To read Zack's in-depth article about the all-new Honda Africa Twin 1100, head on over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3hn2hkT

@as89189

3 жыл бұрын

good idea with the leaderboard. very graphic.

@johnnythomas3975

3 жыл бұрын

What gloves are you wearing?

@c-w-h

2 жыл бұрын

I am a truck driver. I like the customized options. specifically. ENGINE BREAKING... I might actually buy a motorcycle soon. This might be the one.

@americandude3825

11 ай бұрын

I know it’s not the same type of bike but how would you compare this to a Kawasaki versys 1000 LT SE+? I only ride road. No trails.

I see an mc commute video of a bike I will never buy, I click.

@TheGggttt

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly Zach isn't on mc commute anymore. Good thing we have daily rider

@rohanvarghese1829

3 жыл бұрын

Back in the days MC commute videos were so 👍👏😊 Anybody remember chasing eclipse video on Harley and Indian.. It was 👍😻👍

Africa Twin owner: "I like traction control on level 3, wheelie control on level 1, coffee control on 190* and the AC set on 72*" KLR owner: "I found a milk crate in the ditch!"

@c0dy1287

3 жыл бұрын

You could park a KLR like how you parked your bicycle as a kid, hop off toss it on its side on the lawn, go inside for some juice, come back out, pick it up and keep rolling lol.

@tempestandacomputer6951

3 жыл бұрын

@@c0dy1287 You WANT to pick up the klr?

@illuforce

3 жыл бұрын

@@c0dy1287 People do that with their bicycle? I get pissed if my MTB is lying on the ground.

@jimperry4420

3 жыл бұрын

Could buy 3-4 Klr’s for the price of the Honda.

@10melah5

3 жыл бұрын

jim perry you can buy 3-4 KLR’s and have enough left over for a new double wide WITH heat

I cant believe how much I missed Zach and Ari reviewing motorcycles, no one does it better than them.

@nuur2825

3 жыл бұрын

Check out fortnine on youtube if you haven't. He does as well or even better.

@markfisher5189

Жыл бұрын

Who else subscribed to Motor Trend for their brief tenure on that Platform?

Africa Twin is just a handsome lookin bike 😍

@quantumleap4023

3 жыл бұрын

Not 'just'

@mr.b3168

3 жыл бұрын

Ugly hunk of plastic

@portlandshomlessproblem1728

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that’s one of the reasons I bought it

@Punicia

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.b3168 Your mom is an ugly hunk of plastic

@chamade166

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.b3168 500$ says your BMI is higher than your IQ.

Well apparently the 8th and 9th gen Civic engineers never left Honda...the twin dash is back baby!!! 😂

Ever since Zack started this Daily Rider series with trying to balance the bike at stop signs without a foot on the ground, I've been trying to do the same. Thanks, Zack....

@alltruckeredout

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@Lowsid3r

2 жыл бұрын

Been doing the no foot stop at stop signs since I started riding. Love seeing Zack try with all the different bikes!

@Remymoto

Жыл бұрын

I try regularly. I also fail almost as regularly. But I'm getting better.

@sinzies

9 ай бұрын

I only just saw this series and I started watching it and I'll definitely be doing this at stop signs.

@kdmcc7

8 ай бұрын

Always done it. Great fun!

adjustable everything... She's top heavy and not built for anyone below avg hgt. Most off road action you can just put 2 gallons in her and she will run over 100 miles and be 25 lbs lighter up top. The base model is the same. 5g tank, leave 3 g out and run the bike at 480lbs. Dirtbikes don't typically have over 2g anyway. If you are riding on the road, gas her up and see if you can go 300 miles...

I'm glad you got another gig, your very talented in what you do, big fan from days way back, thanks

this is such a good show. Ima watch every episode. Love how you put practicality at the top of the list.

Cheers Zack once again. Having a 2 up test ride of one of these beauties on Saturday with a strong view to buying. Got a decent offer from my local dealer for the electronic suspension manual with quick shift, full outback luggage and centre stand so more than tempted. 🤞🤞

I’ve had my AT since 2018 and I am still in love with it. Best bike I ever had.

