Read the full MC Commute Review on the 2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES DCT on Motorcyclist: www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2020-honda-africa-twin-adventure-sport-es-dct-mc-commute-review/
@alexzandermaximo61783 жыл бұрын
Instablaster.
@kurvaonwheels4 жыл бұрын
The lower lcd display is for when you use the GPS navigation app on the main display,so you'll stil have basic info.
@slowsteve34974 жыл бұрын
You've got to be the only person who can spit split lanes with one hand while explaining the electronics of a motorcycle.
@ricky1108824 жыл бұрын
was thinking the same thing
@bella_testastretta3 жыл бұрын
lol
@pandaexpresso3 жыл бұрын
much easier with the dct it's like a scooter
@slowsteve34973 жыл бұрын
It’s not at all like a scooter. I own same bike. It’s 550 lbs.
@obionewheelkenobi6894 жыл бұрын
What the helll!? No wheelie test? That's the best part Adam. You were my favorite reviewer.
@pingdingdongpong4 жыл бұрын
No clutch
@arnoldis244 жыл бұрын
Glad the 2020 came out. Got a leftover 2019 Adventure Sports Dct for 11k after taxes and what not.
@jacobcurtis68494 жыл бұрын
We've sold more 2019 ATs in the last few months than we ever did
@the.communist4 жыл бұрын
What not?
@mogumede82114 жыл бұрын
Man, you stole that!!!! Congrats.
@arnoldis244 жыл бұрын
@@mogumede8211 Thanks! Makes you wonder what the profit margins are normally
@hmobb78383 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong? Are you not happy with your 2019? I had a 2017 African twin but it’s sadly not here with us anymore.. at least for the moment. Ever since I sold it I’ve been thinking about buying a brand new one AGAIN haha mine was previously the DCT transmission and I was genuinely impressed considering I kept it in its sports mode, it made me feel like I was driving a nice futuristic sports car /boat or cruise ship lmao
@1990-t1j4 жыл бұрын
The windscreen should retract all the way. 250 kg is pretty heavy, but it includes a lot of fuel. This is a different route. Nice change. The usual superb review. The best on KZbin.
@randiruge12654 жыл бұрын
I was told by the dealership that 'G' mode is for gravel.
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
There's a pull switch fun button on the left handle bar to turn all that shit Off ! At 132 miles per hour cruising threw the smoky mountains you cant read any of that crap anyways
@JRBoedeker4 жыл бұрын
From press and Honda releases at launch time it says this sort of thing: "To create a more direct feeling from the throttle to rear wheel pickup, the Africa Twin DCT model has “G” button designed for gravel roads that modifies the control of the clutch system and eliminates the shift lag between gears." Now, people are all saying, why "G"? Why Gravel? I think I figured it out. OK, you want to call it dirt mode? D is taken on automatics with Drive. M for Mud? Manual. S for Sand? Maybe people would confuse it with Sport mode. I really believe that Honda was trying their best to make sure that button could not be confused with anything else. In the usual Honda fashion... read "weird".
@chevyon37s4 жыл бұрын
I would have rather had it be called sport mode like it is in the pioneers
@Aderas824 жыл бұрын
The redundant lower dislpay is there for when you have your iphone connected to the bike and using car play. A thing to note, you cannot use the touch screen controls while moving even within carplay. You can still use the button controls though. Hoping the android auto update comes to this bike as well, and that they don't require the bluetooth headset to run carplay/android auto. sucks when your headset dies and then cant use navigation anymore. If anyone has any questions, I do own this exact model, and I'll try to answer what I can.
@GazMatic4 жыл бұрын
What's the longest distance you've traveled? How comfortable is the seat for long rides? How often do you have to fill up the gas tank and which fuel do you recommend? Answer at your convenience. I'm trying to decide between this and the 750
@doxasnob81374 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam thanks for the review, love the "stream of consciousness" type review. You still scare me with your riding style, maybe not as scary from your perspective. :) AND the bike FINALLY has CRUISE CONTROL!!!
