2022 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100 Adventure Sports Review/ First Ride Impressions!

Hey Everyone!
Here is my first ride impressions (for the truth) or 'review' (for the algorithm) where I look at the Honda Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports!
I take this bike on a ride through the local routes to gather my first thoughts.
Watch to see my thoughts on the handling, power, and overall ride of this adventure bike. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more reviews like this one!
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[@gruff8491]

I'm on my 2nd ATAS DCT. Can't lie , I love it and done Europe 5 times in comfort and have no complaints. Cheers for the vlog kate.✌️

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Over 30,000 km on my 2020 ATASes. Drive forestry roads in Rockies, multi week camp/hotel off it, and run Mitas E07s throughout my BC. Traction is key! Love the DCT, and I'm a life time dirt rider. Just finished 7200 km Western US trip, without one hiccup. We buy Honda for reliability, and access to so many dealerships across Canada and US ( even though we rarely need them). This bikes suspension is comfortable in all terrains wirh es button settings, on the fly! Absolutely makes my day! My buds and I have had and still have many toys. But we all say if we lost our "twin", we'd go and get another the next day. Im 6'2, 205, mid fifties, and I fully endorse this product, lol.

[@simonwardlesw]

I've got the predecessor to the 1100, the 1000 Adventure Sports, taller than the 1100, mines at 900mm seat height. It was an upgrade to my first bike, the Honda Transalp 700. I love mine, great range, comfortable for the most part. Always on road. Brill at touring, fitted the Givi racks for soft panniers.

[@mancavemoto]

Hey Kate, I find it a pretty well balanced bike, but it is tall at front, which makes pushing it around a little cumbersome, and I guess that's the difference (other than the engine layout) to the GS. I saw one at my local BMW dealer parked next to a 1250 GS and having previously thought the GS was the bigger bike, this made the Beemer (non adventure) look small. You're right just comparing kerb weights means very little in reality. I must say I'm a big fan of the AT, I find it fits me really well, and I love the exhaust note! Ride Safe

[@chrishart8548]

I thought the same of the T7 and toureg 660 I don't really get why the front is so high up and the seat isn't that high really. You can have ground clearance and suspension travel without it being so high at the front.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

I've had 2 GS Adventures and now I'm on a Honda XADV which is dct and I absolutely love it and it flies, is comfortable and can give 80mpg 😊👍🏻

[@marcochavanne]

That is impressive. My 2022 CRF300L Rally gets around 60mpg (US) after power mods no matter how I ride it. Im floored that its big brother gets better mileage. with 4 times the power.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

@@marcochavanne that's in standard mode BTW, put it in sport mode though and you get about 63mpg 😃👍🏻

[@twogotikitouring6940]

Hi Kate, Having sold me and the wife our GSAs I now find myself to soon be the proud owner of a ATAS! I don't think it will be ling before she chops her GSA in for one as well. Sorry to hear about your spill but hope you are recovering well. Lots of love ❤

[@BoardWalkToke]

Appreciate the review. As someone who has ridden sports bike his whole life I want to finally get myself an adventure bike and this one seems to be at the top of the list.

[@UsernameKate]

Defo get on a test ride and see what you think 😊

[@BoardWalkToke]

@@UsernameKate I did actually! Not for me ontop of budget reasons but the Tenere 700 is what I am aiming for now. Middle weight seems more up my alley

[@anthonyturner3238]

Took my AT ASes, on the Italian TET colle del sommelier; what a bike , that bike took that trail up the mountain 9600 feet in its stride and back down . Was thinking that I’d bought the wrong bike for adventure riding off road ? Not now again a fantastic bike love it

[@UsernameKate]

Yessss this sounds amazing! 🙌🙌

[@shamuso1596]

I have had the adv sport for 7 months, and the left hand switch gear is a comman gripe. I've got around it eventually. 1st adjust handle bars, turn the button cluster (control) and move it from vertical to aprox 30 to 45 degrees and I also put on 25mm handle bar risers. It's fine now. You can imagine two big fat hands trying to use the indicators compared to yours hands especially with winter gloves. You did not mention buffeting which was a bad surprise but again easily fixed, pyramid fork cover £30 and a little puig deflector screen about £80 and Honda oem additional deflectors for side of fairing approx £120. Now I've the near perfect bike. And a side stand extender is an absolute must.

