They are a great looking bike. Good to see you are taking it along dirt roads. This is something that I want to do soon. 35 degree day and you have all the gear on. i would have been melting.
It was bloody toasty but that gear ventilates so well!! She's great fun on the dirt, even for a green guy like me!! It's brilliant being able to just head off the black top and go bush!!
I was just reminded of one year ago and the first time I commented on your channel. I used to sit and watch reviews to ease my waiting time as the delivery of my Honda ATAS ES DCT MY22 was scheduled for Jun 2022. I’ve put 13.500km on mine so far - best bike ever IMO. Just like you - bought it without testing it at all. I tested BMW GSA, KTM SAR and SAS, Ducati Multistrada V4S, Harley PanAm, and one day I just went to my Honda dealer and put a deposit for this beast. I’m yet to watch the entire video, but I believe it’s gonna be the same experience/thoughts I have on this bike. Can’t wait for the snow to melt here.
We are too much a like indeed Mike! That waiting period was just too long!! But how good is it!! Yeah I still get a massive smile when I walk into the garage, move her out and go for a blast! I bet you're hanging out to get back on the road mate!! Great to hear from you!!
It's one of those bikes that an instant classic from new! I'm collecting a 2021 base model end of this month! It's v low miles and looks brand new! Ex main dealer demo, all the options! Very happy!
Hey Liam!! Thanks for the great comment!! You're going to love this beast!! The bag on the back is the Lonerider Outlander 48. I highly recommend it, water and dust proof, solid shape and easy to access! Worth its weight in gold!
Great vid Bret! I had the 2016 AT, DCT, thinking I wanted to do more off road riding, but I noticed I wasn’t so I traded it in for a 2017 VFR 1200X DCT, much more to my liking as I prefer to ride @ 85mph on asphalt. The V4 is an awesome engine, and I found the 16AT motor, lacking in power. I traded in the VFR for my 2018 Goldwing DCT, non tour which was the plan all along. After being off a bike for 33 years, I found out that I prefer touring and a little higher speeds. But recently, I’ve started to re-visit the Africa Twin, touring model, because I do want to go off road on occasion and do some exploring. As a kid, I grew up riding dirt bikes since 12 yrs old. I guess my inner child is calling again. Subscribed, Ride safe…
Massive thanks for the Sub!! I've found this beast to be such a great long distance traveller! She's very comfortable!! And the opportunity to still be able to comfortably go off road is just awesome. I think you'll love the new Twin!
I am a Yamaha WR250R owner had it for about 12 years, looking to upgrade and travel across Canada and your video's are truly inspiring. Might flash some cheese on this beauty at a dealership maybe the 2023 AT. Cheers.
@@ADVBrett - we live at a Cooranbong. The reason I came across your channel is I’m in the process to acquiring an AT. Did I see you at Jerry’s last Friday?
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff You're going to love the AT!! At what stage of purchasing are you? I was working last Friday, I'll have to put some ADV Brett stickers on my bike!
Maybe try picking it up? Is it hard? Do some more videos very good ❤ Love ya camera joe it tracks ya and easy brother like me respect how you explain everything!
Great video, love the bike. You mentioned the crash bars were after market, could you share the brand, I think it looks great, not too busy not too unprotected. I just don’t like those that come with a bunch of tubes and joints every where. Thank you,
Absolutely!! These are the German made Hepco & Becker bars. They've been proven very solid and practical!! I recommend getting the tensioning bar across the front as well to attach to the crash bars.
those fork seals are super easy to fix. only need one specialty tool, fork sear driver. With minimal mechanical skills, or a friend who has mechanical skills and a couple hours that seal is fixed for less than 50 bucks. You should change it and get clean oil in it after 10k anyways. Get out all the metal and plastic shavings from breaking in the forks. They will work so much better with fresh oil.
