2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES | First Ride With Chris

[@niborski2997]

My favourite bike reviewers are Simon Hargreaves, Chris Moss and Michael Neeves, but Chris N can ride the wheels off anything, on road, off road and on the track. His unbridled enthusiasm, optimistic and happy disposition, is infectious. Definitely not the 'Dave' of bike journos, he really knows his stuff. I'd watch him reviewing a zimmer frame.👏🤜👍

[@oliverleifadams2003]

Totally agree.

[@joeblow5037]

add Zack Courts to that 🙂

[@leslieaustin151]

@@joeblow5037and the one I’d always trust, Nathan Millward (nathanthepostman).

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

🙏👍agreed too, in the same order!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Have you got a link to his zimmer frame review?

[@allanrutherford9273]

I bought this bike purely because of DCT. I’d have gotten a GS, but I have lower back and left leg problems and shifting gears is an issue. So this big girl does it for me. DCT haters, look at the all round picture before commenting. Bravo to Honda for being different

[@manuel_tp]

That’s exactly why I have a Honda ATAS, is not the best at anything, but is good a everything. I love this bike.

[@dominichayes9808]

Chris is definitely one of my favourite bike reviewers. Just what you need to know in 15 minutes or less. Perfect.

[@danielpolk3866]

Had a 2016 manual that I have missed every day. Immediately felt like a big dirt bike and instantly easy to ride. Waiting for improvements to the base model and Honda came through in 24. Took two test rides on a friends base 24 manual. First one in chilly damp conditions here in Oregon, someone elses brand new bike, I really took it easy, second time we dialed back the suspension, he is about 50 pounds heavier than me, and getting on that red bike the second time on a brilliant winter day was an absolute revelation, the riding position, the roar of that big twin, that fire red color in the low direct sun just blew me away. Just wired the money yesterday and they are setting up my bike. The most astonishing motorcycle I have ever ridden and I cant wait to get my hands on it!

[@hovishill2779]

The standard AT 2024 model is an absolute bargain, £13199 with great torquey engine, tubeless rims, cruise control, great fairing/adjustable screen, Apple car play, comfortable seat (it breaks in after a few long rides, great gearbox, rear rack and looks great. Sounds great too with the standard silencer 👍🏻

[@adderhoney]

Very expensive with a few must have options, though. I put one together on the Honda configurator, and got £16000 for the standard version and £20500 for the Adventure Sport. I test rode a standard model a fortnight ago, and I really loved it. But I'll wait until 2026 to buy a 2024 model...

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

The standard silencer can be a real pain - The inbuilt valve sticks.. I did like it, but it's now in my shed.. I have fitted a great aftermarket can.

[@hovishill2779]

@@MagicAyrtonforever the 24 doesn’t have a valve.

[@matthewevans4317]

@@adderhoney Never work options into the price. They can be added later and not at the cost of interest.

[@remreiniger]

More of Chris!

[@wernervivier1002]

Chris fantastic review thanx...your smiling, sunny disposition even in the rain is beautiful to see. The things you say that may get you into trouble is very enjoyable and thrilling to watch. Much appreciation here from Cape Town, South Africa

[@amplitudevibes9079]

Greetings from Arizona! Will strongly consider this bike

[@chrishall734]

Perfect review. Made all the right points. I have had both a 2020 standard and now a 2023 adventure sport and couldn’t agree more

[@allwheeldrive]

From back in 2010, the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 has pretty much filled this same spot in the market. I've got a '22 ES and it's just a really good, very thoughtful product you can actually live in harmony with, no matter your disposition or the circumstances. Ride it any time, anywhere, and is a whack of fun after you get to know and understand it. It can be flogged! If Honda doesn't bring the NT1100 (not just the police version!) to the US in '25, this is very high on my list to buy. A bike like this allows you to fully enjoy the ride, not have those thoughts of contingent plans in case your rig breaks. Been there! If the plan was to keep it for a long while, I'd take one of these over ANY European, hands-down.

