Your movies are simply amazing! It's such a pleasure to watch them equally because of the topic and how it's made (shots, images, editing and music)! I'm a huge fan!
I can remove and replace my Transalp air filter in about 20 minutes without busting a gut. Pro tip.... Clip the locating tabs off the panels that run from the fuel tank to the dashboard. It enables the tank to be lifted without requiring removal of the inner panels and the dashboard. Makes air filter changes very simple. 👍
Looking at my second Africa Twin. Jumping on the first one in 2018 I was struck with how easy it was to ride and hoping again for that feel of being on a big dirt bike. The tubeless wheels, cruise, better screen, bigger engine etc. are precisely what riders wanted and Honda listened.Fantastic fun machine. Also spent about 6 months between two different trips to NSW and QLD and found the Australian people among the funniest and warmest people I have ever met.
I don´t know what it is with you guys, but if I see a new video uploaded, I am always looking forward to watching it and it is always such a good vibe. I am not even interested in getting the Transalp or Africa Twin currently, but watching you ride and talk about bikes brings me joy. I hope, one day I manage to get to Australia and ride in the Outback myself. Until then I enjoy your videos.
Glad to see the new transalp on the channel- I'm very excited to see how it stacks up against the T7 in the next year. Here in the US we can only get the transalp in Black- which drives me nuts. If we can get it in the classic paint like here I would have bought one already.
What a great trip, love them africa twins. A trip away with Daryl's crew is very high on my list ..a must do trip. Thanks for another great video dave 👌🍻
Hello Dave; WOW! What an adventure, so good to have support and other riders around you to enjoy the amazing Outback! The bikes were fantastic and it just proves how good the Hondas were. Thank you for excellent production; David...Adelaide...Triumph Scrambler 1200X
Good fun I'm over working in WA on a grader today on roads that look the same once iv got money behind me for a run like this my de800 will be taking me across Great video once again love watch you mad blokes
Thanks for another great vid! Takeaway for those considering a Transalp is that Daryl’s bikes do not have stock suspension- which is “shockingly” under sprung and poorly damped. If you’re considering one factor in a full rebuild with replacement springs front and back and revalve. Or stick to riding on smooth asphalt and lower speed.
What an absolutely awesome trip. I own a 2022 AT, and the 2024 upgrades are exactly what it needed (and what i wished were available before). Especially the adjustable screen, and option for electronic suspension. Hope that the screen is somehow retrofitable to the previous models. And yeah, quick shifter is a no-brainer when getting the bike! Its a blast.
My dealer let me sit on a Transalp that had already been sold back in the shop. (They are selling before hitting the dealership floors) The ergos are impressively good. For the price they will give bikes like the KTM 890 Adventure Standard and the T7 some trouble because the bike is rideable for more people. I went with a T7, which will replace my 890, but if there had been a Transalp available to purchase, I might be on Team Red instead of Team Blue. That being said I'm loving the T7, no regrets.
Would love to see another video showing them being ridden on some challenging terrain. Some true feedback on how they handle beyond smooth fast dirt roads, and how the updates allow them to keep up with the competition !
Thankyou for all your videos, when you tested the previous model with clubby you mentioned the front Abs, is there an improvement with this on the 24 model?
The transalp seems like a bigger 500x. Seems good. Im not a fan of removing a fuel tank to get to an air filter though. This is one thing i like about the T7. I gotta say im deeply in love with the T7.
just love my Africa twin its a 23 model i have done 9500 miles two tours to Spain Pyrenees on the ACT and Slovenia from the UK .i have converted from tubes tires to tubeless and have the quick shifter fitted which is a must and heated grips do you think its worth the upgrade to the 24 or do you think the changes are don't go far enough as for all the buttons i have fitted the offroad dongle one push of the star button and the traction and rear abs and also the wheelie control is switch off
Love the Africa Twins. Would have been interesting to include the top line DCT model with 19" wheel as a direct comparison during the trip with these conditions. I reckon it would have done just fine.
I was like, what took him so long to release this video (of course riding with ladies up north does slow things down ;)? Now I know! Awesome video and editing. 👍
Nice video! One thing made me think a bit, this is the first time that I hear that a aftermarket exhaust can give you extra 10 HP, it seems to me that is a little pretentiuos. I may be missing something...