Love Zack and Ari. I glad to see they're now where I can watch.

At last, a good Africa Twin video on a standard transmission!! Very well done sir! Your right on on all you talked about! Thank you!

Zack you're a fantastic journalist and presenter. Thanks for these insightful and enjoyable videos.

I sure wish my 2017 had cruise control-They're awesome bikes for sure. Recognized my old stomping grounds immediately.

Excellent review... So happy you are back doing this kind of stuff.

Great review so fun and informative. Best MC show on the tube these days! Hope for many more. Maybe some 'used' 5-10 year old bikes but I get it probably not much sponsorship for that.

Great comprehensive review! Thanks! Good to see you again!

answering the viewers questions is a great feature -thanks 🙂

You guys are amazing, your content has occupied many hours of my life. Great video, only now do I realise the effort of making these videos after starting to do my own channel. Well done. Enjoy, stay safe!

I've been waiting for this. I'm heading over to the dealer today to take a look. Thanks for the great review!

@SuperSnallygaster

3 жыл бұрын

Update...plenty of power, great suspension, transmission and fueling. Didn't get to fool with all the tech though. Ergos were a bit off for me, going to look at other options before figuring out how I might fix the riding position to fit.

@HighMaintenancePS

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSnallygaster Tried a V Strom 1050 yet? And ergonomics, did you find it to tall, or otherwise?

530lbs isn't too bad. But combined with the long travel suspension I can see it being awkward for some at stop signs and intersections. I have a CB1100 which is closer to 550lbs but lower to the ground. Really not heavy in most cases. 6.5 gallons sounds great for commuting or long rides. Thanks for the awesome video as always

Zack - love your laugh and how you really tell it like it is. I have a Versys 650 which I love... but have been tempted by the Africa Twin. Really appreciated your excellent review!

@kalimarus

2 жыл бұрын

I moved to a 2021 ATAS DCT from a 2017 V650 LT. Other than price the AT is all around a better bike imo. Shockingly good handling too, wasn’t expecting that, and I had ridden the 2016 and was unimpressed with handling. The newer gen made changes to the frame etc and it shows. It’s about 95% of the handling of the Versys due to the larger wheels, but magnitudes better on dirt roads and comfort overall. Plus even more fuel range and still low octane fuel. The electronic suspension is like having multiple bikes in one, CarPlay is awesome on a bike and DCT is fantastic. Amazing package overall. It feels no more heavy than the Versys too, which shows how well they managed the CG on the Africa twin, it weighs 75 lbs more (50 with luggage on the LT). Give one a try!

Zack is the best moto reviewer on KZread. Keep up the good work zack

Thanks Zac. I appreciate and love your "Daily Rider" format. I also am the proud owner of a 650 Kawasaki Versys LT. Love it and it fits me well.

What an excellent review - articulate, knowledgeable and highly informative. You da man Zach. (oh, and you can ride too!!)

Wss stoked to stumble on this video and see Zack. Back it in!

Great to see you back in action Zack !! nice one .

The best camera-forward motojournalist in the business! More vintage daily riders, plz :D

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

workin' on it! 👍

Always watching these videos of big bikes while looking to my small GS. She gets MAD!

Great review zack! Looking forward to the next one- the tenere 700!

What!? Zack and Revzilla? Oh yeah!!!! Missed your commutes!

For a minute there, I thought this WASN'T revzilla. I'm so used to seeing your face on another channel.

@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed

3 жыл бұрын

MC garage

as always, you give great reviews. Thank You!

Love the closing clip. 99% of people would freak out scared of dying, I react the same way as Zack did. WTF?!... and just move on living your life :) Awesome review all in all, as usual!

It is because of this review that I bought my Africa Twin. Zacks opinion is worth far more to me than any other journalist's.

Very clear, sufficiently objective, and very fluent review with no discernable repetitions. You are very good at this sir.

