I Bought A 2024 Honda Africa Twin 1100 & Wife Bought A 2024 Honda Transalp

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Always been an Arai bloke but thought I’d try this brand….Wow, what a lid and comes with a 5 year warranty plus the quality to match! Highly recommend guys 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ64pmBvbKehrassi=emMiAz8m0Xk8-tiu

[@jamesmckinnon6333]

Worked for harley for 17 years. Just got my new Africa twin

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Welcome to the Honda club bro 😎

[@roadglide]

Excellent choice on the Africa Twins team! They look fantastic! Love the styling. Utilitarian by design and reliability in it’s DNA. Even more fun times ahead. Woohoo!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Cheers buddy, I do love the AFRICA TWIN 👌

[@simonfredrick3029]

I bought a new Heritage Springer from Chesterfield Harley intending to take my 10 year old son to the European Harley rally in Montegordo, Portugal. Terrible idea! I loved the bike but it was slow, uncomfortable and the brakes were useless. Traded for an almost new Goldwing and went on that instead.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I bought a FatBob from them last year, traded it for the Africa Twin in this video. I used to love the Harley branding and lifestyle but after owning 3, and selling them so quickly, I decided they’re not for me. The GW is a much better suited machine for a big tour.

[@YO2DA]

You have made the best choice. Best wishes,enjoy,have a lot of fun. Hello from Romania

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I love HONDA…thank you and hello from the UK 👌

[@geecee4746]

I got rid of my harley after 10 years, and have started enjoying bikes again

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I still love the look of a Harley but after buying 3 I think I’ve given up on them now. Are you UK based?

[@geecee4746]

@@mid.bike.crisis yes, northern ireland

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Yes brother! Welcome to the channel 👌

[@dunementat2191]

Enjoy your new bikes guys!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Thank you 🙏

[@Honda-bruv]

Don’t buy another Harley Davidson 😂 Great video Jim, love the new bike 👍

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Haha thanks for the reminder 🙏

[@fixento]

She has the better bike, it's not as top heavy, and much more nimble than the AT. It's light weighing only 459 lbs., and has a great powerful motor. She'll also needs the Veridian Cruse control, a Canadian company, quick shifter, and if the handguards are OEM, I suggest changing them to Barkbuster. The radiator guard is plastic, get a SS guard from Ali Express. Her bike also needs lower guard and a skid plate that is a must for off roading. Be safe!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I’ve ridden it, it’s not for me. The AT has much better torque and power delivery.

[@SuzukiAP50]

I’ve always loved the africa twin. Is there much difference between mine (21 reg) to the new one? Appreciate your reply

[@mid.bike.crisis]

There’s quite a few changes, more torque, better graphics but the main one for me is tubeless tyres 🛞

[@rockbiterhd]

Good choice

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Thank you 🙏

[@rockbiterhd]

Our maccas is half that size her in Australia enjoy the bikes

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I thought UK Mcd was small 🫣

[@GT.Bugger]

Congratulations on the new bikes. Im looking to possibly get a cbr650r or cb650r for my first bike, would you recommend them for a first bike?

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Yes, definitely! Especially the CB650R, such a smooth and easy bike to ride. Actually, the CBR650R is just as easy, I’ve had them both. Just depends if you want an easier riding position, if you do then the CB650R is the one. The CBR650R looks much cooler in my opinion though. Let me know what you choose 🙏👊😎

[@GT.Bugger]

@mid.bike.crisis I'm leaning towards the CBR. I'm just watching your POV video with the fireblade, and I think your wife, is it? Is riding the cbr. I was considering the 600rr but I think that'd get me into trouble lol

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Yes that’s Emma on her CBR. It’s a lovely bike. The 600 is higher revving, we owned one. The CBR is a quick bike but with added comfort

[@GT.Bugger]

@mid.bike.crisis I like the exhaust on the RR, plus it has adjustable suspension. But for a first bike I'm thinking it's a bit much. Once I get my full licence I'll test ride everything I like and make a decision

[@mid.bike.crisis]

It’s all in the wrist 😁

[@kentishmale1969]

What was it that's put you off Harleys ? I can fully understand why you thought the Sportster was too small physically, I've always thought that each time I've seen one, and perhaps the Breakout is a little too compromised for British roads. Did you investigate changing the exhaust set up on the bike you sold in this video? You mentioned that you didn't like the sound it made. In 30 years of riding (i don't have a car or a car license, i just ride bikes) I've always ridden cruisers. Well i once had a XJ600 Diversion too, which is the only non cruiser I've owned, but the others have been Yamaha cruisers so im very used to their plus points and of course their minus points too. This is my first video of yours I've seen, so you might have covered all this in other videos so apologies if I'm going over old ground. Oh and I'm in Kent.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Hello 👋 The Sportster was tiny, bought just on looks without a test ride. The Breakout looks amazing but too much of a handful for the UK roads. I then bought a Fay Bob…This was the best one out the lot but when it came to winter it was just sat in the garage so it went. I was 50 last year and found myself gravitating back to sports bikes 🫣🫣🫣 An itch I had to scratch! Thanks for the support, please subscribe and watch some of my videos 🙏 Just uploaded a new one tonight. I might go back to Harley one day…..