[@adrianobardoni4494]

Hi Kate, I own an Africa Twin 1100 adventure sports 2023 with DCT gearbox. I think this solution is very spot on, the driving pleasure is extremely extraordinary, I never thought that this technology applied to motorcycles was so successful. Personally I recommend the DCT… is another world!!! Ciao from Italy 👋

[@adammcallister2260]

Totally different world but I find my Honda CBF125 has a snatchy throttle. It’s quite hard to smoothly apply throttle when going low speed. Might just be a characteristic of the bike. Really enjoyed this video. You seem to be coming out of your shell too. Perhaps I’ve picked up on it more but you seem more confident and personable in front of the camera. Top work all round, Kate!

[@chrischristofis8501]

Probably needs adjusting

[@sweebeyh4327]

I owned the dct version of this bike and even as a 19 stone, 6ft 2 Rugby player I still found it top heavy and hard to get along with. In the end I swapped for a new Aprilia V4 Tuono Factory which is a lot different but an epic bike which I also tour on. It is the best looking adventure bike though IMO. Forget the Apple CarPlay though as it is pants on the AT. Tank range was amazing though. Easily over 300 miles.

[@MrD-moto]

Test rode the same model as your review last year,. Compared to my 2016 GS one big difference is it's ability to turn in tight spots with massive steering lock and gearbox is sweat compared to the GS spanners and cogs sound track. Love it, a joy through the corners despite 21" front, just doesn't have that GS "get up and go" at the top end for fast sweeping A-roads. But still feel very tempted to switch!

[@garyhutson6361]

So glad you reviewed this bike. Was one on my sort list for my travels 👍🏼👌🏼

[@markjefferson9799]

Kate you are strong .you did well pushing I have a 2018 Africa.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

At 18 mins you nodded to a bike who returned it. I was about to emigrate, when I got on a VFR750 FG Model early one. The number of nods I got cancelled me going abroad. What a fantastic World it is in the UK ( not at all times) really makes it worthwhile to ride a bike. You can stop have a convo with another biker and feel like you've known them for years, total strangers make it all fantastic in this country. One positive out of very many minuses right now !! Biking is beautiful, Ride safe :) That Africa Twin looks gorgeous. I have a CBR1100XXX and love it to bits :)

[@Theorangeman.]

🤝

[@chrishart8548]

Imagine a car driver stopping and talking to another car driver just because they both have cars. That's why bikes are better.

[@jerhughes500]

I emigrated to Canada in 2006, it’s the same there, usually two fingers pointing down, keep the rubber side down. I’m guessing it’s the same in most countries. ✌️

[@laurenceharvey6202]

Great review Kate, keep em coming 👍

[@125ZJK]

I have the standard dct. It's really heavy. The best mode. Sport 2. The only down side tubed tyres but I'm changing that , sharpish

[@RHaidar-PJ]

Exhaust sounds just beautiful! I’ll get you AT soon hopefully 🤞

[@lilacgrove]

That left hand switchgear is a joke. Great video as usual !

[@myaccount6905]

50k subscribers… well deserved!!!

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks!! 😊

[@mikehorton8603]

Great review, Kate. I have the ATAS Es manual plus model. The plus has all the panniers, dry bag's air deflectors centrestand and came with the stealth gratis with 3 free services. I recommend the electronic suspension change the settings at the touch of the screen. Perfect for commuting, scratching around and full on 2 up touring, takes it all in its stride. Was an improvement on my tracer 900gt, which wasn't perfect 2 up. The controls become intuitive v soon. I've not noticed the throttle snatchyness. I think reducing the engine braking may help. Maybe try customising the user settings. Can't wait for your cotswolds tour. My ATAS loves the winding roads of the elan valley and cruise gently it will return over 60mpg and around 350 miles from a tank. Pin it, and you will still get over 50mpg. It rides like 2 different bikes v agricultural chugging along and has a real growl when you get a shuffle on.