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, glad you liked it, Nick. Thanks for watching

Had 3 ATAS models in the last 5 years, a 1000 and 2 x 1100s and love them. As far as slow speed jerkiness is concerned it does take a few hundred miles to get used to it with the light clutch and the fly-by-wire throttle but once you know how to use the controls it's fine.

Excellent review as always! Zach you need one of these for your personal garage.

Watching this in Jan 23’. Hoping to get myself an AT very soon. I have longed for one for awhile. This video has double sold me. The best review ever!

@THELASTRID3R

Жыл бұрын

Did you find one? Impossible to get ahold of one here in the US.. been waiting since last Oct, the dealer keeps pushing out the delivery date.. plus Honda is still not offering the 23 model year for the US, not even listed on the Honda site.

Finally! Zack and Ari's back!

Zackeroo nice informative video you seemed to have the measure of the complicated controls on the bike where others have failed so well done you keep it going, your opinions are valued.

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Colin 👍

I have a Himalayan and I absolutely love it. Cheap, cheap to run, but not cheaply built. I just did a 2000 km trip on it, as a matter of fact. But seeing videos like this one definitely gives me Africa Twin envy. I've never been attracted to the KTM or BMW lines, but the Africa Twin has been my crush for decades.

@egorm8952

2 жыл бұрын

Is it true what they say about Himalayan, that it's kinda slow on the highway? I want to get one, it's the only one I can afford new tbh, I like the looks of it, but 27 HP ... What do you think?

@Makermook

2 жыл бұрын

@@egorm8952 - I wouldn't ride mine on the highway. I suppose it might go 75 mph, but you'd really have to ask for everything it'll give. On the other hand, it'll go 55-60 all day long, and very comfortably.

@talltale9760

Жыл бұрын

@@egorm8952 it’s obscenely slow. I’ve gotten mine to do 75mph but I wouldn’t buy one if you regularly see yourself doing more than 55mph

Ah, found you again Zack. Marvellous. Great vid. Thanks. Have an AT. 6,000 miles in, it’s fabulous. Great bike for commuting and fun. Buy one!

Always quality stuff coming from Zack, best reviews, cheers man, even watching the bike reviews I'm not really interested in lol

I am so glad that Arri and Zack are back. 🤩🤩🤩

Always love the ride dude. Looking at add one to the stable next year, I can't wait to hit the road and explore.

Good review Zack. I like the way you discuss the controls and display while riding, just the way an owner would need to deal with the complexity of the controls, while in situation. The discussion and comparison between competitors is valid and accurate. Honda has built a good upgrade to their original new AT bike. I also like the way Honda packaged the bike. Pick the AS version and you get all the pieces, verses getting pinged for multiple packages and individual options that stack prices up and up. I missed the heated seat and grips discussion. Does it come with those two features or not?

Love your videos, get to see Long Beach to palos verdes, old stomping grounds when I lived in Long Beach. I’m now in Costa Rica.

I just subscribed and hit the bell when I saw this video come up with Zac's face, haven't even watched it yet but its going to be awesome. Hope he can back it in and... does it wheely????

Can't wait for you guys to review and make a video on the Rebel 1100

I just started riding last year and live in a small town. Im 6'1" 175lbs. Ive only ever ridden my 2000 Vulcan 500 and seen a couple of Harleys and Goldwings. I finally got to see an adv bike in person yesterday and holy hell are they big. This Africa Twin is GIGANTIC. I understood the size of a Goldwing (Its like a van on two wheels). I did NOT understand from youtube videos that an African Twin or a Tenere 1200 or Versys 1000 would be just as big if only in a different way. They may not weigh as much but they are HUGE in person. I plan on getting the Honda nc750x or vstrom650 but even the V-strom 650 in person seemed big. But not much bigger than the nc750x so idk. In summary, I'm just saying that these bikes are huge and are super intimidating

Great review as always

Really liked your review. Thank you.

Great video and information. Would love to take one of these off road!!