@Kurlach4 жыл бұрын
You should try riding a sports bike in London if you think that’s scary 😉
@Desertfox923084 жыл бұрын
I always hate the lane splitting at turn lanes! Looks like he is pin striping every car! Lol
@peterday32534 жыл бұрын
G mode is for "grabber". The clutch grabs quicker. Great hair and that's a nice looking house. Congratulations. Thanks for the ride, Adam.
@fredh46414 жыл бұрын
The lowest engine braking setting is 3, not 1, according to my manual.
@stevesinclair6404 жыл бұрын
The grip guards are good for knocking mirrors
@corbinroberts9494 жыл бұрын
No more wheelie test at the end?
@racerdaveracerdave4 жыл бұрын
I wondered that too! He doesn't seem to be taking the same route when he gets to the office park. He's going to have to fix that!
@bazonka14 жыл бұрын
@@racerdaveracerdave He bought a house and moved. That's why it's a different route. Agree about the wheelie test though!
@TheRealDasluft4 жыл бұрын
Got an 2018 AT DCT... Love it as a commuter. I would only upgrade because of the cruise control as everything else is just awesome.
@szeriman134 жыл бұрын
and when you got a puncture on your back wheel, you are done. this is what i call adventure bike 👍
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
@@szeriman13 Huh?
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
I have an '18 AT DCT, I bought new on November 2019 and saved 28% off a 2020, about almost 40% less than a 2020 ATAS. Cruise would be something I'd use once in a blue moon and definitely not worth the premium for me.
@stevebolton84714 жыл бұрын
Nice to see your new commute, congratulations on your new home.
@ConfusedOwl924 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for the new house 🍻
@AdamWaheed4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I am still moving-in/getting things dialed so I hope to be able to elevate the quality of these videos here soon.
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
I think people are confusing the DCT with a CVT. DCTs with paddle shifting are used in most supercars including the Nissan GTR, Ford GT, Ferraris, Lambos, Porches, etc. CVTs are in Subarus, quads and snowmobiles and generally suck in cars. With DCT, you can go full manual, and it will shift faster than humanly possible, and will hold gears. The Sport modes, throttle and engine braking make it a surprisingly 'alive' bike to thrash on the road. Between DCT, Rekluse clutches and Speedshift kits, these things aren't going away. The only place you'll arguably find less control is in slow, technical terrain, but once you learn to use the rear brake in place of a clutch, the difference is negligible.
@ronl86704 жыл бұрын
Please do a follow-up on this with you riding in manual mode on DCT. There is an entirely different bike hiding in there. I promise.
@noirceur_4 жыл бұрын
After riding a last years model Africa Twin DCT from a dealership, I can safely say I'll never buy an automatic bike in my lifetime. It honestly was less fun, less engaging, and took away part of the joy of riding a motorcycle. I have my daily driver car that's an automatic that I put around town on. Then I have the classic sports car to blast on the weekend or take to a local cars and coffee. The bike is there for those awesome weather days on those curvy back roads, or a cool trip up north to go camping with some friends. And so far in my years of riding I'd be willing to give up an automatic transmission for those times and do the shifting myself, making the occasion even more special and connected.
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
No manual clutch = not a manual. My van is an auto because there is no way to put in a third pedal. Otherwise, I wouldn't own an auto anything.
@fatoni6984 жыл бұрын
G mode stands for Gangster. I'm quite sure.
@AdamWaheed4 жыл бұрын
Lol. YUP.
@franyetso48994 жыл бұрын
that's GANGSTA' to you pal..
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
@@franyetso4899 there is a fun button that turns all that shit OFF so you can fly like super man Valentino Rossi Style
@thepanel29352 жыл бұрын
I've heard that Honda offers an option ($300?) modification kit so you can alter the bike to shift gears in the old-school style with a clutch and foot-shifter, but also switch the bike to full Auto mode, too. Is this correct?
@fieldtrailer4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what he's talking about. I just like watching him weave between cars. And just keeps talking without interruption.
@aeyoria4 жыл бұрын
The double display is when utilizing the GPS function on your phone.
