the paddleshift with dual clutch is a game changer off-road. ive found myself on steep inclines of gravel, 2up, fully loaded. instant shift down with no clutch grab, shift lunge, or foot shuffling
@jag19634 ай бұрын
I've bought the Manual Africa Twin Adventure ES and coming from a 2023 Goldwing with DCT I can tell you that DCT makes it easy, But utilitarian and takes some of the fun out of riding but puts back practicallity. If you wanna ride for fun get the manual if you are going somewhere or commuting the DCT is fantastic. With either transmission you are getting a great bike although Honda ought to have put a centerstand on it as standard.
@TimmyTookaLook8 ай бұрын
Top of left hand switch gear, in middle, pull towards you and it flicks between android and speedo. Get all the info you need in less than a second. It will still be on what ever app your on so wont interfere with maps or music. Takes about 20 minutes to find what they all do then a bit of practice. Keep up the good work.
@christelting13594 ай бұрын
Seriously considering this bike right now. 2024 for the tubeless wheels, 19 inch front wheel and electronic suspension. I like the size of the gas tank for long distance riding. Luggage and bags can be added and removed. There are the touring goldwing type bikes... yes they are plush... but they are so big and heavy I think why not just drive a car. Same with some larger adventure bikes. Everyone has their own sense of balance.
@drsous64008 ай бұрын
For more wind protection take 2 more of those screen extensions (the ones with the more central mounting points) and mount one on either side of the windscreen, adjustable and takes almost all wind from shoulders :)
@Jungleland332 ай бұрын
Just had a test drive today on a DCT 1100. Instantly fell in love with it. It's really a game changer, and I think I'll be getting one in '25.
@PleadTheFifth_Racing8 ай бұрын
I have the 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sport with the DCT. It's an excellent bike for commuting, general touring, and dirt roads. The electronic suspension make a huge difference when going from pavement to offroad. It gets decent mileage, has, cruise control, car play, etc. When I bought my 3rd bike this year I planned on selling my Africa Twin but it's just such a great bike. I never use any of the automatic modes with the DCT, I strictly use the push button shifting.
@FLY--wy2yiАй бұрын
What company did you get the wind shield extension from? Thanks! Cheers from New York
@andylives55754 ай бұрын
So, would you buy the NT1100 over the Africa twin with the 19” as the NT is essentially the road version of the Twin isn’t it?
@Cubrider8 ай бұрын
I rode from derbyshire to Switzerland in one hit last year and my dct was fine.
@CCooke-nm2be8 ай бұрын
Great to have you back doing regular road reviews . 😄👍
@linkomthsed8 ай бұрын
the dct has modes which changes how long it holds a gear. you have D which will get to 6th pretty soon, then you have s1-s3 further you go up longer it hold a gear before shifting and lastly you "m" where you shift with the + and -
@NBMBC408 ай бұрын
I had a AT AS with DCT and it was brilliant, I never used the D mode on the gearbox S1 or S2 the gearbox also learns your riding style the more you use it. There is also a gearbox reset so if you get a used or demo one thats worth doing before riding it. If you hold the ent button down it flicks between carplay and the main bike screen simples, I never get why people struggle with the controls there easy to use.
@Stratocasterhead518 ай бұрын
They complain about the controls because its just about the only nit pick you can make. Its a null point because as an owner you get used to it. Having separate buttons to change songs is so practical. And almost no one speaks of the apple carplay integration. The single best use of a TFT display in the motorcycle world. I only wish it would connect via bluetooth and wouldnt rely on connecting to a headset.
@jamiewhite-fk3kw8 ай бұрын
I have just gone back to a 2008 Street Triple. No modes, TFT or ABS! My mechanic loves it as do I. The modern era of bikes just seems over complicated and expensive. It reminds me of the emperor’s new clothes.
@MadDog-658 ай бұрын
100% agree Far too much tech on most of the new bikes nowadays. I ride to get away from the bullshit. .
