2024 Honda Africa Twin Review: 8 Best Features!
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
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I have none of the adjustable screen , tubeless rim, electronic suspension, tft screen .. a 2019 standard manual takes me to places I like just the same with fun and enjoyment. The Africa Twin regardless of year model will always be a great adventure bike.
If u don’t have it how would u know what it’s like? Lol
Exactly
😂 are you telling me that you can go places without apple play, built in gps, Bluetooth, etc??? I don't believe you because all the "experts" tell me opposite
@@stephenbarabas6286 the experts are salesmen
@@stephenbarabas6286 the experts are the salesmen
I love the mobility scooter parked right outside the garage door 😅
Bob's Daily Driver :)
Is that mobility scooter a new 2024 Yamaha model 😉😁
Tenere 25 x4 review coming soon 😂
8 best features of this Mobility Scooter…..
Still wish Honda had done a 750cc version of this bike instead of the Transalp. Great video, Thanks.
Then it will be a conflict of interest haha
What would have been the difference in your opinion between the new Transalp and what a baby Africa Twin could have been?
@@thomasbelanger8715 Looks. The AT just looks better.
@@TT-ch2pz agreed
DCT is a must. Not easy to get used to, but when you do….theres no going back. Ever.
I was watching the comparison video between 2023 and 2024 models and this video popped up!!
Fantastic review. This is my new favourite motorbike 👏☺️
The 2024 AT is a great upgrade, finally honda have fitted tubeless wheels (which will benefit atleast 90% of owners, who spend most of their riding on roads). Out of all the big ADV bikes I’ve owned or spent a decent time on, the Honda showa electronic suspension is the best. So with those new additions and cruise control, an adjustable screen and Apple CarPlay, the AT is the top of the pile for me now 👍🏻
But is it easy to drive on tarmac for everyday use as the adventure?
Why not available on standard in Canada the ES 😢
@@TheZakkmylde And it appears that Canada only gets red color in the ABS(base), but it's growing on me. As for ES, I've never had it before and I'm an old dirt biker used to dialing in my own suspension, so I'm fine without it and will gain from 4.4 lbs less weight. Set up your suspension for off road without extra payload and then you will only need quick preload change when you add payload.
Love that bike. Specialy the look of the AS.
Nice work with the video.
Cheers...
Excellent review. On to the NT1100 review. Hope it comes to the States.
A wonderful machine. Versatile, modern, traditional and fun to drive. I'll pick mine up from the showroom soon.
Awesome video! So which one has only DCT? Best!
Really like the tubeless wheel setup and the rims look amazing! Of the three colours I prefer the white and if possible would spend the extra for the suspension upgrade. But would settle for the base model.
Finally, I get to see the Base model. I bought one in Canada and it’s coming in May but nobody’s making videos about the base. It’s always about the adventure. I really wish you touched more on the windscreen because I’m 6 foot tall so I’m curious if it’s adequate enough sports.
It sounds like you’ll be finding out soon, enough!
I have a 17 DCT I bought new and love it. I have the DCT because I only have one arm (thanks Honda!)
You now have me wanting a new 24 lol
More power to you bro, that's super fantastic that you still ride! I bought the 2024 and it's fantastic, but I still love my 2016. Truth be told, I only need one, and the refinement of the 2024 is palpable.
Looks great 😍
Looking forward to the Mobility scooter review LOL!
Really hoping you’ll review the new Adventure Sports model.
I absolutely love my 2012 atas! Great on backcountry discovery routes and on highway!
I thought it came back in 2016?
Typo, 2021 maybe?
Love your new mobility transport outside. 🤣😂
What puncture tool is that?
Great bike. I had 2 so far. Manual and DCT. Down side for adventure bike is the price of plastics if you crash and parts in general.