@fearcityfpv70373 жыл бұрын
I get the argument of lane splitting when coming up to a stoplight... But is it still cool in California to lane split when doing 70 in light to no traffic? 😳
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
The legality is very vague. But in general, you ALWAYS can lane share. However, you can NEVER break the speed limit, so...
@Kurlach4 жыл бұрын
The AT supports Apple CarPlay. The bottom LCD display is so that when that’s in use you can still see the speed etc. Still a fairly inelegant solution.
@goffryboss4 жыл бұрын
Adam seems so much less exited than usual. Somehow, I like him more like this, It feel more natural and less forced.
@thepanel29354 жыл бұрын
Do you think the seat is a bit high for getting a foot over? Also is there a risk of ending up on the back wheel with a fast burst of throttle? (Some riders may want that, but I don't!) Is the electronics and various Ride style settings hard to master?
@gorillaninja784 жыл бұрын
I love shifting so DCT is not for me but I absolutely love this bike! Beautiful
@marcochavanne2 жыл бұрын
Same. The only time I would want it is in colder weather when fingers get numb hovering on the clutch lever, or spending hours in very slow speed uphill sections of track. I am going to buy a manual ATAS because I love shifting as well, but can see how DCT would make longer riding sessions possible with less fatigue.
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
They dont look all that comfortable to ride long distance cruising but i took my 2017 A.T. with honda's optional lowered color matched seat on a cruise from Indy to deals gap tail of the dragon U.S.129 and slade "the dragon" .. Before i left I mounted up a VORTEK 253C-43 TEETH all aluminum rear sprocket that gives just a bit more ability plunking in low gear on single track deer trails in tight wooded areas (stock is 42 T) and for a bit more traction a Pirelli MT90 SCORPION A/T 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V on the rear and a 90/90 - 21 of the same thing on front that are much better on gravel and dry dirt for drifting smoky mountain fire trails than the " road racing slicks " that came on it!!! Im 70 years old and when my harley dyna is out of gas at 130 miles its time to rest your ass for a while ! But not on this africa twin cuz i can go for about 250 miles and still have enough fuel but past time for a piss break top off the tank and hit throttle with no monkey butt !! This thing rides great ..using a low cut moose racing windshield (
@copdwarriormcdonald79684 жыл бұрын
I am divided between Africa Twin and BMW GS Adventures. I favor the AF Twin for cost but the BMW GS Platform is Nice! Thanks for the Review.
@CCitis4 жыл бұрын
New route! sweet! congrats on the new pad. The two displays are because you can have your apple car play up and running, and you lose speedo and tach. So that gives you the speed.
@aaronbehindbars4 жыл бұрын
I miss my AT (2017 DCT), but there were a few things I would have changed (suspension was too soft, tube tires, no cruise). The Adventure Sports addresses all of those issues, but I do not like how much bulkier it is than the base model AT. Wish they did the tubeless wheels on the base model, I might get one. Even of they offered a version with a more street biased 19/17" cast wheel setup, I would consider it. Keep coming back to the Tiger 900.
@szeriman134 жыл бұрын
for the tubeless 👍
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
Just get a VFR or a K1600.
@cyclechris65914 жыл бұрын
Great review. Goldwing F6B guy here. Looking for a second bike able to go anywhere in case the world ends. Or just camping ⛺️. Suggestions? P.s. need to add sidebags .
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
Go to your triumph dealer and get a Tiger 800XC ...they are around 470 pounds dry with 95 horsepower of a version of Triumph's 700 speed triple but with a longer stroke and a high torque camshaft profile ..the engine cases are high pressure die cast done by lotus Ford that gives you no porosities of imperfection with the strength and property of Billet aluminium. And all the internals are made by Cosworth in London. Downside after the engine wears out will cost you half the price of a new bike. My friend beats that all to hell as he just parks it in his garage at a hundred thirty thousand miles and buys used ones with 15,000 or so miles on it for around $6k to $8k and you got 100,000 miles of WFO riding left in it ! And they handle like an XR650R only with twice the power ...on test ride of a 2012 model that was brand new i past a school bus on the back wheel by merely twisting of the wick in 3rd gear along the white river half dirt broken pavement gravel in the turns that runs threw the middle of downtown Indianapolis ...jumped a speed bump in the dealership's back lot and they came ungluded on me and ran me off , got pissed and bought a harley ...get the triumph
@CharlieMike254 жыл бұрын
Love having my question answered!
