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Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024 motorcycle review
The Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L has undergone quite a personality change for 2024, with Honda focusing the motorbike more on long distance road touring than trail riding action.
So, is this the grown up, mature Africa Twin Adventure Sports we've all been waiting for? Or has Honda taken this beast of a motorcycle and made it a little dull and boring? James travelled to sunny Portugal to find out.
In this video review of the 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports, we’ll tell you everything you need to know from attending the motorbike's international press launch.
And at the end, James will answer these questions. Is this the best version of the Honda Africa Twin yet? And is it the big adventure bike to spend your money on in 2024?
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:22 Changes for 2024
00:02:35 Engine
00:04:01 Comfort
00:05:15 Suspension
00:05:49 Off road
00:06:40 DCT
00:07:27 Apple Carplay and TFT display
00:08:27 Price and what's missing
00:09:22 Conclusion
Background
The Africa Twin is a motorcycle steeped in heritage, born out of the Dakar winning bikes of the ‘80s, and throughout the ‘90s there were various models until it was discontinued in 2001.
About the same time, two chaps decided to ride around the world on BMW R 1150 GS motorcycles (the forerunner to the R 1200 GS, R 1250 GS, and R 1300 GS) and the adventure bike boom happened. So, in 2016, Honda decided to rejoin the fight with the launch of the CRF1000L Africa Twin. Immediately, it became the most offroad, capable, big adventure bike money could buy.
The Adventure Sports version with a larger fuel tank for long distance adventures Soon followed, but its towering seat height, acres of ground clearance, and big 21” front wheel made paddling around car parks with a full set of luggage, and a pillion passenger challenging, to say the least. Now fast forward a few years and Honda has released a new version for 2024.
But is it a case of the Africa Twin maturing into the bike we always wanted it to be, or has the Adventure Sports undergone a mid-life crisis that will leave fans reeling?
Find out all this in my review from the bike's international press launch in Portugal.
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Komentáře

  • @beaucst
    @beaucst Před 23 hodinami

    I don't get that testers always complain about the tires, just change them, they have nothing to do with the build quality...how's the bike, that's what I want to know.

  • @lmm4897
    @lmm4897 Před dnem

    made in china

  • @NISSIM505
    @NISSIM505 Před dnem

    Got my 4th GSA over the 1300. The best bike in the world!

  • @markking2032
    @markking2032 Před 2 dny

    Hate that you have to justify and prove your legitimacy and authenticity. Ya real subscribers can see its genuine and we love what ya do. Hope you're heeling well and getting lots of rest. Look forward to your next endeavour(s).. 🤩

  • @5725Hurley
    @5725Hurley Před 3 dny

    What a bunch of bs

  • @veljkovic92
    @veljkovic92 Před 4 dny

    Amazing video. Thanks guys. Just wished you cranked the preload of NT and set the suspension to firm on TFT of AT when testing with pillion.

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac Před 4 dny

    Thanks guys...as I struggle to let go of my trusty KTM 990 0f 15 years, your review and comments give me hope that the 901 is an honest candidate for the kind of back country exploring we love. More electronics and bobbles that I'd prefer, but not a lot of options to avoid that that these days. Well maybe the 800DE with tweaked suspension? Thanks, and hope to get over the pond one days and join you at your festival. Cheers from the mountains and deserts of Utah.

  • @radiocrash
    @radiocrash Před 5 dny

    The screen can be adjusted while riding. You just stand up and reach over. Simple.

  • @BRICKSINSILK
    @BRICKSINSILK Před 6 dny

    to be fair...for most people...their phone is the highest resolution screen they own...

  • @trailtreker7002
    @trailtreker7002 Před 6 dny

    The Waterfall drone footage she has done is some of the best ive seen on the foliage of Africa . She has no idea how she is loved in the Adventuring World ......

  • @jesalvarj1869
    @jesalvarj1869 Před 6 dny

    What an inspiration she is. She's so original! Seems humble. Thank you for sharing your journeys!

  • @nativebikers
    @nativebikers Před 7 dny

    Handling in moutain curves?

