childhood dreams: PUSHING the old AFRICA TWIN! [RAW Onboard]

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Why a childhood dream you might ask? Well, I wanted to become a biker ever since I was a small kid. Whenever we were out travelling with our family van my head was glued to its windows. Because I was fascinated by all those bikers passing us. Back then already it was clear to me that I need to become a biker myself one day. So all of that happened during the 90's. And some of the bikes I saw back then somehow managed to become stuck inside my head. The old Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin being one of them.
So how did it feel to ride it? Totally awesome of course. I don't expect anything else from a trusty Honda which was built in the 90's by the way ;) I just love how those big dual sports feel between my legs. Apparently it doesn't matter if it's one from 1996 or a proper high tech weapon like the GS Adventure I recently rode.
Although compared to its modern relatives the old Africa Twin makes it's raison d'être a lot more obvious: it was made for long distances, for seeking those paths less travelled. For going off the road. While the modern travel enduros make quick road riding easy for me it was the opposite on the old AT. I couldn't really sense anything while riding. It's way too spongy to get any decent feedback for someone with my (not so big) level of experience. I didn't dare taking it lower or faster than the video shows. Otherwise I would have lost my 'I got everything under control' impression. But for this kind of riding like shown even the old Africa Twin works well enough. Just demands slightly more cojones.
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Google-Maps: my test track located in the western outskirts of Vienna needs to remain a secret, sorry.
bike: 1996 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin
tires: Michelin Anakee 2
exhaust: stock
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DISCLAIMER: I totally manipulated the bike's speedometer cable so the speedometer would show my actual speed multiplied by 3.

[@megaidiot]

This is a maintenance tutorial, how to clean carbs without removing them! :D

[@Schaaf]

ahahahaha epic comment :D

[@johnsaunders3709]

I like to see you push a ktm duke 390.

[@Schaaf]

Too bad. I can only offer you the Duke 125 :D

[@johnsaunders3709]

OKEY OKEY I would really like to see that please mr Schaaf.

[@Schaaf]

as soon as I find the time to edit :)

[@danielcimpeanu]

By far one of the best on-board on-road rides of an AT I have seen.. many thanks!

[@Schaaf]

thank YOU for the comment!

[@XesariX]

As an owner of a similar Africa Twin for +10 years, and having ridden many other bikes, I still feel the old girls gives me the widest smile when I go on twisty roads and lean it around. As you say, there is something about doing that with a bike that wasn’t built for it but still does it so well. Keep up the great work.

[@Schaaf]

true!

[@bandostyle]

I have the same bike by ten years now and I can tell you that your riding level is really high!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Edoardo

[@TortureTestMagazine]

Your videos get my heart pounding like I'm actually riding. I get nervous in the corners like I'm actually riding. I love it!!!

[@Schaaf]

that is awesome!! Thanks!

[@WillOwnY0]

Dude. Heavenly riding. Keep the vids coming. Love watching them. Good job on the edit as always.

[@Schaaf]

thank you very much!

[@Aside_official]

Ladys and gentlemen, this right here is the argument for starting on a smaller bike. Everybody saying "you grow out of a 300cc/500cc so quickly and will have to buy a new one" is true on one hand, but if you stick to your small bike and master it, you will become a brilliant rider like this dude right here rocking an 20 years old African Twin through the corners "fast-ish" :D This will most likely take you a lot longer on a bigger starter bike. Schaaf you are one of the most skillful riders I know and I really love your content. On Insta and KZbin likewise. (Y)

[@rideroundandstuff]

Aside Whoever thinks he really "grew out of" something around 500 or more is justing looking for an excuse to buy a new bike.

[@Schaaf]

+Aside thank you very much!!! Of course I absolutely agree. It doesn't take long until a 500cc bike feels too weak. But sticking to it and trying to "master" the thing surely pays off in the end. +supermotardmario You are also right. It's such a shame that many people out there always immediately feel offended when someone has a different opinion about anything. I'm just saying that people should stay on smaller bikes for learning. But some folks immediately will accuse me of saying that it's wrong to ride bigger bikes on the road in general when hearing me recommending smaller ones to beginners..... That's why I always keep on preaching that everybody should ride whatever the fuck he or she wants. As long as they enjoy it. And if someone's interested in becoming confident and quick I'll tell them it might be a good idea to start small and be patient for a while. But like you were saying no one should feel the need to justify themselves when buying a new bike.

