !! Thanks for taking us with you. I'm going to buy an AT on Saturday...now I've just have win the Friday euro lottery 😜

[@stephensaunderson237]

Superb series Richy. Been thinking of getting back into biking lately now this series has made my mind up. I definitely buying a bike this time. Cant see me doing the Scotland tour as I did before but I can get over that. Thanks again.

[@thebingleywheeler]

Brilliant quartet Richy....just shows what can be achieved well out of season.....what a bike!

[@wernerprokoph4160]

I really enjoyed your Videos. I love the UK and Scotland and i love the AT AS with DCT. Thank you for your Impressions. You‘re a proper AT Rider… greetings from Austria

[@davewash50]

What a great series Rich, loved it! I currently ride a Tiger Rallye Pro, after a decade on GS’s, and I love it. But, I am going to try a DCT Africa Twin after you have given it a 9/10. Love the content buddy, keep it coming, thank you👍

[@amancalledjames9345]

Loved the series...just what you need mid winter to keep you going - a tour to follow! Thanks Richy!

[@RhegedRideOuts]

Another great tour Richy. Just before Christmas I had to go to Newcastle, it was -2 and my thumbs got so cold they felt like they were burning.

[@derekholme6922]

Enjoyed the trip, refreshed my memory of the places we love as you do in Scotland, we shall be back this year, again, on our new BMW 1250 GS, surprised you did not remember about cruise control from the Beemer?

[@SX1000ninja]

You hit the nail on the head when you said about a bike being a ‘Therapist’. I see my bike as my psychiatrist and my escape from work and troublesome children 🏍 Booked a test ride this coming Monday on 2 variations of AT (Manual & DCT). I need to compare it to a Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 before I make a final decision. Thanks for Highland trip 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@waynedl99]

I've been the same for years, but this last 4 months or so, the therapy isn't working :o

[@richardshort4587]

Have you considered the new Versys from Kawasaki

[@SX1000ninja]

Richard Short to be honest I haven’t. I’m guessing that maybe you have a Versys and also that too maybe thrown into the mix before I hand over the dosh. Thanks for the reminder on the big Kwacky 👍

[@SX1000ninja]

Wayne Large I just stay out that little longer on my bike it usually works for me mate.

[@richardshort4587]

Onyer Triumph No I don’t own one but have been seriously looking at them along with the Tennere and the AT. Trying to sell my current ride BMW K 1200LT. The draw to adventure riding is growing inside me and want to get off asphalt this year and see more than what just regular roads can offer. For me one big factor is areas covered for servicing especially here in Canada. I had a 1995 Triumph Sport 900, one of the models Hinckley put out when they resurrected the brand. The triple engine designed by Cosworth was bullet proof, but constant carburetor headaches kept it in the garage more than the road. I waited it seemed forever for the new Trophy to come out but that was a huge disappointment so I bought the beemer. A fabulous bike for comfort and great gas mileage great on highway and twisties but in around town and heavy slow traffic she’s a pig. So Triumph and BMW dealerships are a little thin on the ground compared to Japanese bikes. Sad really the solidly reliable Japanese bikes have a huge area they service and is barely needed and the unreliable brands provide little to no service.

[@MrG61-u9k]

Picking up a 2020 manual next week, had a 16 DCT for four years, wonder how long before I miss it! Great series thanks for all the hard work 👍

[@BatterseaBill]

Well you certainly pack a lot in a short space of time, 4 days there and back is good going. That is definitely on my list.

[@loydsa]

Nice trip and an excellent reveiw of the Bike Richy. Judging by your comments through the video's of this trip, you would love Shetland, the last northern bit of the UK (beyond Orkney). The scenery is wonderful, the people are lovely, the roads are the best in the UK (due to the oil income). There is a midsummer motorcycle rally (The Simmer Dim Rally) if you are into group drinking and music! The rally is off for this year due to Covid 19 but that gives you lots of time to plan for next year. Regards Sarah

[@RichyVida]

Thank you Sarah. “Am I into group drinking and music”? You don’t know me at all ;-)

[@Dombennezon]

If Honda don’t offer you one of these at a ridiculous discount there’s something wrong with them. I’ve had my GS for yonks and always thought I’d just get another, but I’d defo try the Africa twin after watching this. Delighted you enjoyed Scotland.. cheers.

[@Northernlanes]

pulling your clutch should deactivate the cruise control (as well as rolling back the throttle and pulling the brake), or a least it does on my Super Tenere

[@peterreeve8663]

You’ve forgotten the DCT has no clutch! Tbh I thought the same until I remembered it was a DCT. 😉

[@tallboy2234]

Northernlanes that’s right!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Thanks for the splendid ride along Richy. Scotland does indeed look very special. Well done Sir. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸

[@ErnstSpath]

This is my dream/next bike, I have the NC750X DCT, it's a real pleasure to ride, After the Africa Twin, I will be getting the Gold-wing, at least that is the upgrade plan, Thanks for the video.

