2015 Africa Twin Confirmed

Mellow said:

If Honda would just bring that Cross Tourer over... ugh.. I'd be on one of those probably.

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Me too probably unless they also brought an updated ST too.

A little more power and a lot more weight than my KTM950SE. No thanks. I read they rate it as a 50/50 dirt/street mix. Looks more to me like 20/80. I consider pre 2008 KLR 650's and DR650's a 50/50 dirt bike.

I'm kind of surprised they kept the 21" front wheel for something as street oriented as this. The 21" front wheel is not as limiting as most think - I put Continental Trail Attacks on my 950 for a thousand miles of the twistiest roads I could find for a month or so, and the tires were not what held me back. That being said, I still think 19" offer a better selection of street oriented tires. However, if Honda truly designed this as a bike to head to the ends of the earth on, finding a 21" tire in BFE is easier IMHO.

A bike of compromises. Too much dirt ability compromised away for me. Now, where's an adventure bike based on Honda's 450 rally bike?

Some pics of the European model added to the Honda site, nice looking bike:

bmcdonau said:

I find it especially ironic that the Red/White/Blue paint scheme isn't coming to the US.

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It's a Rebel color thing......

The US price is good....$12,999 for manual and $700 more for DCT. ABS standard on both models.

You beat me to it Dave, USA pricing announced,

http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/the-2016-honda-africa-twin-will-conquer-the-wilderness-1727980788

I'm surprised the price is that low--Honda must feel the competition for the Africa Twin is the BMW F800GS and Tiger 800 XC which are priced in the same area.

I think it is noteworthy they apparently learned not to bundle ABS with DCT like they do on the 700s. I wanted ABS on the NC700X I bought in 2012 but passed on it because IIRC was $1300 more and DCT was included. I would have paid more for ABS of course but did not want DCT at the time. Now I am more open minded to DCT and eagerly await rider reviews of this version.

The pics look like they might have a cruise control on the left side, could it be?

playinatwork said:

The pics look like they might have a cruise control on the left side, could it be?

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Doubt it, the SET probably has something to do with changing menu or other settings on the display.

Mellow said:

Doubt it, the SET probably has something to do with changing menu or other settings on the display.

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Too bad. That's a dealbreaker for me. I'll never own another primary long distance bike w/o one ever again.

dduelin said:

I think it is noteworthy they apparently learned not to bundle ABS with DCT like they do on the 700s. I wanted ABS on the NC700X I bought in 2012 but passed on it because IIRC was $1300 more and DCT was included. I would have paid more for ABS of course but did not want DCT at the time. Now I am more open minded to DCT and eagerly await rider reviews of this version.

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A lot of people wish they'd do the same with the ABS on the wing--delink it from the other options you have to buy to get it.

For those interested in this bike, here's some video of Honda riders Marquez (Moto GP) and Barreda (Dakar racer) on the new Africa Twin

http://memrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=34&id=95&Itemid=127#504

dduelin said:

I wanted ABS on the NC700X I bought in 2012 but passed on it because IIRC was $1300 more and DCT was included. I would have paid more for ABS of course but did not want DCT at the time. Now I am more open minded to DCT and eagerly await rider reviews of this version.

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We conversed a few times on our NC Forum before I bought my DCT; I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the 750DCT; you were still on the X. If I'm correct, you now have a DCT.

I came across another link on the African Twin (AT) with a lot of nice pictures at the bottom of the page. Double clicking any of the images brings up a big close-up. I may pick up a DCT when they come out in the spring.
My cousin has a very clean KLR and would give him a good deal on my DCT. It went down when I hit loose glass bead reflectors in August, so has diminished value now, but he knows it was not hurt.
I think the NC is ugly, the AT is less ugly (to me), but is a very nice step up over the NC.

I picked up my Motus last month. Charly at Parabellum is forming up a bigger version of the OEM shield for it as I speak. I'll have quite a 2 bike stable with the AT, but hey, you only live once.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/official-details-photos-2016-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin/

ST13Fred said:

We conversed a few times on our NC Forum before I bought my DCT; I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the 750DCT; you were still on the X. If I'm correct, you now have a DCT.

I came across another link on the African Twin (AT) with a lot of nice pictures at the bottom of the page and may pick up a DCT when they come out in the spring.
My cousin has a very clean KLR and would give him a good deal on my DCT. It went down when I hit loose glass bead reflectors in August, so has diminished value now, but he knows it was not hurt.
I think the NC is ugly, the AT is less ugly (to me), but is a very nice step up over the NC.

I picked up my Motus last month. Charly at Parabellum is forming up a bigger version of the OEM shield for it as I speak. I'll have quite a 2 bike stable with the AT, but hey, you only live once.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/official-details-photos-2016-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin/

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Yes, I remember. Now get some miles on it (or them). I recall the BMW was quite low miles for the year.

dduelin said:

Yes, I remember. Now get some miles on it (or them). I recall the BMW was quite low miles for the year.

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In the 4 years I had the F800 I averaged a little over 1000 miles a year; never got out of the city limits on it and it had a 28" clear shield, so really had no excuse. Well I did, but that's a different story.
But my get-off in August still has me a little rattled, along with my riding enjoyment, but if these 2 bikes don't bring it back, nothing will.

Did the state highway department admit anything concerning spilling glass beads on the roadway?

No. My attorney has folded, on a couple of issues. Motorcyclejustice.com may look into it, but govt isn't held accountable for anything. That's why we the people are getting ripped off so badly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRMtwuPh44s

Not long to wait now,think it's gona be a cracker.

Eicma 2015, new Africa Twin at 1.42 on this video. Looks amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFbz5t2GEw


Better vid here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlFRigb3794