Having a great time in Iceland (again). Thanks for taking us with you on that beautiful island, Günter/Nürnberg PS: Now it's time for some Icelandic sagas ;-)
Volcanic places are always lovely. Went to Lanzarote a few months ago, sadly no off-road motorbikes together with wifey, but went hiking to a volcano and cliffs, you can't have it all :) Your trips look so much fun, you're the female Lyndon Poskitt in terms of spirit and energy, thx for sharing this, loved it.
So exciting to see you filming all your episodes with GoPro and hand held cameras. I'm thinking about shooting the same way making it easier to show off the beauty and show the people and the adventures of your roads 😎
I moved to Reykjavik a few years ago, been saving and saving to buy a motorcycle here and sadly the Africa Twin is not available at Honda Reykjavik. Was one of my top picks. Great video!
21:40 I always like to keep my weight forwards over the front wheel in those conditions. If sitting, slide forward have your elbows out in an attack stance, while cornering tip the bike under you while keeping your body upright over the tyre contact patch. Much the same for standing. It's very different from riding on sand which I last watch you do. I'm no expert but have been committed for the last 3.5 years to becoming the best offroad rider I can be.
Hi there, really enjoyed your video. Hoping for more visits to my tiny island. That hot tub at Hveravellir is best enjoyed during winter. Thigh deep snow to access it and then thigh deep snow when you bolt for the cabin. Last time I took a dip there it was during winter had my body soaking in temps at around 40celsius, but the head was in around -20celsius. Spotting the Milky Way, Northern Lights and the odd blinking satellite in low orbit going past.
That looks like so much fun! And aren't the the Dakar guys so down to earth and nice? I have a 2016 DCT that I've done 86,000 km on, love it. (Oh and I also have a CRF300 rally, and a CRF300L that my son and I just rode across Australia on. :-))
Amazing Iceland, never get fed up with it, must say you have some bottle Vanessa the speeds you were going across that terrain. And I hope Richy Vida doesn't see the video, he would be mighty jealous doing it on his beloved Africa twin . Thank you.
Not much windshield on the bike. I just was in Honda the other day they have a new one 24K ouch. A lot of money for the beast. Looks great though! Have fun
Hey Vanessa, was just wondering if you'd still recommend the africa twin before I make a purchase, but think you've just about answered that after watching this footage .
I am late to the party but I just have to ask: Nacho Cornejo looks like a bit on the short side (like me!) and he's an elite pilot (not at all like me!), is he driving a stock Africa Twin? If yes, there's hope for us shortypants 🙂
I would definitely need a hot tub and the end of each day after daily trek rides like that. The Honda AT is probably my next bike cause it's not that heavy compared to the BMW 1250/1300 GS and I think I can handle 500 pounds since my current bike is around 460 pounds wet and well over 500 with my gear attached. Looked like a great ride there but too technical for me. I definitely want to ride Iceland some day in the near future, maybe next year or so when the weather there is at least pleasant, so I don't have to dress like an Eskimo when I go for a ride.
It all depends on what you want to do and the tradeoffs you're willing to make. My Africa Twin has been fully relegated to highway duty since I acquired a 450L, and I enjoy it WAY more in that role with street tires. Even the "middleweight" ADV bikes are so heavy off-road. They're fine until you have to lift them or get them un-stuck, and then they're a liability. Even if you can "handle" it, are you really having fun? Wouldn't a light bike be more fun? I like to ride alone, so I need to be confident in my ability to lift and maneuver whatever I'm riding. Going from 550+ down to
@@hibob841 I can handle it because I am active and can squat 350 pounds and bench press 225 pounds and my 460-pound KTM 890 ADV feels like a feather to me. Thanks for your 2 cents though.
@@packfan1946 You might feel a little let down coming from the 890, honestly (I almost went the other way, LOL)...unless your 890 is one of the 'bad' ones and you just want something more reliable, in which case you'll probably be happy. Yeah it's 'only' ~10% heavier on paper, but basically all that difference is up-top since AT lacks the nifty saddle tanks. On that subject, you'll also want full crash bars so tack on 30lb for those. At the same time you're giving up a few horsepower and the suspension is a tad plush for hard riding. Hopefully you can get some time on one to decide whether you like it. I still like mine overall-just not for tackling 'real' dirt (gravel or smooth hardpack, sure). Electronics are great, it's wonderful on the road, as sporty as I need. I would absolutely take it on a cross-country tour. Engine is very easy to live with and happily runs on 87 (what a rarity)! Maintenance kinda sucks: the battery is in a really weird spot, which makes anything electrical a real chore. Oh, and the air filters (which you should service a lot if you're going off-road). There are two of them and you have to disassemble most of the front bodywork to get to them. It's like an hour job. Only Ducatis are worse on that front, and they have an excuse. Have I sold you yet? LOL
I’d say it totally spends on your riding and the sort of terrain you want to hit. The huge benefit the RP has for me is the weight and size. Far more manageable. I’d never have made it through the dunes on an AT
Aw thank you. My shoulder and hip scares are from being hit by a car. But the white skin is actually vitiligo more here thegirlonabike.com/health/living-with-vitiligo/how-vitiligo-spreads-age-17-and-34/
Awesome to see Ricky Brabec - our first American Dakar winner. Thanks for sharing.