[@Schaaf]

no because in this case they'll soon be faster than me ahahahaha :D

[@harunceylan7887]

when you drive the same road everyday you own the road.....he drives always the same paths i can do this too

[@Schaaf]

So riding a road 5 times a year is your definition of "everyday"? :D But yes of course I know it very well and I think that's also necessary when wanting to go a bit quicker

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Awesome!!! 😍 The classic Africa Twin was also one of my many childhood dream bikes, so it's great to see you riding it, and enjoying it that much... Obviously the bikers of the 90s had at least as much fun as we have, proving that power and electronics don't really matter as long as there are 2 wheels and an engine 😉

[@Schaaf]

Exactly!!! Thank you Kiddo!!

[@geriger1]

Dude, I was checking out the oldschool dakar twins, and somehow a Tenere got my attention. Decided to buy one in a few years. I just watched your video and some others about this wonderful bike and I want one right now. Love you bro.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@gokulkrishm51]

It's been 4 years and still my favourite RAW!! ♥️♥️

[@Schaaf]

glad it is!!

[@motomoshpit7152]

If you wouldn't have said what you were riding I never would have guessed Africa Twin by how you handled it! Amazing to see someone ride that bike like it was a Super Sport ! I somehow think you could push the limits of a ride-on lawn mower and make it fun to watch!

[@Schaaf]

hahaha thanks a lot ;)

[@philc3915]

Nice video as always! Very refreshing to see a spirited ride on a mid-90's dual-purpose bike :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!!!

[@danndank]

Awesome, as always. Nice riding sir. I bet you cleaned up those spark plugs alright. The old lady felt young again!

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot Dan :D

[@nicholasbonando6399]

A legendary bike!I have one rd07 and my father has the new Africa Adventure.The new one performs better overall,but the oldest smells like sand,epic travels,adventures.She's the true queen of the deserts!

[@Schaaf]

you're right!!

[@CuriousGoose]

What settings are you using to get the motion blur? Are you using an ND filter?

[@josemariomerced9219]

Africa twin RDO7 is a well balance adventure bike , long suspension travel , gear ratio are intended for uphill & downhill run , river crossing is quite easy to negotiate, most of all the cornering and banking is superb .

[@jamesmcgall8234]

Damn once you got off and looked at the tires and stance of that bike I was just blown away. You sir, are a nut. Keep it up!

[@Schaaf]

always trying! Thank you James!

[@julienroland498]

I was looking to your 390 ADV video and this one - hesitating between both and cannot take any decision. For road use how would you compare it ? Is the 390 delivering enough power ? Or is the engine of the AT preferable?

[@andrianjakaandriamanalina3965]

Great riding M.Schaff. Best way to rejuvenate an old lady

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@simonndaula828]

Schaaf this was nice! Just bought this bike and I plan on riding in the curvy sections of my country in a Schaafesque way😊

[@Schaaf]

Have fun and stay safe ;)

[@DailyDerpsicorn]

Awesome bike, perfect scenery, magnificent rider and bloody top wideo as always mate

[@Schaaf]

thank you so much Derps mate!!!

[@Daffy94]

Hey man. I just wanted to ask you. Does it vibrate a lot after 6000rpm??

[@frenk4207]

I've watched this video so many times, i just simply love the Honda African twin.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot

[@frenk4207]

@@Schaaf no prob, keep the great work up

[@jezzamarkham5285]

I have a very big grin on my face and i must look like i have just lost my marbles!! That was awesome, that bit of rear wheel skip at 3:34 (and a few others) was impressive. I have to say you really do go for it every time. I'm impressed that you had the balls to ride a (shall we say) oldish bike like that with such force considering it wasn't familiar to you. Bravo schaaf that was worthy of being a birthday present even though it was obviously not just for me i enjoyed it enormously. As Always Ride And Speed Safe.