  • @user-ky4rz2sn8v
    @user-ky4rz2sn8v Před 8 dny

    Noraly, Itchy Boots we hope you are getting better day by day and the Itchy Army want you back as soon as you are well enough to be back safely. We will miss you a lot but looking forward to your return 😘😘 Jon 🇦🇺WA

  • @user-iz6yt7uq3b
    @user-iz6yt7uq3b Před 8 dny

    Someway somehow you forgot to mention the best Beemer in the 1250series - The R 1250R!

  • @dso8018
    @dso8018 Před 10 dny

    TOO BIG FOR OFF TARMAC. I HAVE A GS & AM THINKING OF BUYING A 2nd MACHINE

  • @MartinFarrugia-xo8ov
    @MartinFarrugia-xo8ov Před 10 dny

    Hey it's Martin Farrugia from malta.i never thought that you were with a group filming.i believe you are one son of a woman who has no fear but still human. You amaze me. God bless women like you.

  • @craio5722
    @craio5722 Před 10 dny

    1:17 HusqAvarna

  • @vacoasrebel6729
    @vacoasrebel6729 Před 11 dny

    Hopefully Noraly will be back next month. But please please forget Ryan, the guys a complete annoying prat. Did anyone really find him entertaining or funny.

  • @Juvie99
    @Juvie99 Před 12 dny

    Weren't we blessed with the weather. Hopefully a delayed summer this year means sunny late June. Loved the way most people made efforts to pick up after themselves on Sunday too (as they should but way diff to normal music festivals!). Thanks to organisers for keeping women's toilets seperate. Felt more comfortable and think I only queud twice for a couple mins. The front ragley hall campsite quickly ran out of milk/hot water in the mornings tho, even by 7.30am one day. Bit of a walk to go get one elsewhere first thing in the morning. Maybe I'm just being spoiled and trying to find something wrong!

  • @BadDirtRider
    @BadDirtRider Před 15 dny

    All I care about is: Is it comfy? Does it look good? Can it hold all my stuff? Does it have heated grips? Does it have cruise control? Does it have bi directional quick shifter? Hp? Don’t care lol.

  • @kathleenmartin7498
    @kathleenmartin7498 Před 16 dny

    She has a great personality and outlook on life!

  • @sled9263
    @sled9263 Před 16 dny

    Come on! Seat height in millimetres and then gives his height in feet! Come on gentlemen. Start thinking about your international market.

  • @gizmoe1976
    @gizmoe1976 Před 17 dny

    But is it any good for real Offroad like here in Australia. We don’t want road bike suspension & it needs to deal with sand, rocks, mud etc. We want a big WR450

  • @abhibeckert
    @abhibeckert Před 18 dny

    WTF is with those Penguins? Only one in a packet? Here in Australia our Tim Tams come with 11 in the packet. And you always eat the whole packet. Those poor deprived pommy kids who only get one.

  • @grayman999
    @grayman999 Před 20 dny

    I have the manual NT1100 its the best bike ive owned however i have also owned a 998Dct Africa Twin which is its equal but for the road the NT is the better of the two and closer to my needs i agree 100% with your excellent review 😀

  • @I_am_Thursday
    @I_am_Thursday Před 21 dnem

    Bear with me here... I'm looking for a bike to live alongside my crf250l on the Powys borders. Not for travel more for everyday use and being able to pop to the coast or over to Shrewsbury etc. Even the new T7 explore is tall for me (but I could lower it) and the 701 seems even taller despite its lightness. If you know those mountain roads then yes they're doable on a sports tourer but a lot of them are little more than farm tracks now. So I'm torn between going for something like a Cabellero or 1200XC or this. I've even considered an older XT660. What do you reckon?

  • @tjbarke6086
    @tjbarke6086 Před 23 dny

    Sport tourers are sport bikes wearing suit jackets.

  • @inspireddroneimaging8797

    Only had my RS 3 weeks and already I’ve got a feeling this is my ‘forever bike’ so pleased I didn’t follow the crowd and buy a GS

  • @PureEvolution
    @PureEvolution Před 24 dny

    Just got a 2023 tiger 1200 rally and sure it says no motocross or enduro tracks hahah TUT TUT 🤣

  • @RatBike750
    @RatBike750 Před 25 dny

    At least you have a chance at reliability on a Chinese version. My Austrian 790 has been the most unreliable bike I've ever owned. Clutch, cams, shift linkage, coolant leaks, screen fogs, wheel leaked.