Jumping off my desert x and riding my mates 2023 AT I really liked it, very smooth engine and comfortable , I think when I trade in my desert X ,I'll be getting a honda as I got big trips planned next year and the twin be alot better for the big journeys than the desert x
Great video… I own a 2021 DCT standard Africa Twin and was close to pulling the trigger on a DCT Adventure sport last year… so glad I didn’t the new standard bike with DCT And electronic suspension is definitely going to be my next bike… not that fussed about the adventure sports bigger tank as mine gets 200-220 miles per the tank anyway
Last weekend a road was closed unexpectedly, i had range anxiety after the extra 2.5 hr detour. It was at that moment I knew I fed up😂
Can you do something on the best tyre plugging kit as the one in this vid looks miles better than the one I have Thanks
Couldn't agree more. Lots of people complaining about the 19" front on the Adventure Sport, but in 2024 Honda have simply given you the best of both worlds. I have a 2023 Adventure Sport, but if I was going again, it would be the base model with ES and I would probably stay with the DCT as well. Maintains the offroad focus of the base model (without compromising it in any way), but with options for all the goodies that were only previously available on the Adventure Sport.
I'm about to buy an africa twin. Maybe you can help me with your opinion. Should I get a 2023 adv sports or a 2024 base model? I like the 21 inch wheel.
It’s also the best sounding adv bike out there. Of course any parallel twin with a 270° crank is. I have a 2017 still absolutely love it. I have an Ohlins shock and Ohlins internals in the forks but it makes me wonder how easy electronic suspension is to service. I’m debating getting a new AT in the next year or two.
I did a 5 day advanced riding course through my job as a first responder, I can vouch for the value of receiving training, it made me a much better rider after 30 odd years on the road. Dont be the rider who thinks they know everything, there is always room for improvement. And its kinda fun, tooling around on bikes with a bunch of like minded people.
When are you doing a African twin vs the motabillity scooter
What boots were those? Also the jacket? Love both of them. Look sick!
Next time just include everything in description? That would be so cool.
Rev'it Element
Couldn’t agree more……but I felt that way in 2016 when it first came out….then again in 2018 with the ADV Sports model. Honda blew it in 2020 until this updated 2024 IMHO, seemed too unfocused until this model. I could go on but aside from a wee more power and less weight in the future, this new ones in basic form would be my pic. Nice review Bob. 🖖
Hi , what make is the tyre repair plug pls ?
I want one I’ve been watching them for a couple years now. The base model is more desirable in this years offering
Thanks for another awesome review. I just can't get my head around the 19" front on the Adventure. Down here in Africa and probably Aus we need fuel range. So the Adventure model would be the default for proper overlanding. BMW or Honda, same option for both. Who love fuel bladders 😮 So why would you buy the larger fuel tank bike if you not planning to do proper overlanding? If you gonna do proper overlanding you need a 21" front. This is the same as Land Rover fitting out a old Defender with road tyres and suspension as factory and trying to sell you a Discovery as the most capable model.
Is this the one that has a lower seat height? That was my main reason for not test riding previous models.
Those early Africa Twins, with round headlights, still look the best.
Tubeless tyre with spoked rims? sounds nice
Great bike has a ATAS DCT I agree it's the best looking adventure bike available.
Always great reviews 👍. Thank you... Still waiting your opinion about the 2024 Africa twin adventure Sport.. I do know what you think about the 19" front wheel? 🫡
Still the best looking ADV bike imo, and also gives the option of a DCT.
I have 2023 dct ...i love it willdo dakar any day ..
I wished honda would allow the U.S. spec standard AT with the electronic suspension over here
Not being able to ride a 2024 AT 1100 and really wanting to, this is a question for MotoBob or others who have ridden both of my candidates for the next bike, would you buy a 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro or this 2024 Africa Twin with the suspension upgrade plus some other goodies? Thanks for your input.
best bike ever!what is that helmet?
My man, where is the Motobob video on the gsx 8r??
How about air filter access? Same locations? Easier or harder?
I have a 2021 and I have to say the thing that I notice the most is the stock suspension. The front forks "dive" under front braking. Does it feel the same with the 2024 model?
Shame we don't get the NT 1100 in the U.S. would be a great commuter/touring bike. (Commute in the U.S. can be 15 miles each way or 50+) I agree that the Africa Twin is good looking for an ADV, second favorite would be a Desert X.
CarPlay/Android Auto should be available on so many more bikes. And tubeless tires for the win. Wish it had a touch more HP but otherwise, great mid/large ADV option.
Why more power? It already limits the maximum speed to avoid risking the tires.
If you haven't ridden one, go for it, as it seems more powerful than others that claim the same or more power.
What other big trail mirrors your cell phone on the dashboard ?