[@klapphelmfahrer4148]

I have a NT 1100 and you are right with the throttle, after reducing the engine brake it does get better though, only problem is, Honda do the graphics in such a way that you don´t actually know whether you are reducing it or not - the graphics are sometimes a little bit confusing, for example when you have the least power, all three blue parts of the circle are lit up. I do love my NT though and wouldn´t change it, except maybe for a Africa Twin, but that doesn´t make sense ihere in Germany, they shoot you here if you go offroad. I enjoy watching your videos and I could listen to your voice all day. Have fun and ride safe.

[@MattDiabloTours]

Totally agree with this.. the graphics are ridiculous!

[@LickyDischarge]

Superb detailed video Kate!!!. I had one of these till October last year. However… I sold it because, even though I kept it clean, it was going rusty rather quickly. Very disappointing for a bike that was under two years old.

[@24524128]

Tested out this model and loved the DCT also the note from engine and exhaust. As a GS ex owner i would say it has a lot more personality and i am thinking of taking the plunge!

[@MightyMouzMoto]

I saw this bike at my local Honda dealer, and all 5' of me felt like I was looking up at a horse (I like horses 🙂). I really like the look tho.

[@jonathongallant9105]

Better than a GS - nuff said.

[@freeduc]

Very good review Kate. I admire (as a not tall person) how you handle bigger bikes. Speaking of Africa Twins, I was wondering if you've seen The Girl On A Bike's Africa Twin in Iceland vlogs. If you haven't you should watch them. Epic.

[@davecarsnbikesfaescotland440]

I had the old AT DCT model, put 20k miles on it and was a great bike, being a latrge 6ft1 individual didn’t find it any heavier than the 1000 vstrom, triumph tiger, do admit my current GS feels lighter to move around probably due to the low centre of gravity of the boxer engine. The over complicated tft screen and switch gear on the new AT would put me off, my old AT DCT had more than enough buttons to confuse me lol, that one your on I would never use half the modes it comes with, guess that’s just the way bikes are going these days. Great video look forward to the group test 👍👌

[@ProrobloxW]

I've got a 2020 adventure sports dct. By far I reckon the best all round road bike I've ever owned! I've also bought a royal enfield himalayan recently to get muddy on local green lanes instead of running the risk of expensive damto the honda. Great work Kate. Keep going 😊

[@mikep.9371]

A nice ride out and about plus doing a first impression of the Africa Twin. No rain clouds in sight make a reviewers delight. Another great review Kate. Enjoy the coming weekend and having the AW for a long term review.

[@darrylcoomer1539]

Hi Kate, great video! On the next video, I would love to hear your thoughts of how everything compares to the KTM 1290 SAS, GS and other adventure bikes and which you would have if you could only have one Adventure bike and why?

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

I asked you a when you worked at Williams about the factory lowered GS, finally bought a fully loaded one with all the toys, many thanks for you’re help. Personally I don’t think the Africa Tywin is even close when it comes to tech 👍

[@chrishart8548]

Factory lowered GS rides so nice. When most bikes get lowered it messes the bike up.

[@lophophorawilliamsii9740]

You have a good voice and audio for this sort of channel. Good job kate.