@@ADVBrett there are a few inexpensive items that really help! I'm getting fork protectors, rear bake reservoir protector, rad guards, light guards, knee guards(stick on fuel tank) all cheap! Then I'll get the crash bars! Looking into a 're map as apparently to get throu emission, most manufacturers run lean!
tried the bottle trick for your leaky fork? (cut up a bit of thin plastic bottle/yogurt container and slide it up the fork under the seal and slide it around to remove the grit)
Have borrowed a Seal Mate and got the grit out, still got a leak and Honda aren't interested in fixing it under warranty. In the long term, will consider a full suspension refit. It's bloody frustrating!
@@ADVBrett Motorcyclebiz at Brandy hill (near raymond terrace) is popular for suspension - got my dr650 done there front and back. he has a suspension dyno machine and clive really knows his stuff
Soooon Maybe a 2025 model. I just got the Tenere-700 and you have no idea how much restraint it took me to ignore buying the AT lol... I'm completely new to riding and fell head over hills for the AT AND the T-7. Between the two, the latter is obviously a better starting bike I'd say. Still, I find myself looking at this awesome bike!!
Both are certainly awesome bikes, I haven't had the chance to take a T7 for a ride yet. The AT is a beast of a thing in the flesh though, love this bike!!
I test rode the T7, ATAS es manual, v storm 1050de, ktm 1290sar and the AT dct base model! All very very great bikes, but the AT dct base model, I instantly fell in love!
@@ADVBrett well, it's my ££ I'm spending and it will clean out my bank account! I gave up heavy smoking 3 mths ago, after 34 years of smoking! So I'm treating myself! T7, great machine! Probably the best mid size proper off roader! Tall at 880mm seat! A little small for me, could do with more power! V storm 1050de 2023, heavy, tall 880mm non adjustable seat! Bloody good bike, very smooth engine from low down and it pulls hard! Definitely worth thinking about! Suspension a tad hard! ATAS es, great looking bike! BIG, heavy! I felt the weight in the twisty stuff, not as much fun as the base model! Now, ktm 1290sar.........fk me sideways fast! My god it's so torque! 160hp! The huyabusa has 173hp! Think about that for a moment....too much heat coming off the rear cylinder cooked my right leg! I didn't want to test the bmw range as I simply can't afford one! I did sit on a 1200gs, so very very comfortable! But any repairs and maintenance is guna be expensive! These are just my personal thoughts, never been into ADV bikes before, always had sports bikes! But at 48 my bike of 22 years, 1987 gsxr 1100h is just so bloody uncomfortable! 😅😄😃
@@ADVBrett also, lots of research on tubed tyres......don't worry!!! Heavy duty tubes 4mm thick only £33 each! Just don't run underinflated as can pince on the rim, change with tyre and carry a spare!
Correct ive spent loads of time i there i could take you to some tricky stuff and test you your riding in the easier section over the hill another 10ks on
Nice ownership review. Sadly i never got to give the AT a test ride when i was in the market. Out of curiosity, what are the servicing costs like? Cheers
It looks like you don’t have the electronic suspension, but did you end up with tubeless tires? I’m in Canada and it seems that if you go with the adventure sports edition all the dealers only have fully loaded adventure sport models in stock with the electronic suspension.
Yeah it's something I'm 50/50 about, sometimes I wish I went to the electronic suspension but I don't miss it. I've got tubeless tires but after the recent leak I'm seriously considering a tube in the front.
@@ADVBrett I will have to go and talk to our local dealer to see what he can bring in. I don’t really want the electronic suspension due to long term maintenance or electronic problems but would like the tubeless tires as they are much easier to fix on the road for typical tire damage.
@@terrystratford1235 I had to Google what the Acronym RAC means! I’m in Canada. It looks like Royal Automobile Club.. thinking like our CAA. Help is only a phone call away, hopefully😥I did end up buying a 2023 Africa Twin Adventure Sports and as mentioned here in Canada it only comes loaded up with the electronic suspension. Enjoying the AT, it took a few days to get used to the way it carry’s its weight a bit higher up and moving it around by hand. But now I don’t notice it much. Once you are rolling you don’t notice the weight at all. Probably going to take a while yet to get it figured out. Amazed by how short of turning circle it has with the longer wheelbase and the ease of balancing and slow speed manoeuvring. And the electronic suspension is nice, I like it much more than I expected. I was on some washboard gravel roads a couple of days ago and set it to soft and it more or less floats along over it and somewhat adjusts to changes as you go. Still figuring out all the electronics but it is coming together. Safe Rides
Nope, I've been having issues while using new, high quality SD cards. There's so many videos on TH-cam now with creators having massive issues with GoPro, cameras and a lot of people are moving well and truly away from GoPro.
