r/africatwin

I’m thinking about upgrading from my V-Strom 650. Until recently, the V-Strom 800DE was my top candidate, but then the base Africa Twin with the manual transmission caught my attention, and now I’m seriously considering it.

Has anyone here compared the two, or maybe even owned/ridden both? Am I missing something?

They’re almost the same weight, but for the extra money, the Africa Twin seems to give you better suspension, a more powerful engine, more advanced electronics, and, most importantly, CRUISE CONTROL.

I’m buying a 2021 AT out of state. In order to register it NM DMV has to see two VIN locations. I know of the big metal plate that’s easy to see directly under the lights, where is a secondary location? Will I have to remove plastics? I didn’t see one under the rear seat but didn’t look too hard yet.

Hi Guys,

I’ve recently bought a ‘25 Africa twin manual with tubeless spoked wheels. Love it very much.

But, I’ve been experiencing a hopping sensation when riding through town and on backroads. It’s feels like the road is rippled which, with the front hopping up and down while riding straight.

Yesterday I was riding in the dusk and with the headlights on the sensation became more apparent, with the beam of the headlight visually jumping up and down while riding straight.

So far I’ve tried to lower the tire pressure (around 2 bars at the moment), adjusting the preload, compression and damping (manual) to suit my weight and preferences. I’ve also adjusted the rear preload to around 6 clicks from full.

I’m a little lost at this time what to try. Is it something you recognize? And is there some kind of fix?

It’s a ‘25 model, manual without the electronic suspension. Spoked tubeless tires, running Metzler Karoo Streets. 7000 km’s on the clock.

Thanks!

I have a 2016 and I've noticed that when I drop the bike on the trail, the handlebars can get off center. Once I get the bike back up and I notice, I can apply enough force to them in the opposite direction to straighten them back out.

Has anyone else noticed this happening? Has something gone badly wrong? What do I need to check?

Hello fellow AT riders!

I have found some rumours from motorcycle newspapers saying that Honda might present a new AT (maybe even a 650 AT) at EICMA 2026 this November. A local dealership has told me something similar.

It seems that they might use the new V3 E-Compressor motor for the bigger model.

Have you heard anything? How plausible do you see a new AT hitting the market 2027?

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Just got a brand new ATAS 2025 and it's something undescribable. The only thing I have a concern is a TFT. Everything else is great. Thank you, Honda.

TLDR: Ridden for several years on different bikes, thinking about getting an Africa Twin as my first ADV to crunch miles on and dabble in trail riding (80/20 mix of road and trail riding). Good choice, or am I starting off too strong?

Hello everyone!

I’ve been riding for a few years now and have experienced a variety of motorcycle platforms; from supersports, naked bikes and supermotos. I’m currently looking for my next bike, but I want this to be the bike I really take out on the road for long trips while dipping my toe in trail riding here and there.

The Africa Twin is number one on my list for a number of reasons, but I wanted to come on here and ask experienced riders if I’m being a bit ambitious by wanting to get an AT as my first ADV bike, even if I am an experienced rider outside of the adventure category.

Thank you all for the advice in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from people who have actually fitted and used crash bars on the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports.

I have a 2025 Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT, and I have the Honda optional DCT foot shifter installed.

I was initially leaning towards Outback Motortek, as they seem to have one of the strongest and best-designed systems. However, I’ve found that their Engine Case Guards are officially listed as NOT compatible with the DCT foot shifter pedal.

Is it possible to install the Outback Motortek without removing the foot shifter?

If not I’m looking at alternatives, and HEED seems quite interesting. And compatible with the DCT additonal foot shifter pedal.

Has anyone here fitted HEED crash bars to a 2025 Adventure Sports, particularly a DCT with the foot shifter?

Is there any real rumors about CRF ATAS 2027?
I want to buy one but i think waiting for 2027 model