[@kentishmale1969]

I've just turned 55. I've never even ridden a Sports Bike, they just look so uncomfortable and I'd only end up killing myself on one in about 5 mins I expect !! 😉 I'd love one of the new series Gold Wings, probably the one without the armchair on the back, but they're just a bit too expensive second hand at the moment for me. So I've been looking at Harley Davidson Sport Glide, which looks a little more user friendly with the bags and small fairing than some of the H-D range, plus they can be picked up at around £12,000 or so used, which is a lot closer to the amount of money I can spend. So hopefully I can scratch the H-D I've always had, at least until I've either decided I like them, want something smaller and more manageable (I've got bad knees and back issues) or I can finally get a used GoldWing at around the same money. Anyway, keep making good content and people will happily continue to watch it, myself very much included :)

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I thought the same about sports bikes but it’s the right hand that controls your destiny 😎 Goldwings are lovely, one day I’ll have one!

[@Romenet310]

Honestly, I am not dissing it (I am thinking about buying it) but this bike sounds sort of gutless. It sounds like an easy rider. Like it’s not a ripper at all. Am I wrong?

[@mid.bike.crisis]

It pulls mate, I’ve had 3 now, the new model has bags of torque, it pulls up easily. The only thing that lets it down IMO is the exhaust note. I’m waiting delivery of a full Akrapovic system, then it’ll be proper 😆

[@ItsAllJustBollox]

I keep looking at the Africa Twin with the DCT gearbox but then think I would miss the Multistrada V4S. I might take one out for a test ride at some point, why didn't you opt for the DCT did you try both versions?

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I had a 2022 AT DCT, sold it after 4 months as I couldn’t get on with it. Manual is much better in my opinion

[@Alex-if3sr]

​@@mid.bike.crisiscan I ask in what way you haven't got on with it? As it gets a lots of praise

[@mid.bike.crisis]

@@Alex-if3sr personal preference I suppose. I prefer using a clutch still but I will go back to a DCT one day

[@stephenwhincup7768]

Nice bikes

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Cheers bro 👊

[@davepowell6740]

dealers must luv mugs like your pair

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Hahaha what a delightful comment 😂

[@marshallh9]

@@mid.bike.crisisThey’re all out there 😂😂. Enjoy the content 👍

[@ffs5532]

Jeeze you guys in UK change your machines with shocking frequency...how do you get to master them each in such a short time ...most of my Spanish chums have bikes for 5 -10 years.....my own KTM1190R is 10 years old ...guess folk are wealthier in UK right?... Good luck with new rides lads ..😊

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Bikes are my hobby, I love to try different machines. This is my third Africa Twin. I never really lose money when I trade in apart from a Harley which I lost £3k 🫣 Greetings from the UK my friend.

[@kennyb7883]

I'm American and I can't believe your eating that crap! It is soooooo bad for you!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

It was a one off as the only food on the area 😩

[@johna6968]

I see neither have a centrestand. Mad on chain driven bikes when it is an option

[@mid.bike.crisis]

My GS had a centre stand but I hardly used it

[@markfranks1329]

Yeah, but with respect, your GS has....shaft drive. I think the gent was making a point regarding ease of maintenance on chain driven bikes.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Sold my GS and prefer the AT

[@markfranks1329]

@mid.bike.crisis Err..OK. Enjoy the times you'll inevitably be washing the crud off your chain whilst any mates of yours with shaft driven bikes feel smug and quietly snigger at your plight. Enjoy your, 'AT'.😉

[@mid.bike.crisis]

😂😂😂 I’m on my third AT, had the GS 10 months and don’t like it as much. Great bike if you’re retired and like mile munching but for me the AT is my secondary bike for the colder climates.

[@alansavage3549]

Gee. Picking up 2 new bikes and the stealership didn't even spring for a coffee 😮

[@mid.bike.crisis]

We get well looked after, great guys at Miles

[@alansavage3549]

Take your word for it. Congrats on new bikes. Perfect hers and his. Look forward to seeing some shake down rides 👍

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Cheers buddy 👌

[@Ready-for-an-adventure]

Harley "LGBQXYZ DEI ULTRA GLIDE" Davidson.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Is this what bike you have?

[@Ready-for-an-adventure]

😂 a Soft Tail Heritage. Moved to a 1300 sport tour BMW.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

@@Ready-for-an-adventure nice bike mate. I had one but sold it. When I retire, I’ll go back to a GS

[@knuckles-3386]

The way you wrote the title it looked like the wife came with the Honda. Ride a Honda fix a Harley!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Hahaha I just told her, she gave me a grammar lesson 😂

[@tonyrobinson362]

Missed the best ST70! Only joking? Stay safe

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Great bike 👌

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@@mid.bike.crisisMy 1st 1973 stay safe.

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I was born in 73 😁

[@Kylmayfi1]

Something you’d find at a strip club😂😂😂. Congrats on the new bikes!

[@mid.bike.crisis]

She’s got a dirty mind 😂

[@MattPerry]

the paint and frame on the Africa Twin get rust very quickly

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I’ve had 3 Africa Twins and they never rusted.

[@MattPerry]

@@mid.bike.crisis watch watch this video: Africa Twin Problems and Why Pheasants Hurt at 55mph

[@DavidKloza]

Sorry, only understand about half of what you say

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Watch the subtitles. Where you from?

[@bmw540ise]

Should be on a pole 😂😂😂

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Bad wasn’t it 😂

[@Jules750..]

Don't buy another harley

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Haha thank you 🤩 I just need reminding 🙏

[@SuzukiAP50]

😂😂😂😂

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Don’t you agree they are lovely looking though

[@Jules750..]

@mid.bike.crisis yes are really beautiful and I have owned a harley Davidson road king but now back on a vfr 1200

[@mid.bike.crisis]

Are you uk based? VFR is lovely ☺️

[@Oli-Baller]

Harleys are shit bikes, overpriced. Love that Transalp! The AT is pretty too ❤

[@mid.bike.crisis]

I love the look of them but the buck stops there