I am looking for a 85 xlv750 if you or anyone knows of one forsale. They are the grand daddy of the Africa twin and the earlier version won Dakar. Please contact me
Get mine tomorrow, absolutely can't wait to ride it around thailand
You'll love the Twin in Thailand!! Are you recording any of your rides? I'd love to see that!!
They are a great looking bike. Good to see you are taking it along dirt roads. This is something that I want to do soon.
35 degree day and you have all the gear on. i would have been melting.
It was bloody toasty but that gear ventilates so well!! She's great fun on the dirt, even for a green guy like me!! It's brilliant being able to just head off the black top and go bush!!
I was just reminded of one year ago and the first time I commented on your channel. I used to sit and watch reviews to ease my waiting time as the delivery of my Honda ATAS ES DCT MY22 was scheduled for Jun 2022. I’ve put 13.500km on mine so far - best bike ever IMO. Just like you - bought it without testing it at all. I tested BMW GSA, KTM SAR and SAS, Ducati Multistrada V4S, Harley PanAm, and one day I just went to my Honda dealer and put a deposit for this beast. I’m yet to watch the entire video, but I believe it’s gonna be the same experience/thoughts I have on this bike. Can’t wait for the snow to melt here.
We are too much a like indeed Mike! That waiting period was just too long!! But how good is it!! Yeah I still get a massive smile when I walk into the garage, move her out and go for a blast! I bet you're hanging out to get back on the road mate!! Great to hear from you!!
It's one of those bikes that an instant classic from new! I'm collecting a 2021 base model end of this month! It's v low miles and looks brand new! Ex main dealer demo, all the options! Very happy!
Now that's going to be awesome Terry!! Yeah you're going to love it!
@@ADVBrett I can't wait to get out there, enjoy the view! 👍
Thanks for sharing mate, I reckon I’ll own one at some point in my life!
Trust me, you won't regret that at all!
hello from Greece!amazing video!!! i have this bike!!! DCT its a dream!!!
Thanks mate!! Yes the DCT is awesome!!
Brett thanks so much. Great stuff mate. Ordered and patiently waiting for my shiny africa twin. quick one - what is that lovely bag on the back??
Hey Liam!! Thanks for the great comment!! You're going to love this beast!!
The bag on the back is the Lonerider Outlander 48. I highly recommend it, water and dust proof, solid shape and easy to access! Worth its weight in gold!
Great vid Bret! I had the 2016 AT, DCT, thinking I wanted to do more off road riding, but I noticed I wasn’t so I traded it in for a 2017 VFR 1200X DCT, much more to my liking as I prefer to ride @ 85mph on asphalt. The V4 is an awesome engine, and I found the 16AT motor, lacking in power. I traded in the VFR for my 2018 Goldwing DCT, non tour which was the plan all along. After being off a bike for 33 years, I found out that I prefer touring and a little higher speeds. But recently, I’ve started to re-visit the Africa Twin, touring model, because I do want to go off road on occasion and do some exploring. As a kid, I grew up riding dirt bikes since 12 yrs old. I guess my inner child is calling again. Subscribed, Ride safe…
Massive thanks for the Sub!! I've found this beast to be such a great long distance traveller! She's very comfortable!! And the opportunity to still be able to comfortably go off road is just awesome. I think you'll love the new Twin!
I am a Yamaha WR250R owner had it for about 12 years, looking to upgrade and travel across Canada and your video's are truly inspiring. Might flash some cheese on this beauty at a dealership maybe the 2023 AT. Cheers.
Trust me you won't regret it!!
Have a 2021 africa twin adventure sports es dct. You'll never find a better bike!
Totally agree!! Even with some minor issues, they're still an amazing bike!
Nice to see another “local” riding.
My dirt playground was the Wattagans before I got too old and lazy to ride proper dirt bikes.