[@KoenPrins]

13:36 "It does everything well, if you want a bike you can ride ALL the time, test drive this" which is exactly what I will do in two days not in a small part based on your and other youtuber recommendations. After watching a ton of reviews on this bike, especially the 2024 AS-ES-DCT version, I concluded that a lot of the hate is for Honda selling a long distance bike with unpaved road capability under the flag of a rally bike that put on a pedestal. Everything else is people gushing over how good it actually is, how great the DCT feels and now that they ride it off road, how nimble it actually feels. Looking forward to this bike as an upgrade from a 2023 transalp, that can do almost everything but I want more comfort, better suspension and cruise control. Honda's ploy worked, I fell for it. Will update if I decide on the AT.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@KoenPrins let us know how you get on.

[@KoenPrins]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Just returned from the test ride and I bought the bike, traded in my XL750 TA for it. The ATAS feels lighter while standing still and riding slowly, sharper steering when at cruise velocity and the low rpm thumping when accelerating in higher gears is something I really missed on the TA. I'll have to experience all ride modes and how it holds when it is packed up for a 10 day trip, also the DCT and me will have to become friends in the twisties and switchbacks. But indeed I can see myself ride this bike daily to work, to the pub (no I don't drink), on shorter weekend trips and on long trips to the Alps or the Nord Cape or something ridiculous. This is not a cheap upgrade however and lucky for me I could find a 2024 ATAS DCT lightly used with a big discount so it offsets the write-off I am doing on the TA. That is the one thing I can recommend to people: if you can afford a ATAS 2024, it is just better than the TA but the TA is an amazing gateway drug into Honda ADVs 😁🏍 I'll update you at the end of summer if your advice held!

[@loblolly777]

Great review. The way Honda has gone with the Adventure Sport in 2024 makes even more sense when you look at the upgrades/options on the Standard model. Smart move I reckon.

[@unnimenon1395]

best bike reviewer on the planet. period...

[@bjjw]

Spot on review. I have one and it is always thrill to ride, reliable, dependable, will do everything and won't ask questions. The best all around bike money can buy, INHO.

[@robj9259]

You summed up this bike perfectly, I’m a 67 year old with bad knees and back have no interest in going off road, just want a bike that is reliable competent and easy to ride. The ATAS ticks those boxes.

[@kennethking8091]

I think you nailed it with calling it a bike you just want to ride everyday. It’s comfortable, handles the roads very well and you can just rip down a trail or dirt road whenever you feel like taking one just to see where it goes or if your adventure buddies call you and want to take a 3 day trip through a BDR. It just plain works and does it very well with the reliability I have come to expect with Honda.

[@yo_marc]

Excellent review - love the honest feedback about the bike and the statements about all the different opinions that folks out there have was a breath of fresh air.

[@neetones]

Best bike reviewer there is.

[@PeteAnda]

Chris is the best. I need a ninja 400rr after his review and I have a 1000sx because of his review. I don’t ride off road now but I did, he has amazing skills.

[@DavidWilliford]

Hello folks, Dave here. At first I got pretty defensive about the Dave references but then suddenly I realized how right he was about me and the bike. I haven't rode one (AT that is) yet but I am in the market doing research for my planned 15K mile trip around the perimeter of the good ole U.S. of A. I am beginning to realize that this may be the very bike I need to do this adventure. I don't think I will get the DCT, though, as I am old school (been riding since 1980) and I have no interest in relearning how to do low speed maneuvers. 44 year old habits are hard to break. If I do end up purchasing one of these for my journey, I promise to try and brush my teeth more often.😁 Thank you sir for the excellent and honest review as this is the exact information that I was digging for to make a good purchasing decision for my next adventure. Peace out✌. Mediocre Dave

[@VFRZen]

The exhaust note, power delivery and unique DCT riding experience make it rather unique, IMHO. As a long-time sport touring rider who has owned an FZ-1, several VFRs and a couple of Kawasaki Versyses this bike rips. It’s the ultimate all rounder.

