Tiger 1200, R 1250 GS, PanAm, Multistrada V4 & Africa Twin slug it out! OVERDRIVE Adv shootout 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- The OVERDRIVE Adv shootout is back! This time we have the new 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 slugging it out with the BMW R 1250 GS, Harley Davidson Pan America 1250, Ducati Multistrada V4 S & Honda Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sport. We rode across cities, highways, mountains and river beds to help you understand how these five motorcycles are so similar to each other on intent and yet so different on how they go about doing their business.
The riders on this expedition were Nikhil Balakrishna of Big Rock Dirt Park, Vignesh Chandrasekaran, Areeb Sherwani, Christopher Chaves and Rohit Paradkar.
Camera work: Lalit Sen, Anirban Banerjee & Sohini Dutt
Producer: Sohini Dutt
Video editor: Ashish Vedak
Colour grading: Anirban Banerjee
Photographer: Anis Shaikh
00:03 - Introduction
00:18 - Rider introductions
01:59 - Ducati Multistrada V4
03:50 - BMW R 1250 GS
06:35 - Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro
07:28 - Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
08:29 - Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
09:32 - Best highway cruiser
11:41 - GIVI & Bikenbiker accessories
14:23 - Offroad evaluations
15:02 - Nihkil Balakrishna on H-D PanAm
15:37 - Nikhil Balakrishna on Multistrada V4 S
16:12 - Nikhil Balakrishna on BMW
16:58 - Nikhil Balakrishna on Tiger 1200
17:37 - Nikhil Balakrishna on Africa Twin
18:26 - Nikhil Balakrishna's pick
18:50 - Vignesh Chandrasekaran's pick
19:14 - Christopher Chave's pick
19:47 - Areeb Sherwani's pick
20:29 - Conclusion
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I will go for the Africa Twin🔥
And you won’t go wrong choosing it!
Africa Twin all the way. Autocar didn't test it, but Overdrive did. Thank you, Overdrive.
Africatwin is something else when road ends🔥
The tribe 🤩
True
Over 20,000 on my 2020 ATASes, and love it! Especially in my back yard Rockies Canada. No regrets, very minimal issues with the bike, and extremely capable. Lots of Honda dealers in Canucksville, very few BMW. So for me quite a bit easier decision. Enjoy any of these bikes if you've got one. They'll instantly make your day a smiley one :-)
@@billmcmeekin7909 true that
Africa is amazing bike but the centre of gravity is high and it’s not so suitable for hard off road ..
BMW GS is the bike for everything.. better on road bike with amazing comfort on long distances and very good on travel enduro ..
No one talked about the DCT edge ATAS has over others which is purely magical ..my pick is Africa Twin..such a great machine with absolute reliability which none of the other brands can offer
Exactly, Africatwin is way better than rest of the bikes....it's🔥
I've seen videos of the Africa Twin being ridden like a CRF450 dirt stunt bike. Nose balancing down hill, wheelies, powerslides and ramping through the air.
I have serious doubts the others can stand toe to toe with the Africa Twin on a true adventure offroad setting. It truly is a monster. A gorgeous and dead-on reliable one.
1% of people buying these bikes care about that...
Folks at Autocar dissed the Africa Twin out on basis of spec sheet comparison. Any half decent motorcyclist knows motorcycles are more than just spec sheets. The Africa Twin held its own infact bringing in features which none of the others have in this comparison !
One thing these guys should've talked about is the everyday usability. The Africa Twin is hands down the easiest bike to ride in the city. The DCT version is so effortless in stop and go traffic. The heat management is absolutely stellar. 2 hours stuck in Bangalore traffic and there's barely any heat. And the best part is that it sips on fuel. On a full tank, cruising around 100 - 120 kmph gave me 26 kmpl. None of the other bikes come close.
That being said all these bikes are the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering. Bikes which makes you want to dream.
@@vishnuvenugopal4303 holy shit bro 26 kmpl!!!!
Bro and Kawasaki versys 1000
I concur with Vishnu. I’m getting around 22-26kmpl on the highway with the DCT sitting comfortably at triple digit speeds.
They haven't covered anything on the bike since past few years infact. Surprising.
Great video! Africa twin for me!
Honda Africa twin 🔥🔥best in segment, practical, reliable,good ergonomics
So, few months back you left Bangalore for this video.
Loved it.
My love is Africa Twin 😍.
Thank you for an honest, well-qualified shootout. I'll go with the ATAS because it's capable, simple, relatively inexpensive and, here in the California outback, reliability is a determiner for me!
Superb review of the top bikes in the world! Congrats guys!
For me BMW R1250GS is the top for doing everything with it.
Excellent honest review Nikhil thanks, Thankfully Overdrive has included the right kind of folks too for the review!
New 2024 Africa Twin has improved so much
nice vid, own the Africa Twin and love it, but it's tough to choose with so many great ADV bikes.
