2020 Honda Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports - 500 mile Roadtest Review (with exhaust sound!) 

Great job recording the engine sound! God that is a beautiful soundtrack.

Great review! I liked the detail of the USB cover with integrated cable routing, and also the real demonstration of how those cornering lights worked. Kudos!

Great review. Certainly heightened my interest in taking a much closer look. Keep up the good work.

This style of review I absolute get on with. Great relaxed chat through it and plenty of the outside on view too.

Great review. Had a 2017 AT and put 40K Miles on it. Never put a foot wrong. I have the same model as this now with 2K on it and it's sublime. Just waiting for the Akra end can to release a few more DB's.

Great review Tony, covering all the important things 👍🏻 and of course you test road it in an environment most owners will use the bike. The manufacturers like to show these Adventure bikes off road, but the truth is 95% of owners will at most, ride down a track on the odd occasion, or indeed, will never venture off a tarmac road. I’ve just bought a ATAS ES manual version and am loving it, the engine torque is a real world benefit and the exhaust sounds fantastic (probably the best stock exhaust sounding bike), the suspension is very well damped, plush but sporty and makes the bike handle very well indeed. The Apple CarPlay is a brilliant feature (although totally agree about having to use a headset is rather daft, especially if the battery dies on it, which means you’ll no longer have a nav), its great having all your music and maps on the bikes dash and it even displays google satellite maps, so when your looking for something, or Offroad you can see what’s around you. The other bonus is voice control, but I haven’t tried that yet. The control buttons on the bars look a nightmare, but as you say Tony, theres no need to use most once you’ve set the bike up how you want it, so on the move you’ll only be using the mode buttons (arrows), function and page buttons for the heated grips, volume and to quickly switch from maps to normal screen if you feel the need. It also has a favourite button which you can allocate to certain functions giving you a short cut to that function, although that list is rather limited and I’d like to see a few more options added. The seat is one of the best I’ve used on a bike, feels quite hard, but is very comfortable and now its narrower, easy to get your feet on the ground. I would like a lower screen, so hopefully there will be something available soon, but otherwise its fine, although a single hand adjuster would have been handy. The gearbox and clutch operation are silky smooth, no faffing around like on a GS. This bike is (so far) truly an amazing all round bike for me, granted I haven’t had it long, but having had a fair few BM GS/GSA’s in the past, I’d say its on par (if not better) with the 1250 I had before, which i got rid of due to some issues. I love the high riding position of adventure bikes, gives you a great view of the road (and the scenery) and they are generally very comfortable for long rides and touring holidays. Of course the ATAS also looks the Muts Nuts too 👍🏻😄 P.S. yep, the side stand is too short 😄

Yourself and the Missenden Flyer probably do some of the best no nonsense reviews on the web. Thanks Sir!

It is slick!! That said, I'll be keeping my 2018 Africa Twin DCT.

Absolutely love the intro. OK, now I'm gonna watch the rest.

I couldn't have put it better myself Old Chap! and thanks for posting this very interesting review! I've also just purchased the Standard Africa Twin in the Matt Black with the red fashings and an awesome bike it is at first impressions and straight out the gate! And I have to agree with you here man! Honda really have got this middleweight contender pretty much spot on. The only thing I anticipated after spending a fair bit of time on BMW's 850 GS was the silky smooth ride, aided by the relatively soft suspension that all the major manufacturers have incorporated with 80/20 Adventure Bikes and rightly so, for anyone that has done seriously long distances in the saddle on these type of bikes like I have will feel me when I say "Comfort is Everything" So well done Honda and BMW for that! That being said, unlike the GS 850 the Honda has settings that you can dial in and save on the front forks and I for one can't wait to get them stiffened up and go give the KTM a run for its money on some rough, fast technical terrain! Just for reference to anyone reading this, it's not me being all giddy about my New Honda as I love all things 2 wheeled and own the BMW GS1200 Rallye, The KTM 690 Enduro R, A couple of road registered Flat Out Off Road Honda's and Yamaha's so I'm keeping it totally real when I tell you The New AT is straight up and awesome allrounder and would say to you all, get into your local Honda Dealership and give it a go!

I haven't rode in quite a few years. This is the machine that I would like to get back on.

I love those cornering lights. Wish I had them years ago on my first Iron butt ride at night in switchbacks in death valley. That section of the ride was scary. Actually everything from that part on was sketchy but I finished it in my 1981 Suzuki GS1100.

Really good honest review. I can really appreciate the efforts taken into making this video, especially the night ride to show the LED lights. Great stuff overall 😊👍🏼

Even though this style of bike does nothing for me, I stumbled upon this video and really enjoyed your laid back no nonsense review. Excellent

You are going to think I’m nuts but the exhaust note is almost identical and very reminiscent of my 1972 SL350 and that’s a sound I absolutely love! I’m a big fan of the Super T however Honda has really hit a home run with this new AT!

I liked your honest review. BMW has lost its way with the Shift cam issues and dash problems. Honda always builds a reliable bike. I think I am going to wait and buy the Pan America though. I love the look.

