Whoa they named a continent after a bike edit: i am re watching this video and completely forgot about this comment so you already know i came back down here to comment the same thing
I don't understand why this channel doesn't have a LOT more views/subscribers. Hands down the best motorcycle enthusiast youtube channel. Great work guys!!
Great review Ari & team! Really well done. It appears you guys like this bike as much as we do. Perhaps we should grab a few of them and go ride a Backcountry Discovery Route to see how they do moto-camping?
I've seen a lot of motorcycle shows, and On Two Wheels is definitely the best of them all BY FAR. It's always a great joy to watch you, guys. You're doing an awesome work! I wish you will keep up doing it forever! Best wishes from Russia.
Living in the Netherlands where everything is flat, buying a bike like this justifies going to countries like Romania, famous for their dirt bike races :)
Easily the best review I've seen of this bike. On two wheels is always great, no nanna riding. The Africa twin isn't even close to my type of bike (sports), but the show is always great.
i just got the dct european model, injuries make it hard to use a clutch lever so this was perfect for me. great breakdown and great use of the equipment.
The DCT reveals all the power it's hiding and improved shift timing by using the paddles in manual. It's programmed for fuel efficiency as the priority when in auto.
In the on road and off road sections did they use the stock wheels or did they switch to street wheels and then dirt wheels. That would greatly improve the feeling in both settings.
Wow, so cool. Looks like the Honda might be more of a dirt bike than the ADV bikes from Yamaha, Triumph, KTM and BMW? So many killer options. Too much fun.
Great video/review ...Thanks! I'm hoping the dual clutch transmission will transform motorcycling in a way the "new" 7/8/9 speed gearboxes have done for car drivers.
I like to imagine a parallel universe where Zach is in the office with an Africa Twin and Ari somehow got stuck in South Africa with an Razor bike to review hahah
Hi man, I'm thinking of changing bike, and I'm in doubt between Ktm 1190 Adventure R and African Twin CRF1000L. What you guys recommend? I wonder if the African is good for off-road? For Qu own a Tiger 800Xc and squeegee on average some 3000 miles a year with her only off-road.
KTM 990 Adventure had the same engine displacement, but with 115 Hp. I ride one. With the slip on exhaust and a sports air filter + ECU map it is probably 120-125HP. What happened to Honda? Did cat get Honda's VTEC?
i like the africa twin i got a chance to sit on 1 at a bike show today. the seat is very nice and id say it would be good for long rides. it has a very long suspension travel.
This is the first new bike I have wanted in a great while and would make me not miss my Suzuki V-strom 650...also I'd be back to an all Honda garage (lawnmower and wife's car, too).
Spurm My enthusiasm for the Honda has cooled off a bit since my last comment. If anything replaces my 650 Strom, it might be a 1000 Strom...or a Yamaha Super Tenere.
MrSilus2000 I'd like to think I'd do some off roading if I had one, but realistically I would not. I think the 21" front /18" rear tire setup would be too compromised for on road. I am also not too keen on the tubed tires. I haven't ridden one and won't get to for a while. I will be working at a motorcycle dealer, so when they are available I'll try to get some seat time.
Excellent Episode, I just wish it was longer and more in depth. If you're going all the way to Africa, why not a decent 20-30min video? Good work nonetheless.
So I'm at a total standstill choosing between a Husky 701 Supermoto or the Honda Africa Twin. I live and ride in LA (near Angeles Crest HWY) and your Sea to Snow video killed me. I just turned 50 and have left my YZ to my young son and put my MX track days on a shelf. I ride both street and dirt so I'm looking for the best of both worlds. You having extensive test time on both, what's your opinion on which is the best for what LA has to offer?
Rode in California recently and thought it was awful....really dull. Terrible roads, terrible traffic, shit food, gormless cops, no where to camp, old biddies driving Suburus ...AND loads of Chinese who drive worse than they do in China. Alien weird parallel universe for sure.