40 minutes? 20 mins? 7 minutes Marty T?? To replace the air filter? I've only done mine once (at 13k kms, now at 15k) and I took my time, fiddled about with the new bike and so on, but it ended up taking me HOURS! I worked on bikes for many years, and wasn't working at a pro pace at all, but it was mammoth, removing/refitting everything the 'standard' way. Mind you, with over 2,500 kms on dirt (mostly with no-one ahead) the stock paper filter wasn't all that dirty, I must say. But I counted ten panels, and although I didn't count them exactly, there would have been roughly 50 fasteners (maybe more, including all the little push-pins)! 9 just to open the airbox, and I think 6 more to remove the element. My 750 Elefant's filter is under the tank, which has to come off to access it, and also involves a lot of fairing removal (if you don't want to compromise the tank's paint) but when you get there, the box opens with a couple of rubber bands, after which the element just pulls away. The Transalp's is much madder. Like Fort Knox once you finally get there! Crazy. My 1098S Ducati doesn't take that long, even though it requires removal of most of the bodywork from the front of the bike, with the 'snorkels' running up under the headlight, and obscuring the filter at their rear end. And at 104k kms on that, the K & N has been cleaned many times... So thank you Marty for the tip. Next time I will look critically at that idea with the cover around the front of the tank, as the extent of work required to access the Honda's air filter is bonkers, for a bike which is meant to go off the bitumen. And when you have half the bike spread around you, and are finally ready to pivot the tank up? Yes, two more hidden 'mystery' screws still retaining it. It's like 'Where's Wally?' under there. But - it is a great bike, and better than I felt after the initial test ride, which felt a little 'meh'. It has really 'grown on me' over the last nine months. One handy tip I found was reversing the handlebar risers, which improves the steering feel by moving the 'bars forward about 20mm, and takes away the 'tiller' feel of the stock alignment. I like it better for standing up too, at just off 5' 10", with the 'bars also rotated forward a little, although now at 71 I sit down mostly. 😁
Maybe north west of WA ! Head down south for the hills, rivers and single trail . Still, love the content 👍🏻 I always run it past Dave & Clubby if I’m considering a new bike 😊
A good bit of country to ride through , D Beattie has set up a good touring camp rig to traverse the country . When does the EXTREME TEST start ? You've travelled a route that people in regular road cars do .
Was the Transalp suspension stock? 18:40 the rear spring is red while stock is black. Rear sits also a lot higher that it normally do. I replaced in mine suspension with Hyperpro as stock is too soft and couldn’t set SAG properly for my 95kg. It’s all fine but rear shock is even weaker now with stiffer springs. It just bounces too much. In this movie Transalp seems to be handling perfect on corrugations what is questionable with stock suspension…
There are multiple methods depending on the capacity of the bike, fuel tank size, daring or risk taking of the rider and or planning of the rider, fuel dropped off, supported. It's a science to do it safely unsupported.
That is too close to call. Both with good suspension out of the box. Not sure of the price difference. To hard basket. It really comes down to personal preference.
Hi Dave. Long time viewer but first time comment. Watched all your videos. Would you buy the Tenere or the base model Africa twin? Both are about the 20k mark right now. Im looking to buy one but cant decide and dont have the experience on both like you do. Cheers daniel
I owned a 2020 AT for 2yrs. The power was fun, but the weight is not worth the power for where I ride off road. I found the suspension wasn't up to the task often. I have sold it and picked up a 300cc 2 stroke to meet my off road needs. Ultimately, I found the AT did neither on or off road riding particularly well.
Maybe controversial opinion, but Hondas have never really appealed to me. I have found them a bit boring styling wise as well a all the features as ABS etc etc. (I know all have them now, but for some (probably stupid) reason I want to ride without them.) But the Africa Twin in White really tickles my fancy. I actually want one! I have always been a Yamaha or Husky fan, I've had a few Sukies, but I never really got in touch with them. Now my top two bikes has changed from 701 and Tenere to Africa Twin and the new 800 DE.. Go figure! But it only goes to prove that either people can change, or some companies has. Cheers! :)
There's no seem in it. Remember, no airfilter, no oil, or oil filter changes. If that was another brand with that number of bikes they'd be changing airfilters every 2 days max.