[@georgewatt354]

Great set of vids in my homeland, thanks for the free PR and glad you enjoyed it so much. Top Man Richy😊

[@RoadGlideAustralia]

Well done Richy 👍🏻 A truly awesome tour, great review of the 2020 Honda Africa Twin, Amazing Scotland in all her beauty. Subscribed and now catching up on all of your previous uploads. Well done mate

[@RichyVida]

Thanks and welcome!

[@bikerrout]

New subscriber... Excellent videos.. I'm not a fan of music on touring videos so your commentry is right up my street... Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@jonathandorward]

You deserve a OBE for that !! Take my hat of to you as when you set off everybody thought you were mad including me.You've kept us entertained for 4 - 1 hr video's.Thankyou.PS - ( Of course it would have been 10/10 if you had been on a GS.! Cheers.

[@adamosliff1610]

I watched and listened to your videos about the VFR and I had to go and buy one it seemed perfect, but now I see everything the honda AT has to offer and it also sounds awsome , I need 1 of these now 😂

[@SuperchargedLlama]

Cracking vid again Rich, lovely little video series! For those of you who are interested in the 2020 AT there's a very nice option available on the DCT and that's a foot shifter. I means you can just affect the DCT with your foot rather than the buttons on the bars (so glad they've moved the buttons a bit on the 2020 and added autocancelling indicators on this model, on my old 2016 version I kept hitting the downshift when I was cancelling the indicator - terrifying dropping in to first on a roundabout). As for the comment about the DCT beating the manual off the lights? Absolutely, you need something with launch control to beat it.

[@jseaschippychorley]

Richy, please can you report on your preference soon as your able to regarding the GS after your currant Spanish trip on one considering they are back to back cheers JC

[@RichyVida]

Both superb 👍

[@Mikethebike721]

Fabulous series. Agree about Victor Devine. Great dealer and I bought my CB500X from there and still love it!

[@garyday9438]

What a great trip and a big thumbs up for Honda, sounds like it could be a second bike.

[@henryhartley9993]

Great mini series Richy, I'll be up to Scotland this Summer living the dream...

[@MuskiRidesOut]

Another DAMN fine mini series Rich, thanks mate. Made me homesick for Alba again !!! Wildbad stickers now arrived down under in NZ. Look great on my VStrom. By the way; I think ya better get your cheque book out and write one out to Honda UK.............Just akin' like. Cheers, Chris. Stay safe mate.

[@WheelsNotHeels]

Well, that was quite enjoyable. Thanks for doing this little series...I loved seeing how you dealt with all that cold weather but such beauty! and that bike! Also, it is nice to hear someone say good things about the DCT technology; you explained it well. It is a boon for many people and lets you just enjoy the scenery. Yes, with mine, I can get off the line faster than anybody else...it is a confidence-booster! Cheers!

[@rogerquenault7207]

Thank you for a great series on the 2020 AT I have the 2016 DCT version and I absolutely love it but now I want to swap it in for a 2020 ES DCT so maybe it wasn’t a good idea to watch your trip to Scotland. 👍

[@RichyVida]

Haha I know the feeling! 👍

[@BorisKarloff66]

A great mini series mate. We're hopefully doing the NC500 this year, I don't think my MT10 is as practical as the Honda, but I will enjoy it all the same

[@yorkshiretink3188]

You need to take a little stove with you 👍...when places are shut you can make a brew and a bacon butty in the middle of nowhere !,..Fantastic vlog👌👌

[@philbenson8878]

Only just started watching vids like this, really enjoyed this and the nc500 series! Whilst my adventures won’t be a patch on yours, I’m hoping to get out and about on my 2018 SV650 I bought last year....great inspiration, keep it up :)

[@andyscooter5753]

i can say that they are right about the XADV750 , they are fantastic bikes . an very comfortable . one bike a really regret selling .

[@ThomasWonderka]

thanks a lot for sharing those videos .. I loved the series about the Scottish Highlands. Would be nice to see that, but that is quite far away. But watching made look ahead for the coming bike season anyway. Bad luck for me that I can´t get to my bike right now due to the lockdown of shops here in Austria at the moment. So I still have to wait a while. Kind regards from Austria!

[@RichyVida]

Thank you Thomas. Hope things improve ASAP. Very strange times 😩

[@maz2496]

For me best video so far, love the solo ride, the conditions riding up and the bike review, very well done!!!