Heading back up for a mid week run soon as well, it was hit by fire over the last couple of weeks, it should all be good to go now. Love that place!
@@ADVBrett - we live at a Cooranbong. The reason I came across your channel is I’m in the process to acquiring an AT.
Did I see you at Jerry’s last Friday?
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff You're going to love the AT!! At what stage of purchasing are you?
I was working last Friday, I'll have to put some ADV Brett stickers on my bike!
@@ADVBrett - hope to pick up a used 21 Advs dct es on Saturday.
Hope to be riding it to Jerry’s for breakfast on Sunday.
@@ShedBuiltStuff Bloody nice indeed!!! Don't forget to try the GNTP in Laguna, their breaky burgers and coffee are frigging amazing!
Maybe try picking it up? Is it hard?
Do some more videos very good ❤
Love ya camera joe it tracks ya and easy brother like me respect how you explain everything!
Haven't dropped her yet, not looking forward to that day! More videos on the way!
Great video, love the bike. You mentioned the crash bars were after market, could you share the brand, I think it looks great, not too busy not too unprotected. I just don’t like those that come with a bunch of tubes and joints every where. Thank you,
Absolutely!! These are the German made Hepco & Becker bars. They've been proven very solid and practical!! I recommend getting the tensioning bar across the front as well to attach to the crash bars.
those fork seals are super easy to fix. only need one specialty tool, fork sear driver. With minimal mechanical skills, or a friend who has mechanical skills and a couple hours that seal is fixed for less than 50 bucks. You should change it and get clean oil in it after 10k anyways. Get out all the metal and plastic shavings from breaking in the forks. They will work so much better with fresh oil.
Awesome advice William! Will get that arranged for sure. Not surprised that Honda didn't mention that before my last service!
@@ADVBrett fork seal protectors! Cheap and seals will last forever! 😎
@@terrystratford1235 I've got the new suspension in and I think I'll do that Terry, certainly well worth it I reckon!
@@ADVBrett there are a few inexpensive items that really help! I'm getting fork protectors, rear bake reservoir protector, rad guards, light guards, knee guards(stick on fuel tank) all cheap! Then I'll get the crash bars! Looking into a 're map as apparently to get throu emission, most manufacturers run lean!
That sounds like a good plan indeed!! I should've grabbed some better tank protection before I put the tank bag on!
tried the bottle trick for your leaky fork? (cut up a bit of thin plastic bottle/yogurt container and slide it up the fork under the seal and slide it around to remove the grit)
Have borrowed a Seal Mate and got the grit out, still got a leak and Honda aren't interested in fixing it under warranty. In the long term, will consider a full suspension refit. It's bloody frustrating!
@@ADVBrett Motorcyclebiz at Brandy hill (near raymond terrace) is popular for suspension - got my dr650 done there front and back. he has a suspension dyno machine and clive really knows his stuff
@@prawns Already got a quote from Clive, good chance I'll see him again early this year!
Soooon Maybe a 2025 model. I just got the Tenere-700 and you have no idea how much restraint it took me to ignore buying the AT lol... I'm completely new to riding and fell head over hills for the AT AND the T-7. Between the two, the latter is obviously a better starting bike I'd say. Still, I find myself looking at this awesome bike!!
Both are certainly awesome bikes, I haven't had the chance to take a T7 for a ride yet. The AT is a beast of a thing in the flesh though, love this bike!!
I test rode the T7, ATAS es manual, v storm 1050de, ktm 1290sar and the AT dct base model! All very very great bikes, but the AT dct base model, I instantly fell in love!
@@terrystratford1235 You've done some research!! I'd be keen to know your thoughts on all of them!
