Africa Twin CRF 1100L first ride review off road on muddy UK green lanes, plus learning power turns
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2021
- Experience my first ever Africa Twin CRF 1100L adventure across the stunning UK Gloucestershire lanes with HP Mav. This was my first time riding an AT and I’ll tell you all about it in this day playing. Be ready for a few bike drops…mainly because Mav thought it would be a fun idea trying to teach me standing pivot turns…it was fun, but it was also hard!
Crisp blue skied winters day, this beast and @hp2mav [insta] showing me how it's done...what more could I want? Who's tried an Africa Twin? I was mega excited to see how this thing handles the English greenlanes...mud, ruts and puddles galore! Here’s the fun!
I’ve tried to integrate the technical review into the day’s playing so let me know if you like this style?
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There will be grown man crying everywhere after watching that how very dare you take an off road bike off roading lol love it
haha that made me laugh! thanks dude
This why I subscribed. I didn’t know wether to be offended or in awe. I sound sexist but it’s fact the majority of women don’t ride bikes and then a small percent of those are in the genuine passion club. The way she talks about bikes she has the passion. The way she rides the bike she has passion. And she’s gorgeous.
@@steedwell5774 wow thanks Ste! So lovely to hear. Thank you for the sub!!! yey
And I’m one of them, great first day.
Starbucks ADV crew will weep
Just when I thought I've watched all Africa Twin reviews I came across this and this is by far the most entertaining and informative review I've come across. Subbed right away!
Aw wow. Thank you. That's super lovely to hear. Welcome!!
You got fantastic presentation skills. It’s like as if you’ve been presenting on television for years. I wouldn’t think you’re an amateur
Oh wow. Thank you! That's so kind
Love the way you two work together, great to have someone with you, that pushes your boundaries, and also that you have the balls to try something new, and keep trying, thinking the power turns.
and another great fun video.Like your style.
Aw we always have so much fun! Thanks so much for your support and for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, it's a great video again.
I respect you for exploring the unknown world.
I'm glad to see your great channel again.
Always stay healthy.
👍👍👍💝💝💝💘💘💘💯💯💯
Thanks again! I love seeing your comments
Of all the approximately one zillion ADV bike reviews I’ve watched this is among the very best in terms of actually getting down and dirty, doing spinning turns, and dropping and picking up the bike. Really great video! About the boots: I usually wear motocross boots and I adjust the shift lever upward slightly to make getting the boot toe under the lever easier.
Wow, thanks! That really makes me smile! It would be hard to me to have an opinion if I didn't push it so that's mega lovely to hear. Thank you for the boots tip. I'll get the lever adjusted, good shout!
Still smiling, thanks Ben
Thanks Vanessa. Ride safe (and stay COVID safe!).
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Good video! I’m ordering a 23 as soon as they’re available to order. Oh, curb weight is with everything included. Fuel, oil, and coolant.
Well done picking that beast up, that looks really hard especially in the mud.
it was! Heavy but the back squat technique was ace. Exhausting fun hehe
Great review, thanks, in fact, the best and funniest review I’ve ever seen, keep on going 👍🏻
Wow, thanks! That's so cool, thank you! Yey! I'm smiling lots hehe ❤️❤️❤️
Great review! Looking forward to seeing your channel grow!
Aw thank you Robert
Thanks for the video looks like you had a blast. I rode a 2018 Africa Twin the other day for the first time and it is a very confidence inspiring motorcycle and I have been on a lot of bikes. The AF will soon be in my garage!
Great job picking that beast up by yourself ,super impressed. Way ,way, way back in the day I loved my Dakar inspired bikes , had a super tenere but my favourites were my African Twin and 🥰 Transalp.
Fantastic review . Shows how much this bike has transformed tech wise over all those years .
You and me both! I was cheering at myself inside when I lifted it solo! haha It's amazing what you can do with the right technique though. I so agree, I've not ridden an old one to compare tech but really am impressed with the modern AT. Big thanks for watching Mr Shaney
I was looking for some good offroad reviews for the AT and it brought me here. What an awesome ride out in the puddles! Great review as well.
Aw thank you. Super happy to hear you enjoyed
this is the best video of africa twin i ever seen... pure off road, this is what we need to see a truly review ... congratulations vanessa i love the video
aw thank you! wow. That really means a lot to me!
Excellent video! I know many riders who fear the seat height and weight of this bike and wouldn't attempt the terrain you just did. They also wouldn't just lay it on the ground so they could practice picking it up. Well done.
Thanks Brad. It definitely counted as my day's work out picking it up so many times! haha Thanks for the encouragement dude!