[@kangacrew540]

The sports adventure is heavier . The base is 226kg. Hence larger tank. Makes sence. Great review. Love the africa

[@sgraham15]

I rode 1 in the canary motorcycle tours, and loved it, i was never a honda Africa twin lover but this short ride changed my mind I think 1 of our teapot 1 group bought 1 back in UK after his stint on CMT journey, I myself went the ducati enduro 1260 route for the noise .loved the vlog keep it up 😊

[@soda665]

There is a fitting charge for the Datatool tracker of £99 but it is worth having. I also find the automatic cancelation of the turn signals is really poor they turn off at the wrong times or not at all. The speedometer also reads around 6mph faster than you are travelling @ 70mph. Throttle is twitchy and the usb connection to android phones is basically useless very temperamental with various cables its trial and error to get a cable that works without issues. windshield is great at full height I'm 5"9 and can ride easily with the visor up.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Soda! :)

[@rroberts6800]

The on-off throttle you're feeling is a typical trait of the Honda motorcycle haha. That's the character they have

[@andyh9068]

I have reduced the engine braking in my user mode and this sorted the jerky throttle for me

[@greengoblindave]

Great video description of the SFRICA twin. I have the L model. DCT. I live it. Pretty much the same. Just a smaller tank. Some accessories less. Like crash bars bash plate and cornering lights. But I’ve got after market for that. You should try the DCT. The throttle response as you say is on and off. Crapped myself a couple of times, when my gloves have caught the throttle 😂 Tour mode outs out the lost power. And yes you can set it to your own in user modes. It’s like you say. You learn the cluster the more you ride. It is excellent. I have the DCT because of a leg injury So I can’t change gears anymore. But yes the DCT is something else.. Great video.. oh and that road is also one of my favourites..

[@user-in2yq6dl3t]

Great bike i have the DCT model i find user mode is fully adjustable and ride it mostly in lower power mode find it less reactive. The hazard button is too close to the indicator button forever pressing 4 way by mistake

[@25kocyk]

Great review. I just bought one a month ago- can't wait for the spring to come.

[@taffy2wheels577]

DCT all day .. its great fun . Great review

[@canine001]

I own the 2019 atas dct and I love it. It doesn't have the snatchy throttle response but I heard about it in the newer versions. I think its alleged to be because of ncap insisting that when you roll off the throttle the fuel must stop and can be only cured by mapping it out but I could be wrong.

[@morganmartin9286]

Great video 👍👍 Richy Vida's sounds very nice with the exhaust he has. Can't wait to hear how you rank against the gs, duke gt and tiger 1200

[@chrishall734]

The throttle response snatchieness is reduced if you adjust the engine braking number. Higher engine braking makes it worse. I have a user defined mode with no engine braking for city riding. Makes it much better

[@imopn]

specs doesn't look at that flash because they tuned it for low down torque across a fairly wide rev band And im so happy about it. Hate that you have to rev a bike like a chainsaw to get all the power. Just not my style of riding. Love how it just chugs along effortlessly. My biggest gripe with the bike..and this is nitpicking...is that the switch gear is not backlit...just how is this a thing in 2023?

[@myronhorvathsk]

Hi Kate! Just found your channel, and followed you. Great words about the Africa Twin! I have not tried the Adventure Sports model yet, mine is at the dealer waiting for the snow to go away here in west central Canada so I can ride it home. Mine is also a manual transmission with electronic suspension. I did get a good test ride in late last fall on a "22" standard Africa Twin manual transmission though and loved the bike and I took it on gravel road and deliberately put it into loose gravel to see what it did and to my pleasure it just did not care one bit. Like you'd said it was like it was on rails. I did not have any issue with its throttle response that I noticed. Personally I feel that the side stand is a little on the short side also, they do lean quite far over when on the stand, I will be modifying the foot plate on mine a bit when I get it home to make it a little longer so it lessens the lean some. I just think it puts a bit of unnecessary load onto it, also makes it a bit more weight to stand it up when you get on. Not that I had a difficult time with it, I am 5'9" and I have a 32 inch inseam. I ride gravel road here daily and love the 21' front wheel and I don't find it hinders highway handling really at all to speak of. Part of the reason I wanted and bought the Adventure Sports model was for the added features like larger fuel tank being near the top of that list, and heated grips and electronic suspension. Makes it easy to change when I load the bike up with gear or passenger or both. My idea of adventure riding is being away from civilization as much as I can get and having the added fuel capacity I love.

