Honda Africatwin | CRF1100L | 2020 | REVIEW | First impression | NEW 

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Prob more reliable too!

​@munchkin42 Really? What can you say about GS actually sold in pieces?

sorry to be off topic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the password. I love any tricks you can give me.

@Alessandro Cristian Instablaster ;)

@Rene Aldo thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@Rene Aldo it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account!

@Alessandro Cristian No problem :)

Ray Collington 😂 if only I had commission .. only the top of the range in that category the more off road based one is cheaper

SBKPETE thanks 👌

Nice , you’ll love it

Graden Scheiwe roll on March

I was just at the dealership asking when they are coming in...

Thanks

Thanks for watching

Allan Mcwilliam yeah I guess I did 😂

Rick Seibel glad you like the channel , our political state is not much better here ... but we still have the bikes

For tall long leg riders the AT is big and comfy, I added a custom seat to my 2017 AT to make it even better. I’m surprise you didn’t find the gold wing comfortable with that big flat seat?

Old Timer - I too was somewhat surprised the AT being more comfortable. Maybe the fact I’m a quirky 72 y.o. and the ergonomics of the AT just happen to suit me to a “T”. My arthritic hands, which motivated trying the DCT, are in love with that enjoyable and versatile transmission. Contrary to what one may think, I find it adds fun to the whole riding experience. I’m as enthusiastic about the AT as Fish.

ATAS Adventures Adventures ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T3nMj3dgkqE.html

850 AT due 2021

I can’t wait after taking the ‘21 AT ES DCT for a spin. I loved it! Put my $500 down today and will have them “bling it out” for me ala Mr. Fish style.

Nice collection , love the RS250 . all of those were modern at some point ...I remember people going insane over fuel injection ... things move on mate , but luckily you can still get old bikes to suit you , don't get upset be glad there's something for everyone ...

You’ll love it

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Jester OnTwo both great

Pie Man go for it

george hatcher thanks

Tim Dew shame it didn’t have better off road tyres 😉

Marcus Smallwood I’m 100% with you 😉

Nice 👍

What color did you choose?

I saw that I can only assume he was in the wrong gear , I own the base model and it’s sits effortlessly at 80

Thanks I was going to get one of these as there's 3k off one at the moment but just ruptured my Achilles tendon so that's out for a few months! Keep up the good work while I'm in rehab please

Thanks

GSD321 thanks , I have to say I now prefer the horn this way (has 4 bikes like this) it makes more sense to me now

Put it in Manual use first gear on the twin , off road mode , the NC is heavy with little power but I bet it can wheelie in the right hands

Depends which version you want

@@Mrfish2015 Fish, is this AT AS DCT more fun than your 2020 AT manual?

Roland 81 it caters for most

de verhoffe test ride them all

@@Mrfish2015 will do 👌👍

Congrats! How you like it? Don't you feel a lack of torque and power?

Have to say I haven’t heard of that , I only know one guy who actually had one for a long time you could ask him if noticed anything .. he’s a RU-vidr called Richy Vida .. he had a long termer

Woftamduke103 if I can hold of one I will

Ian Hamilton was always going to like this one unless they ruined it lol , thanks

nitroxsniffers I get the comparison but it does depend what your looking for , it offers an alternative. Choice is never a bad thing

My thoughts too, saw one at the bike show last week on the Honda stand, with the boxes on, it was about £18.6k, that’s very pricey indeed and would put you in the seat of a 1250 GS or RT.

Steve Wright wouldn’t be able to say unless I ride the 1200 I’d have this over the 800 though but haven’t ridden the new 900

The chronicles of mr fish ok thanks.

Mark Shirley I can actually say what I want , they’re cool with honesty, I tend to focus on the positive already enough negativity in the world , plus I genuinely love most bikes

Heads up Mr Shirley, Mr Fish is reviewing the BIKE not the suppliers I.E. Dobles. Mr Fish is an independent reviewer ..... In my opinion one of the best out there.

Spooky 01 money is in the post

Doc Chris haha I was subtle

Does make a rather lousy on road bike. Off road is where the AF makes sense

STIjojoSTI didn’t effect the handling to bad , and it’s still an adventure bike in theory

I think a 21" front wheel is fine anyway the turn in is fine once you know the turn in is slower. Don't expect anyone has ever run out of gripe with a 90/90/21

Paul Van Der Vyver yeah If I was in the market I would be comparing AT vs T7. Both good versatile bikes that can actually go off road. Best part is they both have Japanese reliability.

@@florme6494 I am a huge Honda fan as I grew up on one. Also had '87 xt 600 Tenere. The new Yamaha T7 is "devoid" of technology which might not be such a bad thing. It's just got switchable ABS. My only concern with the new tech on bikes is how long before something breaks? If that IMU / computer box malfunctions, your screwed, but riding aids and modes are a nice to have.