@russcattell955i8 ай бұрын
Last march I went from 2009 Street Triple to 2004 Tiger 955i w full luggage. From my home nr Poitiers I have been to Normandy, Tarn Gorge and several trips to the Biscay coast. The old gal loves longer rides.
@Bacon6765 ай бұрын
I will agree, a lot of the new over-tech'd up stuff is a whiff most times. When it's within reason, or at least semi-simple like Honda and Yamaha's implementation, I'm alright with it though. For commuting, cruise control on the newest MT-09 and the Africa Twin is a god send when you have 35+ minute highway ripps, and even though the ABS has only been a savior one time in about 4 years for me, I was glad it worked in the rain that night and kept my sleepy self from mashing into the back of that Rav4. The DCT transmission stuff is a non-starter for me though. Either make it a scooter with a CVT belt drive, or make it a manual motorcycle with a clutch. The quick shifter and slippers on the new manuals are fire though, super fun.
@Honda_Africa_Twin8 ай бұрын
You can get the base Africa Twin 2024 with electronic suspension and DCT if you wish so. And they’re all tubeless now (finally).
@alandmorley8 ай бұрын
The best way I found is to leave the DCT in auto and then change down when you wish at a bend or whatever with the handle bar paddle and the DCT will change up after the bend when its ready.
@peterruff98458 ай бұрын
Spot on
@mattyb77366 ай бұрын
I never use D for dreadful. S2 seems to be perfect for my riding styles
@Chewwy19735 ай бұрын
Yep that what i do
@Makul-rt4sz4 ай бұрын
How long does it takes before DCT starts to change gears back on its own again? @@peterruff9845
@soilsmanadv66738 ай бұрын
The honda 1960's commercial reference at 12:41 is pure LCR class. Always good for a historic reference! Thanks Chops
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Haha thanks 😁😁
@myagoodbody79428 ай бұрын
Thanks
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much really really appreciated 👏 🙏
@sicapon2 ай бұрын
I like the screen extender...What is it?? Do you have a link???
@michaelmclarney19948 ай бұрын
Nice review Chopsie, I think it's the base model I would go for, and manual too as it makes more sense to me. Part of the fun of biking for me is changing gear and having complete control of riding the bike! Although I would like the option of the bigger fuel tank for longer journeys
@unnimenon13958 ай бұрын
Its nice to hear a macho-man like lamb chop liked the new Africa twin. The sales will roar for this wonderful bike.
@Fatcatztravel12504 ай бұрын
How does it compare to a GSA1250 as a touring bike?
@petervautmans1998 ай бұрын
The extra small screen is a must have on a bike for big people, even on a bike with a large screen (large screen keep pressure of the shoulders for me,) to have acceptable wind noice while commuting on the highways. I use it on the XR and now even on the k1300GT. It lso keeps my visor clean in the rain. (6'3" and 20 stone)
@alejandrodemosteyrinmunoz57552 күн бұрын
Does it fix the wind buffeting? It’s driving me crazy on the standard model. To the point that I am thinking of selling it. I have tried two other screens and I have the fork shield. Not fixed yet.
@richob27146 ай бұрын
If you had a tiger 900 GT Pro would it be worth changing to the Africa Twin ? That’s my dilemma, it would be used daily for commuting and long Sunday rides with a tour once a year
@canatakanful2 ай бұрын
I am 55 years old. I had a Triump 1200 Explorer motorcycle. I rode it for many years. I just switched to AT machine just for DCT. This technology is really comfortable. But unfortunately the seat of the motorcycle is bad.
@timmo33518 ай бұрын
Glad I didn’t have a drink everytime you said “19” 😂. Great review/test Chops 👍🏻
@benkelly21905 ай бұрын
Hi Chops. Hopefully you can answer my question! Is this more comfy than the 2024 S1000XR? Cheers mate. Great vid by the way..
@paulchambers22968 ай бұрын
‘24 model has an adjustable screen, not sure you need the clip on. Lovely bike and great review, thanks.