Oh my God you're fantastic, I found your channel because I have an AT 1100 ADV SP Dct that I love, you are contagious, full of excellent energy. God Bless You. Have a wonderful year. (Gilberto From Portugal)
Welcome aboard! Wow, thanks Gilberto! So glad you enjoy
I have to admire you taking something that heavy and powerful green laning looks like great fun 👍👍👍👍
Brilliant video! You are really inspiring, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Loved the vid. Really interesting and entertaining seeing you on the AT and the green lanes. I want an AT now!
Haha sorry for adding to your bike wish list hehe 🤪
Subscribed. Just bought an AT so found this vid! Those lanes looked like a lot of fun. Have to say, the HP is awesome!
Thanks for the sub! Yey. That really was a fun day!
This is a great bike, I test rode it just before Christmas.
It really is! Lots of fun to be had!
Best Africa twin vid on riding and capability
Fun to watch
Ah finally Honda AT, Luv that machine ☺ great all round video. I actually think it's the most off-road I've seen done on a demo bike in the UK. Barring 44 teeth one that is. Keep up the great work. Tks
That's so cool to hear, thank you. I really did enjoy it. I'm planning...when covid allows...do do another adventure, maybe Wales and push it a little more. Thanks so much for the positive energy Dave
"Wow"... impressive, you're the real deal. Love your personality
Wow, thank you! That's really kind of you, thanks for taking the time to comment dude
Huge Respect. What an inspiration, I'm just doing my DAS Training!
Awesome!! That's mega exciting to hear
Great review, keep them coming
Thanks, will do! Thank you 🤗 😘
Well done Vanessa great video good review and entertaining.
Thanks so much! I love that you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment too dude. Yey. 👍
I really have a hard time w/ power turns as well especially in sand where the front wheel wants to dig in. I love your vids. Thank you much.
Glad it's not just me haha. I need to practice them more. Still not got them dialled lol
The AT is a very nice bike. Great video and excellent review. The best review I’ve seen on the Africa Twin. You’re a natural at this type of review. Excellent! In the late 1990’s, I worked in Red Hill and was often over in Wells and Bath. I think that’s close to where you all were riding maybe??? Beautiful country side. Ride safe Vanessa! Fantastic review; keep these coming!
WOW thank you. That's so kind and lovely of you. Makes me smile. We were near Stow on wold in Gloucestershire, so beautiful
@@TheGirlOnABike .... yes... very beautiful area of the country. You’re a natural at this type of review! Just being yourself makes it easy and fun to watch!
Great video, fantastic review! I have an Africa Twin as well and can confirm it is an awesome bike! Congratulations beautiful Vanessa :)
aw thank you
Nice looking bike. The color shows off the stile very well. You were really getting the hang off that power turn. Not easy work lifting that bike up lying down so flat.👏
Thanks Enda, much more practice needed! I hope to get them like Mav did one day!
I think I'm in love. With the bike as well 😜
Super good video, just subbed! Great review, keep having fun out there..
Thanks for the sub! Yey 😄
Loving this channel 👍
of all the places to go turning and dropping that bike. right next to a dung heap...brilliant fun!
haha yeah,...looking back it was an off choice hey! haha but it was ideal, slippy and flat ish! lol
Very beautiful review, thank you.
My pleasure! thank you
Excellent video! Really entertaining.
Yey that's so mega to hear. Thanks dude
Another great informative video Vanessa. As a GS rider it does pain me to say that I do like the AT!! And I now have to challenge myself to try a power turn!
haha thanks dude. They really are amazing beasts. YES!! Please report back on the power turns!!
Well done fantastic review and looked great fun, take my hat off to you for lifting that heavy bike around👍the bike is nice
Thanks David. Super happy to hear you enjoyed
Very cool. Impressive courage tackling the slide turns, Impressive strength picking up that monster :) KIA KAHA from New Zealand
Thanks! i was pretty chuffed with that lift in the mud! hehe ❤️
@@TheGirlOnABike Watched the electric Trials vid today - looked like amazing fun and great for riding skills, without too much speed. Looked up Trials in NZ. If I can find an open day or something, I might go check it out and have a go:)
Awesome. You'll love it!! Let me know!
Wow! You look so good with that African! 😏👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I love the ADV Sport. It's my possible next bike...
ooo that's exciting! adv is certainly fun!!
This is my bike!!! Congratulations for you review,,!! Greetings for Spain,!!
Thanks! 👍 Nice bike choice! 😍
Never seen anyone do a spin turn off the bike. Great job lifting it, not always so simple if you’ve hurt yourself
Thanks Dan
Just bought one of these in that colour as well. Great to see its capable and also how much fun you can have on it.