[@Schaaf]

thank you so much Jeremy :)

[@tiit112]

I just watch this video every week. Nice riding, man :)

[@Schaaf]

awesome, thanks man

[@tiit112]

@@Schaaf Now monthly, still amazing :D

[@endriolima5685]

So @Schaaf, since I can't own a 1996 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin where I live (it was also my dream bike when I was a little kid but they never sold it here), do you think that the T7 is a good alternative? I don't want something too expensive or heavy like the GS because I have a lot of learning to do. Do you think that the T7, even if it doesn't look like the Africa Twin, will make me smile just like the old beast could?

[@sench3911]

Africa Twin: Schaaf approves. How about a sticker that says "Schaaf approves". :D

[@sench3911]

great vid as always!

[@Schaaf]

ahaha thank you friend! I'm afraid though that I approve of every two wheeler with an engine :D

[@Kaysersoza]

Hy great video. i'm italian and i'm sorry for my bad english. One question: were you alone on the africa twin or were 2 persons during the test? i think you were alone but you're so excellent driver..........do you know the secondary transmission ratio? i nave a 16 - 46 but i knew that for some parts of europe africa has 16 - 45 or 16 - 43 too.

[@Schaaf]

Hello! I was alone on the bike. Unfortunately I don't know about the bike's transmission ratio.

[@Kaysersoza]

thank you! really thank. Anyway i 'm sure that for austria market, africa (i'm talking of 1993 2000 m.years) were sold with different trasmission of italy. The boy has posted "AFRICA TWIN LIKE A SUPERMOTO" in the tube said to me. Bye great rider. Now i go to take my rd 04 for a little ride even if is full of fog.

[@indianscout1019]

I pick up my 2002 RD07 in 4 days time to join it's stablemate '83 XL 600r. Can't wait!! Hopefully will never have to sell either.

[@Schaaf]

Yeaaaa

[@lewisarcher3916]

My step dad owned one of these and I’d only ever heard it in the lower rev range, it sounds so visceral when pushed

[@Schaaf]

Sure does

[@Motocephalon]

Watching the whole video with my mouth open, wow, hats off to you sir :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@dadmadforgot4050]

Wow. I would not be able to ride a sport bike like this let alone a bike like this! Impressive to see what it can actually do!

[@Schaaf]

thank you very much, Jon! From what it felt like it could take a little more lean even. But I honestly didn't dare to take it any further because the feedback I was getting from the bike was very hard to decipher for me

[@Slaty]

Mal wieder echt Top gefahren! Bist du eigentlich schon mal eine Suzuki SV 650 Kante, also ab BJ. 2003 gefahren? Besonders mit einem ordentlichen Fahrwerk wäre so eine Maschine glaube ich fast Ideal für dich. Also mir taugt sie auf jeden Fall sehr :D

[@tourhuntr]

Gute Idee, sollte er mal machen

[@Schaaf]

bin ich, aber nur sehr kurz. Zu kurz, um etwas beurteilen zu können. Aber das glaub ich dir sofort, dass die auf der Straße sehr viel Spaß macht. Ist ein super Gefährt!!

[@Slaty]

Schaaf Na dann muss ich das nächste Mal wenn ich in Österreich bin doch mal bei dir vorbei gucken, damit du ne Runde drehen kannst :D

[@Schaaf]

gerne :D

[@TheStrikkegenser]

More old bikes please! Splendid riding as always :)

[@Schaaf]

they're hard to find but I'll try my best next year :)

[@Arymjs]

Great riding !! That motor runs perfect right through the rev range

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Tekdiver1981]

Brings back youth memories, me at age of 16 fresh 125ccm license renting an africa Twin because the rental guy in spain did`t know about german drivings licenses and gave my this big thing to ride, man i had fun riding down the costa brava while the rest of my group got drunk.

[@Schaaf]

hahaha sounds good :D

[@Bovrinox]

Oh aye man what a beast, now i want one even more!

