2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports | First Review 

After fifteen years of dreaming about it I just bought exact one. If everything will go good tomorrow should be with me.

Thanks for your honest review. It cleared up a few of my questions about that bike. I have been following your channel for a while and you guys always really impressed me with your reviews... Cheers, Frederic.

RIP Cristian. Watched this video earlier and just heard the news. It was always a pleasure to watch your work.

The best review on this bike, by far. You guys keep getting better.

I really love your reviews. They're so thorough, unbiased, and very thoughtful with respect to executing reviews. Thank you so much for your videos!

Another great job DriveMag!

Your Reviews are awesome. Thank you.

Fantastic review! And thank you for answering my question, that is really useful, maybe a wind deflector then...however, from what you said, I think I need to go and try the standard one now, i will be doing a lot of commuting and city riding, so maybe a slightly lighter and slimmer bike would be a benefit, i would also prefer a top box too! Great channel, keep the vids coming, Cheers 👍

Pretty nice video, good argumentation. Nice geographical place. Very professional work. Congratulations

GREAT VIDEO AND BREAK DOWN OF THE TECHNICAL SIDE. I HAVE NOT SEEN A VIDEO THIS WELL DONE. VERY GOOD

Excellent review, thank you for your efforts.

The beautiful Carpathian Mountains. Love the place. I lived in Oradea for 2 years and travelled extensively thru Romania. I can’t wait to come back next year. Cheers for the review. Chris

18 months later and we have all those extra goodies on the 2020 Model!

Excellent review. Nice job. Congratulations.

Hello there sir, what a great review on the new Africa Twin Adventure Sports, really loved your channel and the bike reviews you made. Keep up the good work sir and I am waiting for the new Yamaha Tracer 900 GT review.

Appreciate yet another excellent, in-depth review - I particularly appreciate your take on all the changes. While I am absurdly happy with my R1200GS, I am thinking about adding another model to my harem and this might be an excellent candidate overall - of course, I am quite curious about the upcoming KTM 790 ADV as well though 1st release models aren't always the best choice their first year so may wait a bit on that one before even considering it though it certainly looks to be ultimate, besting everything its class handily! This really is the BEST time for motorcyclists ever!

great review guys

Mine is arriving this weekend, can't wait!!! I will add the first thing I ordered was a wind deflector that stops the updraft from the forks. When I put my hand over that gap in a test ride all the wind buffeting stopped immediately. This was using a shoei adv helm

Great vid, I enjoy the quality of the production of your vids. Always a bit of a compromise when it comes to seat height, it does mess up the seat, handlebar, foot peg triangle with a lower seat, maybe lower the bars as well as the seat to retain that part of the triangle but then it maybe effect your standing position. End of the day no bike fits all and you have to modify to fit you.

ThKs for the review.

Very informative review - thanks for sharing 👍

Thanks for the honest review.

Nice, great vid!

Thank you for testing

Nice honest review thanks

Been waiting for this review since your recent unboxing video. It's a gorgeous bike but realistically probably a bit tall for me. I'd need it as much for commuting as for recreation. Will wait to try BMW's f850 and decide between it and the AT standard.

Good real world review. The terrain looks like the sort of mix I need a bike to handle. Not really technical singletrack, but some fairly rough “roads”, much more harsh than a road oriented bike should be ridden on. Looks like the suspension did a really good job on those bumps. At my height, the standard Africa Twin is actually barely tall enough... I can put my feet flat on the ground with my knees bent, with the seat in the tall setting. So the taller Adventure Sports appeals to me. Yes, it weighs more, but that bigger tank is a huge plus for riding way out in rural areas, many miles/kilometers from the nearest petrol station. Great video, very informative, thanks for posting. 👍

Where did you recorded this review? The scenery is amazing :) Big thumbs up for your good work by the way!

Gracias por las imágenes..!!

great review! Sorry not sure if i missed it but did you mention how tall you are?

Thank you for the video. I would know, what helmet model did you wear?

Superb

Tnx for review. It would be great to add informations in description regarding your gear, helmet, your height. U wouldn't have to answer over and over. :)

Good review. Currently considering this bike, with DCT and everything. Come from GSA LC (-16). I am a tall guy so the seat height, peg position and knee/leg angle felt great. I didn't feel the fuel tank was in the way, at least no more than one GSA. The windscreen was, as expected, fairly useless but I've yet to find any OEM screen that works perfectly out of the box. Fortunately Puig delivery a snap-on visor/spoiler that just might come to one's aid. The only downer for me is lack of cruise control. Do you, or anyone else, have any idea if Honda will supply a cruise control on the 2019? Since it's drive by wire it's more now a question of a software update, plus some hardware changes.

Thinking of getting this bike in a few weeks Question: You happy with the tires that are on it for fire roads etc?

Great review! Tell me please, if my height is 181 cm, is it convenient for me to be worthy to put my feet to the ground? Or do you need to order a separate saddle?

i have given the 1k like..good review..

A nice honest review, I did concider this bike when I test rode it but instead I decided on a GS which I found a better bike for me. I also enjoyed seeing the roads that you were riding.