Nice. Good choice!!
Looks like a fun and good video thanks for sharing
It was! Thanks for watching Jim, it was a really fun day out. ❤️
You were brilliant love well done 👍
Thanks so much 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed, thanks for taking the time to watch and commend Martin ❤️
Hey Vanessa. Patrick here from Denmark. I was watching Itchy Boots here on CZcams and then one of your videos popped up! I love the content and the editing. Keep the videos coming and keep up the good work 👍😊🏍
Hey Patrick, oh wow, that's so cool! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to say hi! I'll look forward to seeing your name pop up in future comments. Thanks Patrick
You was having way too much fun, good on you 😁👍
Haha maybe 😋😘
Establish dominance 🤣🤣. Great review, seriously, really great review! I'm trying to get one soon
Awesome video thanks
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Can’t wait to get one of those.
OMG fully captivated!
Love this girl. Great channel.
First time viewer and this was fun to watch!
That's so great to hear. Thanks dude. Welcome! 😀❤️
Cool ride and a good review Girl :-)
Thank you 🤗 Yey!
Nice ride.👏👏👏
Great video 👍🏻😎🏍
This review made me want the AT even more!
Haha yey!! Sorry not sorry 😋
Brilliant stuff mate
Yet another fantastic review.
Must admit I was very impressed by your lifting that massive bike in the mud.
Love you saying you were starting to sound like Jeremy Clarkson.
As far as I'm concerned your better than him & an absolute natural.
Can't wait till your next review
aww haha thanks Jeremy!
Great video and shared as always
Much appreciated! Yey!! 👍
@@TheGirlOnABike ❤️
thanks, very good review,, you are great !!
Thanks for watching lovely!
That was epic! I wouldn’t attempt that on a mountain bike lol
Can only echo the comments on here, you’re ticking all the boxes, keep it up!
👍
Amazing I have de 2019 Adventure Sport with touratech suspensión and is amazing, one of my favorites motorcycles and the best dual porpoises for me
nice!!! Sounds good
Hat off to you for your first day on an AT. Admire your skill and guts.
aw thank you!
Awesome review more please👍
Thanks! Yey that's awesome to hear! Thank you. I promise more when lock-down allows! Check you some of my older videos for now. Big thanks Andy 👍
I watched repeatedly to see your technique. That you! I’m 61 and will use it on my bikes if needed.
oh cool!
Brilliant video I dropped my 2016 DCT Africa Twin and couldn't pick it up...im 65 thought it would be easy...nearly blew my pacemaker up ha ha..great job
Uh oh haha. 💪😋
Good vid and I like your jacket👍
Thanks! It's by Weise, it's actually a mens jacket and I LOVE it! It's a little big on me but so comfortable and practical that I don't mind looking like a 16 year old boy haha
Recently found your videos and have been watching with my 4 year old daughter. We’re both in awe of your badassery! Thanks for inspiring us. #girldad
Aw that's so lovely to hear hehe. Say hi to your daughter 🥰😘
Best motorcyclereview EVER!
Now I’m forever dreaming about the day when I’ll hear “wibblibibbilliblibbi...” from my motorcycles rear end...
Again - fantastic review! Extra good for me who’s 1.70 or so, and I am built like a Chimpanzee = long arms, short legs. ☺️ I can not flat foot the low seat AT, but... almost!!! 😎
Love the bike!
That's made me giggle. Thanks dude 💖
Классное видео *You're so gentle like my grandmother*
Спасибо!
Got me subbed, think it's the girl and bike combo, great vid, lots of laughs, thank you!!
Thanks for the sub! That's so cool to hear, welcome dude
Awesome 👏
Thanks 🤗
It’s an amazing bike and glad that u loving it... it’s so versatile... got the chubbier sister which is also capable for some decent off-roading... Also impressed how easily u picked up this heavy beauty 👍🏼 Greetings, Jörn
Thanks Joern. I was pretty chuffed in that mud. I was rather tired by bed time! lol
@@TheGirlOnABike Great workout 😀😴. Btw, I like you Camo riding pants... what brand are they if I may ask? 🤗
Girl, you are impressive!
Great video as always but the Jeremy Clarkson quote "On that bomb shell" was the killer for me Vanessa 😂
Haha uh oh
Amazing 🤩
Thanks 🤗
Bet you feel more confident on the enduro bike after being on that big boy. Funny watching people trying to get them bikes up. You nailed it ,few guys out there are going to be having a word with them selves 😂💪
hhaahaaa thanks dude! That made me laugh. Yeah so so true, the enduro bike is nearly a toy in comparison hehe...a highly tuned race toy but so little in comparison 😘
Great content overall.