[@zebercetgezgin4731]

Awesome. How do you eleminate windsound?

[@natachaonroad5774]

Hello, is the engine of this "AT" original or has it been improved and in the latter case how?

[@Schaaf]

Original

[@66Husky]

Great ride... basically the demonstration that AT Rd 07 has an "unbelievable" frame!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@abkarianofs1190]

best motorcycle pov I have ever watched. Felt like I was riding the bike 😂! one hell of a bike though 🔥

[@Schaaf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ocphil2709]

Hey Schaaf! Suspensions were the stock one or already updated with wilbers springs etc.? In your video the sound is quiet nice. But: How much do your hear as the rider? More like the wispering of the CB500 original exhaust or a bit better? I´m slowly outgrowing my CB and this is actually my favourite bike...

[@Schaaf]

stock!! You definitely hear more than on a stock CB500

[@RobinZibell]

Habe gerade so die Videos durch gestöbert was ich noch nicht gesehen habe an älterem Material. Heidewitzka lässt du es mit dem Bock fliegen 🤪👌 du bist echt ein krasser Typ 👍

[@Schaaf]

ich WAR ein krasser Typ ;) Habe meine Lektion gelernt und mache heute um einiges weniger schräg

[@RobinZibell]

Schaaf Trotzdem sind deine Videos schön und machen Spaß zu schauen. Man muss ja nicht fahren wie der letzte Henker für guten Content!

[@marcsinclair3730]

That was great fun to watch! You really know how to handle a motorbike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Marc

[@DirtbikesNDirtRoads]

Bro, you can ride man 😅 Handled that lady like a gentleman. Nice man, glad to see the African Twin can actually hold up in tight sections. I was on the tip of my seat the whole-time leaning left and right lol. Great video man, well done!

[@Schaaf]

I appreciate that

[@gabrieleparisi9446]

The legend! africa Twin👍🏻

[@simonodell2103]

Very capable bike in the right hands ...great riding

[@Schaaf]

thanks Simon!

[@PartialS]

I loved my old Africa Twin - skinny tyres (Battlewings) would get super hot very quickly, and the thing just flipped into turns so well while telling me everything about the grip available.. Rode a Tracer 900 recently hoping it would feel similar, and it just felt dead.

[@Schaaf]

awesome

[@TravisBirdsall]

Which ND filter are you using here? I know the 25fps setting helps but I can only go to 30fps on my GoPro, and the effect is never as dramatic as this with the ND filter I use. Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

PolarPro for the closed Hero4 case!

[@TravisBirdsall]

that's the one I've got (on the standard Hero), it must be the framerate that's doing it... need to find a darker one I guess.

[@vinjofin1972]

You sure had a lot of fun. It goes pretty fast and it accelerates pretty fast for 'only' 60 ps. Good riding. Be safe out there!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@ZekeValentin]

Wow, nice ride!! It would be interesting if you could get your hands on a Transalp of the same era, I'd be curious to see how it compares to this. I've read that, despite its low power output, it was quite easily beeing ridden quick-ish.

[@Schaaf]

thank you! To be honest I can't imagine the Transalp feeling a lot different but it sure would be interesting to find out!

[@averagemanful]

Wow an amazing ride. I had a 1991 Africa Twin, they seat was like an ironing board though

[@Schaaf]

Haha, nice

[@-strahinja-3897]

Can you do some more videos of this old XRV? And yes, what about new one? The Africa CRF1000L, will you record while driving that beast? It looks amazing but only you can show us what that machine can really do ;)

[@Schaaf]

a lot of motojournalists already showed what it's capable of, the new AT :) The old XRV ride was a one-time experience, sorry!

[@MadXRV]

You should try one with a Hyperpro upgrade.. Mine has just that, including Galfer wave's, especially the suspension is the best upgrade you can do on an AT. Doing Fly overs on the freeway flat out (on semi-road tires) and seeing the Beemer posers getting smaller in your mirrors never gets old.

[@Schaaf]

sounds awesome!

[@davidmadison5582]

I really enjoyed this. I've never seen an African twin have it's guts wringed out

[@ruidasilva2658]

Hi. Great riding indeed. Absolutely normal. What Tyres were on the bike?