[@trishschofield7808]

lol, thank you for your comments. I will be getting my A.T. In a week. Quite a big just up for me. Cb500x to the Africa twin. I do 90/10 riding. Mostly, street touring. 😊

[@cramalnig]

Another enjoyable video, thanks bike world! I've owned a 2019 Adventure Sports for just over a year now, and I absolutely love it. It's the DCT version, which admittedly I walked away from inside the dealership a few times, but curiosity kept bringing me back for a look. After a test ride (which felt completely alien to me) I bought it, I use it as a daily rider and mile muncher. I soon got used to the DCT, mainly using the tiptronic manual buttons which are a joy as I felt the upshift in normal Drive mode was too quick, labouring the engine. In tiptronic mode it has an auto-blipper going down too, sounds great with the Scorpion exhaus, quite addictive. It's so easy to ride as well (I'm 6'5" and there's plenty of protection on it for me, a nice high bike too), and as you say with the new one, I find this version well-balanced too.

[@sneakatwix]

For an adventure bike to be dependable, is sexy.

[@allwheeldrive]

It's the difference between a marriage and a date. So much better for the long run!

[@bsmukler]

When Chris described “Dave’s” characteristics, I thought of a Honda Civic or an Accord (reliable, does everyday things just fine) and then, right after that description, Chris passed a whole troop of Daves, presumably running to the car park 😊 There’s a tiny bit of the Apple vs IBM ad about that.

[@GiancarloBenzina]

Sorry the cars were like that, in yesteryears - long time ago.

[@reverendhoover]

I've got a DCT NT1100 and your analogy about Dave is pretty accurate. It's not exciting but it is really good. Also I find u-turns, particularly clockwise quite tricky, but the DCT shouldn't stall so that's a bonus.

[@zidisrider]

How is it? I was thinking of getting one as it looks easy to use in and out the city,lots of storage as well.

[@reverendhoover]

@@zidisrider It's not the most attractive or exciting bike I've ever owned but it's so quietly capable that I've done 4,000 miles on it since I bought it in November 2023. Excellent MPG, enough power, super smooth and comfortable, even sounds good but I just wish it looked a bit more pretty.

[@zidisrider]

@reverendhoover Well it does what it supposed to do ! It's like a very Big scooter ! I think it looks very good in the white colour with the luggage

[@Sventy11]

I feel like you described the Transalp a lot here. Has a clutch but comes standard with a quick shifter in the states. Its a lot of fun in all circumstances and definitely more road capable, but off road is fun as well.

[@WeAreTheTrueMedia]

I agree Chris...... I'm not ready to lose my clutch lever for a few more years. Saying that, I've just bought my first bike with a centre stand so who knows what I'll buy next.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

If you’ve never driven a DCT i implore you to try it, you’ll never go back

[@UncleWally3]

There’s something about “middle of the road” that speaks to longevity and frugality; most reviews are pretty silent about both.

[@georgedoolittle7574]

Dct is a game changer for older riders and has massively expanded the user base of the motorcycle market so huge winner *(still...been in production many Years now)* for Honda. Interesting take on off road bike/all arounder.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

yes , older , but its ultra high performance as in exotic supercars

[@Dawgs241]

I would love to try the DCT. I have arthritis horrible in my hands and I struggle with feathering the clutch at times. I'm very interested.

[@TheZanshen]

I have the Honda Crosstourer Dct and it is superb. Had the manual crosstourer and changed to Dct due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Dct is like witchcraft lol it just works in some magic way.

[@ahppa]

Seeing the Africa Twin face angrily jumping over crests is just so awesome. Chris can make any bike seem like it's a supermoto. 3:03 5:16 5:24 and the angriest 13:52

[@PolinOfficial]

Lovely Adventure Bike💕💕

[@sb35notout13]

Great review as ever Chris u r probably the best at it👍 I like the ATAS but it doesn’t do enough better than my 22 plate Vstrom 1050 XT which is probably quicker and better handling than the Honda Electronics package is good enough and not as complicated as the Honda. ATAS is better off road but let’s face it most bike never leave tarmac 👍

