Motorcycles! Snow! Mountains! Honda Africa Twin 1100 vs. Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE | Common Tread XP

[@RevZilla]

Read the article version of this story on Common Tread: rvz.la/3rl9OGS

[@arsyadgafli8749]

who else here just absolutely loves this duo

[@50yearsago57]

Literally all of us

[@antapps]

Best goddamn bike review duo in the goddamn World!

[@KTMK73]

Total pros

[@ShipReK66]

They are the ONLY reason I watch this channel. & I don't even ride anymore.

[@Merkaba954]

One of the best personality duos. The best in motorcycling

[@dmaxcustom]

I love this show. The fact they are both legit friends gives this a whole feeling of being there. Nice job.

[@AriH211]

Yup, the friendship is the magic ingredient. That and Spenser's editing!

[@micaKTM1290]

They are the best!

[@roberts.1604]

Love these dudes. Also whoever put in the eagle sound at the jump after 7:12 needs a raise.

[@ryank5115]

Common error. Eagles don’t make that sound. It’s a hawk. Eagles make a wussy sound.

[@Geo_Okami]

10 months still no raise, but thank you🙏

[@corpsman247]

I was thinking the same exact thing! That eagle sound was on par!

[@Hunter1st]

It was a hawk

[@saquibmahadik6285]

That tandem Jump at 7:10 though. sweeet.

[@lame7617]

Did you see the transition from the bikes behind the tree right after so smooth

[@AshleyPomeroy]

@@lame7617 Oh yeah - at 07:22 they switch from from the Africa Twin to the Triumph. That was slick. And I didn't even notice it.

[@NotHunterCooper]

Guess the borders being closed stopped this from being an amazing crossover episode to go meet up with Ryan F9 in the real great white north to get a tree.

[@maldridge7630]

DO IT! LET THESE 3 NATIONAL TREASURES COME TOGETHER!!

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Ari, Sturg, and Ryan have done a couple podcasts together on the Revzilla channel

[@richhozzy480]

@@JumpingWatermelons didnt revzilla buy ryan F9 KZbin channel or company? I dont remember but I thought they mentioned it on that podcast

[@JumpingWatermelons]

@@richhozzy480 IDK the exact details but if I understand correctly, Revzilla and Fortnine are owned by the same company. Fortnine is basically the Canadian version of Revzilla. Ryan's videos are Fortnine promotion (though often you really wouldn't know it).. So Ryan is the Canadian version of these American guys (Ari, Sturg, etc.) or, they are the American version of Ryan?

[@kjaw7278]

@@JumpingWatermelons Ryan rocks! Eh!

[@jollityfarmgoats]

And the goats truly appreciated the gift!! Stipped it clean. Thank you and Happy riding!💚🐐💜

[@AriH211]

Thanks for having us! I'm still enjoying the cheese we got. It's delicious.

[@jollityfarmgoats]

@@AriH211 thanks!! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@EllaBananas]

The goats were very cute.

[@sgtrootcanal2379]

9:07 "Rubbin' is racin' man." Has chainsaw mounted on bike pointing backwards

[@leonidm3367]

My only regret watching this video that I can't give you a thousand likes. This is real practical adventure!!! Outstanding!

[@GreatEgret]

Man, Revzilla was great before Ari and Zach came on board, but now it’s just downright amazing.

[@HyberCrashDK]

7:20 HATS OFF for that transition! beautiful!

[@Largetalons]

Never been an African Twin fan, but at least it won't disassemble itself right out of warranty. Triumph is a great road test bike. God help anyone trying to keep one for more than 2 years.

[@50yearsago57]

Things I predicted before watching this:- -gonna be interesting -Ari will drop his bike

[@AriH211]

Hey! I... also had those same predictions before we set out on this trip. Lol.

[@50yearsago57]

@@AriH211 yoooo Ari!!! Big fan from Sri Lanka

[@bena3341]

Haha. Why does he always get the bike with the higher seat height in these videos. I swear it's for the lols.