Africa Twin 2024: se c'è qualcuno che la possegga potrebbe dirmi i consumi reali nelle varie condizioni o per lo meno quelli medi? Grazie. / Africa Twin 2024: if there is someone who owns it could tell me the real consumption in various conditions or at least the average ones? Thanks.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV the 450 one I've seen on the internet looks nice. But i wonder how black are the oil changes on a cfmoto compared to japanese machines
But can these bikes be repaired by the Honda dealer in Wilcannia, who would not know what an error code is about? Or can the mechanic at Mt Dare? This is what you have to consider. Its why DR650s command a premium on the used market. But at least, on the face of it, a Honda is better out there than a KTM. In your purchasing decision, look up the compression ratio to gauge engine stress and longevity, heat and reliability. The DR650 is 9.5:1 and air cooled, the Africa twin is at 10.1:1 and 11:1 on the Trans Alp. The KTMs are at 12.7:1 so have a support vehicle handy with those. They are not called orange hand grenades for nothing. My BMW airhead is 8.2:1 and its done over 200,000kms without a rebuild and done three Simpsons. My mate replaced his DR650 carby at 100,000 kms for $126.
Great show, someone took down my comments! What tyres on the Honda 1100? Im in Sunny CA we have tons of open country in Nevada where I could take you guys. Call HONDA in SoCal to get press bikes! I'll lead the way, use to write for Cycle News & UK mags, Contact me for web addresses
No one took down your comments. The tyres were standard. Can’t recall what tyres but felt it would benefit from more dirt oriented tyres. Mate if we’re up your way we will certainly check in.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Cheers! OffRoadExperience is me. My Africa Twin in CA comes with Metzler "KAROO STREET" tyres, not an off-road tyre by any means. I operate in Nevada, great riding, no people
Your movies are simply amazing! It's such a pleasure to watch them equally because of the topic and how it's made (shots, images, editing and music)! I'm a huge fan!
Thank you spread the word.
Always happy to see a MADTV upload. Thanks for the hard work you all put in.
Thank you
im shipping my africa twin from south america to perth on monday and this is exactly the video I needed!!! cheers Dave!
Now, that's exciting. Safe journey!
have fun😊
I can remove and replace my Transalp air filter in about 20 minutes without busting a gut. Pro tip.... Clip the locating tabs off the panels that run from the fuel tank to the dashboard. It enables the tank to be lifted without requiring removal of the inner panels and the dashboard. Makes air filter changes very simple. 👍
Thanks for that.
Did you watch one of my videos of the mod for easier air filter replacement on the Transalp 750?
Hmm, a long time just for air filter, less than 5 min for the T7.
@@silverdale3207 same for DE800. The primary reason we bypassed Transalp. What were they thinking ?!?! 🤦😲
i like to think its a job u do when u have a day off from riding and just chilling cup of coffee in hand..
Looking at my second Africa Twin. Jumping on the first one in 2018 I was struck with how easy it was to ride and hoping again for that feel of being on a big dirt bike. The tubeless wheels, cruise, better screen, bigger engine etc. are precisely what riders wanted and Honda listened.Fantastic fun machine. Also spent about 6 months between two different trips to NSW and QLD and found the Australian people among the funniest and warmest people I have ever met.
Glad you had a good time in Australia!
Love the look of the Transalp. When Daryl is sitting on it talking to you it looks great IMO! Another great trip vid 👍
I do to. It's far more attractive now we know the suspension can be upgraded to be useful for a reasonable price.
Still the best looking bikes on the road
I don´t know what it is with you guys, but if I see a new video uploaded, I am always looking forward to watching it and it is always such a good vibe. I am not even interested in getting the Transalp or Africa Twin currently, but watching you ride and talk about bikes brings me joy. I hope, one day I manage to get to Australia and ride in the Outback myself. Until then I enjoy your videos.
Really appreciate that comment.
As always, you've given us another great video. And the Transalp is a beautiful machine! 😍
Better with those suspension upgrades
Glad to see the new transalp on the channel- I'm very excited to see how it stacks up against the T7 in the next year. Here in the US we can only get the transalp in Black- which drives me nuts. If we can get it in the classic paint like here I would have bought one already.