Aw yey. Thank you. I so appreciate the support
I own a honda crf 150L here in the Philippines. Wish i could upgrade to higher engine displacement soon like yours. It looks so cool and powerful. Ride safe my friend!
Oh very cool! the CVFs are lovely too
My next bike a Africa twin enjoyed this watch
Mega!! Awesome choice. Thanks for watching
Now that's how you do a review!
aw cheers dude!
Love your channel. You are special.
Thank you so much! some of my friends call me special too... I'm hoping it's a good thing being special haha 😃
Quality you did make me laugh in that field trying to spin it again - no I'm going down again oh god 😅🤣
haha thanks dude. That happened a few times, opps! haha. So happy you enjoyed
Looks like a great place to ride.
It was certainly slippy fun and beautiful. Near Stow on the Wold
Awesome!
Thanks! 🙂
Awesome video, although I’m still not sure what happened with those pickles? 🤣 Looks like you had a ton of fun on the bike. Also well done for practicing the turn slide. I’m going to give this a go as soon as we hit some off road with the Tiger Rally Pro. Must also check out that app you mention for route finding - thanks for sharing 🙌🏼
thanks dude, so lovely to hear you enjoyed. Let me know how the turns go! I've still not mastered them on the AT! haha beast
Those green lanes looked like good fun! My Africa’s shift lever was way too low from the factory for me to fit my mx boots underneath, so I had to remove it from the spline and rotate it up a bit. Lucky that your hand guard just popped off there... I snapped mine into about three pieces first time I dropped my bike in the snow... I don’t think they’re really any use to be frank hahaha
oh gosh! Opps haha. Good tip on the lever! Thanks dude
Cool girl very good video fun to watch my respect You can handle the AT very well. I own one and love it and in some situations especially when fully loaded with gear it's a task and 1/2 to pick her up.
Thanks so much. Gosh I can only image how hard with kit! Yikes. Big thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
@@TheGirlOnABike Girl motorcycle riders and scuba divers always nice to see joining the huge adventures and exploring the world
@@AdventureTravelandScuba I'm a scuba diver too! Got my Padi advanced and have done maybe 70 dives now. Love it
@@TheGirlOnABike Oh wow that's awesome. I wish I could convince my wife to do this, unfortunately she is so affraid of water, at least she will go with me once in a while for a ride on the bike.
Awesome video & Namaste from Nepal 🙏
Aw yey. Thank you. Love back from England ❤️
Such a cool girls!
Awsome
Nice video dear❤️
Just bought one after seeing this.
Looks like there is no real tip over protection for that exhaust, am I wrong? I guess if you had saddle bags that might do it.
Great video.
Do you not like a chin mount camera?
The pipe kind of had a guard on it but nothing else. I've dropped it several times now and the pipe is untouched. It almosts lands more forwards. Saying thay Honda might do a pipe guard but I just don't have it.
Chin mounts. Emotional one lol. I had one and then... I didn't have it or my gopro haha I need to try again but make sure I have the back up strap on as they're really good. Just losing a gopro with it failing didnt make me too happy lol
Great video.
Im in the process of selling my GSA. Had too many nigles for my liking, especially with the ESA. Fixed under warranty but took over 7 weeks to sort.
Im wanting a work horse, but still something i can have a little blast on.
I've narrowed the replacement donw to
1090 Adventure
Honda Africa Twin 1100(base).
Thanks so much for watching, super pleased you enjoyed it! How did the bike choice go? Hoping you went with the Africa Twin hehe
Are your crash/bash accessories honda or aftermarket , as I saw a review mention the honda upper crash bars flexed and ended up marking the fairing tank
Honda and I'd didn't see any issues and it certainly had some drops hehe
Great video , nice to see the mighty twin in its natural habitat .. mine just sits in the garage dreaming of the future lol.. what tyres are on it (ax41 ?) my road tyres suck 😂 great video , keep up the sterling work 👌
haha thanks dude. I wouldn't really recommend these ones though, they get the job done but aren't the best I've experienced. I'd probably go Anakee if I had the choice. Let me know when you get the beast out! Sounds like an adventure [when lock-down allows] is on the cards!
I really likes your videos
aw thanks Mats, that makes me smile
I know the feeling :). Been down 100 times at slow speed.
I have a 701, boots wise if it's going to be roads or gentle off road I've sidi adventure boots, if knarly or I intend to go for it I use my old motor cross boots and knee guards
Cool, that's super interesting to know, thanks dude. I think I felt safe in my solid Leatts given I was actually no my side! haha so Maybe I'll look to move the lever. Thanks David