Author Topic: New Africa Twin - so who's buying one? (Read 59138 times)

Catchy · « **Reply #100 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:22:00 am »

Quote from: yogidabear on March 02, 2016, 06:49:19 am

Quote from: Catchy on March 01, 2016, 01:09:12 pm
Yes, as well as centre stand and bash plates.

The bash plate is standard or were those different? Am thinking of adding a centre stand and does it tuck away nice and neat underneath or did you not really take note? The crash bars am really not keen from an aesthetics point but lets see after the first fall as I might change my mind...

Besides the centre stand had no accessories planned, anybody else?

The OEM centre stand does have a vulnerable crossbar that may snag on obstacles in my opinion.
The bash plate is the OEM one, but not sure if it is standard or an extra.

edgy · « **Reply #101 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:27:33 am »

Must say Im very keen on this bike as a long distance tourer, dying to see/ride one! I wont easily give up the XRL though, great for shorter proper dirt trips! Scratching my head a bit as I have an option on a VERY low mileage SE Erzburg and the SE certainly wins hands down as the best bike Ive owned thus far!

Brand new reliable full warranty Honda or 8/9 year old icon??

Catchy · « **Reply #102 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:30:34 am »

Quote from: yogidabear on March 02, 2016, 06:49:19 am

Quote from: Catchy on March 01, 2016, 01:09:12 pm
Yes, as well as centre stand and bash plates.

The bash plate is standard or were those different? Am thinking of adding a centre stand and does it tuck away nice and neat underneath or did you not really take note? The crash bars am really not keen from an aesthetics point but lets see after the first fall as I might change my mind...

Besides the centre stand had no accessories planned, anybody else?

I already got a set of TKC's, a Trax Top Box, Zumo GPS and a Wings pipe ready for fitment the moment my bike arrives.

Also got a SW Motech bash plate on order and will also fit a Kaoko throttle lock. Im sure there will be more as time goes by.

Catchy · « **Reply #103 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:33:39 am »

Quote from: edgy on March 02, 2016, 07:27:33 am

Must say Im very keen on this bike as a long distance tourer, dying to see/ride one! I wont easily give up the XRL though, great for shorter proper dirt trips! Scratching my head a bit as I have an option on a VERY low mileage SE Erzburg and the SE certainly wins hands down as the best bike Ive owned thus far! Brand new reliable full warranty Honda or 8/9 year old icon??

Surely the SE is not going to make the best " long distance tourer" though ?

edgy · « **Reply #104 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:50:27 am »

Surprisingly a decent tourer once a Safari long range tank and screen is installed

DUSTRIDERS · « **Reply #105 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:54:01 am »

Quote from: edgy on March 02, 2016, 07:50:27 am

Surprisingly a decent tourer once a Safari long range tank and screen is installed

I would take the SE

rory · « **Reply #106 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:37:08 am »

Just spoken to Honda SA, the new AT will be released in about two weeks ." !st batch is already here waiting for finalisation of homologation" Base model only in silver and black . rally and Tri colour in TC and ABS , same for DCT .

shanti · « **Reply #107 on:** March 02, 2016, 12:46:44 pm »

confused about colours - check these out - https://www.signaturecd.com/

Ian in Great Brak River · « **Reply #108 on:** March 02, 2016, 02:19:01 pm »

well if I had to chose between these four options ... #3, the Green & White then, thanks.

yogidabear · « **Reply #109 on:** March 02, 2016, 04:41:08 pm »

Quote from: rory on March 02, 2016, 10:37:08 am

Just spoken to Honda SA, the new AT will be released in about two weeks ." !st batch is already here waiting for finalisation of homologation" Base model only in silver and black . rally and Tri colour in TC and ABS , same for DCT .

Cheers have asked my Honda dealer to check and will let you know if he gets any feedback. Still I am in Cape Town so 1st April is probably still right.

Just not happy their promised delivery date is also April Fools...

yogidabear · « **Reply #110 on:** March 02, 2016, 06:43:37 pm »

Quote from: Honda Tygerberg

The mid spec model, the one that you want to purchase, is docking in Durban Harbour the 18th of March. We should be invoiced as soon as they arrive at Honda SA. We will definitely make sure that there is a tri colour mid spec model for you.

Ian in Great Brak River · « **Reply #111 on:** March 02, 2016, 07:32:03 pm »

So many comments, but no one has said anything about the Two-Tone engine colour ...?

katana · « **Reply #112 on:** March 03, 2016, 06:30:06 am »

Quote from: Ian in Great Brak River on March 02, 2016, 07:32:03 pm

So many comments, but no one has said anything about the Two-Tone engine colour ...?

It is special like that so you can remember there is magnesium casings

Catchy · « **Reply #113 on:** March 08, 2016, 07:32:02 am »

African Queens "R"

Malibu · « **Reply #114 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:30:37 am »

Test rides are starting.... advert from ADA

Come and Test Ride the HONDA AFRICA TWIN!! To book go to your nearest HONDA dealer or send us a mail at info@adasa.co.za

Gauteng dates are 2,3 and 24th of APRIL at ADA.
Cape Town 9th and 10th of April.
George 11 April
PE 13 April
EL 14 April
KZN 17 April
BLOEM 19 April
Polokwane 21 April
Nelspruit 22 April

YamaV · « **Reply #115 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:21:02 am »

Quote from: Catchy on March 08, 2016, 07:32:02 am

African Queens "R"

wow, this looks good!

rory · « **Reply #116 on:** March 10, 2016, 03:03:05 pm »

Very cool , looks like the rally 450.

LuckyStriker · « **Reply #117 on:** March 10, 2016, 05:25:21 pm »

Photoshop

yogidabear · « **Reply #118 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:23:24 pm »

Quote from: LuckyStriker on March 10, 2016, 05:25:21 pm

Photoshop

The front mudguard and tail tidy are pretty cool. Am hoping the tail is easy to do like a 690.

Exploratio · « **Reply #119 on:** March 11, 2016, 06:35:50 pm »

Sat on one this morning😆😆. Even better looking in the "flesh". And oh my, the sound!!
Black basic model. Now I really can not wait any longer!!!! Test ride only on Tuesday.

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