Power is moooooore than enough. That thing is fast. Low end torque is much more important.
100 hp is more than you need
Lol
how about a review of another adventure bike like Xadv and The CRF300 Rally?
On my list of ADV to purchase. Wish it had the gold wheels tho.
thanks for the review bob. but i still prefer the 21 over 19. will wait for the next model with the 21 incher
The only one with 19's it's the adventure sport
He says this bike has a 21" front wheel.
What color is better in person?Tricolor like this or red
The bike is more than amazing, but there's something else I'd like to ask you: What is the name of the model of boots you are using at 2:28? Thank you so much for your time and answer.
Icon 1000 Elsinore :)
Why do I think that Honda has a 19inch front tire on the 2024 model? I have checked and the Adventure Sports model has a 19 inch front tire.
What helmet are you wearing in this video @motobob?
im stuck between this bike and the KTM 890r... honda i would say is more reliable but the KTM is lighter and should be better offroad
Does the base model have a quick shifter?
Fitted the new Michelin Anakee Road tyres to my 2024 tubeless AT ….. if you don’t go off road best tyres ever!!!
Why what’s wrong with stock. Karoo streets if what I’m getting. Garbage ?
@@TheZakkmylde They’re fine but the Michelin Anakee roads are better. If you’re happy with them keep them and perhaps consider the Michelins when you need new tyres.
Wish they'd release a 450/500cc crf adventure.
Off the stand, the bike is so top heavy. That fact has always put me off, the otherwise brilliant Africa Twin. As a side note, that tripod on your back, whilst riding, is not a good idea, being a big liability, for back injuries, if you have a fall. Thanks, for your excellent reviews.
higher ground Clearance gives *beneficial higher center of gravity = better handling above walking speed
Sadly, the US market doesn't get the red-white-and-blue color scheme in the standard Africa Twin.
Hi. If you must to choose in between DCT or electronic suspension what you choose? I ask this because with two future together the price increase to much! Great job I love your channel!
DCT.
thank you
I would say es
It's nice that you have a helmet for every riding style?
I love how you brits say sashi for chassis
This is the best adventure bike...
Honestly the best in the market...
Did you changed your mic ? Sounds different in the intro
How have the Honda version of the perimeter tubeless spoked wheels held up on the AS model? I always wanted this on my 2016 and then experienced very early failure on the european bike that I replaced it with that had the perimeter spoke design. Are Honda's tubeless spoke wheels up to serious offroading?
Carry tubes and tools when going on an adventure on an adventure bike
@simonportlock586 after converting my Africa Twin to tubeless using an Outex Kit I did just that. Luckily I never had to use it. I still preferred a quick plug and go that tubeless gives me and kept the tube as an emergency measure only. With this new Africa Twin and its perimeter spoke design, my concern stands with the easily damaged wheel. They can be expensive, as I have learned the hard way.
so is this the adventure sport es? or the standard twin?
I’m considering trading my Tenere 700 for one of these exact models. I do love the Tenere but most of my riding is on the road where sometimes I feel the Teneres 72hp is a little lacking. Time for a test ride I think
Same here! And now i have tried the KTM 1290 Adventure, it was something else!
What do you think, does completely new model coming next year? Or to buy actual. Regards from Serbia
And is rear brake on hand or down? Is it possible to bi on hand, i have xadv 750 2023 and I used to use hand brake
How was the seat comfort?
I'm selling my F800GSA and waiting for this bike to arrive here in Brazil. 👍🏻
What jacket are you wearing?
Wish they offered the matt black in the US not fond of the colors offered, a standard quick shifter is a must too.
If they put quick shifter on as standard they’d increase the standard price $400, what’s the difference, just option it if you want it
How many mpg on the scooter? and is it better than a BMW?
Very nice review sir! But for someone who will never do off roading isn't it better to buy the Adventure? How big is the difference in handling between the ADV and the basic Africa? Also do 20Kg of weight difference make the ADV more difficult in the city for everyday riding? (saying 20Kg because of DCT also)
Don’t fill the tank and it’s only 10kg 😉
@@Corey-pd3mii must remove 13.3 liters for this
GSA1250 or the Honda AT Adventure?