Such an awesome dude. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much! Keep enjoying and ride safe!
Thanks, will do! Appreciate you watching 🙂
Having a great time in Iceland (again). Thanks for taking us with you on that beautiful island, Günter/Nürnberg PS: Now it's time for some Icelandic sagas ;-)
I always do :) Mega glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Amazing driving in Iceland👍
I saw you at the Stracta hotel🙂 Thanks for great movie👍👍👍
Oh mega! I am so glad you enjoyed it 😁
Terrain covered so far looks just like what the AT is built for - must have been so much fun - you're riding well Vanessa !
Thanks Robert. That bike definitely blew my expectations
Volcanic places are always lovely. Went to Lanzarote a few months ago, sadly no off-road motorbikes together with wifey, but went hiking to a volcano and cliffs, you can't have it all :) Your trips look so much fun, you're the female Lyndon Poskitt in terms of spirit and energy, thx for sharing this, loved it.
Oh that sounds like a fun trip, i hope you enjoyed it, even without bikes hehe.. Aww thank you for watching i am glad you liked it
So exciting to see you filming all your episodes with GoPro and hand held cameras. I'm thinking about shooting the same way making it easier to show off the beauty and show the people and the adventures of your roads 😎
Yeah definitely. No GoPro m though, they just seem to freeze and fail, batteries suck. I sue DJI osmo action 3 and wouldn’t go back now
@@TheGirlOnABike DJI Osmo action 3 films in 4k? Netflix has a high standard for cameras and production values.
Good to see you rocking the Africa twin great machine enjoy
It certainly is. Thanks for watching dude
I moved to Reykjavik a few years ago, been saving and saving to buy a motorcycle here and sadly the Africa Twin is not available at Honda Reykjavik. Was one of my top picks. Great video!
Oh that’s a shame. It would have been an ace choice
Very nice place your riding in. Got to go there too some day!
I hope you do, it is stunning!
Hot hot or Cold cold ... I think Vanessa like being done "Medium".
Glad you had slipp'n 'n slid'n fun on the Africa Twin.
Hehe thanks Mike
That looks like a lot of fun!
It sure was!
Awesome ride absolutely loved it and your humour
Aw thanks dude
21:40 I always like to keep my weight forwards over the front wheel in those conditions. If sitting, slide forward have your elbows out in an attack stance, while cornering tip the bike under you while keeping your body upright over the tyre contact patch. Much the same for standing. It's very different from riding on sand which I last watch you do. I'm no expert but have been committed for the last 3.5 years to becoming the best offroad rider I can be.
Thanks!
Hi there, really enjoyed your video. Hoping for more visits to my tiny island.
That hot tub at Hveravellir is best enjoyed during winter. Thigh deep snow to access it and then thigh deep snow when you bolt for the cabin. Last time I took a dip there it was during winter had my body soaking in temps at around 40celsius, but the head was in around -20celsius. Spotting the Milky Way, Northern Lights and the odd blinking satellite in low orbit going past.
Aw thanks so much for watching, im glad you enjoyed it! 😁 You are super blessed to live there, it is an amazing place!!
Amazing place Africa twins such a big bike do they handle that well in the dirt. great video when is the second one out .Stay safe. shiny side up. X
Thank Ian. Monday week will be part two 😃 they’re definitely capable machines !
what are the gloves you using in video. are they lightweight and warm. if you could let me know thanks
That looks like so much fun! And aren't the the Dakar guys so down to earth and nice? I have a 2016 DCT that I've done 86,000 km on, love it. (Oh and I also have a CRF300 rally, and a CRF300L that my son and I just rode across Australia on. :-))
Oh yea it was epic! They are so lovely 🙂 Wow that sounds like it would have been an epic adventure
Amazing Iceland, never get fed up with it, must say you have some bottle Vanessa the speeds you were going across that terrain. And I hope Richy Vida doesn't see the video, he would be mighty jealous doing it on his beloved Africa twin . Thank you.