They come up good with those suspension modifications if you're more dirt oriented.
What a great trip, love them africa twins. A trip away with Daryl's crew is very high on my list ..a must do trip. Thanks for another great video dave 👌🍻
You need to get into it, I heard that Daryl is finishing up in 2025. You need to check that, becaude I'd get on a trip before he finishes up.
Thanks for the heads up Dave.. awesome 👍
Hello Dave; WOW! What an adventure, so good to have support and other riders around you to enjoy the amazing Outback! The bikes were fantastic and it just proves how good the Hondas were. Thank you for excellent production; David...Adelaide...Triumph Scrambler 1200X
Glad you enjoyed it
I love it! Greetings from Germany! 😎
Thank you
Great video, loved every second of it. Well done. 💪🏆
Thanks for watching
I traded in my 2024 CBR 650R for a manual AT with electronic suspension and so far I am loving it ❤
Good choice!
Good fun I'm over working in WA on a grader today on roads that look the same once iv got money behind me for a run like this my de800 will be taking me across
Great video once again love watch you mad blokes
The DE would eat that up.
Thanks for another great vid!
Takeaway for those considering a Transalp is that Daryl’s bikes do not have stock suspension- which is “shockingly” under sprung and poorly damped. If you’re considering one factor in a full rebuild with replacement springs front and back and revalve. Or stick to riding on smooth asphalt and lower speed.
Correct
i think he said all up for $20k Aussie you've got a good bike 😊
What an absolutely awesome trip.
I own a 2022 AT, and the 2024 upgrades are exactly what it needed (and what i wished were available before). Especially the adjustable screen, and option for electronic suspension. Hope that the screen is somehow retrofitable to the previous models.
And yeah, quick shifter is a no-brainer when getting the bike! Its a blast.
I don't think the screen will be a retro as they changed the front cowling a little. But I'd check with Honda.
Wow that looks like a fun trip Dave!
What a great test! Honda's in their element.
Another great video guys! 👍😁🇦🇺🤙
Thanks Scott.
Thoroughly enjoy your Australian tours - stunning terrain and ace riding👍
Glad you enjoyed it. When I get back from the UK I have another cracking video of a ride to the tup of Australia.
Diggers in the desert....awesome stuff
Ha ha.
I'm very impressed with you this content ❤ keep doing work like no other can do ...👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, I will
"There's nothing out here but it's beautiful" - Scotty
A nice comment wasn't it. Sometimes people just nail it when they're speaking from the heart.
My dealer let me sit on a Transalp that had already been sold back in the shop. (They are selling before hitting the dealership floors) The ergos are impressively good.
For the price they will give bikes like the KTM 890 Adventure Standard and the T7 some trouble because the bike is rideable for more people.
I went with a T7, which will replace my 890, but if there had been a Transalp available to purchase, I might be on Team Red instead of Team Blue. That being said I'm loving the T7, no regrets.
Thanks for sharing! I'd by a basic one with engine guards, upgrade the suspension, bark busters, maybe a muffler and that would do me.
cracking for sure, especially when you need to pick them up!
Many people like big bikes. They are great in the desert.
Great video fellas.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow Dave, another awesome adventure! Waiting to watch. Much support from the Philippines! =)
Awesome, thank you!
Good stuff. Enjoyed that.
Glad to hear it!
Would love to see another video showing them being ridden on some challenging terrain. Some true feedback on how they handle beyond smooth fast dirt roads, and how the updates allow them to keep up with the competition !
Noted!
Very good video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Would happily add a Transalp to complement my Rally. Cheers for the upload, great footage and riding in outback Aus 😎👍
I wouldn’t say no either.
20:28 Dog pissed on the inside of Dave’s jacket 😂 🐕🔫
Yeah had to wash it.
Awesome!
Need to do CFMoto 450 seems like the unicorn
soon
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Great always love your adv-rider biased point of view!
Thankyou for all your videos, when you tested the previous model with clubby you mentioned the front Abs, is there an improvement with this on the 24 model?
Not sure.
Hopefully Honda revives the Dominator as well besides the Transalp. I love the old NX ❤
Don't know about that.