Great review Zack! Glad to see you doing this again. Honda reliability is undisputed, but too heavy and a bit pricey for my use. Thanks. Ride safe.

@ckidphotography1318

Жыл бұрын

Used market they depreciate in 3 years to around 10k with 11k miles

I love my 2017. Giant Loop Great Basin is a great backrest when loaded correctly. Great review.

love the bike ,traded in to get one last week after a demo. nicely done article thanks. love the 300mile tank range.

@forestmotoadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Have $500 quid down on 2021 Darkness Black version…waiting for engine guards OEM upper “light bar” (aka crash guard) to arrive and be installed….Also, I am a couple inches shorter than Zack but didn’t feel the bike was that tall…maybe his seat choice (34?) was to high.

Awesome bike, havent ridden the adventure sport yet, just the standard which was an outstanding ride

Please please pleeeeeease find a Tenere 700 to ride! Awesome content as always, Zack.

I DID learn something and I DID have fun. Thanks!

Please do a daily ride review on the 2020 KTM 1290 Super adventure R. Love your videos brother.

Man you got me at that exhaust note 👍

I picked up the 2022 version of this bike as my very 1st motorcycle. I gotta say I couldn't be happier with this bike both on and off road. It is a big bike and I'm not a very big person at 5'6" and 175lbs. That being said once you get this tall heavy bike moving it handles really well.

@theautobarber9403

2 ай бұрын

You reallly got it as your first bike dammnn

@dylan_lewis9309

2 ай бұрын

@@theautobarber9403 My left leg is partially paralyzed and I cant work a foot shifter. The Africa Twin with the DCT was a good fit to try and see if I could even ride a motorcycle. It was this or the Rebel 1100 with the DCT and I'm not much of a cruiser fan and the AT had better re-sale if it didn't work out. Turns out I absolutely love riding and I bought a Ducati Streetfighter V4SP2 as my 2nd bike added an electronic speed shifter to control the foot lever for me. It's an absolute riot to ride and pretty fast for a naked bike. I'm on the hunt for a true sport bike next. I cant decide between the S1000RR M-Package or the Honda CBR-RR Fireblade. The BMW has so many great features for the road, is highly tunable, and all around a killer machine. The Fireblade is nothing but a weapon of speed which is appealing since I already have a comfortable commuter and offraod bike in the Africa Twin, a decently comfortable naked bike with a true 200whp after upgrades and tuning.... It's a tough call because I can't test ride a bike with a standard shifter. I have to base my purchasing off or reviews, data, and just sitting on the bikes statically.

Been researching it for months now. I really like this motorcycle for both off road and street, it looks really sharp along with that Honda quality. The only problem being 5'7" that seat height even at 32.whatever" with being top heavy I can't get used to so I am looking at the Honda CB500X and saving for it. Very popular model for us vertically challenged riders.

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

CB500X is a great bike, I'd definitely recommend it if you're attracted to the style and size.

@chrissweetavena

Жыл бұрын

I'm 5'8 started off with a drz moved to an nx650 which is 34inch seat height and i manage. So I figure if I adjust the seat to the 33 inch and order the low seat I think it shouldn't be to difficult

I would like to see you get a Triumph Tiger 900 to rate against the Africa Twin. I think it would take the #2 spot on that board, probably not by much but it would still be a good comparison for the general public.

@axellness

3 жыл бұрын

this would be dope!

@ronnie.b6376

3 жыл бұрын

I second that

@thekaizer666

3 жыл бұрын

2nd

@BMWWolf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

I enjoy your reviews and adventures with that other hipster guy quite a bit. Also, great job on the Versys film lately.

This is how EVERY bike review should be done excellent!!

NICE TO SEE YOUR VIDEO ,I THINK BY FAR YOU ARE THE BEST . LIVE YOU STYLE BRO. PLS TRY TO WHEELIE MORE . I LOVE WHEN YOU DO IT

Good stuff man as always

Hey Zack, great review , can you share which tires were loaded onto the Africa Twin?