[@theTenthlife]

If I were to spend the money I'd likely pick the Honda, but that Triumph is absolutely fantastic looking. Just a stunning bike, they really hit the target with that one I think.

[@bena3341]

Nah. Tenere 700 all day. The new World Raid version looks amazing especially.

[@umarium2687]

7:22 was an amazing transition.

[@JessePerryAndCoffee]

Things get muuuuch sketchier as the sun sets and trees are awkwardly mounted. I love it. This does nothing to diminish my want for a Scrambler 1200 XE. Plus, also goats.

[@ItsHammer]

Awesome video & well done. Seeing well experienced riders such as yourselves have the same kind of struggles in a single day just makes me appreciate the “Long Way” series’s that Ewan & Charlie accomplished even more.

[@mattp2035]

The dislikes are from current Motorcyclist and Cycleworld staffers. Merry Christmas!

[@cisium1184]

I didn't dislike, but I bet the dislikes are from Rokon owners. Because a Rokon is far and away the best bike for a job like this - until you get to the highway.

[@chrislaz2473]

Maybe motortrend as well?

[@iamtherealzombie]

@@cisium1184 They would still be going up the hill now, that thing is so slow.

[@2wheelAdv]

😂🤣

[@ursdummy0o0]

😂🤣😋

[@snekheadfishing]

every time ari and zack get on adventure bikes, a klx starts looking like the greatest off road bike ever. love the content btw, been following you both since motorcyclist magazine

[@rjrgjr]

More videos about the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE please!

[@wakedaze1]

You guys are the Clarkson, Hammond and May of the two wheeled world. None better than you two!

[@EllaBananas]

Except they aren't giant assholes.

[@faffynuck7710]

If the year was 2010 then your comparison would be a compliment -- but it's not. So,,, enough already. This is Ari and Zack; they know what they are doing because they've been doing it for years.

[@michaelsouders4026]

My favorite motorcycle duo are back at it again! Thank you, thank you, Revzilla for rescuing them from beyond the paywall of Motor Trend.

[@maldridge7630]

No, it's the other way around! Thank you Zack and Ari for elevating Revzilla for me. Because of your association with Revzilla, I have become a dedicated loyal customer...before u guys, it was just a competitor and I would prefer shopping with others.

[@Djzsolo]

This is by far the best channel and the best editing and awesome camera work …

[@Ninjaetlam]

what a great episode! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@zackcourts2280]

Thanks for watching 🙌🌲

[@XionicalXionical]

I live in truckee, which they are in. Great trail network. I can go anywhere on any trail without being worried about getting lost. However please go in the mid summer, because of the snow, and PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS. People are struggling here, prices are crazy high. I have an XT225 and it does AMAZING here. Take any bike and have fun! Tons of fireroads, double lane roads, and singletrack to enjoy. ALSO What they are doing is really hard! Those trails are amazing during the summer but hellish during the winter / fall / spring. They are awesome riders.

[@mikedrop4421]

Man that little glamor B-roll from 7:04 to 7:25 was beautiful. Especially that wipe with the tree from one bike to the other. That was movie level gorgeous.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

That Triumph impresses me greatly - and not just due to lower initial expectations. And it does look lovely. Great adventure, more than 'just' a comparo.

[@rusipathan]

Rear suspension is horrible with little travel. The design is rather flawed. Triumph should have used a monoshock. My local dealer has them discounted by 30-40%. You're better off with a Tiger.

[@corpsman247]

@@rusipathan ummm okay I want what your smoking

[@blackiredi]

Glad you two are back. KZbin finally threw you my way and I've watched all the CTXP's back to back. Subscribed. Good move Revzilla.

[@longranger65]

Great vid! Used to own an Africa. Sold it to move to a 1250 GS. I now own a Scrambler 1200 XE, and absolutely LOVE it!

[@Recklesshade]

I mean it just wouldn't be on brand for these two not to get lost at least once per episode. Great as always boys.

[@harisjaved1379]

Thank you Zach and Ari! Just what I needed after getting diagnosed with COVID. Stay safe! Omg I love the goats!!!!!