The transalp seems like a bigger 500x. Seems good. Im not a fan of removing a fuel tank to get to an air filter though. This is one thing i like about the T7. I gotta say im deeply in love with the T7.
This has a lighter feel than the T7 even thought it's probably not.
just love my Africa twin its a 23 model i have done 9500 miles two tours to Spain Pyrenees on the ACT and Slovenia from the UK .i have converted from tubes tires to tubeless and have the quick shifter fitted which is a must and heated grips do you think its worth the upgrade to the 24 or do you think the changes are don't go far enough as for all the buttons i have fitted the offroad dongle one push of the star button and the traction and rear abs and also the wheelie control is switch off
Nice place to take the Honda. Good video Dave
A great place to stretch its legs
Love the Africa Twins. Would have been interesting to include the top line DCT model with 19" wheel as a direct comparison during the trip with these conditions. I reckon it would have done just fine.
Yes I agree. We didn't have access to one at that time
I wish I could have your job. It looks like a hard way to make a living 🍻
I never, ever take it for granted.
I was like, what took him so long to release this video (of course riding with ladies up north does slow things down ;)? Now I know! Awesome video and editing. 👍
You know it!
Hello madtv, at minute 14:30 there is a really cool song on youre video. Can you give me the name of the singer/song?
Btw, like youre channel!!
Albatross
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV is that the singer or the song?
@@StefanBons song dont know singer
or may be the other way around
You looked like you were really moving after you stopped at that well one spot on the sand impressive
We were.
Cool :) i get the same red one in august. Without es and dct
That’s what I would do
WA has some great riding that's for sure
A huge state
Nice video!
One thing made me think a bit, this is the first time that I hear that a aftermarket exhaust can give you extra 10 HP, it seems to me that is a little pretentiuos. I may be missing something...
Those guys that talk are experts. The have dyno information.
Great video. Any noticeable snatchness of throttle at low revs?
None
40 minutes? 20 mins? 7 minutes Marty T?? To replace the air filter? I've only done mine once (at 13k kms, now at 15k) and I took my time, fiddled about with the new bike and so on, but it ended up taking me HOURS! I worked on bikes for many years, and wasn't working at a pro pace at all, but it was mammoth, removing/refitting everything the 'standard' way. Mind you, with over 2,500 kms on dirt (mostly with no-one ahead) the stock paper filter wasn't all that dirty, I must say.
But I counted ten panels, and although I didn't count them exactly, there would have been roughly 50 fasteners (maybe more, including all the little push-pins)! 9 just to open the airbox, and I think 6 more to remove the element. My 750 Elefant's filter is under the tank, which has to come off to access it, and also involves a lot of fairing removal (if you don't want to compromise the tank's paint) but when you get there, the box opens with a couple of rubber bands, after which the element just pulls away. The Transalp's is much madder. Like Fort Knox once you finally get there! Crazy. My 1098S Ducati doesn't take that long, even though it requires removal of most of the bodywork from the front of the bike, with the 'snorkels' running up under the headlight, and obscuring the filter at their rear end. And at 104k kms on that, the K & N has been cleaned many times...
So thank you Marty for the tip. Next time I will look critically at that idea with the cover around the front of the tank, as the extent of work required to access the Honda's air filter is bonkers, for a bike which is meant to go off the bitumen. And when you have half the bike spread around you, and are finally ready to pivot the tank up? Yes, two more hidden 'mystery' screws still retaining it. It's like 'Where's Wally?' under there. But - it is a great bike, and better than I felt after the initial test ride, which felt a little 'meh'. It has really 'grown on me' over the last nine months.
One handy tip I found was reversing the handlebar risers, which improves the steering feel by moving the 'bars forward about 20mm, and takes away the 'tiller' feel of the stock alignment. I like it better for standing up too, at just off 5' 10", with the 'bars also rotated forward a little, although now at 71 I sit down mostly. 😁
Forgot to say thanks for the video guys. That's two of the best 750 Transalp videos out there! And there are enough of them... Hi from rural SA.
Hello. One way to find out with those airfilters.
I was wondwring, how many times you had to clean your air filter during rhis trip?