Thank you for riding through south bay. Hometown. I've put 5k miles on my ATAS DCT ES. Love it.

@forestmotoadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Buy my ‘21 ATAS ES DCT “Darkness Black” this month 🤗💯

Sweet bike, thanks for the review!

Fantastic review. Thanks

Hey buddy great review as usual, but whats up with the fencing pose at the beginning of the video

Hi great review again. I would want to know which one would you suggest as a overall better buy - between the Manual or DCT version of this bike, would be of great help, thanks in advance 🙏

I wish I was as chill as Zack when the guy cuts him off at the end.

Missed this guy

Great review! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Ducati Multistrada 950S.

Zack keep it a going you are awesome

excellent review!

Another superb review. would love to see Honda CB500X on this channel. We definitely need any bike to dethrone the Versys ;-)

Great review. I was wondering if you have heard anything about fuel issues with flaking in the tank.

I love the way it looks!

Good to see Zack back on two wheels. Wish he would team up with Ari for another adventure...

Got a kick out your giggle in the intro. It was subtle but I heard it. I get a kick out of hearing you giggle and laugh when the bike is being forced to misbehave haha.

Love these RZ Commute.

Expensive but is ready to go. No expensive add ons on a depreciating vehicle. Nice job Honda!

All adventure bikes are beautiful

Really cool to see electronic controlled dampers on her ; thid should br option for base model.also

As a 2019 Vstrom XT rider I kind of miss just sitting on the bike and have fun without thinking about rider modes and every single thing to adjust. But that is the way motorcycle brands are going. Nice as always Zack.

@sebastiangeorge7714

3 жыл бұрын

Royal Enfield is not 😁

@andrewkitchenuk

2 жыл бұрын

I own an 1100 ATAS and to be honest, once you have it set to your liking you don't have to be making adjustments all the time and do just ride it like any other bike without all the tech trickery.

@chrissweetavena

Жыл бұрын

Can't you just leave it off

That Giggle At the end of the logo is so Relatable 😂

Hi Zack, this or the V-Strom 1050 XT?

Is there a daily ride with the Tenere 700 coming any time soon?

@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the one I wanna see. T7 will hopefully be my next bike.

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

We'll do one at some point, yea... in the meantime, Spurgeon made a video and covered a ton of topics: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXp61K1_fs-alto.html

@TheStig272

3 жыл бұрын

@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 Next on my list as well

@davidrespect6471

3 жыл бұрын

I actually wanna see one of the new tracer 700

@sheynchapman9829

3 жыл бұрын

I hope cause it looks really promising

Any chance of long term reviews on these bikes? 3 years on and I’m seeing these pop up in the local area for about $10K with pretty minimal mileage (under 15K) but am curious about longevity and how this bike would be for a someone like myself looking for their first adventure bike. Love your videos as always!

Just subscribed ONLY because of Zack, MC commute or revzilla commute, as long as he is riding, i will follow. Great video, keep 'em coming brother. Love from Greece!

@zackcourts2280

3 жыл бұрын

👋

I waited this whole video to hear about DCT and then it was only mentioned in passing at the end. As a 2019 ATAS DCT owner, I think that’s the biggest reason to pick an AT over other brands.

@mostlybroadbandbandit

3 жыл бұрын

Its either going to be the biggest reason to buy it or the biggest reason to shy away. I love my DCT, but I know other owners who absolutely hate it.

@billallen4793

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to hear about that also...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

@mostlybroadbandbandit

3 жыл бұрын

@HellsSgt not even offroad "ish". I go on full blown trails with mine lol

@rickseibel5904

3 жыл бұрын

Lovin’ my ‘17 AT DCT.

@pyrodoll2422

3 жыл бұрын

Just watch practically every other AT video, Honda must be pushing the dct like hell. It's manual reviews that are thin on the ground.

Thank you for giving such good asesmeant

Hey Zach - what brand/model jacket and gloves are you wearing in this vid? Enjoy your reviews!