@@ADVBrett well, it's my ££ I'm spending and it will clean out my bank account! I gave up heavy smoking 3 mths ago, after 34 years of smoking! So I'm treating myself! T7, great machine! Probably the best mid size proper off roader! Tall at 880mm seat! A little small for me, could do with more power! V storm 1050de 2023, heavy, tall 880mm non adjustable seat! Bloody good bike, very smooth engine from low down and it pulls hard! Definitely worth thinking about! Suspension a tad hard! ATAS es, great looking bike! BIG, heavy! I felt the weight in the twisty stuff, not as much fun as the base model! Now, ktm 1290sar.........fk me sideways fast! My god it's so torque! 160hp! The huyabusa has 173hp! Think about that for a moment....too much heat coming off the rear cylinder cooked my right leg! I didn't want to test the bmw range as I simply can't afford one! I did sit on a 1200gs, so very very comfortable! But any repairs and maintenance is guna be expensive! These are just my personal thoughts, never been into ADV bikes before, always had sports bikes! But at 48 my bike of 22 years, 1987 gsxr 1100h is just so bloody uncomfortable! 😅😄😃
@@ADVBrett also, lots of research on tubed tyres......don't worry!!! Heavy duty tubes 4mm thick only £33 each! Just don't run underinflated as can pince on the rim, change with tyre and carry a spare!
Love my 2021 atas! Great adventure bike.
Absolutely totally and utterly agree!!
Nice review but you must be the first person to admit good wind protection from an ATAS 😊
So I believe!! I've had no issues with wind what so ever. Mind you, if I wanted wind protection, I would've bought a Goldwing!!🤣🤣
Yep. You don’t need to ride like Toby to enjoy some dirt roads.
Too true!
Correct ive spent loads of time i there i could take you to some tricky stuff and test you your riding in the easier section over the hill another 10ks on
I think it's inevitable that I'll be thrown in the deep end again eventually!!
Sorry to say if you ride with me Brett it'll happen at some stage and it will be filmed lol
@@throttleridingadventures Ohhh daaannnnng
Great vid, many thanks!
Thanks Brian!
Nice ownership review. Sadly i never got to give the AT a test ride when i was in the market.
Out of curiosity, what are the servicing costs like? Cheers
Hey Bryan, did the 1000km service with a mate, the two other services were around the $450 - $500 mark
It looks like you don’t have the electronic suspension, but did you end up with tubeless tires? I’m in Canada and it seems that if you go with the adventure sports edition all the dealers only have fully loaded adventure sport models in stock with the electronic suspension.
Yeah it's something I'm 50/50 about, sometimes I wish I went to the electronic suspension but I don't miss it. I've got tubeless tires but after the recent leak I'm seriously considering a tube in the front.
@@ADVBrett I will have to go and talk to our local dealer to see what he can bring in. I don’t really want the electronic suspension due to long term maintenance or electronic problems but would like the tubeless tires as they are much easier to fix on the road for typical tire damage.
@@Old1Biking Good choice Dale, I'll be keen to know how you go with that too!
@@Old1Biking is it wrong to expect rac to help me if I get a flat? 😅
@@terrystratford1235 I had to Google what the Acronym RAC means! I’m in Canada. It looks like Royal Automobile Club.. thinking like our CAA. Help is only a phone call away, hopefully😥I did end up buying a 2023 Africa Twin Adventure Sports and as mentioned here in Canada it only comes loaded up with the electronic suspension. Enjoying the AT, it took a few days to get used to the way it carry’s its weight a bit higher up and moving it around by hand. But now I don’t notice it much. Once you are rolling you don’t notice the weight at all. Probably going to take a while yet to get it figured out. Amazed by how short of turning circle it has with the longer wheelbase and the ease of balancing and slow speed manoeuvring. And the electronic suspension is nice, I like it much more than I expected. I was on some washboard gravel roads a couple of days ago and set it to soft and it more or less floats along over it and somewhat adjusts to changes as you go. Still figuring out all the electronics but it is coming together. Safe Rides
Lots of people have go pro issues. I am wondering if they are using cheap or damaged memory cards. ???
Nope, I've been having issues while using new, high quality SD cards. There's so many videos on TH-cam now with creators having massive issues with GoPro, cameras and a lot of people are moving well and truly away from GoPro.
I am looking for a 85 xlv750 if you or anyone knows of one forsale. They are the grand daddy of the Africa twin and the earlier version won Dakar.
Please contact me
Get it up on the Adventure Bike Facebook pages & bike sales, I'm sure someone will be keen on a classic like that!!