[@UsernameKate]

I'm so jealous of your leg length 😭 bet you've not had a compliment like that in a while 🤣 good to hear your insights 😁

[@myronhorvathsk]

@@UsernameKate 🤣 I’m not sure if I’ve ever had that complement exactly😏! Lol. You’re young and better looking than me so that compensates for being shorter. I went looking to find that gps tracking system too that you’d mentioned in your video. The Datatool Stealth. It’s interesting, kinda pricy though converting to Canadian dollars though.

[@chrishall734]

Urban is a restricted power mode. To get full power you have to select tour, so you didn’t use its full potential!

[@UsernameKate]

Next ride will be even MORE fun!

[@BishBosh2010]

Pity about the lack of knowledge on power modes. Product knowledge would help.

[@DavidSmith-my6cj]

Really love your commentary and reviews❤ Keep them coming

[@davewash50]

Great first review on the AT. I’ve ridden the DCT ES version and was very impressed. Felt much more than 101bhp. Looking forward to seeing how you gel with the bike. Thank you👍

[@kevinf-b5065]

Had the same throttle on/off experience with my NC750x DCT when it was new. Honda sent out a fix which was applied by my local Honda dealer, no longer a problem.

[@PointsOnly]

What fix did they send out?

[@nigeltankard6977]

I did look at that bike before I got the GSA. They are great bike, a really nice ride, great sounding bike

[@andrewdugdale7043]

Right on my doorstep near Bleachwork bike shed. I love the AT, a bike ill consider next

[@iainf6]

Great first impressions Kate 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Iain!

[@MightyMouzMoto]

The throttle on the Rebel 1100 also feels "on/off" but I haven't even tried to mess with the settings. So the only thing I've found that helps is to become really easy on my inputs. REALLY easy on my inputs. It works and is actually making me a more patient and better rider.

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Bit different from Sinnis you’ve been riding recently! I’d be worried about dropping it when pushing it around

[@markmenzies4218]

i'm pretty sure it's got a 270 degree crankshaft. worth mentioning. that's why it's got that sound & power delivery.

[@UsernameKate]

We love a 270 degree crank 🎶

[@chrishart8548]

Can you name a twin that doesn't have a 270° crank now ? Not allowed to say kawasaki I don't know what's happening there. That

[@dondle2]

Good one Kate.Look forward to the next.

[@stevieeplea5611]

Hello Kate another great vlog looking forward to seeing it later on looking forward to seeing your next one nothing beats seeing you on a sportsbike wearing your leathers and swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely 😍

[@saab93contdi]

Love this colour combination.

[@andrewprice1189]

Another fantastic review Kate!

[@TheZanshen]

Great review.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Paul 😊

[@sweebeyh4327]

Twitchy throttle is due to the engine braking setting. Turn it down to 2-3 should sort it.

[@ronr6605]

Ye engine breaking plus annoying emission restrictions. Had to activate the pops and bangs on my bmw to get that smoothed out / sorted. So not just a Honda thing. (Ain't want 2 tune EB down since I live in the mountains)

[@stephenclarke9419]

Morning Kate great video can’t wait when you go travelling with your girls I have a 2020 AT Adv sport DCT and love it (it’s like marmite you either love it or hate it) I commute everyday and use my bike for pleasure when the time allows and I take my bike down some local green lanes I’m a 28 inch leg and have a low seat option fitted and feel comfortable riding and pushing around yes it’s a heavy bike but most bikes I’ve had always seem heavy to me !!!!! My only real issue is the bike needs backlit controls And yes you do get used to the indicators i also have a cable connected to my bike that turns it into a blue tooth connection and so far have had no issues with CarPlay dropping out I plan on keeping this bike for a while keep up the great work

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Another brilliant video as always Kate ive been having a little nosey at the 1000' an t7 latley. It has to be said though its hard to move off the 300 rally lightweight adv for the win but itl be perfect for dad an a more road based adv will be better for me.

