2019 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT | What A BELTER!
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Hi folks.
This is a, sort of, recap to my time on the SUPERB Africa Twin.
We had just spent a weekend camping in Wales, which is where I rode my first miles (and IT's first miles) on it.
It's clear from this video how I feel about it.
This bike, as it stands, with all the fitted extras would cost £17,244.
Base model RRP is £12,999
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Great to see you having so much fun. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I’ve been riding a 2016 AT DCT in Japan for the last 18months. It is so incredibly versatile and easy to ride on the narrow mountain roads.
I remembered being so impressed with this video, photography, location and the review of the bike. Just revisited to see if the 1000 DCT was any lesser performer than the 1100, I think not.
Love the graphics, sound an overall look of this one........Great video, many thanks 👍
I really liked your review and as many mentioned, your enthusiasm and respect for the country. I was going to suggest you pop in your still images during the video and dang, you did it at the end! Very well done Richy.
Very cool "ghost shot" of you at the end. Thanks for the honest review, Mr. Vida, as always!
Best Africa Twin review I’ve seen, no log jumping & night ride that’s a first, cracking video 😊
Great review Richy. I ride a DCT Crosstourer and like you say it’s a stunning, intuitive and clever system.
Thank you Richy, the best video I’ve seen in a long time and what a testimony to the capabilities of that bike. I recently did the BMW Off Road Skills course on a GS 1250; would love to try this motorcycle to compare the two. Cheers, Andy
Really enjoyed that, cheers RV. The latest adventure bikes add a new dimension to a good bike ride🖖
Excellent review and I love the stills photos at the end. Good work. 👍🏻
Great review 👏🏻 As for the fly tipping, I think the gas canister gives it away, as to who has dumped the rubbish.
Great vid again mate your photography is amazing especially the one near the street lamp thanks very much for your channel and what a bike love it
I know I am late discovering this video but you sir are one hell of a great motorcycle reviewer! I was already very interested in the Africa Twin but you’ve put a completely new dimension on my enthusiasm. Thank you
Thank you very much ;-)
Great review, love the bike. You’ve got me thinking!
Totally agree Richy, it’s a lovely looking bike. Was at our local dealer recently and stood next to one, thinking how the hell would I get my leg over that. There’s a punchline there somewhere 😂😂😂
Keep up the great vids Richy. Anytime you fancy some South Wales touring give me a shout.
Brilliant video Sir really enjoyed it. I'm into my 4th year of CRF1000 ownership, the DCT is very addictive. That Honda tall screen just doesn't work on the bike, in fact shorter screens work better, I have stock screen with MRA spoiler added.
I have a 2019 AT adventure DCT... Living in Australia I commute on it, tour on it, off road on it... this review is spott on... it is an all round brilliant bike.. The DCT is brilliant. Great review.
Cheers CJ. I’ve just done a few days up in the Highlands of Scotland on the brand new one. So an updated review and mini-series for the next generation coming V soon!
Great video, I just picked mine up today [dct version] I live 3 miles from the dealer but I think I put on 50 miles getting home.. haha! Absolutely love this bike!
I like your review very much! & I like how you have a glass-half-full attitude about it. More people need to be positive about stuff, I like your outlook! & your hauling ass with that bike
Great review Richy, I’ve always loved the loved the looks of the AT and now I really need to test one to compared it to my GS.
Good job mate. A pleasure to watch as always. 👍👍😃🤩
You have just relieved my Lockdown blues. The roads you picked are favourites of mine and funnily enough I did the lane a while ago in the mud on an 06 1200 GS with the lovely Louise as pillion. Hilarious! and the Honda certainly handled it better. Love your enthusiasm and on the back of this the Honda with DCT has gone to the top of my list as a replacement for the GS.
It’s an amazing machine - as is the GS. 👍
Fantastic bike for sure! I was riding the same DCT version on Mallorca in December, banging it through the bends and going offroad to explore some empty beaches. I was honestly impressed how high the sports mode revs the engine!
Love it no messing about speeding things up I like the video to be in normal time all the time, and yes beautiful soundtrack 👍 I need that soundtrack
Good long review really enjoyed it. Thank You Richy.......:)
Viewed a number of reviews on the Africa Twin 🏍 and am yet to hear a bad one. You’re a braver man than me riding at night with 🦌 deer and 🐑 sheep about. Cheers Richy.
