2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports - OEM Plastic Panniers 

How have they held up over the years?

Very well with the exception, my bike fell over in a parking lot and broke the corner of the right side. The plastics real brittle I was able to superglue it and use a plastic welder . i’m not sure about the 24 model but the 19 you cannot buy just the left side of the right side. You have to buy the whole set again. 0:07

@@ajgressette good to know.

Good to know. Thanks!

Does it damage the plastics on the bike when the panniers break free in a fall? Not super worried about the condition of the panniers after.

They make 2 other top cases (42l aluminum and another smaller plastic case). As for panniers, they make aluminum cases (I believe someone said they were made by Touratek)... but not sure about other plastic side cases. There should be lots of options in the aftermarket or less expensive ones on Ebay or Amazon.

How are they holding up? Also, do you ride with a pillion? Do they have issues with leg clearance?

If I ride off road, I will likely just ditch the bags entirely and use a backpack instead. Here where I live, not many places to ride offroad legally... some registered snowmobile trails can be used in the summer, but the SxS and 4-wheelers keep them pretty busy.

I had mine on order as soon as the new model was announced back in January... waffled a bit between the ATAS and Base model, but after seeing them both in person at the Toronto show, I reconfirmed the order for the AS. My dealer wasn't originally earmarked for a bike (not a big volume dealer is suppose) but they were able to make arrangements with a larger dealer to get this bike to satisfy my order. I see that GP Bikes and DeWildt both have stock now (since the beginning of May).... may want to talk to your dealer to see if they can speed things up. Good Luck!

@@coolhandchunk I've ordered from Dewildt but they only have ATAS non DCT. Dealer said i might have to wait until the end of June for my delivery. Are you planning on adding any crash guards or accessories. If so, where would you score them from? Any good after market shops here in Canada for our 2024 ATAS?

@johninflamez I was originally thinking about Outback Motortek lower crashbars, just in case I drop it, but undecided at the moment. All options tend to be quite expensive. I don't plan on offroading much, so I really only want protection if I lose the bike when stationary.

My top box just came in today. Just put on the stickers (yes, I am 2x a sucker) and the back pad. Putting the lock set in tonight. Will try and get a video up tomorrow showing the install and the box itself.

And... to add insult to injury... 160 for the stickers for the panniers + 160 for the stickers for the top box. Yup... sucker right across my forehead!

@@coolhandchunk I look forward to seeing what it looks like with the top box & side cases on it together. I suspect I am fighting a losing battle and will get the full decal set, I'm a sucker too. My bike is currently sitting at a dealer in Ottawa waiting to get shipped to New Brunswick, they are taking their sweet time. Is your bike manual or DCT?

Mine is a manual. Another commenter here mentioned their DCT bike was delayed as well. Best of Luck.

@@coolhandchunkMine is manual as well. It's not really delayed, it is in Ottawa at a dealer. My dealer had already sold the only AT Adv Sports they were allocated but managed to find one for me in Ottawa that hadn't been sold yet, just waiting for them to ship it here. I got confused when I saw your reply, did you change your page name today?

No...I haven't. I have been stuffing my work computer bag in the one for riding back and forth to work.. but it may only be 5kg or so. They seem pretty sturdy though.

I would assume at your dealer.

I know.... I wasn't going to get them... but in the grand scheme of things, what is another $160? haha The dealers gotta make their money somehow!

@@coolhandchunk Do you happen to know the part numbers from Honda for the stickers? My dealer couldn't find them, for both the side cases and top case. Would really appreciate it!

@@wilsonjui1425 from the Canadian website, top box decals are 08F70-MLN-E00ZA. Side panniers decals are 08F71-MLN-E00ZB

Oh, I know..... 160 for the panniers.... AND another 160 for the top box. SUCKER written all the way across my forehead.

​@@coolhandchunk160 is not that bad.

​@@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537it all comes down to what you want and what you can afford.

Agreed, not cheap. Unfortunately, there isn't an Aprillia dealer anywhere close to me. And the Aprillia is a bit smaller and less torque. Definitely a good bike, but I think I have made the right decision for me.

An Aprilia Tuareg isn’t even in the same class lol. It’s a middleweight bike with half the engine size. Not to mention barely any dealer network or aftermarket parts.

Sadly Honda is going BMW route..Ripping of customers bcs somehow they convinced customers they are gods while chinese are producing bike of same class at half price...Chinese shown its possible to make cheap bikes..These "top brands" are making their lower class weak so they can ripoff you with their top dogs...Look Transalp no tubeless or adjustable suspension...Trust me Aprilia is the best adv bike on market by far when you consider price

@@hydroboy35th with 80% of power, 15% less weight,better suspenssion,load capacity almost as GS,much lower CG,much cheaper...You cant use off road more than 60-70 hp anyway

@@bobanppvc I don't think anyone is arguing with you about the Tuareg... it is a good bike... but not the same 'type' of bike as the ATAS. If you have a Tuareg, I hope you enjoy it! Ride safe.