[@jollityfarmgoats]

they loved the tree reCYCLE!!

[@mojomanmurph1925]

99.998% survival rate. Hang in there.

[@maldridge7630]

Get some oregano essential oil, drink 5 drops at a time immediately followed by a hot beverage, like tea. Mox those 5 drops in water collected in mouth, not in a cup or lips will burn!! Repeat it a few times every hour until your body tells you ’I AM CURED' I am so besides myself for finding this cure, I will French kiss anyone diagnosed with COVID to prove this will stop any viral infection, or bacterial (think Staff infection), dead in it's tracks! You will recover in a few hours depending on how many days old the infection is. In the first 3-4 hours of infection, 1 doze is sufficient! Tried and true, this works, I bet my life on it!

[@bigguyonalittleadventure5673]

@@mojomanmurph1925 - It’s actually right about 99%. That means if only half of the population gets it, over 1.5 million human beings die. You don’t have to be afraid, but please don’t minimize the amount of death this virus is causing.

[@nishant1857]

Great video Revzilla. Always a pleasure to watch these 2 buffoons having so much fun on motorcycles. Also, that transition at 07:21 is remarkably smooth. Was the camera on a track for that shot?

[@Tybward]

I watched that before seeing your comment and thought the same thing. That was some great camera and editing work 👏🏼

[@zackcourts2280]

That’s Spenser Robert for ya 💪

[@RaindropConstruction]

Transition so smooth it took me 5 tries to catch it 👏

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Great shot. It wasn't on a track though. This is basically a gimbled camera shot thats been edited in post. You zoom in on the actual footage which makes it possible to perfectly line up both shots

[@BWGPEI]

You very nicely illustrate the first rule of snow country. Which is "Have the right tires" I also found more evidence on an MTB snow ride, where the same problems slid in. We laso laughed a lot, which mad it a good day like you two had.

[@crazyfrog3484]

This is TopGear if Top Gear was solely for motorcycles. Need more of this!

[@Largetalons]

Every car & bike channel pretty much tries to copy the top gear formula. Kinda like watching kids mimic their favorite tik tok star.

[@h2obordrbush]

This series is the highlight of the weekend for me! Love it

[@LambChopRides]

Wow this video has everything!! Fun, informative and tension! Fantastic guys 👍

[@MrGSXSIR]

Ari starting that chainsaw with massive confidence was awesome

[@sportshighlights8708]

ZAC AND ARI.... I swear to god i love them...

[@maldridge7630]

I do to, and not in a gay- way ✌️

[@sportshighlights8708]

@@maldridge7630 I don't even know anymore.. maybe its gay way this time hahaha

[@DarthSpaceBall]

1200XE.. The best NAKED ADV bike on the market.

[@SirSpinalColumn]

Goats eat christmas trees?? Man I want one of those Triumphs.

[@jollityfarmgoats]

Yes they do!! And they loved every bite! Please recycle ♻️ your tree :) they make great goat cheese 💚🐐🧀 💜

[@phatcyclist]

Goats eat everything.

[@jollityfarmgoats]

@@phatcyclist not everything!! In fact they can be quite discriminating, but they do love most trees :)💜🐐😊

[@EdgarLopez-pv8co]

@@jollityfarmgoats i believe that 100% but ive also found a sandal and a tin can inside a goat before lol

[@Gregs_World]

another incredible collaboration with the two of you just fantastic and I would be remiss if I didn't say that the goat scene at the end was the icing on the cake very well done thank you

[@oso_nomada]

I LOVE my XE. I haven’t gained so many miles on a new bike in such a short time as the ScramblerXE. It’ll be 2 years this coming March and I just scheduled my 20k Miles Service. 4 sets of tires and year around riding!

[@trailrider1980]

At what mileage is the valve check and how much you paid for it?

[@oso_nomada]

They checked the valves at 10,000miles (First Major Service) but no adjustments were needed. I believe the entire 10k service was around $500US. Oil change, software update, and inspection/adjustment throughout. The 20k will likely involve another valve inspection. Spring time will see set number 5...I’m thinking another set of Continental TrailAttack3s.