+ar sen ill be waiting and hoping Honda hears our cries and brings the red white and blue....to the red white and blue. there sales would really jump if they brought the white scheme and the black to the US. Make it happen Honda. I'm waiting
Handsome looking bike with nice front end and a cracking sound....just wish for aluminium frame or something to make it lighter.Was expecting an 850cc bike 😕 uno xvl650-750 -next. look like one hell of a ride. low seat height might be a big seller tho
@Motorcyclist Magazine I have a 2018 model, but losing air pressure at 10% per week on both tyres. Never gone offroad, just tarmac. My spokes look somewhat corroded though. I took it to Honda, who confirmed the deflation rate. We replaced tubes, and still happened to deflate. They are now ordering new tubes from Japan! Putting all tubes in a water bath, they don't show any leaks... It feels like I'm going insane! These tyres were supposed to be much safer to take the bike around the world, but I'm starting to get scared just to take her out for a weekly ride! Honda wants to tell me it's perfectly normal for tyres to lose pressure... but 10% a week seems crazy to me. I have owned many bikes before, and never ever faced such a high rate of deflation. The next thing I'll do is ask Honda to replace the rims. Any thoughts?
Nice. Question for these bikes is durability. With the exception of tire changes and the occasional missing chain link, can the dual clutch take the rider on a 35,000 kilometer journey at a stretch without major components failing in the midst of nowhere? Note that the current Dakar winning bikes are 450cc not 1000cc plus 500 pounders...
+planetmikeus, Honda DCT are well-proven to be very reliable and problem-free. 35 000 km journey? Pff, it'll take you on the 100 000+ km journey without any issues. In fact, Honda DCT are proved themselves to be even MORE reliable than the conventional gearboxes, since the most of the (conventional) gearboxes issues are caused by the improper use of the gearbox by rider. And DCT are, obviously, much more fool-proof than the conventional gearboxes.
Very good report. I've tried the AfricaTwin with the Autoshift on the road an i was not impress with it. I didnt like it. I can understand this option for some bikes because its hard to built a nice, smooth manuel transmission that work well under pressure it is not so easyI I would not change m'y Tiger transmission for that.
+MrStarlight1980, parallel-twins is even better. It has pretty much the same character as a V-twin, but it's MUCH smarter from the engineering point of view (less parts = more power, more reliability, less friction, less weight), better weight distribution and MUCH better mass centralization (giving better handling of the bike), and lower vibrations (if you do them right). So, parallel twins combines the pros of V-twins and inline engines without having cons of any of them.
I really admire this report 1 as a video producer myself and 2 as a huge Africa Twin fan :) BUT!! did you say the previous model being 650 CC? it's 750 CC actually..
+Malek Fleifel / Social Media Video Producer Thanks! We'll pass the compliment on to Spenser Robert, our videographer extraordinaire. The original '88-'89 XVR650 was 647cc. Ari rounded up!
+Malek Fleifel / Social Media Video Producer Previous Honda Africa (V-configuration) Twin started out as a 650 cc, the XRV650 Africa Twin (1988-89), this morfed into a 750cc , this was initially with shaft drive XLV750R and soon changed to chain drive (produced 1990-2003) - compliments from Africa! ;-)
On two wheels is by far and a way, the best motorcycle show on TH-cam! Love ur stuff guys, it's just too short though 😜
Whoa they named a continent after a bike
edit: i am re watching this video and completely forgot about this comment so you already know i came back down here to comment the same thing
Coz back in early 20 crf dominate the african really on 2 wheels category .. so this new model is tribute to the old one
@@suvrabhattacharjee9366 u didn't understand what he means to say
@@vishwanathdeshpande7469 yes sorrry i read it carefully now I realizd .. my bad
@Donald Trump's Space Force well aren't you a fucking bad ass?
love the top gear'ish intro . by far the most entertaining motorcycle review etc related channel. we want MOAR!
I don't understand why this channel doesn't have a LOT more views/subscribers.
Hands down the best motorcycle enthusiast youtube channel.
Great work guys!!
Great review Ari & team! Really well done. It appears you guys like this bike as much as we do. Perhaps we should grab a few of them and go ride a Backcountry Discovery Route to see how they do moto-camping?
Ari Henning did this ever happen?
Great video guys. Can't wait see more Africa Twin!
This is one of my favorite videos you guys have made!
