THIS SUCKS! HONDA Africa Twin Off-Road Test 

Ive rebuilt my front end with stock components and added 50ml more oil to each fork. Made a big difference in dampening the springyness. Have to hit it a lot harder to bottom the front end out. 10000miles later and the front end is still holding up without leaks.

Love that exhaust note!!!!!

Great video! Thank you! I was considering selling my 2017 AT and getting a smaller bike (KTM 890r). I’m now convinced to just become a better off-road rider with what I have. Appreciate your effort making this video!

Just about to buy a early 2016/2017 bike here in the UK. Looking forward to seeing the future mods to your bike. Nice content 👌

You took it through the paces where none of the general reviews of this bike category take it. Here in Europe those bikes are almost only seen on regular or may be gravel roads. Absolutely grand.🤘

First of all, top marks for your riding skills. Secondly, how interesting to see someone putting a previous generation AT through such rigorous paces. Look forward to seeing the result of proposed suspension upgrades. That bike sounds like an angry T. Rex; fantastic sound! Your choice of very capable secondhand steed reminds us all that *"new is not essential."*

Love the sound of that AT, thanks

Just found your channel. Great video. Looks like you were riding in Otay Mesa, my old stomping grounds. Would like to see a follow up video. Thanks for sharing

*Heads up bud, they're doing a recall on that front tire. Type in TKC80 Recall and you can find the list. Tread block separation issues* Might I suggest the IRC TR8 as a suitable replacement. Rides smooth, grips great.

Sounds great!

i have a stock 2019, and i took it to a motocross track a while ago. Suspension was soft but im pretty light so i was very impressed, cleared most jumps too

still believing is one of the beasts in the segment

Nice video! Would love to see the same test with the Ohlins aftermarket suspension :) Should perform better if adjusted correctly. I've ridden an KTM 1190 Adventure (not the "R") up to 3000 meters of mountainous area in Italy (western alps) through ankle deep sand packed steep uphills. It was OK for that stuff but I didnt want to PUSH the street suspension. I'm now looking on a Africa Twin and would definitly buy an Ohlins System for good offroadin :)

A little confused. The video is titled "this sucks" but your review seems to give a general thumbs up. Obviously the suspension is terrible, and I agree with your remedies. I have a 2017 AT, and have replaced front and rear springs with appropriate weight. Also fitted RaceTech gold valves to the front, but not really sure I achieved any benefit by doing so. I agree, just replace the suspension completely, and the bike is great, especially for the price.

As a profesional racers specially moto 6:17 you know what you have to do before riding hard set the sag adjust the spring rate maybe you need stiffer springs maybe softer maybe less oil maybe more oil in the forks your a racer teach the public

God bless, thank you. Just thinking about excactly same bike.

Nice riding!

Your a great rider Years of motocross really show Great video man

Great looking bike

Nice video thanks. Just purchased one of these. Yet to do nay serious off roading only some gravel.

a litle havea bike on the frontend ,did trim my stock suspension settings ,its better but still on the soft side (not to soft ) ,sonds good ,stock 2019 have 95 db and it,s max db,s for a lot of places in europe see mad mick crf1000 on youtube have a nice ride....

I bought and still have a KTM1190r, I ride quite a bit in the dirt, the best mods as far as making it better all the way around were increased progressive springs front and rear, and the scott adjustable steering stabilizer that moved the handlebars forward and up at the same time. The only advice I have on the springs is go with more than you think on the spring rate especially if you plan on carrying some gear off road (thing giant loop gear bag by the way). I love the lines on the Africa twin but I didn't like the fork rake, better for low speed handling though. I transitioned into the "adventure" market from a 99 xr600r that I have put greater than 100k. miles on in the dirt. I'm waiting for the 150hp. Africa twin then I will bite....Thanks for a great video, good luck with the mods.

Amazing video. Is this video new? Because the bike seems to be really new (for a 2016). Really liked the video.

I have a 2018 AT and I've never had any issues with the suspension on or off road it handles great, I think honda did a great job.

I have a ''17 - first bike in 30+ years & really enjoy your build videos and product details. Have you dropped her yet with the Givi crashbars? Did you keep your Outback bars?

Hi. Nice video. However I am wondering if you adjusted you suspension setting/ clickers before you made this video? I did not here any mention of this and believe a lot of what you are feeling could be sorted with some proper time spent setting these?

Nice demo. I came across looking to find out if it is worth getting the updated 2020+ AFR twin or look for a 16-19 models. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Nice job. I have a stock suspended 2019. I also think it is way too soft. Very interested in what you come up with.

Hi! Are you using an extra mic inside your helmet? 13:39 why did the mic sound change? I min, I like your sound settings up to this point. Which mic are you using? Thanks!

Who are you looking at for suspension upgrades?

Nice review, cheers. Does anyone know about possible changes made to the suspension etc compared to 2023 models?

This test establishes that the Africa Twin is a “softroader” and soft focussed on any off-road pretensions. I have a later ATAS DCT ES and find it compromised for the road especially it’s overly soft springing. To make a comfortable long range bike natural comes at the expense of other considerations not least weight and handling. I like this style of bike more for the riding position and comfort than any off-road activities. I’m in the majority by all accounts. A jack-of-all-trades bike is hard to make. The Tiger 900 and KTM 890 are probably better bets with the Tiger somewhere between the Honda and KTM. I’m a Brit and due to head to the US to do some of the TAT and I’m pretty clear that the ATAS is not the right bike with my lack of skill, height (or lack of) and strength. I’m leaning to the KTM for lowest weight and low CoG as the best. We’ll see……

Man I really want to buy this bike, however I keep getting torn between this or the Yamaha Tenere 700. They're in the same price range as each other but do I spend a little extra money and get the suspension tuned on a second hand AT or should I go for the smaller bike?

Can I ask which make and type top (presuming it’s armour) you are wearing? It looks light and breathable?

Excellent riding. How tall heavy are you? Africa twin is on my list but many say it is only for tall folks.

Does the 2019 front forks fit 2020- models and vice versa?

Isn't the suspension adjustable on these?

Looks like a fun place to ride! Where is this?

Nice video. Just subscribed to you. I have a 2022 Africa twin. I'm not nearly as good of a rider. I've always been on the road but I keep practicing. Had the bike for a year now. Got 10,000 mi on it and my videos aren't as good as yours😂. And I'm also discovering the wonderful world of Florida sugar sand. Ugh! UGGH

What are the brand of the lever guards on the bars? The barkbuster ones I have are too short and restrict adjustment of the clutch and front brake angle on the bar.

Cool 😎

Maybe it’s you and not the bike

blip much...

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People are idiots! Your one!