[@trailrider1980]

@@oso_nomada i am planning on buying one next year nso have started to research about it. It seems that everybody loves it.

[@TheCookiemonster0430]

When I was younger i used to look up to the top gear trio and dream of having their jobs one day, but now i dream of being like ari and Zach :)

[@tobyhessellund5096]

These 2 have the greatest episodes. I look forward to any adventure they have together. Epic stuff

[@arjenbootsma6881]

Check out all their old On Two Wheels episodes.

[@tobyhessellund5096]

@@arjenbootsma6881 I used to watch those all the time and was totally bummed when they stopped making them. There were a lot of changes when they left Motorcycle.com. That place just isn't the same without them

[@caseyhall5125]

These guys are the friendly version of top gear (bbc version). I hope they stick around for a long long time.

[@rammyify]

What a Christmas gift for your audience. That slow motion shot of Ari n Zack flying on their motorcycles was just amazing. Thank you and merry Christmas and a happy new year to the entire team of RevZilla💖💗💓❤

[@deeplato5647]

Best Moto Buddy Content on KZbin... Nice segment *ZackAri*

[@torstenschubert6214]

The main difference to me in comparison to a lot of other reviews, tests and whatever: You are about to having fun and you DO ! Merry Christmas...and big thanks for being "You" and let us take part...

[@andhikawayan]

Good to see you guys ride again $ 15 k in my country it about same price 1300cc low mpv ex toyota avanza or suzuki ertiga. Btw in case you ask..this two bike can worth about $ 47k in my country. Most of riding enthusiast here only dream to have it.

[@shubhradeepgangopadhyay8154]

I absolutely love how dramatic and fun and amazing some of the sequences are! Really love the videos with the duo!

[@sebbwebbo7557]

I love these guys - it's like top gear (the "old" one) with bikes! These 2 boys are the reason I subscribed :) Merry Christmas from Austria to all of you!

[@steelmilkjug]

Glad you did it and not me. Nice to see what my new 1200 XE is capable of, if I ever want to push myself that hard

[@justmyself1000]

Like always...good informative and entertaining! Big props. for having the cohones to ride these trails in the dark! I'm impressed with the off-road capabilities of the Triumph Scrambler! Lives up to the "Scrambler" name. I didn't think it was this capable. I would have never imagined that it would slightly outdo the Africa Twin as the AF has the great off-road reputation in the big ADV size category.

[@jackNimoy]

I ride a triumph scrambler, my first bike. Probably not wise to go off-road as a newb but I did and I’ve gone down quite a few times while getting comfortable on trails and at slow speeds but after 3 years of riding it I can honestly say these bikes are very capable mostly due to the beefy motor but you still need the knobby tires also. Great bikes, maybe not as flashy as a Harley but a hell of a lot more fun

[@lovelessissimo]

I know people have said this before, but this is the spiritual successor to classic Top Gear.

[@sunnyvalejedi]

FortNine enters the conversation...

[@vvevvevvvv]

I'm sorry, but no.

[@PennPhysics]

These are such entertaining videos. Thank you both. Particularly loved the one with the sidecar in VT. You turn adversity, well truthfully bad judgement, into great fun. Something to learn there.

[@Speedytrip]

The most surprising part is that the tree didn't catch fire on the Scrambler with that hot exhaust! Great video as always!

[@charlieraffaniello4867]

I like that the Scrambler is a naked ADV. No big fairing or loads of plastic. Prefer that to the big plasticy look of ADV bikes. If they made a naked ADV with a shaft drive, I'd buy it (Beemer, I'm lookin at you)

[@JonathanErwin]

I have taken my 2018 Africa twin adventure sports on some major hairy snowy and icy mountain trails out here in Wyoming. She heavy but she gets thru it. Utterly amazes me sometimes how much more capable the bike is than the rider sometimes.

[@vanesgross]

Amazing! Great story, massive fun to watch.

[@MarceloG..]