Great vid Rich, that bike sounds lovely...I'm sure you can manage to squeeze another on alongside the VFR in the new gaff....
The AT, was my first dream adventure bike, then i saw the tenere700 with a little less gadgetry, and 1 or 2 other bikes with other things, but i keep seeing the AT, videos like yours and its videos like yours, thats cemented it for me permanently, thars just no comparison it has to be the africa twin no question about and the one i preferred to start off with, and yes i agree its got the look of a animated superhero look of it and the sound is better than the rest. 👍
Best review of dct anywhere, you sussed out how to ride it! I always think if we always had auto transmissions and then somebody invented manual everyone would hate it!!!
Really enjoyed that video, much more interesting and different than the usual review vids out there. I didn't believe you were going to go back down that lane in the dark! 😮
haha I loved it! ;-)
Another great vid Richy, I was near Chatsworth at the week-end, flaming cold it was, anyway thought you may like the Africa Twin, it is a great bike.
Headlights are pretty impressive, something most reviews don't cover as they are only reviewed in daylight. So one up for you Richy. And the switchgear could be illuminated as well. In fact it should now be mandatory on ALL new bikes with the many buttons to press and wiggle.
Hey kids, what a beautiful bike and an even more beautiful video, thank you my friend.
Another great video Richy, just what the doctor ordered ! going to organise a road test asap.
Hi Richy - the Aussie guys at Big Bike Adventures love this bike too and they really put in the mileage. The guy who got me back to biking has the normal geared AF and he really prefers it to the GS. I’m going for some test rides this summer before making a decision on a tourer. Many thanks for this and the great shots! Yours aye, Alan
Hands down the best review i have seen for the AT & iv'e watched a few as it was on my short list last autumn when i was in the market,
Could really see you on an adventure bike when funds permit, as i think you would make full use of its capabilities
** Ohh & i'm pretty sure you can retro fit cruise control on these long as its the later ride by wire model for about £300 watch lamb chops rides ** I personally think they missed a trick & should of fitted it as standard considering most people use them for touring
I tried the GS but fell in love with the AT within the first mile of the test ride. I'm in my second month and love every mile on mine. I only have 30" inside leg and are fine with the seat in the lower position. The ATAS however would need longer legs. Thanks Richy!
Fantastic review Richy. Magic.
As an owner of an '18 Adv Sports, the buffeting can be remediated with a formatted plastic piece that covers the back half of the fork tunnel.
Another brilliant video , loved it
Richy, surprised you haven't got one of these , they open up a whole new world of biking, getting to places that you don't see on the normal beaten track makes travelling way more fun.
I did the Picos trail you mentioned on my GSA, all I can say is the views were amazing and it was a real adventure getting there. You also get to do things like roadbook RallyMoto events which are a blast :-)
Told ya they were awsome bike's,.probably my next bike.great vid 👍
Top video Richy. I absolutely loved the AT when I test rode one (DCT model). I would have had one if it wasn't for the high insurance quotes I got personally!
I'm a short rider, 5'4" with a 30" inseam. I find my AT very easy to manage. I don't try to put both feet down, most of the time. I leave my right foot on the peg and put my left foot flat on the deck.
Great video. Bike looks and sounds phenomenal 👌
Great video richly what a bike👍
Great review of this bike. I like your info on the DCT. I noticed you are driving on the wrong side of the road.Thanks.
Kid with a new toy! 😂 Pleased you’ve seen the light & you get the DCT. Love mine Fun,easy to ride and a real blast. I think you needs one! Have a word with Santa 🎅
Yet another fantastic upload and an epic bike! The fly tipping makes me sad and angry, living in the countryside myself, I see it far too often.
Great video you answered questions as I was watching I thought what’s the clutch lever for then those indicators seem on lol great job and it looks quite quick I ride my gsa quite quick and thought the Honda may be a little lacking but she seems like a goer I may have to book a test ride well done Richy 👍👍👍
Really good vid ! -10/10. ... love the bigger Africa twin its as big as a horse! .... never ridden DCT but it looks Awesome .