[@Schaaf]

no idea, sorry

[@Njihalostrave]

Nice riding, grat video. I can feel the smell and adrenalin :)

[@Schaaf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pasikeijomikael]

God damn what a Rush. Great video, thanks.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@st3rg]

great ride, was the camera positioned on the helmet's chin or chest?

[@Schaaf]

chin! Thanks!

[@THEGSFBANDIT]

Hey für ein Schaaf machst du mehr wie gute Videos und deine Informationen über Bikes auch nicht schlecht. Mache weiter so. Eine frage habe ich wo hast du deine Kamera befestigt.

[@Schaaf]

MÄH! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO0ZYKll9d2g9k

[@shalke95]

Do you have any onboard videos about Transalp 600?

[@Schaaf]

nope

[@peyrolas]

wieso so hochtourig, immer vor rotem bereich? zieht die unten raus nix, oder biste einfach gewohnt von deinem moped? hattest du einen speziellen filter auf der cam? sieht irgendwie immer schneller aus, als es ist ;-)

[@Schaaf]

so richtig ziehen tut die nirgends. Hochtourig, weil's mir so viel mehr Spaß macht. Und ich glaub für die Spitzenleistung braucht sie zumindest 6000 Touren. Ja, war ein ND Filter oben!

[@CodeNameABK]

Man, I wonder if there is any bike on this planet that you wont be able to ride like this! So impressive to watch, awesome! :) By the way, seeing all your vids, I had bought Zoom H1 and I rode through the forest roads trying to capture the exhaust note like you do :) My riding skills are not even close though :p I shared the vid on your facebook page, I am not sure if you saw it or not. Just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me to do it! :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks! Glad I was able to inspire! I left you a like!

[@CodeNameABK]

I hope you enjoyed the vid :) Thanks again!

[@qcambergr1768]

How come it has false neutral when downshifting?? That green light blinked way to many times.

[@Schaaf]

can't remember having any

[@retrosad]

That engine sound is just pure beauty

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@FirdausIdros]

What a rad bike! I liked the speedometer manipulating thingy tho😂

[@Schaaf]

;) thanks man!

[@karlmoderna]

Just curios about how many spare driving licenses you have in Austria

[@Schaaf]

one brain and a bit of luck is enough

[@Glitch-AW]

Klasse Video, wie lange fährst du eigentlich noch also wann packst du die Maschine in die Garage bzw. ab mann würdest du anderen Bikern raten nicht mehr zu fahren bezüglich zu niedrigen Temperaturen für die Reifen etc. Lg Alex

[@Schaaf]

Danke dir! Das ist easy: so lange es einem selbst Spaß macht :) Mit der flotten Fahrerei hör ich sehr früh auf, meistens Ende September. Aber es gibt keinen Richtwert, temperaturmäßig. Das hängt immer von Asphalt, Sonneneinstrahlung etc. ab.

[@Glitch-AW]

Ende September schon ..... da würde ich vor Entzug zu Grunde gehen xD Wenn es rein um den Spaß geht wird man mich wohl bis zum ersten Schnee auf der Straße sehen obwohl ich nicht weiß ob ich das meiner geliebten Cb500 antun könnte :,( , mein Termin für die Winterpause ist für Mitte November geplant, ich hoffe bis dahin komm ich sicher von A nach B.

[@Schaaf]

fahren tu ich selbst auch bis zum ersten Schneefall. Dann wird die CB so lange eingebunkert, bis das Salz von den Straßen gespült wurde (meistens im April endgültig so weit)

[@Glitch-AW]

Ah Sorry, das mit " flotten Fahrerei" hab ich beim Antworten außer acht gelassen, dachte mir schon das du unmöglich so früh aufhörst. Da gehörst du aber zu sehr intensiven Fahrern da ich jetzt schon so gut wie keinen Motorradfahrer mehr treffe. Ich persönlich habe mir Mitte November ausgesucht da ich von den Minusgraden etwas angst habe bezüglich Grip da ich erst seit September fahre und diesbezüglich die Erfahrung noch etwas fehlt, ich will mich nicht schon im ersten halben Jahr abschießen XD

[@user-yg4xp4eq5v]

Nice ride!! :) What excaust the A.T is wearing?