This is one of those episodes that you really... really... really don't want it to finish. That was TONS of fun to watch!

[@jackNimoy]

If you don’t already own a scrambler, save up a bit and get yourself one. As long as you’re at least 5’7 you’ll be good to go. Bought mine in 2020 right before Covid and it changed my life

[@surferdjnj]

I moved to a warm State and surf. For a long time I've been thinking about mounting a surf rack to an ADV bike to make it more fun to find surf.

[@TsunaXZ]

7:11 Still can't get over this amazing shot

[@monzadh]

for me the best thing about this video is not the tree or the bikes but the Klim Hi-Viz jacket on Ari. Holy moly that sht works, my eye automatically went straight for it everytime....time to rethink my gear.....

[@DefZen343]

didn't notice the hi viz jacket till i read your comment, Not joking, i was focused on the bikes, i could see an absent minded car driver not noticing hi viz gear like i did 👀 im sure its better to have it though 🤭

[@Quatra05]

7:15 was one of my favorite parts. Nice touch 👍👍🔥🔥

[@kindajal]

CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS FREE TO VIEW CONTENT NOT BLOCKED BY A PAYWALL

[@khaccanhle1930]

Good job guys. And yes, I AM that guy on the 250 enduro, laughing as I watch you with those monster bikes.

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Thank you for providing us with great content! Be safe and happy!

[@gjergjipocari8227]

ID on those backpacks? I've been trying to find a decent waterproof backpack for some time now that doesn't look goofy

[@DoRC]

Yes. By definition sound is vibration that can be heard not vibrations that are heard.

[@scldma114]

The problem with this is that is like saying “all crows are black” based on the experience that each time we see a crow it is black. The theory is good until a pink crow arrives. Now till now we experienced trees producing sound when they fall. So we say “all trees make sound when they fall” but if there is nobody in the forest to hear it making a sound how can we be sure is not “a silenced tree”, a pink crow? We cannot. We assume it makes a sound and that is all we can. Btw though, if there is nobody there, did the tree actually fell at all? I know it is pretty much a mental exercise talking about trees but when we stop looking a big sized things and start looking into extremely small atomic particles things aren’t so *obviously logic* anymore. 😅

[@DoRC]

@@scldma114 we know that when a tree falls the energy released from an impact in the ground will include vibrations in the audible range. This means that it will produce sound. Unless the laws of physics change which they haven't in a long time this will be true.

[@scldma114]

Do RC actually, laws of Physics change quite a lot continuously and it is natural as they are a convention not a fact. I.e. with introduction of quantum mechanics a lot of theory needed to be reviewed, modified and changed. I pick quantum theory because in example Einstein and Bohr (both nobel prizes for physics) discussed indeed over very similar dilemma, although both “fathers” of quantum mechanics having different views on the matter. Even leaving that alone a scientific answer to the (originally religious/philosophical) dilemma was published by “scientific american” already 200 years ago or so: “Sound is vibration, transmitted to our senses through the mechanism of the ear, and recognized as sound only at our nerve centers. The falling of the tree or any other disturbance will produce vibration of the air. If there be no ears to hear, there will be no sound” All of the above if we leave out any consideration on the construction of the reality, how a viewer influences the scene he is viewing and a huge lot of other issues. Scientists and philosopher have debated on this or very similar matters for hundreds of years, I hardly belive the definitive answer can be posted here today 😂

[@DoRC]

@@scldma114 meh

[@CraigSmith568]

I love both of these bikes. When I saw Triumph in the title I thought it was going to be a Tiger. So glad to see it was this Scrambler.

[@elefkk]

19:41 I see the camera man made a smart choice of what bike to take at least

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

What was it?

[@ottodob]

@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 looks like a honda crf 250 or 450

[@caruser4]

Ari's helmet is dope. I just bought another one. That brings me up to three Scorpion AT-950 helmets at the moment 😄

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Apparently your a big fan of the Scorpion. I've been thinking of this model as my current(AGV) Modular is getting older and is noisy. Before the AGV I had a Scorpion Modular and enjoy it for many seasons. It was very comfortable. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@jeffcanada2316]

They're finally together...just in time for covid Christmas. Too bad they couldn't get the slow-mo frontal jump shot with the trees on the way back. All the best guys for 2021!!