Not once.
guys do you have there any turns, windy roads? uphill or downhill? LOL come here to Romania for some really demanding trails :)
Maaate, that's Western Australia. !! ;).
Maybe north west of WA !
Head down south for the hills, rivers and single trail .
Still, love the content 👍🏻
I always run it past Dave & Clubby if I’m considering a new bike 😊
Haha, it'd take a day or so to ride across Romania my friend, Australia is enormous and has every type of terrain imaginable....
A good bit of country to ride through , D Beattie has set up a good touring camp rig to traverse the country .
When does the EXTREME TEST start ?
You've travelled a route that people in regular road cars do .
They did 9000 ks straight off the ship. No prep nothing changed or cleaned
Was the Transalp suspension stock? 18:40 the rear spring is red while stock is black. Rear sits also a lot higher that it normally do. I replaced in mine suspension with Hyperpro as stock is too soft and couldn’t set SAG properly for my 95kg. It’s all fine but rear shock is even weaker now with stiffer springs. It just bounces too much. In this movie Transalp seems to be handling perfect on corrugations what is questionable with stock suspension…
No, I don't think you watched the whole video, nor listened. None of the Transalps were stock.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yeap, I confess didn’t watch it till the end before commenting 🥴 Once I did it all become clear!
What tyres were you running during the trip?
Sorry can’t recall
Dave, I know you like the 901 bike, but would you compare the twin to the 901 for off-roading?
Norden better but much to consider
How would your carry enough fuel on the Canning Stock route?
There are multiple methods depending on the capacity of the bike, fuel tank size, daring or risk taking of the rider and or planning of the rider, fuel dropped off, supported. It's a science to do it safely unsupported.
Hi i am in Slovenia hospital i had a head on in Croatia on a Transalp it was to be the second 2 weeks the 1st 2 weeks on a Africa Twin
Get well soon
Is the L1 model good fir road or is it strictly an off-road bike?
Great off road bike.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV thanks for your time! Is it good on road as well? I'm on the fence buying one.
@@EastboundDwn yes
2:18 road trains woah
Big things.
Dave, what time of the year did you guys do this ride?
May
How is the engine heat on the Africa Twin? I live in the desert, and my current bike BOILS my calfs.
I didn't notice it and maybe that's because we were travelling at high speed.
Hows the tubeless rims holding up? I have a 2023 ATAS and at 13,800kms, front rim spokes start losening up by buldging to the outside
They were fine for the ride. Remember those bikes had completed one and a half trans crossings of Australia by the time I finished riding mine.
Dave how would you rate the “24”Triumph tiger 900 to the Honda’s ?
That is too close to call. Both with good suspension out of the box. Not sure of the price difference. To hard basket. It really comes down to personal preference.
Ok thanks 👍
Hi Dave. Long time viewer but first time comment. Watched all your videos. Would you buy the Tenere or the base model Africa twin? Both are about the 20k mark right now. Im looking to buy one but cant decide and dont have the experience on both like you do. Cheers daniel
As standard, straight out of the box, the Honda for me. Why? Because the Yamaha suspension isn't as good. But you know I own a T7.
Thanks Dave really appreciate the response. You've saved me 20k !! And months of heartache
Or are you saying that you would still pick the tenere every day of the week even though it's not perfect?
@@danieljaksic8008 Nope, dont read anythng into it.
What is the song that starts at 15 minutes?
Albatross
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV artist name?
Θελω να δω live στη σκηνη εσενα και Shokin κι ας πεθανω!
I don't who Shokin is
Great video, very entertaining. But let us be honest here. Most of the track can be ridden on an Yamaha R6 :D
That's true!
Love to see you do that. When you have that video on UA-cam, please let me know :)
15:10 what song is this?
Albatross
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVwho sing?
Great video by the way 😊
Ant find it.
33 mins
2024 tubless tires on standard. L1 and L3.
You didn't mention that.
Yes overlooked that, I said L3 but forgot L1. You are correct.
I owned a 2020 AT for 2yrs. The power was fun, but the weight is not worth the power for where I ride off road. I found the suspension wasn't up to the task often. I have sold it and picked up a 300cc 2 stroke to meet my off road needs. Ultimately, I found the AT did neither on or off road riding particularly well.