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

I’ve been looking at this bike for a while. I knew I wanted an adventure bike, but I mostly wanted something that was really comfortable on road that could handle some off roading stuff to get me to cool campsites and so on. I’m not able or interested in developing the skill set needed to thrash a big GS or 1290 and I’m not looking to run the Dakar. I’m also not looking to spend upwards of $30K USD to get all the farkles and then have the increased maintenance costs of a BMW, KTM, or Triumph here in the states. So to get something with electronic suspension, heated grips, cruise control, DCT, Apple CarPlay, and Honda approachability and dependability for less than $19K is just a phenomenal value in my mind. Can’t wait to get one next spring.

[@eranmaron909]

I’m there with ya!

[@PDCRed]

Brilliant review. Thanks.

[@rideroll9609]

I love the sound of new Africas Twin engines... like a propper V90°

[@Roberta_Esposito]

wtf?! wym

[@sickdesmo]

Couldn't help notice you were listening to Municipal Waste🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jamescampbell4334]

That's what we call PBS radio here in the US.

[@oliverleifadams2003]

Another great review cheers Chris. Lots of people will be interested in which bikes you currently own, have owned, regret selling & dream bikes…

[@tHaH4x0r]

9:00 Funny what you mention here, this is exactly why I got the africa twin. 10:35 I kind of disagree with you there. I really enjoyed the niche that the 'old' non-adventure sports bike resided in. Between the extremely off-road focused twin cylinders like the T7 and Tuareg, yet being much more capable offroad than its fatter siblings and cousins. It fits very well with the 'jack of all trades' character. Also, another advantage of not being completely bonkers, is a low compression ratio and thus high reliability!

[@richardkeeley6927]

Love my 2023 manual ATAS. :)

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! It seems that this is the direction of cars and motorcycles. It's definitely not my cup of tea. I want to be part of the experience of riding my bike or driving my car for that matter. So, I view it as sad , quite honestly. In the next few years all that will be available is parallel twins with DCT. Honda has read the future. In the meantime I am happy my truck is a manual and my bike is too. Your videos are a joy to watch. Best!

[@mrnemeth2106]

Agree

[@flexywing]

Having owned a NC750X DCT for two years and loved it, this is the next step, test rode one and yes it is brilliant. But for one thing, the price, so me, I'll wait until there are good 2nd hands out there. Try one they are good

[@bobklee2397]

Great review as always - thank you. I like the DCT I have had on an AT and now a 2019 Crosstourer, the earlier versions on the VFR1200F were not so good but Honda have worked at it. I did the Honda off road two day course on an AT with DCT, a good way to see if you like it. I would urge everyone to at least try it, if you do but still want bikes with a clutch after that then no worries, at least you are talking with some experience.

[@sunrisejak2709]

I'm also a DCT fan. I had the Honda XADV with DCT and now a Honda NT1100. I really appreciate what it adds to motorcycling and can't find any downside. Honda now has me as a "captive customer" just due to the competence of the DCT tech. My NT1100 with DCT is so good however it might actually be a "keeper". (My wife will never believe that) 😊

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Great review Chris. Remember, the DCT will learn your riding style and make slight adjustments and shifting will be even smoother. And they do take a while to learn how to use them proficiently. But they aren’t for everyone. Ride safe…

[@coolmaverickguy]

12:33 min , can we use the usb port in rain ? won't it damage/short the phone or the usb port ??

[@craigcooper8810]

top review mate love it!!

[@scha0306]

Chris, thank you for highlighting the (for me deal-killing) problems with the lack of a clutch on automatic transmission bikes, like Honda's DCT's and all e-motos. Having the ability to disengage the motor from the drive train is something I would think they could do on these bikes, but to my knowledge, none do.

[@luckysxm]

You can. You press the N button.

[@nmp369]

Thanks! Nice review

[@3wheelmannc860]

Very good review with quality opinions based on experience and real world use.

