Honda Africa Twin test ride

[@bakerXderek]

That bikes a monster

[@jrod11813]

that cool u watch rj's videos, love ur videos as well

[@ellisoddities3953]

I rode a monster once. Not the ducati, the one with horns and fire. It was an RB26 swap, 428bhp. Good fun

[@aserta]

+bakerXderek Eh, nah, not a monster, but it has it where it needs it. IMO a bit more power and it would be even better, say 110 120 hp vs the 95 it has. Everything else tho, very true, i'd like to shake the hands of the design and engineer teams, all-rounders that hit so close to center-line like this one are rare and it doesn't look too bad either, i'm willing to bet that a few mods and some mechanical TLC would make it even better.

[@TheFeistyGamer]

+bakerXderek CHEAH

[@MrMartino15]

CHEAAAH

[@jztgatjdtkgt]

I see you travel at the speed of "RJ," which undoubtedly stands for Reasonably Justifiable.

[@NotMilta]

+2ndchildhood I was looking for a joke for that as well, thanks for saving me the trouble :D

[@jztgatjdtkgt]

+Milta Happy to help.

[@Nrijder]

+2ndchildhood Yes YES. We are all a little bit RJ than.

[@bachterman]

+2ndchildhood no, it's a Real Jest.

[@VictusPrime]

+2ndchildhood You win.

[@Schaaf]

now that's a BIG Honda I'd like to test as well. So many great reviews already!

[@theodoro89]

Rj is the worst reviewer ever. He loves everything haha 😀

[@royaljordanian]

+theodoro89 Guilty as charged and that's why I don't call these vids "Reviews" :)

[@ItalianDukeR7]

+theodoro89 no one true rider hates a bike ;)

[@TGGETheGermanGameplayEngine]

+RoyalJordanian you didnt like the 690 duke. At least identity wise ;)

[@TheFullofbullshit]

+theodoro89 he was dissapointed at the duke 690

[@TGGETheGermanGameplayEngine]

Dracule mihawk what did i just say xD

[@TheDonBro]

Looks like such a comfortable machine. Awesome as usual RJ!

[@NortonWayGroup]

Great Video RoyalJordanian! We are glad our Chiswick Honda Dealership was able to provide you with the fantastic Africa Twin.

[@10AlbertoBalsalm]

RJ buys all the bikes that I've been excited about long before they came out. I remember the Nuda concepts, then the Africa rumours and early art work. Love this channel. It's great seeing & hearing these bikes.

[@devildude194712]

RJ rides that bike on the road like nothing I've ever seen. Silky smooth! Pleasure to watch.

[@UnboxTheWorldASMR]

RJs videos are ASMR to me.

[@UnboxTheWorldASMR]

This bike sounds a lot like my BMW F650GS.

[@gabrielkeenan]

+UnboxTheWorld ASMR haha, I've actually already fell asleep listening to the sound of the S1000R on RJs christmas video

[@aserta]

+Gabriel Keenan Same.

[@thanosdanellis4746]

+UnboxTheWorld ASMR I remeber you

[@1985safraz]

UnboxTheWorld me too

[@pesilva_93]

....drooling....I think that it's definitely the perfect bike for everything.... From commuting to offroad and even cruising! The perfect bike for someone who could only have one bike! Cheers mate!

[@alexkersten1964]

Damn you, RJ. Every day you tempt me more and more into getting a bike license!

[@itscaptainterry]

What are you doing here, Alex... You should be polishing Phil.

[@gazsermark]

Just think of Shia, Alex! ;) BikeThrottle....hmmmmm.....

[@matmuffin1]

+Alex Kersten get a honda grom... just ask the ppl on the ct app we all love em

[@BeNeTToN131]

Just DO IT!

[@TheAdaaamski]

He's already done it to me! I was cars through and through until I went to college with a couple of bikers and discovered RJ! I guess getting a mk2 escort will have to wait a few more years

[@megaidiot]

Finally a clip with new AT and a decent engine sound. Thanks RJ.

[@evilAshTheDog]

I like this review quite a bit because it shows what it's like to ride the bike at highway and parking lot speeds. And, thanks for taking the time to let us hear what the engine sounds like! So many reviewers have blaring music in the background and this one made me feel more like I was checking out the bike myself.

[@RSChris666]

Real world review from a real world rider, with no agenda. Very nice.

[@Katojones21]

your review was one of the most honest and best reviews on this bike. thanks for the honesty.

