Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L | 30,000 kms Ownership Review 

Thanks for coming and it was a pelasure. Am sure that this your AT video has adequate & clear information to be of fair use to anyone wanting to make a purchase in this motorcycle segment. Cheers!

your feedback on the motorbike was very clear and precise. thank you.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the AT. I own a non adventure DCT 1100 which I picked up recently. I came from a Supersport Daytona 675r and so this is a big departure from my previous riding style. I’m still learning how to live with a big ADV. This video really helped answer some of my questions. All the best and ride safe.

Is the Rebel 1100 available in India?

@jayarajlcc nope!

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100% agree..... Very grounded response.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks. Happy to hear.

Thanks. The credit fie the good work goes to Suhas. Cheers!

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It was great to meet you Santosh! Thanks for the kind words😊

Thank you. Cheers!

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Don't be talkin smack about zombies.

It's so good and reliable that Zombies would get it before you.😂

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@@bigbearbangalore Glad to come across a seasoned biker aficionado like you 🙏🙏

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Cheers! Best wishes.

Glad you think so. And yes will do the 1250 when we get hold of one. Cheers!

The V85TT is an art masterpiece. Love it. And that you and glad you found this video useful. Cheers!

@@bigbearbangalore Thank you very much, sir. You are very kind.

Most welcome! Congrats!

Thanks. Best wishes. Cheers!

Thank you!

Hi Manideep, thank you! The availability of regular consumable parts like filters, oils, brake pads, etc. is not an issue at all. I've never faced a delay for regular services. However, in the case of non-common parts (for an accident vehicle for example), there can be a delay for the parts to arrive, depending on the type of part.

@@haasn46 Good to know. TY.

All right!! Cheers!

Yes it is a super machine. Hope you would buy one one day. Thanks. Cheers!

Buy it from Big Wings in Mumbai. Get registration done in Baroda

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Cheers!

Thank you, secret admirer! 🤣

Thanks. Will check on this possibility of the Transalp.

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Any time!

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Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. The alloys are more than capable of handling what we will put them through. Unless it's motocross or rally raid. The spoke is more for USA and Europe where punctures on road are non existent and so they don't mind the tubes. Here in our country the case is quite different. The alloys and tubeless bring massive peace of mind and an assurance against unexpected punctures. ZigWheels may be making news by making some statements. So it's a choice to believe or not. If I were in your place, I would buy the alloy and enjoy the ride. Never mind the non adjustable suspension. Cheers!

@@bigbearbangalore Thank you Bosky. Will catch up somewhere on the roads !

I am an ADV 390 owner. Did 23k till now. Go for it.

@@ageless1003 Thanks mate. Sure, waiting for the loan to be disbursed. See you on the roads, safe ride!

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I like you dream! :-)

Exact same dream garage. #secondthat

Glad you like the videos. I suggest that you wait for the Suzuki 800DE and then make your choice. Cheers!

There is no Versys DE, i think you are referring to VStrom 800 DE😊

​@@samirsait yes. Sorry. Was referring to Vstrom.

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Hello! Thanks much for the appreciation. 🙏 We will sure look into this possibility of turning this our hobby into work. Cheers!

Thanks.

Many thanks!

Thanks for the kind words. I'm also around the same height and I can ride this bike across terrains fairly comfortably.

Yes he is!

Thank you! I don't find the gearbox clunky.. I suggest check the chain slack, clutch free play and also ensure you shift at slightly higher RPMs to avoid clunky shifts.

Thanks & happy you enjoyed watching. Regards.

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Hi! Thanks. The owner perhaps does not think the weight is notorious hence chose not to mention it and I too did not bother asking. And your valid point noted. He has been on the Spiti Valley circuit which is pretty rough terrain. We do not have any specifically designated "off-road" circuits per say like in the US. So, can't comment on that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers!

Thanks dikiban! Few points I can think of: 1. The 1100 has shed some weight compared to the older 1000. Plus mine being a manual is lighter by about 10kilos compared to the DCT. 2. The Asia-spec version of the AT is lowered by 40 mm compared to the Euro-spec. This results in a relatively lower center of gravity as well, making it easier to manage the bike. It does not feel top-heavy compared to some of the competition. 3. As Bosky mentioned, I have traveled through Spiti valley in India which is considered challenging in terms of terrain, especially the water crossings. I also have done some weekend trails around the city I live. However, my usage is about 70-30 on-road to off-road. I don't intend to do serious single-track trail riding on this unless I have no option to do it to get to where I want.

@@haasn46 you are being humble and modest. I have watched youtube videos by some motovloggers doing Spiti road. You Suhas have True Grit to venture out there trying to tame your big iron-horse at those heights and narrow ledge-roads. Speaking of which, I have not seen anyone tame an AT so well as Toni Bou. Look him up on youtube. Cheers .. and keep the shiny side up and rubber side down.

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Beautiful indeed. It's a 21 and not 20. Likely mispronounced. 🙏

We were talking about the 80-20 tyre pattern and not rim size. The front is 21 inch and rear is 18.

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Thanks. He did not mention about the bike being heavy. Suhas in fact attended a couple of riding classes to up his skill so that he could learn the right techniques to handle big motorcycles.

Great video! Would be helpful if details of riding classes you mentioned or any others in and around bangalore can be shared. Thanks.