I've seen a lot of motorcycle shows, and On Two Wheels is definitely the best of them all BY FAR. It's always a great joy to watch you, guys. You're doing an awesome work! I wish you will keep up doing it forever!
Best wishes from Russia.
+Ari Henning, you, guys, should totally test-drive and make a video
about new VFR1200X/XD Crosstourer: it's a magnificent bike!
Living in the Netherlands where everything is flat, buying a bike like this justifies going to countries like Romania, famous for their dirt bike races :)
Nice video. Would love to see a review against the 800 and 1200 GSs. Keep doing this amazing job guys, best motorcycle channel in TH-cam definitively.
Easily the best review I've seen of this bike. On two wheels is always great, no nanna riding. The Africa twin isn't even close to my type of bike (sports), but the show is always great.
You guys are my favorite Motorcycle Channel, keep it up.
You guys just keep getting better & better at putting awesome content out. Best motorcycle chanel on TH-cam by far!
Excellent first ride video!
would love to see a review of a 2016 Aprilia Tuono Factory.
If you have rode one is worth trading my 1000 for the 1100?
Rain, gravity, and Santa! My worst enemy's have teamed up.
Awesome video guys! I'm happy you guys came to South Africa and looks like you had a good time! Hello from Cape Town :D
Best review i've seen so far! great job!
Thanks for another awesome vid guys! I can't wait till we get one at the shop so I can check it out up close.
So cool. Great episode, guys!
Great vid, taking one out this afternoon and excited 😁
I decided I wanted this bike all of 3 seconds after finding out it was about to be released. Can't wait to get one.
Awesome review. I think the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is going to be a purchase this coming year. NICELY DONE GUYS
Got DCT on order. Thanks for the great review and video
Nice! love you're videos! Happy holidays to you motorcycle magazine. Can't wait until the next one :)
ridiculously great content! love you guys
cant wait till ya'll do a head to head with it and ktm/ bmw ! great vid as always
First off excellent job on the video guys .... well done! If I wasn't already drooling over the new Africa Twin I am now. Gotta have one :)
Finally a new video! Thank you!
i just got the dct european model, injuries make it hard to use a clutch lever so this was perfect for me. great breakdown and great use of the equipment.
Such a great video. As always.
Mr. Henning, you lucky son-of-a...... :D. Been waiting for this. Thanks guys! Great video! Awesome bike!
Gotta love this show!
yeah it'd be awesome if they just did a little bit of research on the product in Review
Really Amazing video guys
Zmy favorite video out of all the africa twin videos so far!!!! Well done hahaha
Can't wait to see the off-road comparisons with the GS and others.
Excellent review. ...and entertaining too.
I underestimated this bike, but it looks like a ton of fun
Great video
Thxs
Which Scorpion jacket are u wearing?
Best show! Keep it up!
Would love to see longer episodes!
Nice review !!
great show guys, seen all your episodes!
On an unrelated note to ADV bikes,
Any indication on when you get to review the new Yamaha MT-10?
that was really good :) i enjoyed it a lot
Great looking bike. Hopefully now that Honda is finished with the CRF1000L they can start on the XR650L.
The DCT reveals all the power it's hiding and improved shift timing by using the paddles in manual. It's programmed for fuel efficiency as the priority when in auto.
WOW! Thats a awesome bike! South Africa is truly beautiful...Such nice terrain...
Great review, but i still love my KTM "the Bull" 690...
Awesome bike!
In the on road and off road sections did they use the stock wheels or did they switch to street wheels and then dirt wheels. That would greatly improve the feeling in both settings.
First class review!
Wow, so cool. Looks like the Honda might be more of a dirt bike than the ADV bikes from Yamaha, Triumph, KTM and BMW? So many killer options. Too much fun.
Great video/review ...Thanks! I'm hoping the dual clutch transmission will transform motorcycling in a way the "new" 7/8/9 speed gearboxes have done for car drivers.
I don't ride dirt but this bike makes me want to start!
The best on the internet!
Gotta admit....Love to ride this thing....
Who am I kidding I think it's a bloody fantastic machine.
Awesome man
I like to imagine a parallel universe where Zach is in the office with an Africa Twin and Ari somehow got stuck in South Africa with an Razor bike to review hahah
Awesome!!