[@richards61]

Zacks girly squeal is pure Deadpool

[@dizietz]

Hahah I am a tahoe local and you guys got lucky with how little snow there was :) It's usually a snowmobile job!

[@jimpion]

This came up in my random playlist this morning. I watched it last year when it was new, and after my second watching this year, I think it now belongs with classics like the Charlie Brown Christmas, Emmett Otter, and the Muppets Christmas Carol.

[@poledancerz1]

I wish it was financially doable to just have these two dedicated to making series like these. Same thing with the video of them delivering pizzas; just another fantastic video. Everything was perfect

[@chengzhang6264]

This kind of quest like top gear now Grand tour but on motorcycles is really awesome. I think more of these contents will bring you more subs. Keep up!

[@notthedudeurlookingfor8459]

Really fantastic production and story. These are great to watch.

[@itzvineeth97]

7:15 that was sick!!!!

[@bunating]

Great episode! What a mission through a variety of wicked trails, riding conditions and sketchy but fun offroad action. Great music too. Sweet side by side jump, big air!

[@mayankmalviya2991]

Im glad you guys are still together!

[@EvLSpectre]

Looking back at these two after getting some time on both. ATAS all day. The scrambler burns the crap out of your right leg.

[@TictacAddict1]

My lord that Triumph looks Awesome!

[@edit8688]

You just gained a subscriber! Loved it! We want more of these kind!!!!!!!

[@nomadben]

That was so much fun to watch! These videos always make me want to go out and ride.

[@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD]

These guys always make me feel like a pansy. Riding those big ass bike, on single track in the snow, in the dark come man.

[@AnyMotoUSA]

If they'd used the right tires and tire pressure they would've made it look easy

[@bena3341]

Airing down your tyres does sweet fa on a motorbike and is a good way to get a pinch flat...

[@zyonsdream]

I’ve been doing some snowy riding on my 2017 Africa Twin. I’ve found that the Dunlop Missions are very capable in the snow.

[@cpuuk]

Never a dull report when you guys get out on the bikes.

[@gauravm.]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Guys. This was a great episode.

[@ilikelampshades6]

These exact bikes were both in my top 4 to choose. So far here is my list: 1 Africa Twin 2 Honda rebel 1100 3 Triumph Bonneville street twin 4 Triumph bonneville scrambler

[@woodly1069]

I love watching you guys rode together! So much fun, please keep it up!

[@krijo210]

While backpacking in South East Asia I have seen following transported on motorcycles. - Family of 4. - 46 inch TV. - A desk. - Small palm tree. Transported upright, balanced by the passenger on the pillion seat. - A pig. - Half a cow. When transporting larger stuff, like a TV or a desk or a tree, they usually have someone on the pillion seat holding the item. I also saw a fair amount of accidents. No wonder motorcycle accidents is number one cause of premature death in those countries.

[@auroshishswain9000]

7:13 that shot right there man 😌🤌

[@MOTOTREK]

Great video! What was Spencer riding?

[@1996Takis1996]

Maybe the crf shown at 19:40?

[@embracethesuck1041]

Oh man, call me immature, but I REALLY want to say "your mom"

[@RaindropConstruction]

@@1996Takis1996 good eye!

[@jayzee1968]

My fav two guys. Thank you Revzilla.

[@murraehaynes3182]

😂👍even better than usual! Especially liked the eagle scream at the peak of the parallel jump🤙!

[@EllaBananas]

12:43 "over head the albatross hangs motionless upon the air" that music is 100% a pink floyd cover.

[@AriH211]

Right? I thought the same thing when Spenser showed us the first cut of this episode.

[@marthinusvorster]

Hi, great story and footage. Good to watch.

[@brandonhindmarsh4353]

Came back to watch again. Happy holidays everybody!