Thanks. Big Rock Kolar and MotoFarm Kanakapura road are a couple of them who do a good job. They are on social media and have websites too. You may reach out them for the training schedules. Cheers!

@@bigbearbangalore i have been riding a 200 kg motorcycle since 17 yrs :D. So i am quite used to weight. I have ridden AT few times and i did not find it so heavy, far better compared to other in that segment. Question just was did Suhas get a feeling of having an elephant in the garage when using it daily.

Will let him answer that!! 🙂

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Upshift without clutch possible when we shut throttle and flick the lever. With quick shifter, no need to shut throttle.

Cool, thanks for clarifying @@bigbearbangalore

😉✌️ It is his motorcycle and today is his show so, he leads, I follow. 🙂 Cheers!

Doubletake mirrors.

Yes.

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Hi! Thanks much for sharing your ownership experience. And I hope that there are some things that you too like and enjoy on the AT. Cheers!

​@@bigbearbangalore sure that list is nicely covered in your video.

Thanks Aniket. To respond to some points mentioned by you, 1. Connectivity issues of AA/Carplay were resolved with using genuine cables supporting high data-transfer speeds (Like MFi certified cables for iphones) 2. I have cut the windshield to resolve this issue. This is mentioned in the video. 3. I have added after-market TPMS that I missed mentioning in the video. However, this is a good-to-have feature and not a problem. 4. Agree, backlit buttons should've been there. It's a part of my wishlist too. 5. Agree on the stock headlamps being inadequate, but for some reason, this is true with most motorcycles. Wishing you a safe and long ownership! Cheers!

The Japs have a way they go about positioning and marketing their products. Ensuring a product is reliable is a primary part of the process of making the product and requires no publicity perhaps? Besides Japanese product reliability and dependability is already legendary. Cheers!

​@@bigbearbangalore agreed, what I meant was that many people don't consider buying a Honda because of its higher sticker price and end up buying, say, a kawasaki which seems like a VFM proposition. But kawasaki more than recovers their money through higher service/maintenance costs. In the long run, kawasaki will be more expensive to own. Most people don't realize this. CBR650R vs Z900 will make a good comparison. Yes they differ in character, outright power, etc but similar in price. At the end of a 3-4 year period, will be interesting to compare their ownership bills!!

Yes. Things more or less cost the same across the board for manufacturers to make. It's how each spreads their recovery of the investment. One time at the time of purchase or in installments with added margins in spares and labour. Regards.

Hello. I let him reply.

I believe the africa twin sold in India (and asian markets) is lowered and is only available in lowered variant. The suspension travel is less which is 180mm at the rear and about 150 at the front. Ground clearance is also less at 210mm compared to that of the USA variant which has more than 225 mm of clearance. The seat height is about 810mm at lower setting which is available as stock option. So 30 inch inseam should be adequate.

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Perhaps. And if so what should the title be?

This is an ATAS

Will check

The seat height on the Africa Twin in India is 810-830mm - Adjustable with the seat.

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Ok

Will do when possible.

Yes launched.

I shall request him to share his comment in response. Thanks.

Hi sir, was waiting for reply from your end, it would be of great help if you could share with me the contact details of the person from where he got his twin altered. Regards Ganesh prabhu

@@ngprabhu82 Hi.. the windshield mod was done at XTorque in Kalyan Nagar Bangalore. However, it's not a complex job and any good mechanic should do it. Just ensure you exactly measure how much of it is to be cut.

Yes you can. Try it to one more.

@@bigbearbangalore thks

Don't know. Sorry.

Adjustable from 810-830 mm.

I did. Sorry you did not like it. Am not trained in editing but I'll get better. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers!

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Are they? 🙂

@@bigbearbangalore not that's short riders can not master it ,many do . But tall advs are bit more easy on tall riders .. right from day one . Can not imagine dropping one of these while still getting hang of it being short . That's only scare that kept me away from tall bikes .. else i just love this formate . I am a honda fan boy myself ride a vfr800 VTEC ...

Got it. Cheers!

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Will do soon. 🙂

Rider height is 5'8".

I haven't.

It's a 1100 cc engine.. so some heat is there. However this is subjective.. if you compare it with a similar displacement Ducati, then this doesn't heat up at all. If you compare it with the older AT1000, the heat felt is marginally higher. Overall, the cooling system is fantastic and the two radiators do their job well and even when the fans run, the heat is not directed towards the rider. Also, I don't feel much heat when wearing riding pants and boots. It's only felt if you try to ride with shorts and casual shoes, which is anyway not recommended.

Ya i did test ride ducati and did not like it. Will try this one. Hopeif this does not come that much like ducati it's yes

Japanese motorcycle cooling systems seem to be better at heat management that the European ones.

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Next time!

Yamaha doesn't sell the Tenere in India.

Under 5'7"

Whoa! Ok noted. :-) Cheers!

Ok

This was before the 👋 was born! 😀

@@bigbearbangalore oh ok, thankyou for your reply and wonderful informative videos.

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5'8"

Sure

@@bigbearbangalore then tell it

@midhunpg1253 the owner will tell when he can. Thanks.

@@bigbearbangalore okay ..thanks

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Yes, I've heard of high charges by Benelli.

Agree!

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Each have their own barometer of which is better. And you've shared yours. Thanks.

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Priced appropriately

Hi! 810mm is the seat height and no compromise in road clearance which is more than adequate. Regards.

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