They are great person not picking a winner, It's true you get to pick it 👊
The Quality, clarity and the colors of the whole video is just superior. Sure you guys must have changed something recently with your shooting or editing gadgets. Great video by the way🙌
As usual Rohit nails it. What a class video which you can watch again and again. Ducati looks like a bike from the future. A dream bike
breaks every 3 months, oil leaks, valve issues etc
The 1250's shaft is actually being replaced after they run a check. BMW has advised dealers to run a check first (which includes drilling a hole) and if the check fails, the shafts will be replaced under warranty. They have been replacing it for older 1200's for free , so make sure you ask all the right questions to your dealer. As to where the water is coming from, it could either be from river crossings or condensation on the inside. The new shaft is designed to drain the water minimizing chances of rusting.
Source- I own a 1250 GS 2021 model and recently did this during my 10K service
You brought out points that others have missed! Good job!
The video is also made nicely. Not once felt like skipping or switching over to a different video. Weldone there
I chose the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S & can't say enough about how excellent it is, hats off to all the companies and everyone ride safe
ATAS for sure! But to be quite honnest all of the are a bit overpriced and BMW or HD are on top of it for different reasons but still… Africa Twin finally seems like the one worth spending. Only that electronics has to be corrected.
Cheers boyz
Need this kind of video for sub 5 lakh adventure tourers
Had been waiting for this forever!
I hope you liked it. Please do consider sharing it.
Tiger for the win!! Great review and info. Thank you gentlemen
NICE 👏 ! Good review by all folks together, kudos to everyone for this fantastic video.
Keep it up OD you're content is just Fab!
Thank you 😊
Was always waiting for something like this .:) Fabulous work... really enjoyed it !
Thank you. Pls do consider sharing it.
Awesome points! Thanks for the great video!
We're really missing out on the KTM Super Adventure models 😭
Absolutely right. Hope that changes soon.
Africa twin any day. 🔥
Heard all the feedback but nothing comes close to the ATAS in terms of off road capability. The motorcycle is a living legend
Excellent Gentleman 🙂
Africa twin 🔥
Great video, I'd love to ride through India one day, beautiful country.
Nicely covered in a Pro manner 👍🏽
When shopping for a new bike, it came to only 2 choices. The Africa Twin and the Super Tenere. I chose the Super Tenere. 3 of my friends got AT’s and 2 got the GS’s. My bike and the AT’s has had zero issues. Both GS’s had issues and costly shaft drive repair. I’d never get a Harley, KTM or Ducati. My old chief engineer has had all the above bikes mentioned, except for the HD. Currently on GSA and he preaches to me, to not get rid of my Super Tenere ES. I had the Suzuki VStrom 1000 and would go back to it before getting these mentioned brands.
Agreed, if one wants to cut on the budget, Tenere is a no brainer
Was waiting for this Rohit and the shootout is absolutely worth the wait. Just liked the nice n succinct storyline and messaging about all the bikes.
Let me say loud here: compare this one with Autocar India's similar shootout and that treatment feels childlike to me 😉
Thank you Pramil
Thank you, this video seem like Deja vu to me 🤣 I was like "have I watch this comparison before on another Indian channel? "
Great review, but one correction: The windscreen on the Africa twin Adventure Sport is 5 step adjustable.
And in 2020 they offered an electronic suspension. I have one, but it did come only in DCT fashion in adventure sports, that year
Superb video 🎉
Africa twin is awesome
Awesome work Nikhil!
Excited for Honda will do with it's upcoming supercharged ATAS. Personally, I vouch for the AT due to its reliability and servicing factor apart from the obvious sheer joy of simply looking at it.
This review is awsome. I currently own Street Glide Special and R1250R. Looking to add adventure bike and thinking between Honda and Ducati.
Exotic written all over it 9:35
Good review bro...surprisingly well covered. Well done
The BMW GSA 1250❤
Good unbiased review. Thank you.
1290 super adventure R ?
I think triumph 900 rally pro is a good choice
8:25 Honda ATAS does come with electronic suspension, unfortunately not the one you brought to the test.
It's not available here in India. Honda should have provided it as an option.
@@ShivamPatel-lr4dg I was not aware of that. Guess it’s specific to India. I hope they will bring it there too, it’s amazing with the Showa EERA, although I’d prefer more stiffer springs as I am weighing a hefty 125 kg.
You are right, it does, but unfortunately it isn’t available on the India-spec variants.
@@rohit_paradkar SHOULD HAS BEEN AN OPTIONAL LIKE THE DCT
Nice perspective! Thanks for an interesting and balanced review!👍
(PS. The Shift Cam in the 2019 and 2022 GS are the same.)
Twin. Bullet proof.
Nice review than the recent adventure bike comparison in Autocar India
Thank you. I’m glad you liked our content.
Good review guys
Good review mate
Nice jobs guys!
No ktm 1290 super adventure?
Great review
Africa Twin for me
Lovely video
Africa twin all the way
Im confused as to what Africa Twin you tested, they do come with electronic adjustable shocks and an adjustable windshield.
Perhaps the manual trans doesn't there? My 2020 ATASes came with adjustable windshield and electronic suspension, in Canada. Love the suspension!!!!!
ATAS sold in India doesn't come with ES folks. Even the post 2020 models.
