Is the Africa Twin 1100 the Most Under-Rated ADV Bike?

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I've had my 2022 Honda Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports (CRF1100L) for a few months now and am ready to tell you the brutally honest truth about the good and bad.

00:00 Intro
02:29 Specs
03:37 Android Auto (love!)
08:45 What I like
15:04 Off Road Ride
20:56 Dislikes
27:31 Highway Touring
30:27 Twisties
34:54 Wrap Up

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[CR-jiub]

I went from a 2013 Electraglide to a 2019 Honda AT. Try to imagine what I’m experiencing. It’s a whole different world.

[dunksuk]

I went from 200 hp superbikes to an ATAS 1100 and I can't ride it enough. It has got under my skin and makes me smile every time I swing my leg over it.
Great video, I'll look forward to your AT mods video 👍🏻

[cbrfan]

Love my Africa Twin AS. It doesn't need to be the fastest to put a smile on your face. It's weird, the bike is just fun to ride with all its compromises. You know you can make the Android Auto or Apple Carplay wireless by purchasing a Wireless CarPlay Dongle. There is a complex start sequence to work out, but once you have it, it works great. Love your videos.

[hoguga]

I have the same Africa A S here in Brazil. It's the best bike I've ever owned. Extremely versatile and reliable.

[Spiderwebsider]

With the exception of my KTM 350, the AT is the least powerful bike I have owned since the 1990s. But it is the one I enjoy riding the most. It can chew up big miles on the tarmac, and equally big miles on the dirt. Sure the engine is a little uninspiring on the road, but it is relaxed and low stress, and I like the way it puts its power down on the dirt. I bought this bike to ride the thousands of miles of big open dirt roads, tracks, and highways we have here in Australia, and the AT does it admirably, while still being competent - if a little lacklustre - on the blacktop. But would I use it on tight, technical stuff? No. That's what the KTM is for.

[tjmanifest]

Love my '22 base AT. If I wanted raw power I'd get a sportbike. Sound and flash - a vtwin or v4. Super offroad capability - a very light dualsport. The AT is great for it's reliability, comfort, touring ability, tech, suspension, and all around capability - it's just great at what it's designed to be. Thanks for the content, Ian! Please keep it up!

[trentcomer]

Just returned from a 3, 400 mile trip on my '22 standard manual AT and I can say that this is a "dream" of a bike for me. (Luckily I got to keep my 2018 KLR so now I have two bikes worth every penny they're sold for.) To a person like me, who's not at all that good of a rider, the AT practically rides itself! The several dozens of miles of up and down twisties along Hwy. 1 right past the Golden Gate Bridge headed north were ridden with ease. The gravel of the Steens Mtns. Loop and road between Frenchglen and Plush were a thrill that might have had me going slower and a bit more worried had I not been on my AT. Passing cars down the 395 was quick and safe. Thank you for a great and honest review. Looking forward to a couple of BDRs next year on this wonderful machine.

[BigRockMoto]

**Why no DCT? I thought the manual with quickshift would be more fun to ride. If I was riding in the city or with a passenger, I'd absolutely get DCT**
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[FourIntoOne]

The only thing that stops me getting this version is the fact that I have the 2016 model year - and despite you being a bit down on it - its still a great bike - simpler, (which I massively prefer) cheaper, and every bit as capable.

Great review btw - really appreciate the content and the effort involved. All the best.

[pyrodoll]

The lower power was one thing that drew me to the ATAS as a lot of the time I have my wife on the back and just don't want the temptation big horsepower puts in front of me haha. I agree with pretty much everything you say and I don't regret buying it for one minute. 11000 miles in 14 months an loved every one. Great vid, love your content, thanks for putting it out there for us.

[raycollington]

I love my Africa Twin, it just suits my riding and what I need.
I love your honesty and the absence of the usual unexplained brand loyalty that so many channels overload us with. You can't be a salesman because I think I would believe anything you told me. Thank you Ian from London UK.

[JGKohlenberg]

I’m glad you mentioned the low compression and low octane needs of the AT. This is overlooked by so many reviewers, but if you ride all over sometimes fuel is of limited quality not to mention $ savings in cost of ownership. I ride a 2018 ATAS DCT and love it. Zero throttle snatch and nice side stand ;) LCD screen needs no boot up time either. I do need a tool to adj. the suspension tho.

[SimonBrisbane]

There’s a major misconception about the TFT boot up that you need to wait for it to ride. The truth is as soon as you hit turn the key and hit start you can ride. It will use a default ABS/TC setting and the TC/ABS/Power custom settings will be applied once the TFT finishes booting up and you back off the throttle briefly. There is absolutely no need to wait for it to boot in order to ride.

[TheMachRider]

Been a sportbike and naked bike lover my whole life. Grew up riding dirt bike was well, and now living in AZ I wanted to experience both.

Bought a 2022 base AT and it’s been absolutely incredible. It takes me anywhere and everywhere I want to with higher capability in dirt and street than I’m willing to commit to outside of closed courses.

Such a great machine- never would have expected to fall in love with it.

[allanapplin]

Great to see someone FINALLY showing the benefits of CarPlay. It is an awesome feature. I use it all the time both On-road and for Off-Road Maps.

[kawabungah]

I totally agree that a machine's aesthetic appeal to oneself (looks) is very important. I sometimes take an extra peek in the garage, just to get that adventure feeling. Of course I've lived to look at every bike I've ever owned. The Honda RWB colors are striking. Great video. Thanks.

[MontysMotos]

It seems to be held in high regard and appropriately rated. I think the Vstrom 1050 is probably the most underrated.

[C_R_O_M________]

I'd definitely go for the DCT version of this bike. It won't get you to the most technical offroading anyway and with its weight being such, it should be easier with an automatic transmission offroad. It seems to me like an overall relaxed-natured Adv bike and the DCT would just compliment its character.

[giannisoikonomou]

Well done, excellent review!! I was a Ducati owner for about 10 years and changed 4 Ducati. I had Multistrada 1100s, Multistrada 1200s, Multistrada 1260s, and finally Multistrada 950s. I sell the last few days ago and I bought the same bike just the one you have, the only difference is that I have the DCT edition also. I have to say that I am excited!!! Built quality is outstanding, painting quality is above criticism and the bike feels to be exceptional. I was sure that I wanted the adventure sports edition with electronic suspensions but I had serious doubts about DCT. I have to say that DCT is a very good and clever system. I am still learning it but seems that I will get used to it since my use is a daily road use and travels from time to time. I will not try any serious enduro mainly due to the bike's weight and secondly due to the DCT's behavior at slow speed.
However, I am very disappointed with two issues I came across.
1) On speeds between 60-90 KLM only and when you lift your hand from the wheel, then the wheel is trembling like crazy!!! If you just touch it stops...
I report this to HONDA and they told me that this is known & acceptable. It's really disappointing.
I don't have topcase and they told me that if I put one on the wheel will tremble even more... Really unexpected for a motorcycle that expensive.
2) The electronics are very very slow, and the menu is changing options very slowly, also disappointing. This maybe can be solved with an update at the 1st service I guess.
I have to say that I didn't expect these from HONDA. And I certainly can say that Ducati is miles ahead in technology...
Keep up the very good work, greetings from Greece