Thank you for putting the exhaust note as BGM..... Nice video... Keep it up!!🙏

Great review. Bought one just like it . Thanks for such a detailed and honest review.

100hp i agree is more than enough for adventure bike, and would be cool if Honda would make Africa Twin 750 again :) something between cb500x and AT1100 with ~200kg weight, spoked wheels and nice suspension etc

Love the "Lets off road!" Clip 👍 Just bought the new GSA, didn't get on with the AT when I rode it.

That pixelated screen is a real turnoff, hopefully honda looks into the issue 😀

Honda had this version at my local motorcycle show in Washington, DC recently and it certainly looks nice. I definitely agree the kickstand is too short - requiring quite a push to get it up. As a shortie (29.5" inseam) the bike is a bit unwieldy. Lots of good choices in this space. Thank you for the thoughtful review.

Very interesting review, detailed but not annoying. I have an info for you and your viewers, regarding the Apple Carplay, the headset it's needed only the first time, when you've done it once, the next time it's enough that you skip the request pushing the "back" button on the handlebar for a few sec and off you go. Cheers

Nice review and totally unbiased. Plus the humour. Cheers.👍🏻

Good review Tony, it's a pretty awesome bike. Honda has a great pedigree with the Africa Twin heritage. There is something very satisfying about owning a bike that has a competition pedigree, Baja/Dakar etc. Cheers, Steve...ps are you going to review the Tenere 700 sometime...?

Carrying a plug kit vs a spare tube, tools, tyre levers and a paddock stand. I'll have tubeless tyres. Nice review.

You have the same helmet from Arai as mine. I like the shell R75, the safety first design. The finish and detail of Arai are phenomenal.

Is this the best review on the Twin? Yes.

Thank you for a very well presented review ! Haven't been to your channel before but I'm subscribed now. You are spot on with your focus, most of us want balance in an adventure bike rather than all out off road capability. I'm replacing a Tuono later this year as I've found that full days, 300-400 miles of mountain curves are just to uncomfortable. At this point the AT1100 and the Tiger Rally Pro are the front runners. Can't wait for the Tiger's launch and look forward to your review!

Full and honest review, thank you. I have the standard Africa Twin and share your enthusiasm! Interestingly you mentioned the CarPlay bluetooth issue. Similarly I run a Sena 10c evo and it fights with the bike set up for control when calling or receiving. Have you figured a work around for this? Great work - thank you for your time and energy reviewing

Great review as usual Tony Will be getting a test ride asap👍🏻

Great review! Thank you! One remark: 238kg is a wet weight of ATAS, not dry. Cheers

Love that you tested a manual shift. I'm getting this one except with ES

Great review, thanks! It is very good to hear a review on the basic adventure sport and not as always the DCT with electronic suspension. Have you tried the previous model? If so, do you think when buying a new Africa twin it is worth paying 5000£ more for the 2020 than a new 2019 with full touratech kit?

I have 2017 manual,am thinking or changing it in couple of months for a year old 1100 adventure sports loved the video 👍

Thanks for the excellent video! Do you see any negative points in not having the electronic suspension? Thx 🙏

Daaaaamn that thing is PRETTY! I don't got the coin for the 2020, but I'll be getting a 2018 standard hopefully around 8k USD this summer, psyched!

Great review Tony 👍🏻🇦🇺

Thank you for a great review..!

I really messed up. Have had smaller displacement dual sports in the past like the WR250R and picked up a 2022 CRF300L Rally ABS a few months ago. Splashed $1,800 on Rally Raid Level 2 suspension and uncorked it. Now my wife wants to ride with me. The little bike doesn't have the muster to carry both of us on longer trips. Really wish I had gotten the AT instead but was intimidated by the idea of a liter bike when I was looking. I think I'm going to sell my Lexus and get an 1100 ATAS ES manual and keep the smaller bike for trail work. Honestly didn't realize there was an affordable ADV touring bike and should have gotten the bigger Honda instead. Really seems perfect for two up adventures that we want to do.

Love that bike. Just trying to compare that and the 790 Adventure. Need to compare the two on the highway. Thanks!!

Good thorough review, thanks Tony.

The settings remain , I was told it goes back to the original settings ( eg. ABS & traction control)

Nice review! Thanks! Why has Honda failed Android users! I wouldn't change my phone for this! Maybe by the time I make a purchase, they will add it!

Excellent video. Thanks

Great review, thank you.

Great review but I don't know why people compare adventure bikes with offroad vehicles and SUV's - I can't stand those types of vehicles and would only ever drive one if I lived/worked on a farm or in the middle of nowhere. On the other hand An Adventure bike is everything - It's fun and light feeling you can do wheelies and after owning 5 since 2008 feel that they were just a progression from the motocross bikes I grew up with.. Sorry, rant over cheers!

Great review. Thanks.