[@NeonLuvBar]

I'm not a fan of dual-sports bikes, due to the compromise of too heavy for off-road and not enough front-end-grip on-road. But one of my fantasy bikes is an Africa Twin with road biased wheels with 180/120 tyres. The Cotswolds tour sounds great, can't wait for that !!

[@kingamani]

Own a dct version. Feels a bit top heavy with full tank on slow speed cornering. Other than that really capable bike.

[@stevepest3184]

My dream bike Africa twin I finally got 1 last year crf1000 dct mint bike

[@simonh11g]

I've just picked up a new one of these. My second AT. First one was the 1000 DCT, now on an 1100 manual. It is great with a quickshifter on it! I've not had a problem with on/off throttle, seems perfect to me. I've got it on power 2, engine brake 2. Note you can't get a manual version with electronic suspension. That is dropped from 2023. If you want ES you have to get DCT. I was looking at the GS and Tiger as possible options, but I just find the AT so much more fun to ride. Who needs more than 100bhp when you have great torque!

[@myronhorvathsk]

I don't know where you live but my 2023 Africa Twin Adventure Sports with manual transmission does in fact have electronic suspension. I ordered mine as soon as they were released in Canada last fall and it is sitting at my dealer now waiting for the snow to go away and I can ride my bike home. I'm not a fan of DCT, if mine would have showed up with that I would refuse to take delivery of it. lol.

[@simonh11g]

@@myronhorvathsk I bet you can't wait to get out on it! I'm in the UK. It looks like it's a Europe thing where the ES is not available with manual.

[@UsernameKate]

A GREAT observation re the ES simon... thank you!!

[@myronhorvathsk]

@@simonh11g You're right, I can't wait! I probably have 4 weeks away before I will be able to get out with it. I find it really messed up why manufacturers do things like this though. Why change a model like that depending on the area.

[@HoodScotland]

Had a standard DCT and the throttle was a bit on/off but now have an Adventure Sport DCT and it is much smoother. With regards settings, I have engine braking on least (3 bars) and I find that the best. Regarding power, it is not actually limiting the power but rather the throttle response so in lowest power (4 bars) and at lower revs you need to turn the throttle more for the same power as you would if you had it in highest power (1 bar). That setting may be the best to mitigate the on/off throttle response you are feeling, you could try setting a user mode with least power (4 bars) and see if it helps.

[@UsernameKate]

Awesome! I'll give them a try!

[@chrishall734]

I think it does restrict the power and not just the throttle response. I own an AT and it definitely reduces power in modes such as off road and gravel. I’ve tried it on open road and you can feel the power pull is reduced at full throttle.

[@HoodScotland]

@@chrishall734 I replied a few mins ago but don't see it, could be because I included a link. Anyway if you do a search for Africa Twin 1100 review on Bennetts site you will see a graphic showing the power curves in relation to throttle position, it shows that at 100% opening there is virtually no difference but at lower throttle openings the differences are much greater.

[@chrishall734]

@@HoodScotland don’t agree with that. I can definitely tell the difference. They did for a reason. Using full power off road would be dangerous. Even the manual states lower power

[@hunczar]

I have a '22 ATAS ES DCT. Love it on and off-road. Good bike, tad heavy when going below 5mph, but manageable.