[@Schaaf]

Not sure

[@brudi_voeller]

You're a complete lunatic but I love you and I appreciate ya.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@OnlyDUImeLicense]

Good driving. What kind of tires?

[@Schaaf]

can't remember

[@zardportugal]

Still is a very good machine. Nice video.

[@Schaaf]

it is! Thank you!

[@drumr1987]

Nice ride ;) love the Queen in all the way! I have an rd04 myself so i can feel what you felt on it :) Something off the topic: your friend have the same problem as me, and that is when you pull in the cluch you get the Neutral light go on in every gear. If your friend had solved this i am open for any advice in solution :) cheers! Alles gut ; greetings from Hungary

[@Schaaf]

thank you! So the neutral light's not supposed to do this? :D

[@drumr1987]

Schaaf no it should not! :D it's an AT common problem. :)

[@benhoog4157]

I have the same bike for about 20 years. I've owned three AT's. My next bike will be agian an XRV. Don't know something I would like better. I drive the same way like you do. But...why al the high revs? It's more powerfull in lower revs. It makes me nervous, the way you use the engine.

[@Schaaf]

I only rode it for 10 minutes and back then I didn't realize how the engine works

[@davca117]

Hello Schaaf, have you ever tried Yamaha XTZ 750 SuperTenere?

[@Schaaf]

negative!

[@Kaysersoza]

too dangerous. Great engine but no brakes and ZERO supsension. But really A GREAT RACE ENGINE 10 valves. It's faster then africatwin 750 but with worst frame, suspension, and brakes.

[@davca117]

mt o7 max I agree with bad brakes but suspension is much more better with progresive springs and its not expensive. Engine is Pure porn... Useable from 2000rpm to redline with turboefect in 6000/7000rpm 👌 I think if Yamaha make better graphics and "facelift" like XRV, she could be famous too..

[@szypki_zygi]

so basically if i upgrade the brakes, get some supermoto suspension and better tires this bike would be actually great for twisties? :)

[@Schaaf]

I guess

[@Autogru]

Africa Twin isn't designed to do these things, but I don't know and it does them better anyway. Thanks Honda

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@EWBnery]

Great bike !!!!

[@aliceickx4067]

u r a hell of a rider

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@siddharth5522]

I was born in 2002 and dont even know about this bike till 2017 and from that day i am fan of this bike i really want this retro beauty 🤩🤩

[@Schaaf]

cool!

[@Csaba978]

Possession is best!

[@mkilic10]

I am sorry for that. An AT will come in your mind in unexpected moments. I born in early 80s, that bike was (and still is) a legend for me. I will definitely get one once I move in a house with a garage.

[@UnlceDon]

Thats how to Ride! Anyways Whats the topspeed for this?

[@Schaaf]

haven't tried

[@Schluker]

You pushed her HARD! Nice! I winder what tyres are on the wheels. Mine would never let me drive this way. And fear. Fear would prevent me from doing so too 😅

[@Schaaf]

Thanks. I unfortunately have no idea which tires were mounted back then

[@thefin6873]

Sehr schöne aufnahmen. Hab Habe mir die Twin als ersten Motorrad gekauft durch die größe und Robustheit, das man sie so Sportlich fahren kann war mir am anfang auch nicht bewusst. Und ja die ersten male Fußraste aufsetzen sind wirklich etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig.

[@Schaaf]

danke dir!!

[@janisciemgals7644]

And what was cornerings, speed on corners comparing with cb500? BTW, looks like i see close throttle in corners? not trying to learn you, because you ride much, much better than me, but all books, who i be readed about moto piloting say - in cornering always must be some acceleration to transfer weight to rear tyre....

[@Schaaf]

I can definitely go a lot faster through corners with my CB because it has much better suspension in my case (modded suspension). Yes you are supposed to be on the throttle while cornering to stabilize the bike.