[@9mmArts]

I wanna see RJ on a GS

[@christiangiord97]

+Meterz. same

[@samhorne2550]

+Christian Giordano BVG+RJ bikeswap detected?

[@PlaneAndSimple1]

+Christian Giordano please :D

[@ollybrewis8822]

my dad wants a GS1250

[@justanotherhuman5293]

No please 😂

[@BorisOnBikes]

And it sounds SO good too!

[@rahulVlogs]

That speedometer hiding with RJ on it is been taken from Scaaf - KZbin Channel and it enhances the video superbly

[@RedNeckBiker109]

Were supposed to get this bike at my dealership in April, I will test ride it as soon as possible after its arrival. I'm really looking forward to seeing it and taking it for a ride. Thanks for the review RJ. It's even higher on my list.

[@DRugfree1987]

that sound though. so glad you just drove around with no music. its so hard to find a video of that beautiful exhaust note.

[@cigarobsession]

I can't wait to try it!

[@JoeGo101]

Im surprised it is so smooth :D ....... being a twin and all .......

[@Mr.Winston]

I really hope that the new Africa twin lives up to the hype. I have few doubts that it will and your review here RJ is brilliant. Sounds good, look easy to maneuver slowly. Great stuff

[@NicksSuspension]

Sold, i'm getting this as the next bike. So delightful to the ears.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I rode an Africa twin back in 89, it was freaking HUGE, and great fun.

[@TheGodTheBadTheUgly]

Brilliant RJ I test rode a Africa twin last Saturday and have ordered one, awesome bike

[@andypandy.]

Absolutely fantastic idea to do a couple of the challenges on the bike!!!! Thank you for answering some of my questions about the bike that the general publicity departments always seems to forget about :-)

[@mikkelharving256]

this bike is just amazing, and so is rj

[@karimmechr]

The crf1000l would sound amazing with an aftermarket exhaust because of its 270 degree crankshaft, like the MT-07.

[@go_gorilla_go]

That's pretty sick, much cooler than a GS. What a great name for a bike!

[@MyRandomLife247]

If RJ says a bike is good, it's good!

[@tallboy2234]

That review is gonna sell a few hundred bikes! If RJ likes it, it must be a Keeper!

[@cinder13]

I think its the first time I have watched one of your videos and not had to lower the volume hehe. Thanks for the info on the bike.

[@rubberneckrides5940]

At first I wasn't super keen on the looks but I'll admit it's growing on me more and more. Great vid RJ and nice one-take at the end 👍🏼 your skill as a rider really shines through

[@JumboJames97]

Looks really nice and comfortable. Would love to do tour on one of them.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

I also thought it was a fantastic bike, RJ - Honda were nice enough to contact me and offer me one for half a day. I still have to do the review edit... bit of a back-log. You're right about the traction control, BUT they did show me how to change the settings. It defaults to level 3 - highest setting - on start up, but there's a simple toggle switch that takes it down or even off on the left side of the bars. It was very smooth on level one. You can also turn off the rear ABS. I have no need or desire for another bike right now but found myself desperately wanting to own one after the ride. As you said - NO vibrations - even the 500X has more - and so well balanced. I found myself riding in traffic and doing very slow riding without even adjusting the revs or bars - incredible! The stock exhaust is really nice and growly and actually audible. I took it through city, highway and off-road and it was SO easy to ride in every arena. My only problem was how fast it would go without seeming to need much encouragement from me, LOL.

[@royaljordanian]

+CaptainCranky Lovely bike, I'm sure you enjoyed it, a lot. Look forward to your review as I did not play around with any of the settings due to lack of time.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

RoyalJordanian Many thanks RJ. Mine might be a bit boring, lol - I didn't play much with he settings either. A guy called Red Maverick did an awesome review on both the models that have "rider aids" and they really are brilliant reviews - he knows much more than me about how it all works :)

[@riccardopavan5209]

I really like the sound

[@Raging_H2O]

id love to hear it with a nice exhaust, i think even the stock one doesnt sound to bad

[@renatojlopes]

This is one of the test rides I have been looking forward to... Sounds like a very capable motorbike. I will test ride it in due course. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@HelmetHead]

Nice to see the bike on the road. cheers

[@Spam2100]

Ive had a Honda CBF and a Honda Varadero, I feel as if this is the love child!! I can't wait to get one

[@b_mo]

I have also ridden the new Africa and I vouch for RJ it is a very good bike in its category.