@chevyon37s4 жыл бұрын
I love the DCT transmission Honda has in the pioneers but does/ can the Africa twin DCT stall itself out like a pioneer if you’re choppy with the throttle like in rough and tight/ twist terrain?
@timktm14 жыл бұрын
Will not stall.
@h.mushmann23514 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to replicate a "clutch-up" with the DCT? I'm sure there is enough HP on this bike to wheelie, but a clutch-up is a necessity when riding off road. The clutch version of the Africa-Twin will probably be my next bike.
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
There's so much power you don't need it. Manual mode will hold the gear until you decide to switch it.
@clarenceduff74814 жыл бұрын
I have the 2016 DCT with the G button on dash. G Mode on DCT is for gravel roads. It works pretty much like feathering a real clutch.
@pyrodoll24223 жыл бұрын
Great review, gonna test ride one soon. Not really interested in dct but will give it a go. ES on the other hand sounds like something I'd definitely like.
@John_Redcorn_3 жыл бұрын
Is riding between lanes, going around cars at lights legal? Idk im just asking. Just not something i see where i live. I dont own a bike so just wondering.
@b.madsenmadsen1774 жыл бұрын
There is a way around having to use the bluetooth headset to run carplay, and so on - I have seen it on KZbin somewhere on a demonstration for the TFT-screen..!
@us4marine3 жыл бұрын
If given the choice "not cost to you" would you take the DCT or manual? Thanks
@mamo41043 жыл бұрын
The reason for the 2nd screen is to display current speed and other relevant info when rider is using the 7" display for example for Navigation.
@jeffpeters52974 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best reviews I have ever watched. Awesome job! The only thing that freaks me out is that in Cali you can ride between cars in their Lanes. I live in Albuquerque and the idiots here would try to box you in and smash you
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised how many cars actually make room for you out here.
@hallow16214 жыл бұрын
Nice KTM Rc8R in the back on that truck at 13:17. I know they don't make them anymore, but if you can get your paws on one I'd love to see a morning commute on an Rc8R!
@ioderov4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review!
@gracemalley68213 жыл бұрын
When you are using Apple Car Play, for nav for example, you still have the small display for gearing, turn indicators, etc.
@yeulakho65744 жыл бұрын
Does the manual transmission last longer than the DCT?
@Abra_Ka_Dabra_0084 жыл бұрын
@AdamWaheed As always great review Adam. One question - you are a tall guy and seem to be riding in low seat setting. Any reasons?
@ryvoltz4 жыл бұрын
It's funny how I quite simply LOVE Honda's cars, but I so DON'T love their bikes. I mean, I don't think they're bad, but, in this case, I'd have a Super Ténéré, or a Versys 1000, or an R 1250 GS, or a Tiger 1200 over the Africa Twin. I just don't know if I'd have the V-Strom 1050 instead of an Africa Twin.. Great review, Adam! Thanks a lot!
@consciousnessinitiative20464 жыл бұрын
The second small display is to have a speedo when using the big screen for navigation ;-)
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
In the movie "eazyrider" when Captain America takes his wrist watch off and pitches it in dust , turns up the wick of his pan head and burns rubber is the best way to navigate the Africa Twin
@jimmendoza21282 жыл бұрын
how tall are you and inseam? you are the best review guy on the web btw
@jaylamothe40994 жыл бұрын
Gotta say you don’t miss a beat while driving and talking ,splitting traffic and just keep right on talking and pointing out things on dash !! As a truck driver you make me nervous. .... But I enjoyed your presentation....👍👍👍
@randypullman11554 жыл бұрын
I actually ride and am sure there isn't anyway the DCT can see the road ahead or how i want to ride out the mid-range tourqe in a wet curve.