@raphymartinez3 ай бұрын
Chopsey, need some help. I’m between this AT Adventure Sports (MT) and a Tiger 900 Rally Pro (hate the wheels on the GT Pro). Test rode them both and still stuck. I do mostly on road but hope I can find some gravel and dirt roads to play around in. Love them both for different reasons and I’m having a tough time deciding. Can you help me out? And maybe share your reason as to why one way or the other. Thank you! Great video.
@alejandrodemosteyrinmunoz57552 күн бұрын
Pay attention to the wind buffeting. It’s driving me crazy on the standard model. To the point that I am thinking of selling it. I have tried two other screens and I have the fork shield. Not fixed yet. I wish someone told me this a year ago. I would have not buy it. I love the bike so much but it is unrideable for long rides.
@davidellis20218 ай бұрын
I especially like the detailed reports on the state of your botty. It's to your credit that you really put your ar$e on the line for these motorcycle reviews.
@FoxtrotOscar98 ай бұрын
Again
@seriously1952 ай бұрын
I have the 2020 AT Adventure Sport with the DCT and the only time I miss the clutch is when I am walking the bike in gear (think: going up a trailer ramp) and accidentally crack the throttle...good time to wear brown trousers! All other times, the DCT in Sport Mode 2 is almost exactly where I would up shift and down shift. Also, I prefer to keep the color screen on the bike as a dash panel for all the info. So, I am using my phone with a mount like yours but on the aftermarket crossbar mount above the bike's color screen.
@Anatoli508 ай бұрын
I’ve enjoyed my 2017 Africa Twin standard model since new. It has been 100% reliable, needing only oil and tire changes. The AT is the Labrador Retriever of adventure bikes: not the best at anything but really competent at everything. I have come to really appreciate the faultless fueling and torquey understressed engine. It will pull smoothly from 2200 rpm, even a gear high. This coupled with the long travel suspension and 21” front wheel makes slow speed technical maneuvers surprisingly easy on a big bike. I test the competition too, but the AT hits the sweet spot being not too big, not too little, and really comfortable. Do you really need 150 horsepower? I’ll take the ease of ownership and peace of mind that the AT offers. Just be aware that the Adventure Sport model is noticeably more top heavy when fully fueled. I have never dropped my standard model, even riding thousands of off road miles. The BMW boxer design lowers the CG but the GS 1250/ 1300’s are just too heavy, expensive, complicated, and unreliable for me to consider. I loved my 1975 R 75/5. A basic smaller boxer would be a better actual ADV bike, but with a smaller profit margin.
@Nidnod17 ай бұрын
Far too much info, long winded bike babble. Comments section not life story section...keep it brief dude
@Ash125308 ай бұрын
I pick up my new standard (non-dct) version next week, literally can’t wait… I went for the mat black colour, looks really badass! I’ve spec’d a few extras too, inc the fantastic quick shifter/blipper Much better option than a DCT box IMO - plus you save 13kg in additional weight 👍🏻 I’ve swapped my Yamaha T7 for it, so I’m used to a 21” front wheel. I personally think it looks better with the 18” and 21” wheels, regardless of if you take it off road or not..
@barney34178 ай бұрын
Saw your vid on Hel performance . I've know Steve personally for years, not giving too much away ,but he is one of the most knowledgable people on brakes and suspension there is!!
@andrewmarshall50088 ай бұрын
Android auto is great. I use mine all the time on my Africa twin 1100. You do lose your fuel gauge though so can run out of petrol if you forget to check as I’ve very nearly done!
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
The reserve light on the secondary panel comes on with 3.6 fuel in the tank
@brianhoward92176 ай бұрын
Seems like it is ALWAYS raining and bleak in England . . . I simply could not live there as a motorcyclist. Suppose they always have green grass, so there's that. Thanks for your review of this incredible bike, Lamb Chops.
@BrokePhilanthropist14 күн бұрын
Car play doesn’t let you add google maps? It’s an app right
@simondepass46478 ай бұрын
I have ACC on my Tracer and I absolutely love it! Having said that it’s my first bike with any sort of CC. Love your work John!
@ademkollari89928 ай бұрын
I welled up at the British industries bit.