[@the8jrfan]

You'll be able to filter over curbs RJ!

[@Riding]

Bike looks awesome, love the Africa Twin graphics.

[@byoexile]

RJ, from what I've seen of this bike, there are different levels of traction control and you can also turn it off.

[@rickyeatacid]

I'm considering an Africa Twin and a 1190 Adventure. It will likely come down to the test ride. Would love to see your option on the 1190, RJ.

[@RRodrigues]

Thanks RJ, love this bike! My father wants to get this one! Even being less than 100hp it performs pretty well!

[@Zalonka]

RJ you ride some GREAT bikes if I ever get to visit the UK I would love to see your collection. You can take me to it blindfolded that's FINE!

[@izzatsyamir2001]

wanna see RJ on a ducati?

[@glenpierce777]

+Izzat Syamir Yeh, one of the Ducati Scramblers.

[@haydilyho]

+Izzat Syamir personally i'd like to see him on a Multistrada as i'll probably end up with either it or the Africa Twin, but then thinking about it, i'd like to see him on the Hyperstrada as thats my daily ride now and i can't stop loving the damn thing!

[@MrMartino15]

on a pinagale!! :D

[@izzatsyamir2001]

MrMartino15 thts what im talking about

[@MattyTheHDGamer]

0:30 that pump ladder fire appliance tho! LFB! highlight of the video for me lol... and not to forget the glorious vtwin sound test!!

[@liamcollister]

This is sounding surprisingly nice for a parallel twin! The only other twin I like is the Nuda.

[@N221BP]

Just try a Yamaha TDM850 4TX with aftermarket exhaust. It costs next to nothing, but the sound and ride are great!

[@andyjamestf]

The very reason I just got rid of my GS and brought an Africa twin, good review

[@Walane]

Very great video, loved it :) Nice idea to do some tests at the end ;) Hope you'll consider to buy it one day if you have to do an europe tour again soon :)

[@SurfPilot]

Hey RJ thanks for this test ride video, as I said on Facebook ( Michael Ward) I pre-ordered one of these and pick her up next Month, I've also test ridden the dealer one and was surprised by the smoothness of the 1 litre twin, I love your work my friend, ride safe.

[@MJedras]

I wonder how this one compares to F800 GS. Like you said, big GS is a bit of a brick in the city. I've done a bit over 20k miles in year and a half o mine and Africa Twin is one of the few I would consider as a replacement.

[@k4rlogser165]

The exhaust note is fantastic, may have to arrange a demo 😬

[@antivorg1239]

I'd love to see you test this outside London in the countryside

[@motojockey402]

I don't even need this style of bike but boy has it made me think of reasons why I do.

[@jackhogwood6501]

You've come so far in these vids compared to when you never used to speak

[@liamcollister]

How well does this bike stack up against the MT-09 Tracer? They look like they are a very similar size and do pretty much the same job as being an alternative to the fat GS

[@HyoRidaamotovlogs]

I am seriously considering getting an adventure tourer! Such versatile bike.

[@02bigkev]

I've not heard about the Honda much, thanks for the test ride info.

[@deadlyrasberry]

i have never seen a u-turn so beautiful...

[@Climbingdude]

Your line splitting is awesome

[@michaelray9727]

When I took it for a ride it was in similar conditions and I thought the same thing about the traction control , I'm sure I saw a way in which you can turn the traction control either up or down. Similar the the 3 bars for the sports mode.

[@nilsmichaeljoseph]

A Touring Bike is something you need in your garage... I know, you don´t like Ducati..But would you consider testriding the new Multistrada?

[@QuickShifter]

I was waitin' for it! RJ, is that little windshield enough for it?

[@JMPERager]

What are you talking abou,t RJ? That bike is gorgeous!

[@HamSpamJamLamb]

Actually sounds really good!

[@AlbertVicol]

Have you tried the Ducati Multistrada 2016? Me for a sport bike guy would have traded my Monster 1200 for it ! I totally loved that bike !

[@SpotlessVids]

I would love one of these, they're so good looking.

[@llloralles]

I haven't tried the new Africa Twin, but recently tried the VFR Crossrunner and besides the interesting VTEC engine, my great surprise was exactly what you said. Smooth as velvet, zero vibration and very agile. I almost felt too confident riding it, still don't know if that is positive.