Got my DCT w the gold rims in California back in October
Man I've been watching you and Zack for the past two years now. You're equivalent to a motorcycle Top Gear. I'm gonna spam some more videos XD.
What would recommend for a 60/40 tire for the Twin?
guys, what mic are you using to record the audio while on bike?
Hi man, I'm thinking of changing bike, and I'm in doubt between Ktm 1190 Adventure R and African Twin CRF1000L. What you guys recommend? I wonder if the African is good for off-road? For Qu own a Tiger 800Xc and squeegee on average some 3000 miles a year with her only off-road.
Cool bike!
oohh yeah, new Africa Twin!! very agressive ride review
impossible to rent a Honda Africa Twin for my Utah and Colorado BDR trip this September and so its 1190 Adv R ...
KTM 990 Adventure had the same engine displacement, but with 115 Hp. I ride one. With the slip on exhaust and a sports air filter + ECU map it is probably 120-125HP. What happened to Honda? Did cat get Honda's VTEC?
Ari, one of these days you should ask for an Aprilia Mana to test, I guess that you'll like it.
Wait... so is it possible to pull in the parking brake while riding?(dct model)
i like the africa twin i got a chance to sit on 1 at a bike show today. the seat is very nice and id say it would be good for long rides. it has a very long suspension travel.
What's that small bike at the beginning of the video?
Thanks for the video bro, I am going to buy 2016 with 20 000 km, I am 188cm and 110kg, I hope I will fit good
Are they gonna make a 650 version?
OMG! I want one so damn bad!!!
what's the differace between vfr1200x and african twin
What is the bike he is riding in the beginning?
@motorcyclist magazine, which song is this?
Why didn't you both go out there as there were two bikes to test
This is the first new bike I have wanted in a great while and would make me not miss my Suzuki V-strom 650...also I'd be back to an all Honda garage (lawnmower and wife's car, too).
keep the V-strom! 😇
Spurm My enthusiasm for the Honda has cooled off a bit since my last comment. If anything replaces my 650 Strom, it might be a 1000 Strom...or a Yamaha Super Tenere.
+Aaron Fink good choice! 👍 got a 650 for 5 years now, and still loving it 😎
+Aaron Fink Did you test ride it? Or not that into off-road work?
MrSilus2000 I'd like to think I'd do some off roading if I had one, but realistically I would not. I think the 21" front /18" rear tire setup would be too compromised for on road. I am also not too keen on the tubed tires.
I haven't ridden one and won't get to for a while. I will be working at a motorcycle dealer, so when they are available I'll try to get some seat time.
Is it easy to fix in the bush, it seems like an older bike without computers would be more suitable for overlanding
You rode this thing hard! 👍👍
Can't wait to hear you comparing this to F800gs and ktm 1190R
Thanks!!!
+moulin6801 Looking at the price. The Africa Twin in more compareable with the KTM 1050. The 1190R is in a higher price range.
Comparisons are about the ride ! Price is not as important... $2 or $3 K difference is not that much
Excellent Episode, I just wish it was longer and more in depth. If you're going all the way to Africa, why not a decent 20-30min video?
Good work nonetheless.
no shifting no problem?? do you ride a scooter or a motorcycle??
What's the MPG on this machine?
that is just s great all round bike
Oh my gawd! I want one so bad!
Honda can't be beaten at all. They make the best Motorbikes.
So I'm at a total standstill choosing between a Husky 701 Supermoto or the Honda Africa Twin. I live and ride in LA (near Angeles Crest HWY) and your Sea to Snow video killed me. I just turned 50 and have left my YZ to my young son and put my MX track days on a shelf. I ride both street and dirt so I'm looking for the best of both worlds. You having extensive test time on both, what's your opinion on which is the best for what LA has to offer?
Rode in California recently and thought it was awful....really dull. Terrible roads, terrible traffic, shit food, gormless cops, no where to camp, old biddies driving Suburus ...AND loads of Chinese who drive worse than they do in China. Alien weird parallel universe for sure.
Can in ride in ice and snow?