Hahah thanks dude! 😜
Not much windshield on the bike. I just was in Honda the other day they have a new one 24K ouch. A lot of money for the beast. Looks great though! Have fun
Thanks so much!
Hey Vanessa, was just wondering if you'd still recommend the africa twin before I make a purchase, but think you've just about answered that after watching this footage .
Yup
Your living the dream girl 💯👍🏾
Thanks dude
I am late to the party but I just have to ask: Nacho Cornejo looks like a bit on the short side (like me!) and he's an elite pilot (not at all like me!), is he driving a stock Africa Twin? If yes, there's hope for us shortypants 🙂
Haha yup totally standard bike
Watch out Itchy Boots ! here She comes..Subscribed
😂
I would definitely need a hot tub and the end of each day after daily trek rides like that. The Honda AT is probably my next bike cause it's not that heavy compared to the BMW 1250/1300 GS and I think I can handle 500 pounds since my current bike is around 460 pounds wet and well over 500 with my gear attached. Looked like a great ride there but too technical for me. I definitely want to ride Iceland some day in the near future, maybe next year or so when the weather there is at least pleasant, so I don't have to dress like an Eskimo when I go for a ride.
Hahah even after small rides a hot tub is always great 😜 Oh you should definitely do Iceland, such an epic place to ride!
It all depends on what you want to do and the tradeoffs you're willing to make. My Africa Twin has been fully relegated to highway duty since I acquired a 450L, and I enjoy it WAY more in that role with street tires. Even the "middleweight" ADV bikes are so heavy off-road. They're fine until you have to lift them or get them un-stuck, and then they're a liability. Even if you can "handle" it, are you really having fun? Wouldn't a light bike be more fun? I like to ride alone, so I need to be confident in my ability to lift and maneuver whatever I'm riding. Going from 550+ down to
@@hibob841 I can handle it because I am active and can squat 350 pounds and bench press 225 pounds and my 460-pound KTM 890 ADV feels like a feather to me. Thanks for your 2 cents though.
@@packfan1946 You might feel a little let down coming from the 890, honestly (I almost went the other way, LOL)...unless your 890 is one of the 'bad' ones and you just want something more reliable, in which case you'll probably be happy. Yeah it's 'only' ~10% heavier on paper, but basically all that difference is up-top since AT lacks the nifty saddle tanks. On that subject, you'll also want full crash bars so tack on 30lb for those. At the same time you're giving up a few horsepower and the suspension is a tad plush for hard riding.
Hopefully you can get some time on one to decide whether you like it. I still like mine overall-just not for tackling 'real' dirt (gravel or smooth hardpack, sure). Electronics are great, it's wonderful on the road, as sporty as I need. I would absolutely take it on a cross-country tour. Engine is very easy to live with and happily runs on 87 (what a rarity)! Maintenance kinda sucks: the battery is in a really weird spot, which makes anything electrical a real chore. Oh, and the air filters (which you should service a lot if you're going off-road). There are two of them and you have to disassemble most of the front bodywork to get to them. It's like an hour job. Only Ducatis are worse on that front, and they have an excuse. Have I sold you yet? LOL
AT or 900 RP? Which one is the best trail?
Hard to answer while Honda paying the bills 🙂
I’d say it totally spends on your riding and the sort of terrain you want to hit. The huge benefit the RP has for me is the weight and size. Far more manageable. I’d never have made it through the dunes on an AT
@@TheGirlOnABike Thanks 👍
Iceland is beautiful just like you 😁. But I was wondering what your scars were from?, Scars always have a good story!
Aw thank you. My shoulder and hip scares are from being hit by a car. But the white skin is actually vitiligo more here thegirlonabike.com/health/living-with-vitiligo/how-vitiligo-spreads-age-17-and-34/
Great to see the fun you're having. Personally I'll keep it on the tarmac and a nice hotel😜😜👊😎
Haha I’d definitely a safe choice lol
Swimming in that water?You have to have at least one screw loose?Cheers
🤣 it took the breathe out of me but was awesome at the same time, defs no regrets there lol
Hei babe....Thanks for the Honda bike tour last summer. Boy what I'm afraid of camera Machines !!! No wonder the Russians are afraid of me.😄😄😄
😂😂
What a place to ride offroad :-)
It sure is!
Greetings beckoning you from Uganda 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 Uganda East Africa 💯💥🤙☝️
🙂
Awesome 👌
Thanks!
Just what I needed to cheer up from a sucky work day 👍 bikini looked good.
Hehe thanks Alan 😋
Brutal Review??? let me see, lots of swim suit shots, hotels, beds, chit chat, 2 mins on wheel slides
Maybe you had scenes in repeat as it was 90% riding haha very little bikini 😋
@@TheGirlOnABike impressive reply :'D