  • @jeromeavila3195
    @jeromeavila3195 Před 28 dny

    Excellent content bro. ❤❤❤

  • @ramblinjay3816
    @ramblinjay3816 Před 28 dny

    I just bought this bike today and it's absolutely freakin' amazing! I put in 250 miles on it so far and i am having an absolute blast! And the riding position is gold.

    • @ramblinjay3816
      @ramblinjay3816 Před 28 dny

      Also, as my other bike is a harley 48, The technology is a lot for me lol.

  • @duwomaiishgabrielle9498

    You are my favorite CZcamsr Noraly! People are suspicious because they can’t imagine themselves riding a motorcycle 10 miles from home, much more, over the entire world on Mt roads, solo☺️ plus video record, narrate, and edit everything with such skill, rise at day break, with such exuberance for for life and what you are experiencing, with Epic Music and Drone Views!😂😂😂😂 ON top of being a geo-chemist and gold miner- you rise up to every situation so admirably! I love your videos, I must admit, there was a brief moment where I thought, I love this woman so much, this must be Commercially Produced, smile, or is she high, how does she do it? ? lol. I think you are an Olympian, Artist, Educator, Ambassador to the World, cinematographer, stunt rider, drone pilot😁😂 so wonderful to watch! Thank You Noraly

  • @kjerbusaig
    @kjerbusaig Před 29 dny

    nobody should ever try British food! Unless you want to get rid of them... please....

  • @GPR111
    @GPR111 Před měsícem

    Ugly, no thank you

  • @garethholmes9497
    @garethholmes9497 Před měsícem

    I’m not an “adventure bike” rider but this I would have loved to have seen. Great segment and interview. Thanks for sharing

  • @256ugkalix3
    @256ugkalix3 Před měsícem

    That was a great show/interview by @Itchyboots..noraly..BIGUP YOURSELVES

  • @ekimandersom4478
    @ekimandersom4478 Před měsícem

    If you ask the same questions to 2 people with totally different jobs and lives , then you get an awkward interview like this. Noraly is free spirited world traveller and motorcycle adventurer. Ryan is a married filmmaker who works for a boss.

  • @marcelocohiba6272
    @marcelocohiba6272 Před měsícem

    a lot of money $17.000 ?? this exact motorcicle in Argentina cost $ 60.000 american dollars 😂guess is a fuc... robbery

  • @robertgoble9739
    @robertgoble9739 Před měsícem

    You even see my head

  • @kimetogo
    @kimetogo Před měsícem

    Great Review. I have the Honda NT 1100 and is a wonderfull bike and I love it. I have the DCT version and find the Android Auto and screen a very nice feature, and good to see you have it in operation. Only ever had my screen in one position (High) manual adjustment is no issue for me. Regarding the wind deflectors for your hands I can confirm they work really well. in -5c at 60mph and heated grips on hands are comfortable. Switchgear you get used to it and does as you say become second nature. Had mine about 4 months now and can say your review is spot on in every way. Well worth a view. Cheers

  • @gloriamartinelli7899
    @gloriamartinelli7899 Před měsícem

    Sorry but the info you are providing on the Urban mode isn’t correct: no mode is taking off any power. They just change the way the power is transmitted from the engine to the back wheel. No power decrease in any mode.

  • @stevek4449
    @stevek4449 Před měsícem

    Does fuel tank need to be removed to access air filter after a dusty ride?

  • @fun2rideadventure
    @fun2rideadventure Před měsícem

    they decided to keep 790 due to the new 990 adv witch is coming next year

  • @lsimsek
    @lsimsek Před měsícem

    Great video, lame bike.

  • @jeffray2869
    @jeffray2869 Před měsícem

    does the 790 have cruise control??

  • @MishMashMoto
    @MishMashMoto Před měsícem

    Exactly! Ride your own ride and ride how you enjoy ridding. Skills will be acquired with experience and knowledge.

  • @virendradr
    @virendradr Před měsícem

    Excellent review. Details plenty, comparison to the superior Machine.. better than others..I desire to have the sooner the better 💞

  • @alainclvpentax8798
    @alainclvpentax8798 Před měsícem

    Xx canada