Really 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 review! No cruise and tubed tires were deal breakers for me. I went with the 2019 1250GS HP. Gotta love that 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚!
Can't stand that BMW copied Honda...Guess its the greatist form of flattery!
Simply “wow” what a bike
Top job RV 👍
Picking one up Friday, can't wait
I love that bike! Great vid! Really enjoyed it! 👍 👍
Great review, I picked up an Africa Twin Adventure Sports a couple of weeks ago. I love it, been riding for over 45 years and this is in the top 5 bikes I have ever owed or ridden. Im 5'11" and ride with the seat in the low position. I didnt get any buffeting with the stock shield but in cooler weather I feel its way too "vented" so for now I popped on a Puig Touring shield and the airflow is just at perfect. I have zero complaints about anything on the bike. I grew up on dirt bikes so the height doesn't bother me. I read on the forums of people replacing the seat and I have come to the conclusion people just replace shit on a motorcycle for bragging rights. "oh look at my new $1000 seat"...... The stock seat is fine. I ride 120 miles a day to work and my butt hasn't complained yet. This might be the perfect motorcycle for me. Oh and mine is a manual.
Yep, no complaints with that seat at all.
I have a DCT Honda Crosstourer and Absolutely Love it. Great Vid Richy. Cheers..
Would have to one of the very few vloggers to test the AT and not say it lacks power.
Well done sir. 👍👍👍
I've heard that, on a few comments. I don't think it lacks power at all. You have to remember what it's made for. More than enough power, and trust me, it's no slouch!
Great video, as always. If you commented on engine temp and vibes, I missed it. I love my newly-purchased 2015 VFR Interceptor Deluxe with quick shifter but I am always surprised at the engine temps I see. (I live in the Southwest Desert in the US). So I'm always curious about engine temps on Honda's bikes and curious about vibrations on any bike. Obviously, vibes not an issue with the smooth-as-glass VFR.
Brilliant review, this is the Adventure Sport, is it not? It does not look like the regular DCT. I have the 2018 DCT and I absolutely love it! I went in skeptical but was blown away by the DCT and the modes ensures that there is something for every type of rider. The DCT has tons and tons of character! You have a new subscriber today! Cheers!
This is the Standard ;-)
Once again Richy a brill video,very informative. Know what you mean about DCT. I ride a 750X with DCT and after enduring some flack from mates who said ''It's a scooter''🛵 But i absolutely love it , by the way, don't know if you can fit a electronic foot gear pedal on to a Africa twin but I've had one fitted to my 750X really changes the feel of bike it's more like a quickshifter. Keep up the good work 😁
I would imagine with the DCT in manual the foot shifter would be quite good (I have an X-ADV so I'm aware of the options), but you then have to question why have the DCT version as its heavier, more complicated and cost more. I'm still not sure about the DCT, for me it always seems to be in the wrong gear when you want to overtake (I know you can knock it down, but it will nearly always just change up again), it also has an annoying habit of changing up whilst cornering on round-abouts, I think on balance from my experience with DCT, I would stick with the manual option.
Good job and video. New Africa twin looks maybe even better. Cheers from Canada 🤘🏼
Yes, the new one definitely has my attention!
RichyVida but seems when comparing to the other bikes it doesn’t seem
To get same respect especially dct version. I own a Honda truck and love Honda reliability so I can only assume this bike should be no different and maybe cost of ownership cheaper then gs or a ktm 🤷🏻♂️
I bought a DCT back in 2016 when they came out. I went for it as I'd enjoyed a couple of test rides. Ultimately I didn't get on with DCT as it lacked the involvement I wanted in a bike so I sold it after 900 miles. I prefer to have a regular gearbox - especially with an upshifter and blipper which you'd imagine is quite similar to DCT! Can't explain why - just horses for courses. I also felt it was a little top heavy and tall for me (32" inseam, 5ft 11 ins). And my spokes rusted! Everything else was great though.
Yup!!! After DCT, what's next? Self-driving? At some point, we have to ask why we are even on a motorcycle. I will never even put a Rekluse in.
@@jaypuck6912 You miss the whole point of DCT...