@captainwin63334 жыл бұрын
Are you allowed to ride like that, between two rows of moving traffic?
@kenc22574 жыл бұрын
Splitting lanes in perfectly legal in California (Adam has mentioned this a couple of times, in his "commute" videos).
@captainwin63334 жыл бұрын
@@kenc2257 OK. In the UK you'd either get the cops on your case or a whole load of drivers. lol
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
Technically, splitting IS NOT legal. There is no law saying you can split traffic. However, there is no law forbidding it. And it is legal for two vehicles to occupy the same lane at the same time. So technically you are just "sharing a lane". But it is an acceptable practice.
@Toast4days4 жыл бұрын
Missed the wheelie!?
@mariojorge5474 жыл бұрын
G mode Gravel mode
@rocketrollsvlogs76254 жыл бұрын
Nobody else has ridden this bike in a review the way Adam rode her.
@georgenokia95724 жыл бұрын
How much top speed of this
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
My 2018 hits 230kmh with room to spare. This will be faster.
@UncleWally34 жыл бұрын
Because I’m serious about buying a ‘19 or ‘20 AF and have too much time on my hands, so I’ve watched a lot of reviews. The one fairly consistent concern is the seat, which many have said isn’t as comfortable as previous models. I’ve ridden the older model and found it reasonably comfortable, but still haven’t decided if the 2020 is worth the hefty increase in price. Any informed opinions are welcome!
@szeriman134 жыл бұрын
tubeless wheels are the plus. if you got a puncture on a back wheel of the previous version you are done. you are not able to fix for sure. and if you do an adventure, then you are lost double...
@KestrelYI4 жыл бұрын
Solid review, man! Thanks.
@jaikanths8754 жыл бұрын
Is it me or is this new home to office commute seems to have a huge amount of traffic than the other previous commutes?
@racerdaveracerdave4 жыл бұрын
Also seems WAY longer
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
Roughly 60 miles/60 minutes
@michaelsmith97214 жыл бұрын
Great review - thanks, Adam
@lukedobek4 жыл бұрын
Do you think Honda will come out with a model somewhere between the Africa Twin and their CB models. Something like their Six50 concept from a few years back. I am still holding my breath...
@brothersoulshine4 жыл бұрын
There is rumour of a 750-ish Africa Twin to be announced at EICMA 2020 (November). I guess it'll be pitched at the T7 and 850GS.
@szeriman134 жыл бұрын
NC?
@scottbroyles21144 жыл бұрын
Driving like this in AZ would get you about 200 tickets in that one video
@petergriffin86813 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing. 67 in a 45, Improper Ln. changes, lack of any kind of turn signals, cutting people off left and right, blowing through traffic lights. No wonder CHP has such a hard on for bikers
@johncabrera45804 жыл бұрын
What’s in the new garage?!?!?
@kenc22574 жыл бұрын
Probably unpacked moving boxes.
@pjgreen11834 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see you sitting on it from the Sideview, just to get a better idea of the sitting position and riding position,,,,,,,,,
@davidelizabeth49334 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the home purchase, Waheed! You getting domesticated?
@bazonka14 жыл бұрын
He even tamed his hair!
@gearmeout46664 жыл бұрын
Commute the manual one please, some of us like full control .
@oakstream60414 жыл бұрын
I would buy one in 25 years if my Rd07 ever broke down. 😎👌🏻
@yepyep274 жыл бұрын
I’d like one, but yeah, my RD04 is still chuggin along quite nice and my NC get such good mpg!
@kenc22574 жыл бұрын
I like the way Adam pronounces "nomenclature." I'm going to start saying it that way.
@1990-t1j4 жыл бұрын
Hardly a word you're going to use often.
@SeraphCrimson7774 жыл бұрын
No one: Adam: **B E A N S**
@derweibhai4 жыл бұрын
I love my 2014 DL 1000, but I would kill for electronic cruise control.
@DragonKnightX123 жыл бұрын
I find interesting how Honda makes a great DCT for their bikes, but not for their cars. A Type-R with a DCT would be as quick as the Golf R.