You forgot to mention about the new display glare cuz I'm sure you will not able to see the details while riding especially with the sun visor down

You should do a comparison between this and the KTM 1090 Adventure r and this one. I tested the Africa twin 2017 (standard) and was very close to buy it but then i tested the KTM without even a consideration to buy one from the beginning and that did it. KTM for the win hands down and i love it. The more i drive it the more happy i get for choosing that.

good video dude!. can u tell please how tall are u?

unfortunately installing the low seat is a bad idea, the bike is very tall and the ergonomics are designed for the original seat, the low seat doesn't leave enough room for legs causing knee pains after a while, if I could go back i would get the standard version, if you're not tall enough for the standard seat then go for the standard version..

adventure sport - The best heavy enduro bike. No bulky engine , more possibility off road and top reliability ! definitely number 1.

I cannot decide between ATAS, Super Tenere or Tracer 900 GT :).. Any input would be helpful.

Big fan from Saudi Arabia! I am a big guy 195CM and 145KG , does that affect the bike suspension or engine? Kindly advise and perfect review!

Thanks for the review! How tall/inseam are you?

Very good job in this video. Very clear. Thanks. May I ask you how tall are you and which was the seat hight on the bike ? From what I read, we are above 90 cm, and clearly not for short legs... I'm driving a 2018 R1200GSA with BMW low suspensions, not able to climb on a standard one, and I am pretty sure this Adventure Sports version is much too high in any case. What's your feeling ?

Lowered seat allows you to set feet on the ground, but it also shortens the distance between seat and foot pegs. So after a while you feel cramped. Also, your arms will have to go higher to reach the handlebar, tiring them. Don't buy a tall bike with lowered seat if you want to use it on long distances.

If you have to choose between tiger 800 xca and AT As. Which do you prefer ?

Would be interested to hear your thoughts versus the F850GS.

Would you prefer shaft drive on the twin?

How tall are you my friend?

Good review. What gear are you wearing?

Fantastica moto una pregunta el asiento quanto tiene de alto porque se ve en una posicion baja yo con mi 1.70 llego a piso gracias por la respuesta.

Where was this shot?

The windshield is too low for you. An extension will help. Nicer if they made windshields adjustable! How hard is that, Honda?

What is your height ?

geting one soon but left over 17 not to heavy

What helmet are you using?

Would you suggest to buy a basic DCT 2017 at a good price and with low mileage or make the additional effort/time and go for a newer one 2018, 2019?

Would you consider a rear sprocket of 43 teeth instead of the original 42 - and for even more low speed control 15 teeth for the front sprocket instead of the original 16. And 16 for highway

How tall are you? It will help me to decide which 1 is best for me as I am 5 10

2017’s are selling for a great deal as leftovers; is it safe to compare the standard versions of the 2018’s with that of the 2017’s? Is it worth to spring for the “latest-greatest, new-improved”

Where is this?

What's the reviewer's height and weight? I ride a 2009 Multi and find the legs cramped compared to the standard HAT and I am 1.85m and just under 100 kilos. Working on the 100 kilo part lol. Won't have a chance to ride a HATSA until June...

How tall are you?

The only reason not to buy Africa Twin AS is a KTM 1090 ADV R. Please make comparison between these two. In fact I still don't know Your thoughts about KTM 1090 R! Why?

Again, another great video with lots of info to consider. I know that there is no comparison between the Honda AT and BMW GS1200 Rallye with CC's, but as a over all off road, adventure, camping and carry of load, with lots of miles, what would you own if only one do it all bike please. Thanks.

Unde a fost făcută filmarea off-road?

Please compare to the GS 850 2018 , what you like better?

Still no cruise control and tubeless tires?

Thanks for the review i’ve seen at least 50 reviews on this new model and you’re definitely The least enthusiastic that I seen .that discomfort you speak of is because of the lower seat

Oh you can install a top case but the problem is that with all this power the DCT will kick in all the time because it's going to want to lift all the time... any additional weight far back will definitely make it lift a wheelie

Wowow week wow, I like.

How would you compare the Africa Twin to the BMW F850GS?

Sounds to me that the better option is to get the normal AT then uprate the suspension if you want to do some really hard off road.

what is your height?? Thanks!!

BTW, where are you riding?

What is your height??

Good

Which one you like your 1200 gsa or that bike?

How tall is this guy testing the bike?

Frumos pe Kiseleff

What brand jacket is he wearing?

The low seat will not work because the foot pegs are at the same point.

Salut, te-au incurcat real scaritele pozitionate in dreptul picioarelor/ cand ai pus picioarele jos?, in mers ai specificat in film. La modelul "normal" vin mai in spate/ pozitie putin mai flexata.10x

I don’t see this bike being up to par with Triumph XCA 800, any thoughts?

Have to disagree about your wind protection comments. I've had mine for over a year and ride visor up no problems. I feel my feet getting cold in the winter but nothing outside of normal.

I want to work for your channel in India. How can i.join you..

Thank you very much for your video...! Must Subscribe your channel!! C u on the road someday...!

How much heavier than standard version?

Why do I always expect to see a goat appear in your videos?

You look like a European Charlie Day.

Thank you for this video ! GS is the best of the best 💪

Did I miss how tall you are?

Great bike. Too tall. 6 footers and up need only apply.

Why do people with modular helmets always ride with it flipped open on the road in videos? lol

the normal aftrica twin is just the better deal.

My compliments for your reviews, like the style and honesty. Very curious on which country you ride, looks familiar.. Me and my friend actually rode the old Africa Twins through Eastern Europe twice now. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rpZQBgZLdz8.html Thanks for the reviews!!

She is a beauty, although the dashboard is unworthy.