@teethhuller82753 ай бұрын
So did I… and I’m American 🇺🇸
@JEmmertz8 ай бұрын
I almost feel like you're coming to your senses regarding the Honda Africa Twin and the DCT concept... 😋 I fully agree that backlit buttons should/must be top on the list of things to address next, and the adaptable cruise control should come in a very close second. Neither is rocket science or hard to implement, and actually shouldn't have to add a lot to the price. With a bike like this I want to munch miles - going from point A to almost B, and then I want to hit the dirt for that final stretch - and I want to have fun all the time. I also want to be able to carry some 20 kg's of gear and being able to stuff it properly. From the start the Africa Twin did hit all the spots for me and now they're tweaking it, and I like what they are coming up with. I could live with the 21 inch front wheel, and I could live with longer travel span on the forks (front and back) and slightly better ground clearance, but, as a total package: This is beyond great right now! #Honda - If you ever manage to find a guy/girl, an engineer, preferably, that can design fork seals..... * Hire him/her!!! *
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
The information I have about the retainers is that the problem is not theirs. But rather due to a lack of care in maintaining the alignment of the fork, which has a long travel, when the axle is loosened, to change a tire, for example. This is what damages the seals or leaves everything out of alignment. I don't know if this applies to the new Adventure which has a shorter suspension travel at the front, maybe this will solve the problem too.
@Dan-568 ай бұрын
With the outrageous number of switches on the left cluster it’s a shame Honda didn’t think to back light them 🤔?!
@mrflores77088 ай бұрын
I've been meaning to say for a long time, love the new intro music. Have you done or are you going to do a review on the Ducati Multistrada V4 grand tour? I'm interested if a bike worth 10k more is that much better than the ATAS DCT ES?
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy appreciated! Actually no plans currently but if people want to see it I could make it happen 👍
@magi55878 ай бұрын
@@LambChopRides I would like to see you review the Ducati
@andylives5575Ай бұрын
Chopsy, did you prefer the Africa twin or the new Kawasaki Versys 1100?
@WheelieGood-el2br8 ай бұрын
Speed cameras everywhere, pot holes all over the uk, plus 21inch front handles better than the naysayers will admit, 🎉
@muratguzeldere8 ай бұрын
Well at least the drivers are good and caring unlike in Turkiye where the drivers are horrible
@KiwiMoto725 ай бұрын
Nice work Mate - i just added one (sans the DCT) to my cart.... !
@ramiroa.albernazd.23497 ай бұрын
Parabéns suas ideias justificou aros 19 na DCT, perfeito obrigado por mostrar Stonehenge - UK. Sou BR🇧🇷
@barryjmarling8 ай бұрын
Test road the standard manual,absolutely loved it,so well balanced for such a tall machine at low speed really is a great bike,DCT doesn’t appeal to me at all tbh,great video.
@dalejones66276 ай бұрын
I bought DCT because of curiosity. Just rode 11k miles in 28 days. A labor saver and shifts better than I can. I was pleasantly surprised. The exhilaration from shifting is still occurring.
@drewyager40208 ай бұрын
Really liking this bike!! Shaft drive and keyless start and fuel would be amazing
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
Cardan is very heavy, you can replace the chain with a belt if you prefer. For me it lacks illuminated buttons and ACC. Then I would exchange my 2022.
@drewyager40208 ай бұрын
@@wallacemjr wow. Yes. I agree with that as well. Still a great bike. Just some tweaks needed
@barryrose48508 ай бұрын
Proper bike review 👍 nice one Chopsy
@davidstiglitz43415 ай бұрын
I loved your review and feedback so much, I bought the bike. still running it in but i love it.
@LambChopRides5 ай бұрын
Great to hear! 😁👍
@pl10682 ай бұрын
Funny, everyone complained when the vfr1200x Crosstourer came out with a 19” front wheel, guess they knew what they were doing.