Will be nice to see how these tft screens will last in different weather and temperatures conditions and how much service will charge to change them in cases of all bike manufacturers not only Honda, they are not doing tft themselves, obviously it’s made by others and something tell me it is crappy Asian electronics that won’t last especially on adventure bikes but let see😀

Great review mate

Nice review! I am trying to decide between the AF and the Triumph 900; what do you think?

Nice review. I did not think that Apple CarPlay will work with AirPods. But I came up to pair my Bluetooth Loudspeaker to have music over my motorcycle like Goldwing does. ;-)

Excellent review

I love the evil smirk

Great review - have you tried the Rally Pro yet and how do you think the weight and handling compare between the two? I thought the Rally is a super-light bike

Are you sure those weights you quoted were dry ones? I really like this bike. Definitely the best-looking adventure bike. I had an RD-04 - the first of the AT 750s - for four years. I was living in Tokyo when I bought it and I shipped it back when I moved back to England. A superb bike if a bit slow. I'd be very tempted by the base model with DCT if it had cross-spoke wheels, but there's no way I'm riding on inner-tubes.

Good review...

Sound very good for stock .

Nice review, ta. T700 review please. I know it will be better because it says Yamaha on the tank...😎

Not having Android connectivity is a deal-breaker...

Excelente review. Is it true that at higher speeds you can feel a handlebar wobble?

Nice assessment,thks.

Thanks for the vid. 238kg a little too heavy for me in New Zealand . Nice bike I'm sure but the electronics leave me cold., seems like it's all you talk about. I just want a motorcycle . Start and ride. Looking at the Yamaha Tenere 700 now. No electronics , just like the old days please

Great review well done . Slightly cheeky question how do you get on with that helmet it’s one of the ones I’m looking at for quiteness comfort ect I have Schubert’s at the moment I have a large oval head type I’m also thinking of the shoes multitech2 witch I know you have tested 👍👍

This upgraded version of the bike quite good one and the exhaust sound nice

Good Review Tony , Are you planning on doing the Tiger 900?

I wonder how the Corbin seat changes the comfort level? Perhaps its a bit wider at the rear to support you for longer rides?

Thanks very interesting review. If you can please do not only review the Tiger 900 Rally, please also review the Tiger 900 GT; thanks in advance; best regards from Montreal.

Good review, looking at this and the standard with a couple of the upgrades. Have you had a chance to compare this with the standard version?

Great video .👍Have you compared Honda to KTM 890 adventure R, that would be good comparison.

How is it for filtering? Getting a new bike considering this, tiger 1200 alpine and tiger gt pro. What would you go for ?

Do you have to buy mounting hardware to add the panniers or do they just simply mount in place?

How does it compare to the tiger on the motorway? Is it as smooth at higher speeds and how high does it rev?

tubeless wheels?

Are you sure the weights you quoted were dry ones? I had one of the original 750s - the RD04 - for four years. I bought it in Tokyo in 1992 and shipped it home when I moved back to England. Too much technology on this model, but I'd be tempted by the 1100 base model if it had cross-spoke wheels. Have a puncture at speed on inner-tubes and you'll know about it. I know what you mean about having the off-road style in your DNA. I used to have a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Ltd. Some petrol bill.

Is that the Arai Renegade helmet you're wearing?? The one with the horrid visor lock! I have one too and its the most awkward sod when wearing winder gloves. Infuriating!! I took it all to pieces and managed to adjust the pivot points but its still not great. Quiet though :-) No. You have the Profile V. But still with the visor lock gadget?

Re hand guards, are they fully plastic or is there a metal frame?

Nice review, Tony. Will you get the chance to try the DCT version?

I’m on the fence between BMW R1250GS/GSA and Africa twin Adventure sports. Can anyone suggest me which is better and why? My main usage of the bike would be for touring.

Does the Africa twin come with cruise control?

Is there a bluetooth option for Andriod Auto users?

Yeah but... how many times can you drop it until you can no longer recover financially? Using a 2001 Suzuki DR650SE as a baseline... Also, asking for a friend...

Are you happy with the image quality from 10C EVO?

Is the seat comfortable for long rides?

I love the intro 🤣🤣🤣

Any one know is there any reliability issue with this bike because I want to take it to Pakistan

Can I get one with a clutch, gear change and less electronics?

Depends where you live

Hi i'm looking into buying this bike so i'm checking out all the AT reviews. something I hope someone could enlighten me with, has the LED display got a cover? I know there are some muppets out there that through mindless boredom would love to break the touch screen.

Is there a difference in equipment between the two colors?

I really cracked up at 18:00. lolll

Beautiful bike just a lot of money I do like though 👍

I don’t know why i keep looking at this bike I’m too damn short to ride it lol

Did you ride the Tiger 900 ?

They need to lower the prices of these

If they add hydraulic clutch that would be perfect

That's a good video! I am also on the CRF1100L Africa Twin. Please watch the video if you like.

300000kr in Denmark for top model

Lucky you, your government allow their citizens to drive motorcycles on highways, we can't do that here in Indonesia

Gundam color bike