[@chriswalker9850]

Great video & review Kate 👍👍

[@EUKBIKER]

Looks like a good bike, but considering its 100hp engine, dont forget where these bikes are made for. Often used in things like Dakar Ralley or taken off road to be a useable off road adventure bike, so high horse power from a twin 1086cc isnt needed, its reliability will prove more useful than the HP and torque figures, also im guessing gear box will be made for it to have loads of low end grunt for off road.... gotta say Africa twin, Transalp and the Monkey 125cc bikes are my favourite 3 bikes from Honda. Would i swap my versys 650 for one? Nope, I like my versys 650 when it works and I love being told off by sports bike riders when they go "YOU CANT RIDE LIKE THAT, THATS NOT A SPORTS BIKE, STOP TAKING CORNERS FAST, HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!?"... makes me feel warm inside knowing ive probably confused a bunch of people on my versys who ask silly questions like, "how?". If i did end up buying a different bike though to do off road touring, its either gonna be imported Kawasaki KLR 650 or V-Strom 650 for the tractor like engine power they seem to have where theyre light and dont stop.

[@yorghofellas8617]

Hi, i own an AT Adventure sports DCT, i am in love, the weight thing exists a vbit, yes it feels a bit heavy when stand still, get it moving? then it all kind of disappears magically, the size? a bit intimidating for a novice, even for an experienced, ur eyes need to get used to this high front end, but then, time and riding it fixes it all. honestly, with the DCT, u need to experience it well before u get real relaxed riding the bike on low speeds and maneuvers. if i regret it? NOT ONE BIT, does it fit a new or novice rider? NOPE, will u fall of it? yes on low speeds if not used to it, is it stable? more than enough for what the bike is designed for. do i sometimes think if i want to change it? maybe, just maybe, but then, just looking at it? that thought vanishes in a split second, i know it is subjective, to me? it is the best looking ADV bike out there, specially the tricolor one, speed? well, u want speed? go get a supersport bike, thats not meant for that, STILL it is faster than needed, BY FAR, well... thats my personal opinion as an owner of three in line, i had the 2018 1000cc, loved it, got the 2021, crashed it, in less than a month of owning it, was hit by an oncoming vehicle, got rid of it, and then got the 2022 Adventure sports and i am MADLY in love with it. excuse my long test :)

[@alank9682]

I’ve got a 2005 GS that I have been keeping alive by doing minor repairs myself. After seeing many videos and reading comments like yours, I think I’d love this bike with the DCT. I just can’t do it from a financial standpoint. Safe travels on yours.

[@yorghofellas8617]

@@alank9682 Be good man, enjoy life n ride safe

[@kevinmobile]

Could you try the Twins' Apple's Car Play and comment on how easy or otherwise you found using this?

[@blademanu7]

Great cool review thanks 🙏

[@billycross3785]

Great video Kate 👍

[@john-wq8kf]

I wonder Kate if we get hooked on what we want to hear about big bikes, I got rid of my bmw gsa it was too big for off road if it fell over which it did it was a real hassle to pick up, these bikes are clumpy, expensive, I was glad to trade it in.

[@baldandbiking]

I have the 2020 DCT ES and love it. You are right, it's more of a touring bike, but it's plenty capable of offroad travel too. It's definitely not a beginner's bike and takes a while to get really comfortable and capable on it.

[@palstuart6891]

A bit of a beast but very cool looking 👀 motorcycle . U ride it like a pro 💯🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👀😱💙

[@Skiamakhos]

Have they scrapped the DCT on the standard model this year then? I have a 2020 standard DCT AT. I've had it a few months & I'm still a little iffy with it, but I'm taking the Dave Thorpe off-road course in a few weeks, where I'm hoping to get to grips with theirs in a fairly safe environment so I can handle the bike on my crappy potholed gravelly asphalt drive. I'm only a shortie in the legs, 32" inseam, so I find it hard to flat-foot even with the lower seat in the low position, but I think if you have your rear preload dialled in you should get a 30% sag when you get on, which should help somewhat. I dunno about you but I'm getting some good crash bars (Outback Motech) so that if I drop it it'll be OK.