@brisprott24518 ай бұрын
The best looking adv bike IMO. You can get the manual version in the Sport version. I was considering one but I think its falling behind its competitors. In addition to the ones you mentioned also missing hill hold, heated seat option, no centre stand as standard (+£299 I think ffs!). The Tiger 900 outperforms it and is less money with more equipment. The screen is looking very dated too. I think there will be a major update on the model next year as I did see somewhere and adaptive cruise patent. Great bike but just not for me......yet. Great review also
@SouthWest-jj8yu8 ай бұрын
It is a good bike, think I’d prefer the 19 front as don’t ride of road. Think I’d like the adaptive or think it’s called active on the BMW. Most people show it working on the motorway but one thing I didn’t know about the BMW with cruise control active was on a corner it slows the bike based on the lean angle then speeds up again as you straighten up.
@AlienApe.8 ай бұрын
just a heads up on the speed reveal in a number of 50mph areas Chopsy - around 21-22 mins in. Might want to take a look. Obviously you were travelling at a safe speed fort he conditions.
@nickrider52208 ай бұрын
For touring and commuting the dct seems to be a nice addition 👍🏻
@seventy18Ай бұрын
Ive got the bike. Rode it for a yr now. Change the settings and u can wheely it easily. The bike is to tall. Needs 2 inches taken off both wheels. Seriously. 18 on front whatever the back is drop that down 2" to. Needs foot gear changer which can be bought online OEM. Its a good bike, just a little heavy for anything technical off road. Ok for logging roads but the second you get into woops it floundering & hard to pivot on. Its basically only good for logging roads. On the hiway its a dream. Its really comfortable for long trips. Ive road it from British Columbia to Calgary Alberta numerous times. (11 hours one way) I love the bike but its nfg for off road. Other than logging roads youll get frustrated right away if theres any tight trail with woops and log... 550+ pounds. That will wear you out quickly, and have you wanting to get back to the hiway quickly. Android Auto. Leave that on your phone. Dont waste your time with the wire to the Honda Screen. It just bounces and disconnects all the time. Honda if you're listening this bike is way to tall.
@mrcintheuk46418 ай бұрын
Having lived with Honda analogue and TFT speedos I can assure you when it's showing 85 you're going 5%-10% slower.
@TheLightningII8 ай бұрын
My 2020 ATAS is 100% accurate to GPS speeds. Not sure which models you're used to.
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
@@TheLightningII It even sets the clock using GPS
@forestmotoadventures7 ай бұрын
I have a 21 AT AS ES DCT…and absolutely love Apple Car Play ❤. My next bike, the BMW M1000R is only lacking CarPlay 😅
@BIGGGESTAL8 ай бұрын
You meet the nicest people on a Honda 😂
@Ze-Germanzuk8 ай бұрын
It's honestly true 😂 I've had R1s, MT10, GS but it's my Africa Twin that never fails to get some nice old chap wander up for a chat 😂
@HalfdeadRider8 ай бұрын
@@Ze-Germanzuk Not really what you wanted was it! 🤣🤣👍
@Ze-Germanzuk8 ай бұрын
@@HalfdeadRider Oh I gave up on the sports bikes when I realized 99% of women just think you're an idiot with a loud exhaust shooting flames 😂 Got me a comfortable old man bike instead and now I'm a magnet for 40+ men who want to tell me their wife won't them have a bike anymore 😂
@HalfdeadRider8 ай бұрын
@@Ze-Germanzuk you need to start making your own choices rather tham making them for what you think others think 😂 I'm 40+ 😂 and I won't be talking to people with old mans bikes, not for any of those reasons anyway. Luckily I know quite a few wonen that love sports bikes and ride them too 😜😂👍
@ComfyDadShoes5 ай бұрын
I have to admit that is true in my experience.
@wattie10508 ай бұрын
Nice one Chopsy , it's a nice looking bike , saw one in the local bike shop , looks really massive and looks great in the hrc colours .. Too many gizmos on that for me being a old bugger here 😁😁👍 your defo liking the adventure bikes nowadays .👍 great stuff .
