Honda Africa Twin: TFT, Riding Modes & Instrument Cluster Explanation

[@stevepayne3920]

Can’t see the screen. Too bright.

[@paulreinerson7925]

Well, it took me about 2 days of riding and stops to figure it all out and in the end of the day now at 7,000 kms on my 2021 Africa Twin DCT, its all working perfectly. I sold my BMW GS last fall after my $28,000 cnd BMW would not start when I stopped for gas, gave me a battery failure warning, I'm about 7 hours from dealer and after 3 new batterys the bike was still not trustworthy at a gas station on a trip, my mates with me had a hell of a good laugh at my account, even had to take a hotel in Edmonton because my Beautiful POS BMW would not start. Anyway, unresolved I sold it and took a bath on it because I told the new owner of the issues I was having with it. My mates run, Yamaha T7, older Kawasaki KLR's and now one T Tiger. Anyway, after reading a lot of posts all over, I'm glad I have a Honda now, everything works and it starts every time, even when its hot outside and bike is heat soaked, seems like a simple request but for me a deal changer, my BMW was such a beautiful POS, I'm glad its tail lights are behind me. Not to mention all the trips to the dealer that never fixed anything with it, other than the front end parts that were replaced due to warranty safety issues. My last Euro bike. Thanks for the video. Last question what is wheelie control , 1 big wheelie, 3 small or visa versa, not that I'm trying to do them anyway, just curious it’s the last thing I don't know from taking delivery of my Africa Twin in May 2021.

[@asirrus2]

Think of it as "wheelie suppression" control. Number 3 will suppress wheelie the most by cutting power to prevent wheel lift. Number 1 will allow the wheel to come up the highest. Hope that helps.

[@budlistar5312]

Being an old guy, I just want a speedo with a resetable odometer and that other round thing that tells rpm because I'm still trying to figure out my 8-track tape player.

[@allanapplin250]

Good effort to explain it. Just to add a few things: 1. Pages toggle switch on top left not only does mobile but also changes screen to Apple Car Play Mode (or Android Auto) when mobile is plugged in via cable. ( I use that a lot to bring up Google Maps and listen to music) 2. You can turn Wheelie Control & Traction Control totally OFF by hold down the decrease selector for about 2 seconds on each of them ... it will go to "0". 3. Try this Honda Simulator to get some practice for those new to bike: powersports.honda.com/legacy/mksa/index.html#agreement

[@weekendwarriorT7]

I got tired just from listening.. I can't imagine activating this beast on a daily basis.. I'm so happy I didn't buy AT. On the T7 you have only one button, abs off!

[@MHMH2362-km8ck]

I have a AT no problem

[@jamesfrench7233]

Good review. I’ve seen several Africa twin reviews, always the DCT with everything on it. Please see if you can get your hands on a base model with zero options and a manual transmission and do a comparison. It will probably be like riding a completely different motorcycle.

[@Old1Biking]

Great information, I noticed though that when reviewing the manual the power and engine braking settings are the same with level 1 being the most of each, not like you have stated with them being the engine breaking using 3 as the high breaking.

[@3DKiwi]

Thanks. I bought a NT1100 2 days ago and this was a big help as the controls are virtually the same.

[@tougerider1827]

A flashing red HISS light when wild camping and not wanting unwanted attention would be nice to be able to turn off. Great detail but it would be nice to be able to actually see the screens you're describing.

[@mattyb7736]

You can turn it off, its buried in the settings. Can't remember whether its under display, but I found it and turned it off.

[@fliesonthevisor]

Option 1 read the manual. Option 2 twenty minutes listening to LWH while drinking coffee. Thank you 🙂

[@LongWayHome]

Man, this was filmed badly :D:D

[@fliesonthevisor]

@@LongWayHome True, nearly as bad as we make

[@espero7757]

How is the standing position. Does it feel right for you? A video sequence showing would be great! Thanks alot. 🙂👍🏻

[@michaelreid2329]

Amazing security system built in to the new Honda. There is NO WAY a thief could take off with this bike.

[@markmundy3435]

Is Dave still trying to work out just how the horn works???

[@screddot7074]

There is an Africa Twin Multi-Information Display Simulator, but your presentation is a lot more appropriate. Wish you could keep the AT for 30 days. The DCT has a learning curve that usually takes experienced riders a little time to adjust to. It's going from what you expect a motorcycle to do, to knowing what the motorcycle will do.

[@LongWayHome]

I loved the DCT…especially on the Goldwing :)

[@keithgreig7136]

thanks for the video, just ordered an AT. Curious to know what the phone holder is? thanks :)

[@timstimson2134]

Wow. What has Honda done. Leaves me cold. The play station generation will love it though. T7 it is then.

[@stevespilker7640]

Are you saying that on the power function 1 is the most power and 7 is the least power?

[@cristiantamas]

Engine break values are not correct. It’s actually: level 1 has the strongest EB effect and 3 the least (check the manual).

[@LongWayHome]

Will check. Actually asked the dealer about this….