[@RichyVida]

Thank you, Mario. Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@DirtyHelmetsRidingClub]

Great video again rich. Still loving my twin after year of ownership! Looking forward to my first wildbad weekender! Confused why this video has some dislikes? Keep it up mate 👍

[@garymoult1406]

Just watched the last episode,what a great trip you had,a great insight into the Africa twin and I think Scotland is defo on my tour list now just not in winter 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Battery heated gloves rich, best thing I ever bought 👍

[@waynedl99]

Batteries don't last long enough imho. On that trip, he'd have noticed. BUT, they are decent gloves anyway (mine are the RST's) and do a good job of keeping you warm when the battery is dead.

[@MOTOUK1]

Wayne mine last 4 hrs and I carry a spare set so good for 8 hrs days 👍

[@kevinwestwood6668]

I can see that VFR being knocked on the head for a new Africa twin,excellent video series as usual.

[@RichyVida]

Never going to happen.

[@kevinwestwood6668]

@@RichyVida 😂😂😂😂

[@johndiehardmclean23]

I honestly thought you'd lost the plot when I first started watching this solo adventure of yours, but you seemed to have the exact tool for the job & IMO alot more handsome a bike than the GS equivalents! 👍😁 Received my WILDBAD order yesterday & a 10/10 for efficiency & quality of your merch! 👍😎 I got an order from Andy (TMF) a few months back & he sent me a scarf thingy instead of a TMF sticker ffs & then wouldn't accept it back & I was told keep it...But he still sent me a sticker aswell so I rate his service more of a 9.9/10!!! 😉👍🤣

[@richardlane5428]

Great Vid Rich brave man in Scotland in January where's yer heated clothing ! Right about footrest/leg position-if U have engine bars think about highway pegs in front (rear mount on bars cheap & they give respite & comfort) works on my gsx1400.

[@hovishill2779]

Another good one Richy 👍🏻 and heres an idea Ref no illuminated switchgear, dayglo stickers 😉😄

[@patrickhurst8205]

Cracking trip. Bike was awesome kind of reminds me of all the bits that a modern Pan European should have had pity Honda stopped making them. Looks like it could be a nice alternative lighter replacement though.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Loved this series. Gotta say I'm not a fan of these iPad style dashes. That weird little LCD panel looks out of place. It sure sounds great though! Take care

[@RichardCro]

I don’t ride! I have been pondering a twin Af dct though and love Scotland so I have really enjoyed this series thanks chap.

[@Wats1984]

Fantastic series! Nothing better than just getting up and going. Full tank sling a few clothes in and off! 👍

[@waynecompton7612]

Good Afternoon Richy, Thank you for the video and effort you put in!! A nice motorbike !! Take care and catch you next time 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@stevenfoster4423]

What are the night classes you were using. As a full time classes wearer am interested to have a look at them.

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

Me too ✋

[@kevinperree7764]

Gents, just type night time driving glasses into amazon. Richy’s right, they are amazing. Remove glare from car headlights and turn dusk into daylight

[@SuperchargedLlama]

@@kevinperree7764 I did that but a shed load of results came up, kinda hard to pick through the ones that are pants.

[@greengoblindave]

100% agree on the gear changing points. I feel it’s much faster than a manual. Just crank it and boom.. 20 feet jump before any car driver even depresses the clutch. And a rip arm out of sockets moment lol. And yes 30 mins or so to get use to it. However if it’s a moment of yes a car pulling out in you. I still find my left had twitches for the clutch. 😂 Other than nothing 👍

[@andystewart6243]

Nice one Richy. You should be in for a good discount eh. Hell of a bike though.👍

[@BMWMarkR1200]

Hippo Hands Really help keep the wind off your hands.

[@frankmalone236]

Well done, Richy! Really enjoyed this! And the Africa twin is an impressive motorcycle. Great job Honda!

[@peterlewis968]

Great video series, really enjoyed. I have done all those roads several times, and I am back up there in May with my 2 riding buddies. Can't wait now!! So the big question is, are you going to buy one of these Africa Twins?

[@RichyVida]

🤷‍♂️

[@whitedrguy6503]

Great series Richy, reminded me of my trip in the highlands in 2013, and I live in Australia, done the big circle of the the UK in 2 weeks. London to London via John O'groats, Manchester and Cardiff nice easy trip with as little motorway as possible. What has me baffled is, what do you do on a modern motorcycle ? When I started riding 40 years ago the theory was learn to use you clutch,brake and throttle and you will be a good rider who can ride anything. Now with new bikes having DCT, ABS and traction control all that is out the window, it is taking the skill and joy out of the equation. Sadly new bikes are losing there appeal, they are just a machine, a toy.