@headrace48638 ай бұрын
Just picked up my ‘24 reg but ‘23 ATAS DCT-ES a couple of weeks back.. I can see the benefits of having the 19” if I’m honest, as mine has the 21” wheel. Not better or worse, but just different takes on a job, in a 6 or 2 lots of 3 way. Fantastically enjoyable video.. great stuff. 👍
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍
@simonclare-fu7sx4 ай бұрын
only like the dct in manual personally, it's very sharp when hooning
@eastman797 ай бұрын
Have the same bike! its awesome! Nice review but you really need to get a quadlock :) And yeah you can switch back and forth between Apple/Android CarPlay and Honda display with just a little flick on a finger, and also.. if you live with the bike you realise pretty soon that every button is exactly where its supposed to be, to the point that you'll miss the switchcluster from the Honda on other bikes
@lifeontwowheels12066 ай бұрын
Definitely go for a manual version The little screen at the bottom should make it a little bit bigger put a fuel and what Kia you’re in Make more sense I will definitely say it’s the best looking adventure bike out there I would not say no to 1
@BikerGirlTraveler7 ай бұрын
I keep thinking about buying one, but to be honest I can’t convince myself to pay over 20k (almost 18k base price,, dealer mark up fees of another 2k, or more, taxes, registration, and other dealer fees) for a motorcycle. I am old school and I see all the electronic junk they put on bikes nowadays to be pure junk. If I could order my AT custom made, it would be with fuel injection, ABS, manual transmission, cruise control would be nice but not a must, and no electronic suspension or traction control or any of the other electronic garbage. And that is why I love about Tenere 700. It is a bare bone minimal electronics bike. As a world traveler through third world countries, not having any of that junk gives me peace of mind. If your bike breaks down, good luck finding a mechanic with the know how and specialized tools needed to trouble shoot such a complex bike in the middle of no where. Plus the price for replacement part hits you hard. I know, I have a friend who broke down in South America and had to ship his BMW to the capital of the country he was in and then wait nearly a month for the parts to arrive. And that is also the reason I stick to Japanese bikes. European bike dealers are very limited or non existent in the majority of third world countries. With most European manufactures having only one or no dealers in many countries. BMW fairs better than any of the Italian manufactures. May be because the fan base is greater for BMW’s than the British or Italian bikes. Making it easier to find shops that will work of BMW bikes. Japanese bikes are a whole different game. With more dealers and shops for them in every country. Consumer Reports did a huge survey of motorcycle owners. They wanted to see which bike brand was the most reliable. Yamaha came on top with 11% of owners report problems with their bikes. Compare that to 40% of BMW owners. Findings that were confirmed by a motorcycle magazine’s own survey a few years later. Here is why I am bringing it up. In the Consumer Report Magazine survey, they asked bike owners what was the problem they encountered with their bikes. The number one answer was electrical/electronics problems. I saw a video of some guy with a new KTM Adventure bike who had problems with his bike. The dispaly kept going on and off (if ai remember correctly), it cost him over 5k to fix the problem. In the US the factory warranty only covers the engine, transmission, and swing arm. Everything else is on you. WTH! After 36 years of riding, rain or shine, and I have never crashed or fallen, and all my bikes have been bare bone minimal in electronics, I must be doing something right. So the way I see it, if you need electronic traction control and electronic suspension in order to feel safe or safer on a bike, specially while riding in the rain of off the pavement, then you need to rethink your skills level.
@miclinda2565 ай бұрын
100% with you! I love to ride my bike on my terms! But this summer i have met many wanna be bikers , and the bike take them for a ride😂 Yes…yes i have a T7 and i ride my bike
@wayover8ed8 ай бұрын
Hey Chopsie, great video...loving the channel. Looking for a new bike for the daily commute with the occasional tour. Torn between this and the nt1100 would you say the nt is by far the more practical choice?
@steveball23078 ай бұрын
Be interesting to see if they fit the new e clutch on it, would seem offer a good cheaper and lighter alternative to the dct
@flexywing8 ай бұрын
naughtily doing 85, it wasnt naughty, as you were in Germany on an Autobahn
@michaelrowsey76823 күн бұрын
Hope to get one this year!
@cliftonsr8 ай бұрын
You need to change the dash to night mode or dark background.