[@cristiantamas]

It’s just not intuitive :) When I rode it from the dealer, I asked them to set the least amount of Power, and they put 1 (muahaha), and when I arrived home, I just found out, reading the manual, it was the other way around. Quite a surprise this was.

[@cristiantamas]

Page 141 from the manual: cdn.powersports.honda.com/documentum/MWOM/ml.remawmom.2020_31mks800_crf1100_africa_twin.pdf

[@LongWayHome]

Only 379 pages :) brilliant! 🤣🤣😍

[@allanapplin250]

@@LongWayHome To get the correct mindset (well by Honda logic ) you have to think of it as the higher the settings ... the more the bike intervenes to make life easier for you.

[@Myrouteappforyou]

Thanks!

[@soilsmanadv6673]

will the wheelie control make sure I don't loop it at 130 mph while i am riding with all of the power on mode 1

[@ccooper8785]

Crashes bike into tree whilst reading the instruction manual and trying to get the auto-coffee-making function to make a double-skinny-mocka-chokka-latte - Me (probably)

[@ccooper8785]

Would not be so bad but I had only just got over the shock of accidentally activating the bidet function....

[@keeri2007]

Mate can you explain what does the last circle near ABS mean ? S /H

[@jackk1583]

Suspension Soft/ Med/ Hard I think

[@darylsummer1424]

Same, it's very hard to see the tft screen

[@CieplinskiPawel]

Yup. "Exactly" what I'm looking for when getting up from my work screen and going out for relax mindless ride. Yes... ONE "tuning"/customization I'd do on new bikes. "Saab" switch. One botton that dims EVERYTHING down to... not!

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

When a motorcycle instrument arrangement turns into a jet cockpit...and I am still a bit overwhelmed that my black and white thingy now gives me fuel level, temperature and motor temperature. Guess I am getting old...I would be so imtimidated by this computer that I would not dare to even start the bike in fear of activating self-eject.

[@fotislygouras]

είμαι κάτοχος CRF 1100A YM21 ! τα μοντέλα ΥΜ20 ΥΜ21 ΥΜ22 ΥΜ23 έχουν προβλήματα με τις οθόνες TFT !

[@TomReinerDE]

Important to know: you can adjust preload ONLY for the two user modes, not for the Honda supplied riding modes. That does not really make sense…

[@asirrus2]

Not exactly correct. The rear preload can be changed in any mode via the 1 helmet/ 2 helmets/ luggage icons;)

[@TomReinerDE]

@@asirrus2 Ok. To be exact: According to hit the exact spot you need the user modes. Which, BTW, works really fine for me. I onky hope, Honda would allow us in a firmware update to name the modes.

[@asirrus2]

@@TomReinerDE you are correct, for an exact spot. But it's not like there is no adjustment whatsoever:). Anyway, good video and thanks for posting. Take care

[@jameshart9734]

Question can you put in a key in turn it start the bike and go for a ride with out all that bullshit

[@Brad-RB]

Only if you use the "bullshit" button to select level 4 which is no bullshit.

[@ericwilson1383]

Exactly why I appreciate the simplicity of my T7.

[@Brad-RB]

@@ericwilson1383 The only problem with the T7 would be Yamaha's distribution in the US is a massive failure. I would love to buy one but my dealer can't get one.

[@ericwilson1383]

@@Brad-RB agreed

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Why I love my 17 AT

[@eater275]

Will that TFT predict when your period is going to start?

[@black8art]

I'm guessing half these "functions" are not available with the MANUAL transmission?

[@LongWayHome]

Yea, most of them are, apart from the G-Switch

[@erikz2754]

Goodday to all by the time you set this thing up the trip will be over

[@ritheshraju1094]

Screen is too bright to look at the options. A little bit zoomed in would help the users enjoy the review.

[@farhanahmedqazi]

cant see tft screen useless for me if cant see what is being displayed

[@sicapon]

I thought P was throttle response not power.

[@jayrajb]

Can’t see anything too bright

[@robb8773]

OMG, what a POS interface. I will certainly keep my R1250GS!!

[@Ole.Schultz]

As a former V-Strom 1000 owner and now R1250GS i totally agree.

[@MRGS48]

I cant see my self riding anything other than my 1250HP... The bike spoils you with all the amenities...hahah But I love it

[@michsky46]

amazing review bt the focus on tft could better!!!!!!!!

[@peterlewis4978]

Sorry I lost you after the first couple of minutes!! Why oh Why do we need all that, too complicated.

[@reddog8145]

Aaaaaaagh my brain hurts …….

[@alanwright9112]

Ah I only want to ride a bike, this is not for me.

[@MRGS48]

Its funny how everyone is trying to copy BMW... The AT is lighter than the GS but not as strong... In my eyes as a GS1250 HP owner is just a very capable dirt bike just less than the KTM 1290... As I said Honda brings the Transalp back Imma buy it no questions asked...

[@zefautino]

Aaahhhhh... Boring.

[@LongWayHome]

I know. But I “filmed” it and has some good info I wish I knew at the beginning.

[@geirfriis7268]

Can’t see the screen. Too bright...