Paul Van Der Vyver if I can get hold of one , the only reason I do mainly Honda is they call me

No heated seat available

But grips yes

Yep, that's what turned me off too. I don't want to buy a brand new bike that will rot in 6 months, even if you cover it in acf50 and wash religiously

Stevie’s Adventures that’s interesting to hear , I never knew that

The chronicles of mr fish the welds on my 18 were really bad anyways I should of looked at the new monkey one extreme to another

This is the one thing putting me off too - It's now such a lot of money that the build quality really needs to match the best out there.

Chris Hart removed the flux capacitor

removed the tank protection

FoxyEmGee spot on ... 😂

Surely that’s obvious

Andrew Hoffman I think it’s standard on the plus model (one above)

All these type of bikes should come with a centre stand, it's madness not to put one on, I don't think the side stand on your test bike looked that secure.

Lol they make one for you too

Gordon Waltham didn’t notice any problems with turbulence

@@Mrfish2015 Thanks for getting back, I haven't yet seen one in the flesh, but from your video it does look different so perhaps they've cracked it. Cheers, Gordon

If that’s your thing then yeah

@@Mrfish2015 Well yes it is providing there are no reliability issues, yet. Touch wood. Still think these bigger adventure bikes like the AT are no more than glorified sport touring bikes. Most won't go up a kerb let alone off road. If they were taken off road then most riders wouldn't be able to handle them with their heavy weight, nearly 240kgs, before even putting themselves and all their luggage on. I guess they are great in places like Australia, Canada, the States, South Africa, Mongolia or South America where they have lots of space, rugged wilderness and rough trails, but here in the UK no. This is why I like the lighter KTM 790 Adv with it's lower centre of gravity fuel tanks makes it much lighter to ride and more nimble. I guess the major advantages of the bigger heavier 1000+cc "adventure" bikes are comfort and a sit up commanding riding position over olde traditional sport touring bikes where perhaps you are more leant forward and legs tucked up. Honda with the AT until this latest model have been so far behind the opposition in terms of spec it was embarrassing really. I mean come on Honda get your act together. They've only just added cruise control! How about illuminated switch gear? I know BMW don't offer it on their models, yet, but Triumph and KTM do. It should mandatory now with all the buttons to press. Fumbling around in the dark feeling for the right button whilst still trying to stay upright and not get killed is rather inconvenient. It was ok to have a very limited and dated spec when Honda's price was lower, well it wasn't actually, but now they've bumped the price of this bike up to play on the same table as the big boys Honda really need to start giving top spec and listening to what people want. Other manufacturers seem to be able to do this better to varying degrees. Just my 2ps worth. I don't doubt the new AT is capable, just that there are now more capable and more fun bikes. Sorry. Thanks for replying.

@@alexmorgan3435 The 790 is 460+ lbs, maybe 30lbs less than the base AT - not exactly a feather LOL. A T7 might be more up your alley, or the lighter yet a cb500x.

@@anxiousappliance Nope, the Tenere 700 is a much more basic bike than the 790 ADVs and don't know about the CB500X. If I wanted even less weight for full on off road I probably go for a KTM EXC TPI 300 or 500.

@@alexmorgan3435 That makes sense - race engines that need an oil change every 600-1000 miles - they have nothing to do with the adv bikes under discussion.

If they get one I will do it

@@Mrfish2015 Bonza - bleeding marvellous if you could. Change of tyres for some dual purpose riding gravel roads. engine protection bars so you can get home. Otherwise a Yamaha 700 Tenere. Just day bush rides, not a Dakar special.

Ronald Boe if I could , I would be seriously tempted

@@Mrfish2015 On serious note, it is a very deep rabbit hole, chasing the next, newest, "better" (fill in the blank) - I face it with cameras; which arguably, can offer more bang for the money per upgrade than most motorcycles. Once in the real world, for most of us, our skill levels prevent us from seeing the maximum benefit of bike or camera (so choosing a bike because it's a pretty colour is probably at least as valid as any other reason!). Hey, maybe down the road Doble's will give you a deal you can't refuse on a year end model.......

Simon Goddard maybe 😉

BrendaEM why they have a 450l

@@Mrfish2015 It's too expensive for me, and a bit heavier than a 350 would be. A similar 350 would weigh about 15kg less than the 450. The 250 barely does the highway here, across the pond.

BrendaEM the 450 is way lighter than the a 250 rally , plus it’s a single so better off road , they already have the Cb500x for the smaller adv market so unlikely it will be made , maybe they will up the 250 capacity one day , I don’t have a problem riding my 250 rally all day on long distance but a bit tiresome at a long 70 mph stretch

Or at least a crf300L.

Chris Hart only if they keep it a single 😉

Steve 3Sport I would if it had off road based tyres , but sadly 99% will stay on tarmac so unlikely it will ever have those for me

Why are you so angry ? Lol go and buy an old one maybe you could find one with carbs too

Never had marbles

Vigilante 2015 no worries there’s other vids out there , but thanks for watching .. I’m a hand waver 😂

Bill Cotton always open to a long term test 😉

Sean Fall I think so

What do you ride ? Just curious