[@RichyVida]

.... that take you on some of the most spectacular journeys! 👍

[@lorneffoulkes-jones6501]

Now you have spent time on the old and new AT its clear to see you love them, when are you getting one ??

[@RichyVida]

When one turns up with a big bow on it 😂

[@marktaylor148]

Great video, I have the 2019 Adventure sport (not DCT) now after watching your review I may just go and test ride the new DCT and compare them both.

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

I noticed you have quite a contraption on your helmet for the camera...I’ve just discovered ‘Sugru’ it’s a mouldable glue which is flexible, it’s brilliant, roll it into a ball and mount the GoPro mount directly on the chin, allow to set for 24-48 hours,saves all that faff, have you seen it about?

[@RichyVida]

Nope?

[@andyrawlings5369]

Well trip over rich been good footage question is are you going to get a A.T. ?? but keep viffer as a second bike been good to watch ride safe.

[@waynedl99]

From Dornoch, you could've headed down towards Inverness, then skirted across Loch Ness towards Fort William (the bottom is actually better than the top IMHO), then down the A82, much better than the A9 IMO :D Where you took the pic on the causeway at Tongue, we took our sunset pic on the bridge just after, there was some seals in the background. The road you did that nobody else does, we did lol, we met up with 1 other person, which came in handy as my mates phone mount had broken and was flapping around, so the guy took him home (ooh err, yes, we left him to that lol) and fixed it.

[@grahamhunter3233]

Got the feeling you liked the Africa Twin. Think we might see the end of the VFR soon!!!

[@RichyVida]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@rustyrider4306]

Rich, yet another absolutely fabulous video. I know I've said it before but mega inspiring,I m definitely going to ride Scotland this year. I sat on one of the Africa twins at CMC yesterday. Got to admit,It was like sitting in an armchair. The whole Scotland tour was really interesting. and eye opening with the beautiful scenery. Already looking forward to the next one. I really didn't want this one to end. Haha. Shiny Side Up, 👊👊Russ.

[@andrewheadland50]

Thank you from down under, & so true about the therapy 😎

[@nickwells55]

Come on Honda give him the bike, his reviews of it have said more than any advert you could have done for sales factor 😁 And i bet some tech guys looking into those illuminated switches already. Nice vlog Ritchie

[@chrismurray3198]

Agreed. Even I'm looking at buying one based on the videos Richie has done.

[@mickeypopa]

I fully expected some epic snoring from the opening scene. lol Fantastic series, really enjoyed it. And had some laughs along the way. Ride on! :)

[@oldmanvlogger9259]

Quick question, the low or night vision glasses, would you think you could wear them over normal glasses under a helmet? Main problem is, if you don't get your normal glasses adjusted correctly, you can suffer a bit of pain around the old lug holes!! Apart from that, great video, I have some heated gloves, but, they just warm the back of your hands and miss the thumbs!!

[@RichyVida]

They wouldn’t fit over glasses under a helmet unfortunately.

[@bobklee2397]

Great bike the AT, I have a 2017 DCT model. The new one looks and is according to your review mega but is 50% more spends than the 2017 new (Honda were doing seals on the DCT three years ago). There’s more kit on it with adaptive suspension, cruise control and better seat height for most but still too much extra for me when the finance deal on my current one expires and it goes back to Honda.

[@RichyVida]

A lot of money, for sure.

[@Northernlanes]

the new 1100 Africa Twin looks a better bike than the older version, I'd like to see it in other colours and without the 'stickers' which I'm not keen on

[@TheTfortwo]

Do you think Richy it has to many gadgets that can go wrong with it.Will it last as long as your 17 year old vfr? which has only had minor problems in it's life, and done over 80,000 miles with hardly any gadgets.

[@ricardogomes6898]

Simply amazing, one more subscriber , plz do one on gear used so we can learn how to prepare 🤩🤩

[@RichyVida]

Thanks for the sub!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Adventure Sports or standard ? Is the former worth the extra money? Fuel range important to me but as long as I can manage 200 between fills it's ok I think. I suppose either would do the job! Great vlog Happy travels

[@robertbates1079]

Richy doing what richy does best!.. hope they offer you a good deal on one , how could you go back to clutch now?😏

[@caroldave4037]

I've thought it from the first time you rode a Africa twin...vfr pension off in ('cotton wool) in't corner oft garage lad cheers frm dave..

[@kennyatkins6448]

Great videos Richy, Scotland loves you after you said all those nice things about it. When r u getting your own A T. THANKS 👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrPielips]

thanks Richy, loved the journey