[@monkmoto1887]

We need more drag racing lol, maybe even timed laps around a circuit between the boys comparing bikes. You’d be surprised how many people would want to see an Africa twin vs 890 adv or 1290vs GS drag race or laps around brands hatch or something. Doesn’t always have to be superbikes and supernakeds.

[@markfoley3510]

You need to try the DCT with the foot gear change...its an absolute game changer. I used to run in Sport mode and downshift on the paddle, now its D mode and a quick downshift on the gear lever. Makes a great bike even better.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

The whole problem is people think it’s 1971 with the friggin general motors two speed powerglide and automatic 40 or 50 years ago is not a automatic today just ask Ferrari or anybody else who doesn’t even offer. A manual transmission peoples heads are in the Stone Age.

[@luckysxm]

@@Roberta_Esposito This.

[@Estradinhas_do_ES]

Fantastic, Chris! Great review! What about using left lever as rear brake, instead of hand brake? Could freeing right foot be interesting for off-road?

[@Oldblackblood]

Chris!! M1000xr review please 🤯

[@verbummentis]

I got atas last month, it's just great...

[@eranmaron909]

Still loving it? :-)

[@verbummentis]

@eranmaron909 yeah great bike

[@crabmanbc21]

Always enjoy the reviews and drag races. Any chance there will be a Moto Guzzi Stelvio review?

[@malochmaloch5550]

very well done chris!

[@rcfreakamit]

Love the human being analogy :)

[@martinhughes9769]

Nice honest review,

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Many of the same comments made about my Super Ténéré. Looks like a worthy replacement when the time comes.

[@drewyager4020]

Finally. APPLE CAR PLAY. YES!!!!

[@AgricUltra]

Why aren’t there any reviews on the manual version? I’m interested in this new model, but don’t like the idea of DCT.

[@eddiebenzz]

If I wanted a mini bike I’d go with DCT. Other than that thumbs up 👍 on this capable , reliable motorcycle

[@turbobock]

An adventure bike designed for how it will be mainly used. Don’t fancy the DCT but if I had issues with arthritis for example, it would be a great option.

[@PoweredbyRobots]

Dude, Bat Sabbath FTW 🤘🤘🤘

[@VikramNaryal]

Thanks

[@roadmaster6685]

Best bike, best review

[@pulluporshutup8115]

What’s the point of apple car play when your phone is right there as well? And I think if you put on a set of knobby tires it gets a lot more off road capability as well.

[@fearhand12]

Allows you to keep your phone out of the weather

[@urhhoney]

how tall are you mate? just to get a reasonable comparison for seat height ?

[@gavfr]

I bought a DCT VFR1200X last year, I immediately missed the gear lever, so I bought a foot change lever, riding a DCT with this means you can ride in manual mode as if you're riding with a bike with a quickshifter, but it has made me lazy, when I ride a normal bike with a clutch I forget I have to pull the clutch when coming to a stop, and end up stalling the bike, I'm torn between this Africa Twin and the Guzzi Stelvio, Stelvio demo ride book in 2 days!

[@Toonces311]

DCT on a Goldwing is a delight

[@tobysemler]

It might be a bit too dependable and 'nice' but it's a bloody great looking bike.

[@EmsillCazm]

Hey Chris, How did your Dad feel you naming the bike ‘Dave’ especially with your analogy 😜

[@tsh7090]

Great review of "Dave the bike." Honda should have put the NT1100 muffler on this bike, and added 3L capacity to the right side pannier. The only other miss on an otherwise good bike (first is the stupid screen adjustment mechanism). Well okay, the new childish graphics are pretty garish too.

[@drewyager4020]

Does it sit as high?? The AT was so tall

[@joeblow5037]

Like Chris, I still want my bike with a clutch. But DAAM, that Honda looks purty (minus the WRX muffler) 😎😎

[@Crsf84]

I have a 2022 gs1250 done a few big europe treks, Doing another shorty and the way you describe the africa twin is how I feel about the gs. Not brilliant at anything but good at everything.

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

The Headlight must be connected with Streeing so that it exactly focuses light during Night time travel.Excellect review video

[@manuel_tp]

The bike uses the 6 axis IMU to turn on the cornering lights and has a light sensor to turn on the main beam when is dark if you are running only in drl .