[@moupy6940]

Love your style RJ!! Thanks for your videos

[@Duderichy]

Sounds surprisingly like the Nuda, probably because it's a parallel twin

[@bernardomotard]

nuda is parallel at 315º and this is 270º

[@bchant19]

rj getting exicted at the end there its a very nice bike looks like honda will shift a lot of them over the next few months

[@Dracati]

Thanks for the Share !!! This is a real Adventure contender !!!

[@joshuagador5578]

The ride looks really smooth

[@deekay336]

I'm going to get one once it comes out in the US :D I can't wait!

[@JaviersChandeliers]

I'm liking the Super Tenere as my next bike, and have considered the AT. This definitely makes me think more about the AT. Just wished it had tubeless tires.

[@bswell7251]

Vids like this made me really want an Africa Twin. When I finally saw one at the dealer, it is a stunningly nice bike, especially in black. But the seat height scares me, lol. Makes me wanna run jump on a Fury!

[@sarinhighwind]

that bike sounds really good.

[@daithilacha1]

Those massive UK plates are horrendous !!!!

[@waynemoorejr628]

thank you for an awesome review RJ

[@glenpierce777]

Great test RJ, any chance you could take a Ducati Scrambler for a test ride. Take care, ride safe, peace out.

[@PolenkoSong]

When RJ says it's smooth, you know it means he nearly sleeps on it :D

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

Damn, for stock exhaust this bike sounds beast. I can't imagine how it would sound with full Akropovic exhaust or Akro combined with Austin racing

[@barryweaver8833]

Very Nice! I like your review. As a GS owner myself I am impressed with how well it seems to handle and perform on the highway as a road bike. I bet with a set of Heidenau tires it would do everything. I would prefer the DCT version so I could forget about the clutch lever in traffic or riding slow enjoying the scenery downtown or riding slowly off road. Think I'll be getting one instead of an 800 GS. All it needs is to clean up that rear license plate mess and add on a tail bag.

[@plasticvisual]

I've been waiting for this.

[@theongothic182]

Rj do you think still deserves the reputation as the next and beter africa?

[@royaljordanian]

+theodosis polytarxos Can't say as I never rode the original.

[@theongothic182]

oh...weird. ok but im sure honda has done great job again with this one^^

[@ImLazarus666]

+RoyalJordanian will you buy one that is the question most people would like to know ?

[@royaljordanian]

+Jordan Hardwick As I said in the vid, if I needed such a type of bike it will be high on the list, currently, I don't.

[@ImLazarus666]

but if you did what would you call her ?

[@ChakerBZH]

You didn't test the DCT version. Was it your choice ? The U-turn and slow speed tests were very interesting !

[@MisterJo30]

+Chaker BZH Du coup il en pense quoi ? car j'ai rien pigé :(

[@ChakerBZH]

+Mister _Jo à 4:17 en gros il l'a trouvé très lisse, très bien équilibrée (on le voit bien à 8:50, il ne lutte pas bcp), suffisamment puissante a priori. Le saute-vent est efficace, le tableau de bord sympa avec ces rappels de clignotant bien voyants. En gros il est ravi de cette moto :-) Pour les points négatifs, la moto est trop grosse pour la ville et le traction control est trop intrusif. Il ne sait pas s'il est réglable (et moi non plus). A 9:29 on voit bien qu'il est surpris par le rayon de braquage :-) Voila je t'envoies ma facture par courrier demain ;-)

[@MisterJo30]

Merci bien ;) Pour le traction control il est effectivement reglable sur 3 niveaux et déconnectable V

[@ChakerBZH]

Pas de quoi Jo :-)

[@funkymunky]

I love how she purrs.

[@777Bane]

I need to live out my fantasies through you RJ... Buy one! :)

[@fastfrankee]

You can adjust the traction control, i think its got 3 settings. Nice bike and its a Honda, sounds good too, The new adventure king? we shall see.

[@matiiimotovlog6282]

This Honda is Beauty! => Good video RJ !

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Good looking bikes!

[@owenwales4328]

I'm seriously interested in one of these..

[@HORNET6]

Was going to ask what rider mode you were using...maybe you can do that in more detail at a later date?What's with all the rev happy blipping...you do it a lot I've noticed?

[@joepino6074]

Can you do a review of the Ducati Hypermotard next time? Thank you and cheers from Sicily!

[@ZazoMotoVlogs]

Never liked the Hondas. But RJ is making everything better

[@depravedone]

RJ, Now you should test ride a Tiger 800 XC as a comparison.