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
A DCT in the Type R would ruin it. Save the manual!
@DragonKnightX123 жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaTootell A DCT would improve performance and sales. Forgot save the manual, we need to save our Cars.
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
No one is driving an F8 to the limit, the "performance" argue me is silly. Last time I took my little Fiesta (RIP) to the track I was passing plenty of people in cars with tons more performance. Cars aren't going anywhere. You can pick up a 500 HP car easy today, let alone cars with hundreds more that are still accessible.
@DragonKnightX123 жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaTootell And? I think arguing against more options is pretty silly. Specially since all of the other cars in the segment have both. Could make the same argument for Manuals. But the fact is the Sports car and Performance car market has been shrinking even before the big push for electrics.
@kugangles98604 жыл бұрын
I feel like Honda should offer a 17/19 inch cast wheel option for the Africa Twin. A lot of people buy this bike for commuting and pavement use only. You also have better road rubber options with a 17/19 setup.
@in2ADV4 жыл бұрын
17/19 sounds nice. But it would no longer be an Africa Twin....
@aaronbehindbars4 жыл бұрын
Triumph has this figured out.
@sunnyvalejedi4 жыл бұрын
I've never understood the small, cast wheel wannabe adventure bikes. There are amazing touring and sport touring bikes out there that do pavement better. They're the equivalent of buying a truck or SUV with 4WD, lockers and crawl control, and putting a ground effects package and low profile street tires on it.
@aaronbehindbars4 жыл бұрын
@@sunnyvalejedi I think the 17/19 wheel size is a good compromise. Not everybody needs the off road wheels. 17/19 allows you to run decently capable off road tires without giving up the quicker steering and better front end grip on pavement you lose with a 21 incher. This in between wheel size suits most riders who do a fair bit of dirt roads. Sounds like it isn't for your riding needs, but it makes perfect sense for many. There is nothing wrong with more options.
@JoshuaTootell3 жыл бұрын
Funny enough, I see jeeps every damn day around here with shit like low profile tires @@sunnyvalejedi
@thewatsongallery27494 жыл бұрын
G mode stands for 'God help me mode'.
@kananight4 жыл бұрын
I dislike the moaning about the screen and carplay interface. Having access to google maps while riding natively is a game-changer. Get to know your product before reviewing it.
@Philpoussis4 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking too...am planning to buy this bike and some reviewers haven’t spent enough time with it before reviewing it. He seriously didn’t know what G mode was for😒. On a adventure bike with G mode I would guess that the G stands for Gravel.
@cdd70124 жыл бұрын
DCT 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@adammiller55264 жыл бұрын
The way you ride I'm surprised you aren't a road crayon yet.
@laz1go2864 жыл бұрын
Nothing special there. Just being efficient and applying lane splitting laws which should be the way everywhere IMO.
@godking_ginge4 жыл бұрын
@@laz1go286 As someone who's never owned a bike yet, "lane splitting" wasn't even a phrase that existed in my small world until the last few weeks as I've begun "bike research." I had no idea it was a thing, just assumed it was someone being an impatient ass. A very unfair assumption on my part I guess. I'm sure I'l come across more stuff that was completely oblivious to me.
@georgebotes14344 жыл бұрын
Say it with me... "no-min-clay-ture"
@mbsevans4 жыл бұрын
Buddy, if you don’t know why there are two displays, then you haven’t done your research.
@yorkshireperson4 жыл бұрын
The lip smacking was really annoying in this video.