[@sasacata]

I took my bike license with a CB500 and i can compare the 2. The CB 500 is lighter, and although having less power than the XRV, it throws a bigger punch than the AT. Not to mention the CB500 is 6 speed, that will definetely help the bike progress. And the engine on the CB500 has a better design than the AT and better tuned The only thing AT will excel is torque.

[@rammsteinfreundsonne]

Ich als ehemaliger CB500 Fahrer kann bestätigen, dass sich AFs, GS800 und co alle ein wenig beängstigend sind, was schnell fahren angeht. Ist trotzdem was feines. Die alte AF ist und bleibt einfach eine Legende.

[@Schaaf]

absolut!!! Danke!

[@crashapedev]

Top Fahrt! Wirst du den Winter über weiter RAWs hochladen?

[@Schaaf]

vermutlich bis in's Frühjahr hinein ;) Danke dir!

[@littlelionman9590]

Zu geil wie du sie fährst! Traum Motorrad!

[@Schaaf]

danke dir :)

[@ddanlos84]

fabelhafte Fahrt :) Langsam hätte ich gerne mal eine weitere Perspektive von deinen Fahrten, wenngleich die Helmcam schon den Besten Blick bietet

[@Schaaf]

danke dir!! Heuer kann ich eine Fahrt anbieten, bei der ich mal von einer Kamera verfolgt wurde ;)

[@slaWterCH]

What a classic!

[@Schaaf]

indeed!

[@_anth0ny5_97]

Do this also with the tracer 9 2022 please, it is fantastic😍😍😍

[@Schaaf]

later this year!

[@stephbigue]

Great riding

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@alessandrocomisso700]

Model rd?

[@Schaaf]

no idea

[@Tripleandy2204]

Sehr gut gefahren, mit einem Elefanten vom schlage einer Africa Twin ;-) Aber warum den Motor,, immer "kurz vorm roten Bereich quälen??? Der hat druck in der Mitte. Habe auch eine Honda NTV Reviere gehabt mit 650ccm und 57 PS. War damit sehr flott unterwegs. LG Andy

[@Schaaf]

weil's Spaß macht

[@tonymoreno5439]

so nice to watch u are so good

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@markiv7114]

Yeah man!

[@X1in]

nice ride :) with a nice bike GJ

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@Robert-wn5nl]

holy crap..thats some hard riding with ah 21 inch front wheel :-)

[@Schaaf]

The wheel is not the problem lol

[@KapitanPompa]

Nice driving skills,

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@rideroundandstuff]

sehr eigen zum anschauen irgendwie, haha. Ma merkt wie du herumprobierst und ned so recht waßt, es aber einfach nur witzig findst. Des Hochschalten klingt geil direkt und knackig.

[@Schaaf]

Gedankengänge während der Kurvenfahrt "WOS IS DO JETZ, WO BINI DO"

[@rideroundandstuff]

Schaaf haha, jo, merktma irgendwie total beim auschauen. Oba ned negativ, ma kriagt afoch des Feeling irgendwie mit.

[@mopetenstaub]

Diese alten Reiseenduros sind so selten geile Geräte. Ich hab eine 1000er V-Strom aus dem ersten Baujahr und im Knocking-on-heavens-door-modus macht die Kiste einfach nur unglaublich Bock! Ride in, bro! :D

[@mopetenstaub]

*on

[@Schaaf]

knocking-on-heavens-door-modus.... gefällt mir :D Dank dir!!!

[@mopetenstaub]

+Schaaf die Ehre gebührt dem großartigen Zonko, aber ich habe den Spruch gerne in meine Philosophie integriert :-D

[@TheSwissMotard]

Can I ask why you blur your face when you show it on other videos?

[@Dowent]

This is a raw video without any cuts. It shows him breaking some of the road rules, so it would be silly to also show his face within the same shot.

[@DontKnowHowToTypeIn2]

Freeman i finally get it now... i've asked him this question three times and everytime schaaf made some very vague remarks. sigh, at least i know why now.

[@Schaaf]

thanks +Freeman!