[@chrishart8548]

Is the 30% sag on top of the static sag when the bike is supporting its own weight. Seems like you lose half the suspension once you have static sag and rider sag

[@Skiamakhos]

@@chrishart8548 easiest to just point you to this video that shows all about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PHq3WOrcZqm5I

[@chrishart8548]

@Skiamakhos shame Bret isn't in that one. I'm about 75kg maybe a bit more and with no preloaded added I'm about perfect.

[@chrishart8548]

@@Skiamakhos kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXSmnWWBd9WDa8k this one is better.

[@JLo1960]

Hi Kate, a small trick for getting tall or heavy bikes up off their sidestand. Turn the handlebars all the way to the right and you will find it lifts up with little effort.

[@UsernameKate]

Tried it and it still couldn't save me on this at the petrol station 🤣

[@JLo1960]

​@@UsernameKate You need to start lifting weights! 😂

[@domsharp6323]

Great review loved it. 😁

[@yorkshire1290DUKE-R]

Not long had a 2017 GS. I find the 850 seat height not as tall as the 825 on the tuono 1100 factory I had, I was tippy toes on that with a 31 inseam. I think I'd find the honda too top-heavy in comparison to a GS.

[@saab93contdi]

Must admit i do like the colours on this Honda…Ive fancied one in this colour but im not quite ready to get rid of the s1000r just yet

[@MightyMouzMoto]

Can u please share Usernamedads impressions?

[@andrewbird9938]

Reduce Engine breaking makes it nice and smooth on the throttle

[@TheJHA67]

The throttle response is very much influenced by which riding mode the bike is in.. the feeling of the most power is found in tuoring mode.. I own a 2020 manual ATAS ES and am very happy with this bike.. As for fuel consumption, it is entirely possible to get up to 600km (372 miles) on a tank, but then you drive very calmly and with no funny accelerations, but as I said then you are driving hyper-economically.. and that I only tried once to know how far it goes a tank. The ES version also changes the dampers in the different driving modes. So glad you like the bike on this first impression ride.

[@RHaidar-PJ]

Hi Kate Thank you for this video - very insightful! I’m planning to buy an Africa Twin but here’s my dilemma if I can get your expert advice please. My local Honda dealer is offering 4 grand on all the 2023 models. Are the new improvements in the 2024 models worth paying more or would you take the 4 grand and buy the 2023 model? The 2024 models haven’t been released in Australia yet. Thanks for always answering our questions.

[@903lew]

I mean, how big a deal are tubes for you? That’s the big ‘un all things considered. For me it’s quite the big deal so I think I’d go for the 2024. Or wait a year or two and grab a left-over/barely used one.

[@AW8UK]

Interesting review - not been/sat on one. I suspect I might not favour the front mass &/or perception of same. Thanks - Ride Safe 👍 🏍

[@IIxMURPHYxII]

Any plans on reviewing the Honda NT1100?

[@mattfisher3514]

Yo Kate…. I’m torn between this and a GS…. I’ve had a couple of Gs so it would be good for a few more comparisons given you’ve got a GS… great video

[@grayman999]

I struggle to find a reason why 100bhp isn’t enough? My version is 94bhp CRF 1000L DCT it’s more than capable , top speed 130mph which you can’t use it’s not as big as the Adventure Sport or heavy and mine is also the October 2018 version so doesn’t have the complexity of the latest version and DCT is superb by comparison the Gs is a barge if you want to see what it’s capable of take a look at Brett Tkacs

[@danielbesco1722]

How do you find the handling compared to the new V Strom 1050. Just looking at the two. They seem to fill a similar area of the market.

[@elijames3041]

Vary beautiful bike

[@tommyram9839]

Great stream again

[@eckospoppy]

To mount the tall bike turn handle bars to ful lock right

[@rickterry8148]

So I has a gs, and I find my at adv dct easier to move around. I have to turn it around every time I come home to get it into the shed. Just cruising around, more than 300 miles. I find you end up using the 2 user modes. The user modes improve the low throttle response. ditto with the indicators. you do get it after a while 🙂revelation

[@phaze88]

what equipment are you using to record your voice / sound?