@richardgatenby75608 ай бұрын
There is an auto day/night setting.
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
@@richardgatenby7560 Or you can adjust it to always stay in one of the modes. Mine is always in the dark
@bradh748 ай бұрын
A Pound is the same as a dollar (basically), but it's a pound of something back in the day. What is it a pound of?? Can't be precious metals. Sorry had to ask! Were the older African Twins sold with a larger front wheel?
@BuckyUSA8 ай бұрын
Only thing it needs is hill hold control. But I’m not entirely sure how that works. Does HHC need a shaft drive?
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
No
@KelvinChilvers8 ай бұрын
Great review, long time in the saddle! Was hoping we might have had a video of the factory tour. Rule Britannia. Will there be another bike build video soon , been enjoying those. 👍
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
There absolutely is a video! Link in this video 👍
@2day_we_ride8 ай бұрын
'the more you ride it, the more you like it' 100% all the plus and minus points well covered. The left hand switch gear is comical but you do get it eventually. The DCT is awesome, just never use D and get comfortable with using the paddles if you like to be a bit more involved. As for the power, I've completed 20k on my latest and 3rd one, many of those with a hooligan on a KTM1290 all over Europe, it's never been embarrassed. Something about how it's transmitted, or the confidence it offers or just the fun of wringing its neck. Who knows, but if that's your concern, go ride one.
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
D is fine for me, change down eventually
@malcolmhansen82765 ай бұрын
Have you ridden with a pillion and luggage? I ask as there have been many comments about it being underpowered when loaded to this extent, although that was with earlier models to be fair.
@JimCole-lv4hq8 ай бұрын
Hi Choppsy, i watch all your videos and really appreciate your honest reviews. Sorry this is random question, but seen as your riding expecting rain weather conditions, can you point me in the right direction of which laminated jacket/ setup your would recommend to reduce potential rain getting down collar of jacket and soaking under layers. I noticed in this video that it looked like your jacket had a rather substantial collar on it? Thanks in advance. Jim 👍
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Can't really offer much advice other than to say this Dainese suit is very good. However the outer zip has failed now which is very annoying as other than that its perfect. I've not tried any others sorry 👍
@kawker8 ай бұрын
Would you put the Africa Twin in the same category as the Versys 1000? Great vid chops
@nialbarnsley41088 ай бұрын
Is this your own bike, I have a tuono v4 1100 factory and looking for a second bike , thinking of this one but manual
@SteveBrowner8 ай бұрын
Ah good old J9 clear and empty as usual 😂 great video as usual sir 👍 just a quick question,did the running lights/indicators have a slight distraction when it got dark or that's how it came out on film? Cheers 👍
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Yeah they do a bit yes.. not as bad as the video however 👍
@malcolmmuirhead3018 ай бұрын
They have finally made the africa twin I want, had gave up waiting and was heading for a tiger 900 next, not least for the lighter weight but the africa twin is heavy I have a hunch I shall ignore the weight and buy the honda.
@richardwitherstone73968 ай бұрын
Fantastic bike 👍🏻 too complicated, too nanny state 😂 my V strom i turn everything off, my 2007 Busa is a challenge everytime i ride it😂 good review, stay safe 👍🏻
@PhatSimey8 ай бұрын
Always loved the Africa Twin, but the gold wheels and handlebars with brass coloured forks, nah!
@christopherhorton54498 ай бұрын
A fab review. Thanks Chops 👍
@AldredsquashUk8 ай бұрын
One thing for your future content which no one else has ever covered is intercom quality of music in different helmet designs and manufacturers. I have a cardo freecom 4x and have two helmets, Arai RX7-V Evo and the music quality is brilliant in this helmet, the other helmet is a BMW pure adventure helmet and the sound quality is terrible compared to the Arai. For me purchasing of a new helmet is a gamble if I don't know what the sound quality is like as I listen to music all the time while riding. If you could review this and get all the manufacturers involved would be a unique watch for your audience
@floydonwheels8 ай бұрын
At 24:57 you should have turned right to go up to Hel 😉
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Well spotted I did take a wrong turn! 🤣👍
@floydonwheels8 ай бұрын
Good to see you ride past my house a bit earlier. Hope you enjoyed your trip down. Good video/review 👍
@ram64man8 ай бұрын
Hmm I look at it this way if your gonna stick to roads you may as well get the nt1100 with dct , if your gonna do off road as well you get the African twin
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
The Africa's suspensions are superior, as are the electronics on board. Bigger tank and uses slightly less. I don't think the NC has heated grips. And in Africa they get a lower seat height.