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

@@manuel_tp Thank you very much for updating my knowledge

[@thinkdunson]

in addition to automatic and manual modes, you can also tell the DCT to shift while in automatic mode, and it'll go to the gear you want for a few seconds before going back to the automatic mode logic. pretty cool, but not for me. i rented a rebel 1100 DCT and even on a cruiser i've learned i'm a manual shift person all the way. i don't even like quickshifters. i've had two bikes with QS and i gave it a try for the first few hundred miles each time, to see if it would grow on me, and i wound up turning it off both times. shifting manually is just more fun. i'm not chasing the fastest lap, i'm chasing fun. the automatic was fun for a four day rental, but i would never want it on a bike i owned.

[@NoWay-xu1ie]

Other than the 19" front wheel what is the difference between the 24 and the 22 AT ADVENTURE ES DCT ?

[@Teddynewz]

Best review !

[@urbanstrencan]

Chris another great video, when are you hooning on new Husqvarna Svarpilen 801😊😂😂😂

[@rawallamichanne9529]

Plz review road and off road test of M1000xr

[@darekz9777]

If you had to choose your next "road" adventure bike would you go for 2024 Honda ATAS manual, or 2024 Triumph 900 RP?

[@Milen4u]

The only problem is there are other "middle of the road" bikes for less money. It's USP is the DCT and the phone integration.

[@manuel_tp]

Also the long range of the AS, looks and reliability. Sure for my money I could have gone for a Vstrom 1050, but I wouldn’t have the looks, CarPlay and long range of fuel.

[@ripkej77]

Got the Rebel with the DCT for my wife . I actually like it works really well , but like you said i wouldn’t buy it for myself.

[@MattieXMoto]

Honda was curious if they would get back a bent frame. Lol😂

[@pietercoetzee9376]

Can you do a honde bol with that bike

[@johnshropshire3399]

Great video 👍👍

[@duncandehulst2016]

Are you guys going to something with the honda e-clutch system?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We have been on the launch, the vids coming soon.

[@duncandehulst2016]

@@BikeWorldTVshow perfect!

[@PedroSantos-vu9mg]

Yep, couldn't agree more. Every Dave I've known seems to be a "middle of the road" guy. He doesn't pursue riches and he certainly doesn't want to fall into poverty. Dave just enjoys being in the middle where he doesn't stand out and draw too much attention to himself. And this is why most people enjoy Dave's company. On the other hand, Tom, Dick and Harry seem to get the stranger women. Just saying. Anyhow, the AF seems to have a middle of the road following wherewithal it is just right! Good analogy.

[@Patrick-sv8sf]

Is it available in manual?

[@BlackBirdieGolf]

i just wish it was a little smaller.

[@MotoGoato]

Cracking bikes and I love the looks of them, the styling is very much on point. Unfortunately they are just a bit too tall and top heavy for me .. and I have no intention of going any further off road than a gravel car park .... so I settled for the NT1100 - same engine and frame but much more road biased with 17" wheels and a proper touring fairing and wind screen. Wider than the AT but not as tall, its still a heavy bike but the weight is low enough for me to manage ... and I still get that lovely big thumping AT engine 😉

[@MCLottotv]

I just bought a 2019 AT 200 miles on it by mistake! I only drive it to work and I'm thinking of traveling across states but Im scared to go on the highway. What should I do? Also, I'm thinking about trading it in for Yamaha Xmax. I'm more of a scooter guy!!

[@Millektm]

WTF !!

[@drewyager4020]

The DCT is great

[@thinkdunson]

13:54 this scene in particular makes it look like a police bike. especially with the frame rate mismatch making the running lights strobe.

[@drewyager4020]

Just needs shaft drive and bam. Perfection for touring

[@davidkendall1614]

Hey Chris…It’s Dave. How the f- did you describe me so perfectly?

[@davidhardstaff8110]

Need a back to back as still hankering after another tiger 900 rally pro.