Going to a 300 is a radical jump. More like a poor decision on your part to buy it when you’re really a trail rider.
Good shower and toilet. Covering the most essential features of a trip 😜.
It looks like a fantastic trip, and Daryl clearly runs an incredible tour.
It really is!
It's a Honda. I've been looking at the AT lately. I HAD A BMW 1200 and loved it but wanted something less expensive and easy to maintain.
Couldn't agree more!
I suppose Darryl is still "Hangin' five" ? ^^
Don't know
That guy busting the sump is why im not getting one. That sump hanging down like that is seriously a big flaw on this bike.
No one busted the sump.
Maybe controversial opinion, but Hondas have never really appealed to me. I have found them a bit boring styling wise as well a all the features as ABS etc etc. (I know all have them now, but for some (probably stupid) reason I want to ride without them.) But the Africa Twin in White really tickles my fancy. I actually want one! I have always been a Yamaha or Husky fan, I've had a few Sukies, but I never really got in touch with them. Now my top two bikes has changed from 701 and Tenere to Africa Twin and the new 800 DE.. Go figure! But it only goes to prove that either people can change, or some companies has. Cheers! :)
You need to ride it.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I do, I was going testing earlier this week but we had heavy rain when I was in the store looking at the Suzuki.
they seem pretty reliable with 11 odd bikes upto 30 thousand k's
There's no seem in it. Remember, no airfilter, no oil, or oil filter changes. If that was another brand with that number of bikes they'd be changing airfilters every 2 days max.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVno oil changes?
@@AndyPat239 Nope
👌👌👌👍
Thanks
It is named Africa Twin, because it is like two bikes made into one heavy tank.
Have you ridden one in the dirt?
id love know how Darryl can afford that big truck and all those bikes lol
No obvious.
So not the DCT model then...
correct
🎉
Thanks
Nice stuff. Heavy accent.
Thanks for listening
Africa Twin 2024: se c'è qualcuno che la possegga potrebbe dirmi i consumi reali nelle varie condizioni o per lo meno quelli medi? Grazie. / Africa Twin 2024: if there is someone who owns it could tell me the real consumption in various conditions or at least the average ones? Thanks.
They are in the video
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thanks a lot
Thanks. I'll take a cfmoto instead 😅
Lookiing forward to riding one of those.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV the 450 one I've seen on the internet looks nice. But i wonder how black are the oil changes on a cfmoto compared to japanese machines
The most boring commentator in the world sure does put on a great tour 😎
Looked like a cool trip, and surprisingly green.
It was!
But can these bikes be repaired by the Honda dealer in Wilcannia, who would not know what an error code is about? Or can the mechanic at Mt Dare? This is what you have to consider. Its why DR650s command a premium on the used market. But at least, on the face of it, a Honda is better out there than a KTM. In your purchasing decision, look up the compression ratio to gauge engine stress and longevity, heat and reliability. The DR650 is 9.5:1 and air cooled, the Africa twin is at 10.1:1 and 11:1 on the Trans Alp. The KTMs are at 12.7:1 so have a support vehicle handy with those. They are not called orange hand grenades for nothing. My BMW airhead is 8.2:1 and its done over 200,000kms without a rebuild and done three Simpsons. My mate replaced his DR650 carby at 100,000 kms for $126.
Thanks for your input. It makes the channel a better place to visit.
Great show, someone took down my comments! What tyres on the Honda 1100? Im in Sunny CA we have tons of open country in Nevada where I could take you guys. Call HONDA in SoCal to get press bikes! I'll lead the way, use to write for Cycle News & UK mags, Contact me for web addresses
No one took down your comments. The tyres were standard. Can’t recall what tyres but felt it would benefit from more dirt oriented tyres. Mate if we’re up your way we will certainly check in.
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Cheers! OffRoadExperience is me. My Africa Twin in CA comes with Metzler "KAROO STREET" tyres, not an off-road tyre by any means. I operate in Nevada, great riding, no people
too big, too heavy
Dct sucks🎉
I'm not a fan.
Great video Steve, would love to do a tour with Daryl👍, not that impressed about the Transalp air filter location, cheers 🍻
Thanks 👍