@@haasn46 Have you ride the electronic suspension? If so, how did it fair to other bikes in class? Okay, fair, great? Thanks , Bill :-)
@@haasn46 Thanks for the clarification, I just thought the reviewers didn't know what they were talking about since we get ES here in the US.
WOW......Nice video.
Gs all day any day
Forgot the KING of them all! KTM 1290 Super Adventure R!!??
not sold in india
No KTM? Well the others deserved a chance. The SAR would eat them up
im very sorry but you look so serious until you open the moutth :D:D:D:D:D:D:D epic
Triumph tiger 🐅 is ❤️
You guys did not did justice to the Africa Twin. The most underated ADV in India. You are bashing the electronics like a kid, an owner of the AT would get used to it, you should have asked some owners as well,
The Africa Twin the best bike to LIVE with. You get a hassel free automatic transmisson, andriod auto, apple car play, Very practical seat height considering the riders of india.
@ The Fat Biker , have shared it in my Whatsapp Group of Triumph Owners in Ahmedabad
i own the Trident 660
Thank you so much!
Honestly it’s not a segment I’m into right now but it’s def an In-segment in the market right now, so it’s good to see so many brands with so many varied offerings for our market. Perhaps when I’m interested in one there will be even more and cooler options 😅
watch fortnine review of africa twin. you'll fall in love with it.
For me please all the time my chicken biryani -- Africa Twin!
Lol! Lots of butthurt AT owners here didn't get their purchase vindicated! I'm nowhere near the time frame when I'm considering a huge liter bike for the type of riding I'm doing currently so I'm just conducting casual research! When it's time to consider going "two up" more often and to start logging cross country miles, I will dial my research up a notch! So far, I'm thinking the Tiger Explorer has unseated the GS as king of the ADV heavyweights! Triumph has completely rebuilt the Explorer from the ground up and is a remarkable machine. BMW, as of late, appear to be taking the KLR approach and not changing a damn thing. Some have even accused BMW of a lapse in quality control but don't tell the BMW cult disciples that! The AT looks perfect for cross country touring with light off-roading in the mix and of course there's the proven reliability and worldwide support is enough to make me consider one! IMHO, the Lan American is just Harley attempting to capture a part of the insanely popular and ever-growing ADV segment of the motorcycle industry! I hate everything about it and would purchase any of the other ADV bikes over that Harley!
Go for Africa twin
Only if murtaza junaid would had ridden triumph 1200 ❤
Where’s the KTM?
Should have mentioned about tank range on all of them depending on riding conditions
it's not complete without the KTM 1290 super adventure
Tiger ✅✅✅✅
Africa Twin top speed clocks to 250...which is a big thing considering its just 100 hp...
Waiting for KTM 1290 Super Adventure S & R to line up
The Harley without spokes is 4-5k dollars cheaper than the Triumph, the base Honda is cheaper yet.
Africa Twin DCT, anytime and can't go wrong with it and super cheap after sales
I pick the GS, since I already own one and don’t want to entertain any doubts that might make me think I should invest the money I already don’t have into a bike I still wish too have.
Is not because I owned the Multistrada V4S but it really great bike for me. Cheers
When it comes to maintenance BMW is the easiest. Maybe harley since it has hydraulic valve adjustment
I love the Africa twin, but the electronics set up and chain drive worries me
You get used to the screen setup and button controls. Muscle memory after a few thousand km. Just changed my chain and sprockets at 20,000 km. About 2/3 worn out. Great bike! Three of us own them in my Canadian Rockies village. None of us would live without one now. Good luck in best travels :-)
@@billmcmeekin7909 great bike, i had a 2018 dct and i choose it against r1200 gs. The chain drive needs lubing - that I can manage with a scotlier system. But chain adjustment is a head ache in long journeys. Shaft drive is peace of mind. My 2018 bike i can turn off abs with a single press of a button and toggle through 7 levels traction of traction with another button on the fly. But in 2020 bike it becomes annoyingly complicated. Is it possible to toggle through traction control with a button, I heard some buttons we can set for our favourite controls
@@jibinraj6058 Not sure if you can attach abs to the favorite button, as I've never tried. Sorry.
"Africa twin rides like a dirt bike" .. 😂😂😂 he's supposed to be an instructor !!??
Kim 1290??????
there nothing compares Africa Twin for its reliability , control specifically DCT one. do this comparison again in 100K KMs, add up all the costs !
What about S1000 XR?
Ktm 1290 Sar is a critical bike to have in this comparison to make the list accurate.
Where is KTM 1290 adv ?
Paid for by BMW and Partly by TIger too ;-)
Great video guys, I appreciate it! I'm just curious as to why you chose the Africa Twin over the Ktm 1290SAS for this video? Also I appreciated the camera quality, happy riding!
KTM 1290 is not sold in our market. The Biggest ADV KTM sell here is KTM 390 adventure. :(
@@amvj ahh, makes sense!
I'd choose v strom 1050 over MS v4... The ms too revvy
Yamaha should launch their adv bike in india!!
Yes!
I pick himalyan At least I can take it offroading without worrying of breakage
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