Is it fitted with an up-and-down quick shifter? I am so used to using one, it would be a backward step to not have one. Yes! I'm lazy.
buy it with DCT. ;)
I go for one
Undoubtedly the best looking adventure bike, 100%. Finally tubeless wheels and Apple CarPlay is superb, just one thing Honda, where do I put my phone? Bluetooth dongle works brilliantly with the AT’s Apple CarPlay, why the hell do all the other manufacturers fit huge tft’s, and not utilise Apple CarPlay and Android alternative. 👍
A TFT without CarPlay rally is missing the mark in 2024. IMO Honda has stolen a march on everyone when it comes to actual liveability there with the dual display. Very, very well done.
My biggest issue with all these bikes is long term what will the Tech be like after countless dirt road vibrations, falls, water, dirt, dust I generally keep my bikes 10 years will the Tech and instrument cluster hold up to the abuse for that long?? Can anyone answer that??
Can the ride modes be changed on the fly?
Yes indeed.
I really want the atas es manual in 2025
MOTOBOB What is your Height? and the Seat Height of the New 2024 Africa Twin? Thank you! :) I'm 5'8 and looking for my 1st bigbike :)
all rounder?
What helmet is that?
I hope Honda Upgrade the Transalp next year.
Do they still keep it the way that you need to connect speackers to get car play on screen??
It's an adv bike, not a Harley, look up, see the landscape, listen to the breeze, forget phones, music and tech, go on an adventure
If you hold the back button for 5 seconds, you can connect CarPlay to the screen without the need for a headset connected. If I’m just wanting to use Sat Nav that’s what I do.
@@caldervallycamper2024 lol
@@caldervallycamper2024 😆
Do they make a 500cc version? No solo adventure bike should be over 900cc, best if under 700cc.
I just bought one of the last 2023 models available at a bargain price, probably be able to keep it a year & get my money back 👊✊️✊️
Fantastic bike, but its probably coming to an end for this "generation" AT? Just guessing, but since the upgrades for 2024 its gonna be some years before a new AT. Im waiting hopefully for a bigger engine upgrade.
I go with my friend who has a new AT on all the dirt roads, off road camping...I prefer my Ducati Multi V4S which does everything the AT does but i feel better. 🤭🤫 Dont tell him that. We both dropped our bikes cause he had the bright idea to stop on a steep incline, i was to close and he ended up rolling back into me taking us both down like bowling pins. With all my tech bits nothing broke and everything still worked. Got a few scrapes which i like having on the bike showing everyone what a bad ass i am. ;) Im bias.
When i selected my adventure bike i made sure i rode them all. And i did. I rode the AT, GS, Tiger's, Tenere, i opted not to do KTM because i loath the way they look. If it were the best id hate walking up to it. I took the Duc because it was the most comfortable ergo, AND ride quality. Super soft if you want, nice and hard if you need it, fantastic sport which none of the others offer, and capable off roading. Like i said i ride off road and on w/ this lots of moto camping, it has the chops to do it all. Heated grips AND seat, radar cruise, quick shifter, rev match i mean it does do it all. The others did some or most but not all of that. On top of that the next best GS was not as comfortable in the ride quality! Im splitting hairs here but if I'm dropping 30k on a bike I'm gonna SPLIT HAIRS. Brand aside i was biased and came away buying the duc and loving it for it.
Africa Twin is an 80/20 bike IMO - Owned a 2018 ATAS. Wind buffeting was horrible, outside of that it was a great bike.
Change screen... I've a normal HAT, and dont have any buffeting, but I have many other issues outside of that. :)
@@stargazerhu I did, went with a very low one that helped a little but still too much... Wasn't willing to try a huge one so sold the bike... New owner sent me a message saying he has the same problem (6' 3")
Yeah, wind noise and wind buffeting is horrible on this bike. Took me a year to find a solution -> removing the screen totally and installing one of those small cheap angled deflectors instead.
I need an AT with lower seat and 500 CC !
Only improvement worthwhile over my '21 Standard with DCT I miss are the new tubeless rims. I HATE tubes!!!
In the US you can’t get electronic suspension on the standard Africa Twin!
What would help is when you mention your length when you test a motorcycle so that people can better compare. Make it a standard thing with every video you do?
I would go full mechanic/manual...