@@avrider99 Am I? Or are you missing the whole point of riding a motorcycle? You might as well get an electric bike and then you don't even need DCT.
@@jaypuck6912 I personally prefer DCT and it doesn't take away from the fun I have on a motorcycle maybe you need the manual gearbox to enjoy it... Cuz I'll tell you what, I don't need a manual gearbox to enjoy it. DCT it is!
Wow!! Great lights. You'll have to let TMF know what camera you're using for the night time stuff as the one he uses doesn't show how good the lights are. I'm half way through your Norway tour - really enjoying it.
Nice review Richie 👍
Another cracking film Rich. I quite like the bike and have seen plenty of great reviews but its a total world away from your VFR so praise from yourself is praise indeed. Just wondered how much to fill the tank and what miles it does till a refill. Cracking photos at the end as well. Cheers Rich
Didn't really fil from empty, so couldn't really say. It has an 18ltr tank (VFR has 21ltr). I think approx 160miles to the tank - maybe a touch more...
Excellent review, thanks 👍
Look at you getting all excited about riding off-road. 😂😂 You know where to come to scratch that itch. 😉
And you are right, there’s not many places you can’t take the Africa Twin, they are fit for purpose almost anywhere.
Great video as usual mate.
Just sold my Tracer MT09 and now looking for my first Africa Twin. Can’t wait!!
Awesome bike mate, my uncle has one and only good reports so far! Now, back to the USA tour series ......
Hi Richi.
Just to let you know. I’ve bought a Africa Twin it is only a 2017 model DCT.
With all the money I’ve spent on bikes over the last few years since I developed a leg problem lol.. 15 gran plus..
But I just wanted to let you know your review on this bike pushed me that way and I’d just like to thank you... 👍
Wow, congratulations mate! I’m glad it helped sway you to this amazing machine 👍👍
Glad you like it mate , I love mine (not dct) I’m tempted to get that colour in dct though , I get the 1200/1250 comparison question all the time , it’s built to go against the 850 the crosstourer goes against the bigger BMW’s , so very hard to compare ... off road only one winner though lol.. Great vid bud and fly tippers should be drop kicked
Great vid and what a bike
Love the 2019 Blue color scheme on the standard AT.
Lovely bike, need to try one myself. Ref fly tipping, sure I saw a load of cut tiles there and didn't you say you take your van up there?? 😂
Awesome bike, awesome video. 👌
I have the NC750X DCT and love it, It is amazing the amount of bikers that say - yeah dct (crap) then they get a shot and absolutely love it too. I love the africa twin, but the only thing that puts me off is the height and the tft screen looks quite boring compared to the bmw tft. Great review, thanks for uploading
Jake Honda I’ve had the NC750X DCT for 4 years and now own an Africa Twin DCT. You can get the height of the AF reduced, the operation costs about 200€ and is reversible. Gets the AF to the same height as the NC. Btw I love both bikes equally, many common qualities (smoothness...) with each their own twist.
It’s your fault I bought a 2017 dct …….. thanks for a fantastic summer touring buddy, what a bike 👍👍🍻
Great Review !
You just sold one to me, Still not sure about which transmission I will chose but the bike definitely Africa the same color is a must for me :)
Thank you !
Wicked bike!
Those lights must have been bright to show up on the GoPro like that.
Great review as always , cant wait for the Aber series 👍🍻
As always, the GP doesn't show it like it was. They are super bright.
Well that’s the best shot night riding video I have ever seen. The lights look great. Would love to try one but then I might want to change my NC750X DCT and the Mrs would not be happy!
I have the 2017 model so i know what you are so lyrical about. Great review !
I think this is a very well rounded and thought out video and description of the attributes of the Africa Twin DCT. I really liked that he could ride and talk, without wind buffeting interruption. I'd like to have riding that quiet. I know that's more than likely an attribute of the camera used more than anything else. I'm new to the AT and the DCT and so far, I wouldn't trade it for the world. I appreciate, how much he APPRECIATES the bike and all it offers. Great video and representation of the bike. I especially liked the way he condemned the trashy area he found. Some people are such boneheads.
Cheers Scott, and welcome. I did a review on the brand new one, too. I shot up to Scotland in January on it. Some would say foolish at that time of year, but I had a great time, and the series of vids it produced (in my opinion) are really great. Check it out!