@myagoodbody79428 ай бұрын
You’ve been a busy busy bee mr chops, keep them coming ❤😊
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Yeah few videos coming lately! 😁👍
@JoseSanchez-ht4cc6 ай бұрын
Google maps?! Have you tried Waze?
@troppo48728 ай бұрын
Thanks mate - the Honda is not my cup of tea, but a great review as usual. Rain and the M3....don't you just love UK roads....! ;-) Come out to Oz...where the sun shines all the time...and 16 is a COLD day. 🙂
@geoffreymurphy8968 ай бұрын
Great chopo but please please tell Honda that a shaft drive will really but that bike at the top of the big tourers when your doing thousands of miles you don’t want to be adjusting an oiling chains on route so ye please Honda put a shaft drive on it 👍
@wallacemjr8 ай бұрын
All you have to do is buy a Gold Wing. Or you can simply exchange the chain for a Belt. Cardan adds a lot of weight and worsens the work of the rear suspension.
@user-eg5rn6nd7e8 ай бұрын
Shaft drive adds a lot of weight and saps power. Those are two things people are already complaining about. It’s a huge trade off for convenience, but one I make as a Guzzi owner.
@Carvetii8 ай бұрын
Are you gonna do your own review on the 2024 MT09 chopsy would like to see what you think about it aswell as gregs review
@LambChopRides8 ай бұрын
Yes I am, have it recorded already 👍
@twowheelstouring4828 ай бұрын
I cant tell the difference when im riding between my tiger with a 21 inch wheel and my other bikes with standard 17 inchers! 🤷
@ragerider62838 ай бұрын
Nice review as ever. It's a decent looking bike & good at what it does obviously. However, not in the way I want to do it & I just can't get excited about it, or DCT for that matter. The bike has also got way too many buttons & faff which I just find all really off putting too.
@TexasSteele678 ай бұрын
When ADV bike comes callin' - I'm totally circling the drain on the Africa Twin verse's the Ducati Multistrada
@terrellgarren71257 ай бұрын
You want thrill and drama, > Multistrada. You want reliability then > AT. Just rode my V-STROM from NC to Alaska and back 10k miles. No way I would trust a Multi on that ride. Yes, I owned Multi 1200.
@tomstc8 ай бұрын
Ah the ever boring a303, looks like the road works are coming along!!!!!! I've been looking at the AT lately, you were much luckier than me with the weather on your test though!!!!
@bakedbeanzontoast90788 ай бұрын
Like the new intro, a rest is as good as a change as they say.....!!!!!!.👍👍👍👍👍
@ThomasCadman7 ай бұрын
Is that Winchester hill at the start?
@LambChopRides7 ай бұрын
Yes well spotted 👍
@ThomasCadman7 ай бұрын
@@LambChopRides pleasure to meet you a few weeks ago, I was on the original RSV mille r at loonies, next to the guy with the mint 1998 r1!! Was a bit star struck so apologies 😂
@LambChopRides7 ай бұрын
Ah yes remember you well, great chatting to you buddy 👍 haha don't be silly 😆👍
@MovieCutClips-v9b7 ай бұрын
My favourite bike Honda Africa twin I will own this bike in future
@sbrides30428 ай бұрын
19 inch wheel is why the VStrom 1050 XT is the best value for money all rounder !!!
@AlKip-qr6zo8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that! thanks
@richardgatenby75608 ай бұрын
You can tell anyone who is new to the Africa Twin because they will beep at every turn/junction instead of the using the indicators.