@buraqmejker4 жыл бұрын
It's possible to eliminate it in post, but since Adam has taken over the show, there's not much editing. I say get used to it :)
@louwho534 жыл бұрын
Welcome to north SD county Adam
@thinkingoutofthebox.94214 жыл бұрын
Small LCD screen is for speed when top screen is a sat nav. No wheelie or backing it in on test... 🙁
@flipcyde214 жыл бұрын
I puckered at 19:32
@damytzeus4 жыл бұрын
??? don't see it
@scrcmedic4 жыл бұрын
No backing it in? No wheelie? Come on! ;-)
@YaGirlEmX4 жыл бұрын
First thank you so much for that review. It was so detailed and I loved the way you introduced the bike! good job on that!! Even though it's a marvelous motorcycle I still don't feel like buying it. And it has nothing to do with your amazing review, you just gave me a lot to points to consider about whether I should or not get this bike. For me personally, I prefer the BMW1250GS even though it has some reliability issues now-days and all but I don't know why the Honda's ATs (and some other honda bikes) feel so anemic and weak and has no torque compared to most dual sports adv bikes. Take KTM's 1290 and BMW's 1250 and Triumph etc'.. it's a bit of a disappointment for me. The second thing I didn't like about it is that they took it too much to the "dirt bike" style and didn't give it a nice touch like BMW. I think it's more for people who like to go off road rather than go touring and sometimes go off road. And overall the plastic looks a bit cheap compared to BMWs.. the whole thing just doesn't look like a flagship to me. The Honda goldwing however.. oh boy, surely does!! (Disclaimer: I now ride Honda's cb500x 17 model and it feels as anemic as can be but I love the bike. I am considering to upgrade to the big league in the future).
@atheistbaba30363 жыл бұрын
Bhai i need crash bars
@Joric784 жыл бұрын
I still feel like DCT is an answer to a question no one is asking, but since automatics are so much more popular in the US maybe that'll apply to DCT bikes as well.
@stevebolton84714 жыл бұрын
DCT is superior to manual changing. Much faster and smoother. Never makes a bad shift. Awesome off the lights. You can override it if you want to with paddle controls just like modern sports cars. Next gear you want is almost always pre-selected on the alternate clutch.
@ronl86704 жыл бұрын
@@stevebolton8471 It should be noted though, that the riding experience is most definitely different than a non-DCT bike. Things like walking next to the bike while light on the throttle can be tricky, and also doing pivot turns is done differently. There is no clutch to feather, which is awesome at times, but has gotten me into some interesting situations to say the least (whiskey throttle - oops!) At the end of the day, it really is a nice system and I am glad that my AT is a DCT. I do however, have my eyes on a KTM 790 Adventure R... :|
@stevebolton84714 жыл бұрын
Ron L Hi, I have never wanted to walk next to the bike using the throttle to move it 😀. Whether you have DCT or not, slow turns should be controlled with the rear brake, never feather the clutch.
@SuperMegaSammy4 жыл бұрын
@@stevebolton8471 Yes i agree with Steve i have more control on my NC700 DCT feathering throttle with rear break.
@DragonKnightX123 жыл бұрын
None the less it seems to be popular. 67% of Goldwings and 45% of ATs sold are DCT. Honestly Suprised it hasn't taken off in the Supersport market. I feel like a DCT would be superior than a Quickshifter.
@yodareriderbikechannel6414 жыл бұрын
honda Africa twin adventure It is a wonderful motorcycle! I came to want it!
@interman77154 жыл бұрын
I wish manufacturers would shitcan those digital speed readouts .
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
The very best speedometer/ odometer was the rectangular analog 90 mile per hour speedometer trip meter on the 1984 xr500r. Unfortunately Honda discontinue manufacturing them. If you ever find one grab it it is calibrated perfectly for a 21 inch front wheel
@forestmotoadventures3 жыл бұрын
I think motorcyclists really struggle with embracing the future-aka Harley Davidson
@johncabrera45804 жыл бұрын
Yo dawg, Vista be BFE to Irvine
@williambrumbach36874 жыл бұрын
Vista to Oceanside to Camp Pendleton ride!!!!!
@ixj95854 жыл бұрын
The screen blinking constantly is no beuno
@hussainmarafie6454 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate my dear rider.. hope you guys are fine.. creatively always base of passion.. well that bichy oil sucks ..
@kevinsdb14 жыл бұрын
Cool lookin bike
@robertb24444 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the G mode is for giddy-up!
@SebastianD19774 жыл бұрын
for great electronics honda just switched to bosch for crf1100
@gonerydin42254 жыл бұрын
Honda had ABS and traction control on a motorcycle in 1992.