Thanks for the night ride, enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect out here in Oz.
Check out Big Bike Adventures. He has one (amongst others) and loves it. He’s on your soil ;-)
cracking vid pal, not many do what youve just done, answers any qustion's .
A very capable bike for anything, another honest video Mr Vida....best get that house purchased 😉.
I'm bloody trying! Damn solicitors sitting with their thumbs up their arses!
Nothing wrong with thumbs up arses...we’ve all tried it...or is that just me 😳🤦♂️🤣
For me anyway the Africa Twin is the best looking by a long way of all the adventure bikes.
I rode one when they 1st came out. I had the bike for 2 days and put 700 miles on it, and found it comfy and capable on road. Its a big bike but the engine was a bit dull, a bit meh.
Dunno if they've improved engine performance now or not.
For on road use the powerplant is a bit uninspiring.
Thanks Rich.
How long ago ? I test drove the 2018 model (and bought the 2019) and touched 90mph and still felt like it had much more power to give.
I owned a 2017 standard shift and thought it had great power. I did NOT drive it in low RPMS but rather enjoyed the 1000cc engine in 45-7500rpm range and had a gas!!....and had to gas up a lot...but what fun! Great bike. I took it on a 14000km ride around South America and drove it completely differently, very calm low RPM and low speed most of the time to save rubber and make the next gas station...started in San Antonio Chile rode north a few hundred miles then to the Patagonia through Argentina and Southern Chile crossing the Andes numerous times, then back north again crossing the Andes often and to the northern sections of Argentina, back in the Alti Plano of Chile and Peru, to Ecuador and finally Columbia, tons of off road mixed conditions, snow, rain, very high winds, blazing sun, deep mud, water crossings and millions of turns and twists on very fun routes!! etc. The bike NEVER skipped a beat and had TONS of power even at 4800m above sea level.
Its an outstanding machine, and extremely forgiving and easy to ride.
@@markjones3425 I'm so jealous 😊
You might like it in sport mode!
An excellent review cheers
i have the early model and got a lower seat and i`m 5`7" love it dual fun enjoy it while you can.
Did the lower seat help a lot?
Recently had a GS850 with a parallel twin like the Honda and lived the noise and character, so looks even better in the Honda👍Must give the CRF a try👍😁🤣
I just pick up a 2019 AT manual 4k miles but in stealth Blk & Gold. Lots of extras Im putting on the finishing touches heated grips extra lighting. Tank protection pads screen protection and a total cleaning oil and filters. Awaiting spring her in the states. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Thank you!
I have the dct Honda goldwing and absolutely love it.
Gotta say it sounds gorgeous
Great review thanks.
Excellent video again. I'll keep an eye out for you on the Africa Twin as I'll be down there tomorrow. I'm having a few days in the Peak District and staying at the Departure Lounge Travelodge. Hope the weather's good. Cheers.
Bugger! I'd have called for a coffee, but I'm at the Katana launch tomorrow ;-)
Hope you have a great time. I'll be exploring the Peak District till Saturday afternoon so might see you around anyway. Enjoy the launch.
I’ve had one for a 18 months now, didn’t really like the DCT at first. Now I think it’s a great bike, standard tyres are shite in the wet. The only thing I would change is to tubeless as I don’t get why Honda went with tubes
It's a Honda ;)...kidding aside, the best review of this bike hands down..👍
Great video mate and what a machine. Unfortunately i am one of those short arses and so I'm sticking with the tiger 👍
RichyVida , Brilliant video. I was in two minds whether or not to get one (dct ) now i know i can lower the seat helps only being 5/7. looking at the video the only issue i might have would be there dos ent seem to be much protection for the rad ? did you feel that ..going to get a test run middle of February . Will keep you posted thanks again ..
Great review thanks
Best video yet on the AT. I've got one of these in my shortlist and would like your opinion Richy. My short list you've ridden all 3. Honda's Cross Tourer, Cross Runner or Africa Twin. Like most people I won't be riding off road, which should I get?
Cheers, keep up the great video reviews
Regards Steve
To me, the AT is such a great bike, there would be no question in those three. 👍