21:40 I always like to keep my weight forwards over the front wheel in those conditions. If sitting, slide forward have your elbows out in an attack stance, while cornering tip the bike under you while keeping your body upright over the tyre contact patch. Much the same for standing. It's very different from riding on sand which I last watch you do. I'm no expert but have been committed for the last 3.5 years to becoming the best offroad rider I can be.
Having a great time in Iceland (again). Thanks for taking us with you on that beautiful island, Günter/Nürnberg PS: Now it's time for some Icelandic sagas ;-)
I would definitely need a hot tub and the end of each day after daily trek rides like that. The Honda AT is probably my next bike cause it's not that heavy compared to the BMW 1250/1300 GS and I think I can handle 500 pounds since my current bike is around 460 pounds wet and well over 500 with my gear attached. Looked like a great ride there but too technical for me. I definitely want to ride Iceland some day in the near future, maybe next year or so when the weather there is at least pleasant, so I don't have to dress like an Eskimo when I go for a ride.
It all depends on what you want to do and the tradeoffs you're willing to make. My Africa Twin has been fully relegated to highway duty since I acquired a 450L, and I enjoy it WAY more in that role with street tires. Even the "middleweight" ADV bikes are so heavy off-road. They're fine until you have to lift them or get them un-stuck, and then they're a liability. Even if you can "handle" it, are you really having fun? Wouldn't a light bike be more fun? I like to ride alone, so I need to be confident in my ability to lift and maneuver whatever I'm riding. Going from 550+ down to
@@hibob841 I can handle it because I am active and can squat 350 pounds and bench press 225 pounds and my 460-pound KTM 890 ADV feels like a feather to me. Thanks for your 2 cents though.
@@packfan1946 You might feel a little let down coming from the 890, honestly (I almost went the other way, LOL)...unless your 890 is one of the 'bad' ones and you just want something more reliable, in which case you'll probably be happy. Yeah it's 'only' ~10% heavier on paper, but basically all that difference is up-top since AT lacks the nifty saddle tanks. On that subject, you'll also want full crash bars so tack on 30lb for those. At the same time you're giving up a few horsepower and the suspension is a tad plush for hard riding. Hopefully you can get some time on one to decide whether you like it. I still like mine overall-just not for tackling 'real' dirt (gravel or smooth hardpack, sure). Electronics are great, it's wonderful on the road, as sporty as I need. I would absolutely take it on a cross-country tour. Engine is very easy to live with and happily runs on 87 (what a rarity)! Maintenance kinda sucks: the battery is in a really weird spot, which makes anything electrical a real chore. Oh, and the air filters (which you should service a lot if you're going off-road). There are two of them and you have to disassemble most of the front bodywork to get to them. It's like an hour job. Only Ducatis are worse on that front, and they have an excuse. Have I sold you yet? LOL
Not much windshield on the bike. I just was in Honda the other day they have a new one 24K ouch. A lot of money for the beast. Looks great though! Have fun
I am late to the party but I just have to ask: Nacho Cornejo looks like a bit on the short side (like me!) and he's an elite pilot (not at all like me!), is he driving a stock Africa Twin? If yes, there's hope for us shortypants 🙂
Volcanic places are always lovely. Went to Lanzarote a few months ago, sadly no off-road motorbikes together with wifey, but went hiking to a volcano and cliffs, you can't have it all :) Your trips look so much fun, you're the female Lyndon Poskitt in terms of spirit and energy, thx for sharing this, loved it.
I’d say it totally spends on your riding and the sort of terrain you want to hit. The huge benefit the RP has for me is the weight and size. Far more manageable. I’d never have made it through the dunes on an AT
Aw thank you. My shoulder and hip scares are from being hit by a car. But the white skin is actually vitiligo more here thegirlonabike.com/health/living-with-vitiligo/how-vitiligo-spreads-age-17-and-34/
Hi there, really enjoyed your video. Hoping for more visits to my tiny island. That hot tub at Hveravellir is best enjoyed during winter. Thigh deep snow to access it and then thigh deep snow when you bolt for the cabin. Last time I took a dip there it was during winter had my body soaking in temps at around 40celsius, but the head was in around -20celsius. Spotting the Milky Way, Northern Lights and the odd blinking satellite in low orbit going past.
Hey Vanessa, was just wondering if you'd still recommend the africa twin before I make a purchase, but think you've just about answered that after watching this footage .
That looks like so much fun! And aren't the the Dakar guys so down to earth and nice? I have a 2016 DCT that I've done 86,000 km on, love it. (Oh and I also have a CRF300 rally, and a CRF300L that my son and I just rode across Australia on. :-))
I moved to Reykjavik a few years ago, been saving and saving to buy a motorcycle here and sadly the Africa Twin is not available at Honda Reykjavik. Was one of my top picks. Great video!
So exciting to see you filming all your episodes with GoPro and hand held cameras. I'm thinking about shooting the same way making it easier to show off the beauty and show the people and the adventures of your roads 😎
Amazing Iceland, never get fed up with it, must say you have some bottle Vanessa the speeds you were going across that terrain. And I hope Richy Vida doesn't see the video, he would be mighty jealous doing it on his beloved Africa twin . Thank you.
