Crf 1000 Africa Twin

[loudpedal]

Any takers out there?



Loudpedal

[Varareco]

Sat on one last weekend and I'll be booking a test ride soon.
First impressions:
Very nicely put together.
Suspension feels similar to Vara; softness and travel (remember I only sat on it)
Footpegs are tiny and if I bought one I would certainly change. They're about 2.5 inches and not comfy. (see pic)

[S Barker]

John

You know you have to have one so just get on with it (but don't tell Ginger until you've got it).

SB

[Mihai]

A few weeks from now and I'll start the course to get a full licence and the new Africa Twin was top of list for future bike. That was until I did an insurance check
I'll get one in a few years, once the prices drop and my experience grows.

[loudpedal]

Good advice Stewart.

Ginger has gone a different direction (dark)



Loudpedal

[loudpedal]

Arrived this week.
So now back on a Honda  :-)


Loudpedal

[The Prodded Dog]

John
You need to tell us more.
Is the one with DCT?
What are your first, second and third impressions?
Does it piss all over a certain Ginger bike? Can't believe he went for one of those. Especially after he he slagged my GSA off at VUK Norn Iron.
Next bike is a toss up between the Africa twin and the new Triumph Explorer. Need to test ride both soon.
All the best and I hope you are still smiling mate.
Marty

[aboynamedsue]

Threw my leg over it on Belfast's launch day. Nice machine , but not for me. To get it up to the spec of my Varadero would be a ridiculous amount of money I couldn't justify. My Varadero has 22k clocked up and I dare say there'll be 22 more. From what I hear they have been selling well, beyond expectation which is no big surpriseafter all. All the best with your new ride. Which non Honda were you on before changing?

[loudpedal]

Hi  Guys

Went for the DCT as that was the demo model in Belfast Honda.
Rode it on a cold damp Jan day. Did about 50 miles and loved it.

DCT, DSG call it what you want. These systems are getting smarter all the time.
The only thing I miss is a clutch for low speed control.
My tricolour bike arrive Thursday 6th April. I have ordered a main stand, heated grips and a power socket. They will go on at first service I hope.
Collected it from the shop. Cold and windy but 90% dry roads with lots of puddles.
Roads also have a lot of gravel and dirt on them.
Did 45 miles and loved every minute. Big smiles. Riding experience spoiled by playing with all the toys. Hopefully I will find a setting and leave it there.
I used the three levels of sport and manual modes. They are all great. Drive will have you in 5th or 6th at 30mph. So not for me.

I had also ordered the Givi rails and rack to mount my outback boxes which I had on the Super Tenere. So they are now on the bike.
They gritted the roads twice this weekend. So not been out  very frustrating.
But have a trip to France in June with known reprobates which will sort everything out.

Loudpedal