2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports Review

2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports Review: I was lucky enough to ride the original Africa Twin just after it was first launched, I thought it was a nice enough bike but didn't have high expectations for the Adventure Sport. How wrong I was! The new for 2018 Adventure Sports version could just be the ideal big adventure bike for the real world rider.....

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[cjskeptic]

Having watched this review and the review of the DCT version... I went out and bought a new 2019 Adventure sport DCT. My first new bike, living in australia I commute on it every day and have toured on it 2up all within the first 4 weeks.. The DCT is brilliant the bike is a head Turner and such a pleasure to ride in the dry dusty conditions here.... heading to Uluru at Easter for 2 weeks and 7, 000klm. These review are spott on... thanks and keep up the great work.

[radwanawwad]

So it's 2024 and for me it's time for a new bike. So for the past 2 years I've been searching and waiting for the perfect bike (for me) and this is the one. Used 2018 ATAS is about 8-9-10k€ with anywhere form 30k to 70k km on them. Honestly for this bike and the reliability, it's worth every penny.

[mattjordan]

I tested this bike based on this review and ended up buying it! You were spot on with your review as always, thanks for bringing this amazing machine to my attention! Keep up the good work mate.

[maupilot]

I went to blade in Abingdon and test rode the DCT version of this bike, now I’m saving for a deposit....Absolute joy to ride and the DCT works really really well.

[johnakyle]

Brings a tear to the eye. It sounds like my old vfr800f .

[joshnnik]

Great review, being a Honda fan and an 2016 Africa Twin dct owner I just love these bikes together with the performance and sound of this engine.
If you can’t afford the new price then the earlier 2016/7 bikes are coming on the used market at attractive prices and are just as much fun and it’s still the same power engine in them.

[jcddcjjcdnz]

Certainly the most enjoyable bike I have ever ridden. Thanks for the review.

[pistolpete]

Kind of surprised that no cruise control on a bike that will be used mostly for touring. Seems like a big omission but then again maybe the plan is to add it to next years model. Beautiful motorcycle, love the color!

[richardsherwin]

Great video TMF. I do really love this bike (and the original version) love the HRC colours too and the gold wheels.
Cheers

[mattnicholas]

Great Review as usual, I've put 16000 miles on 2017 DCT so far and still stand by my claim that that of all the bikes I've owned it is the best for the job I use it for, 95% perfect 95% of the time..

[MagicAyrtonforever]

At last, the one I was waiting for! Thankyou!

[andrewadams]

I love that engine sound! My other bike is a Triumph Street Twin and the sound just makes me smile. I am looking for an upgrade for my BMW F650GS and this is a contender.

[marciofilho]

I'm 5'8 too and today I had a go at this bike with the standard seat on its high position (stupid me) and it was the tallest bike I've ever ridden. Scary stuff.
Apart from that, I loved the engine, the geometry and overall quality of build. Top choice at this price and holding value well in the UK. Secondhand ones still going for big money.
If you like that you'll love the Guzzi Stelvio too for £7K ish... if you can live with its quirky looks! which I can.
*you should do a video about the second-hand market. Super cool subject as you can get so much for your cash lately!

[Zeriod]

Fantastic review TMF. Can tell by the tone of your voice you fell in love with this one a bit 😍

[kdmcc]

This gentleman knows how to do a proper motorcycle review. Thanks!

[pudsboi]

I’ve always had sports bikes and fast nakeds, adventure bikes have always been off the radar for me but a friend told me to ride one which I did yesterday (this bike) and was blown away. The way the roads and limits are now this makes perfect sense for and going away. Such a fun bike ✌️

[SantaridesaKTM]

Glad to see you out on the manual version, I road tested the previous Africa Twin DCT and thought it was a bit to Tourer for me, Brilliant for two up and luggage!

[WatermarquePaul]

Another great review TMF, that bike looks very well put together.

[Roysamc]

Hello TMF. Bought myself one og theese today. Watched this video before I made the decition. Really looking fwd to picking it up next thursday. Thanks for a great review!

[thejrfan]

Gorgeous bike, I just picked up a 2018 R1 and I’m looking into this as a secondary and more comfortable bike.