Honda please bring the white color scheme to the US please. I want this bike sooo bad
+ar sen ill be waiting and hoping Honda hears our cries and brings the red white and blue....to the red white and blue. there sales would really jump if they brought the white scheme and the black to the US. Make it happen Honda. I'm waiting
I'm looking for an electric bike for my three year old - what's that one you're riding in your office? Thanks!
jostego Razor MX350
No vstrom included in your definition of adv?
Handsome looking bike with nice front end and a cracking sound....just wish for aluminium frame or something to make it lighter.Was expecting an 850cc bike 😕 uno xvl650-750 -next. look like one hell of a ride. low seat height might be a big seller tho
@Motorcyclist Magazine
I have a 2018 model, but losing air pressure at 10% per week on both tyres. Never gone offroad, just tarmac. My spokes look somewhat corroded though. I took it to Honda, who confirmed the deflation rate. We replaced tubes, and still happened to deflate. They are now ordering new tubes from Japan! Putting all tubes in a water bath, they don't show any leaks... It feels like I'm going insane! These tyres were supposed to be much safer to take the bike around the world, but I'm starting to get scared just to take her out for a weekly ride! Honda wants to tell me it's perfectly normal for tyres to lose pressure... but 10% a week seems crazy to me. I have owned many bikes before, and never ever faced such a high rate of deflation. The next thing I'll do is ask Honda to replace the rims.
Any thoughts?
Nice. Question for these bikes is durability. With the exception of tire changes and the occasional missing chain link, can the dual clutch take the rider on a 35,000 kilometer journey at a stretch without major components failing in the midst of nowhere? Note that the current Dakar winning bikes are 450cc not 1000cc plus 500 pounders...
+planetmikeus, Honda DCT are well-proven to be very reliable and problem-free. 35 000 km journey? Pff, it'll take you on the 100 000+ km journey without any issues. In fact, Honda DCT are proved themselves to be even MORE reliable than the conventional gearboxes, since the most of the (conventional) gearboxes issues are caused by the improper use of the gearbox by rider. And DCT are, obviously, much more fool-proof than the conventional gearboxes.
Motorcyclist Magazine How did you guys find my home country?
Very good report. I've tried the AfricaTwin with the Autoshift on the road an i was not impress with it. I didnt like it. I can understand this option for some bikes because its hard to built a nice, smooth manuel transmission that work well under pressure it is not so easyI I would not change m'y Tiger transmission for that.
In this episode of On Two Wheels, I think i have cold :D
No 2 Cylinder V Engine -was the heart of the africa twin!
+MrStarlight1980, parallel-twins is even better. It has pretty much the same character as a V-twin, but it's MUCH smarter from the engineering point of view (less parts = more power, more reliability, less friction, less weight), better weight distribution and MUCH better mass centralization (giving better handling of the bike), and lower vibrations (if you do them right).
So, parallel twins combines the pros of V-twins and inline engines without having cons of any of them.
Fuck Yeah!!
Thank you for a great review, compare to R1200Gs which one you think is better for long distance touring..
Thank you very much, i'll stay tune for that.. Happy NY
+Saran Monaraks, for long distance touring the Honda VFR1200X/XD is the best.
I really admire this report 1 as a video producer myself and 2 as a huge Africa Twin fan :)
BUT!! did you say the previous model being 650 CC? it's 750 CC actually..
+Malek Fleifel / Social Media Video Producer Thanks! We'll pass the compliment on to Spenser Robert, our videographer extraordinaire.
The original '88-'89 XVR650 was 647cc. Ari rounded up!
+Motorcyclist Magazine ok then my mistake :D
cheers and keep up the amazing work
+Motorcyclist Magazine I believe it was called the TransAlp. My cousin owned one and I rode it for over a year. It was ok, but had no power.
+B Dazzler
No,Trans Alp is another bike. www.xrv650story.eu/
+Malek Fleifel / Social Media Video Producer Previous Honda Africa (V-configuration) Twin started out as a 650 cc, the XRV650 Africa Twin (1988-89), this morfed into a 750cc , this was initially with shaft drive XLV750R and soon changed to chain drive (produced 1990-2003) - compliments from Africa! ;-)