Great video James - really enjoyed it, looks like a great bike too - must get myself a ride on one sometime soon!

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, really appreciate the kind words. Let's get winter done and dusted and then get together for a ride. Big lads breakfast on me!

I still ride the 2016 manual version and enjoy its engine and ergonomics. The 2024 DCT Sport model meets my needs as a more mature person with far less ego and something to prove. Honda did the right thing by changing to a 19" front and making the bike fit for a wider audience. I am happy Honda kept the HP at a sensible figure, I never felt a lack of power with a 95HP or even less. Not sure what people do with a 135+ HP adv bikes. Anyhow, thanks for the review.

Awesome review, thanks

Great review, any idea if and when it’s coming to the US?

I don't ride YET. However, I think the DCT will be my dream bike. If I do get into riding I think I'll start with a CRF300L Rally first though.

Does the bike automatically lower (or get softer) at stops with the new suspension?

Thx for this very clear review. I agree with most of it. But as a tall rider I still prefer my 2023 ATAS with the higher seating over this new one. Imho the 2023 model also looks better. And finally, though most comments favour the DCT, I disagree. It might be as good as it could be, but you do loose some control (and fun). After having driven a DCT model for several thousand km’s, I traded it for a manual one and never looked back. In the end, it is a personal preference I guess :)

So they ruined their only adult Adventure bike by making it yet another street bike.

Looking forward to test riding one! Got a feeling this will be my new bike

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

You won't be dissapointed Matt, especially if you've got a few road tours planned.

Dreaming to have it....

Just test rode the 2024 basic AT w Clutch. Main 2 really annoying things for me were 1. Lots of vibrations through pegs and handle bars. 2. Talking of pegs they are so high up its noticeable off putting that its not easy to slip your toes under the gear changer. It drove me nuts. Wish i had tried the DCT version as I’m sure thats my next bike.

I just bought the 23 model I love the manual version because I like to be in control of the clutch when I’m riding

@hamzar7683

Ай бұрын

How is the quick shifter in daily commuting and in traffic? Jerky? Smooth?

The bike I’m most looking forward to test riding at ABR Festival this year

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

We're looking forward to seeing you there @larrydoyle907

Was seriously considering one of these to replace my 22 GSA. Fantastic looking bike but no hill hold assist on a two up “tourer”, not sure if enough overtaking power two up with luggage(need try one) and the faff of that Apple CarPlay negates it as a positive. You need to have a headset paired with it and your phone plugged in. What’s the point? Just use your phone. Must be a typical Honda safety feature.

Looks great and really like the improvements and styling! Would love a Transalp v AT video!

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

We'll see what we can do @twmpalmer

I'm considering buying a DCT with all the bells and whistles for my 60th. in about a year. As this will be a long term investment I'm a little bit anxious that the tech. may play up as the years progress. I'd love to hear if any AT owners have had some issues or is the AT a typically reliable Honda product.

All I care about is: Is it comfy? Does it look good? Can it hold all my stuff? Does it have heated grips? Does it have cruise control? Does it have bi directional quick shifter? Hp? Don’t care lol.

Honda. Should bring back an updated v4 adventure bike.. if Ducati can meet EURO 5 then why not Honda

What About dct ? Is it worth more than all other manuals gear technology. BMW and ducati can't effort to build dct on bike .

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

I admit to being something of a DCT sceptic in the past, but the system in the 2024 bike is the best I've used yet, particularly when it comes to slow speed control.

@paulnorman8274

Ай бұрын

@@ABRmagazine Even if there were no changes to DCT, the beefing up of bottom end torque from the engine would make it work better. DCT, in practice, 'needs' low end focused engines to not be irritating. It's why even the much simpler setup in the NC works so incredibly well, despite having no IMU nor much else to help it along. Ditto the Goldwing. On older ATs, like my once '16 AT 1000 but even on the current NT, cruising along revs were/are too often more than one gear away from where you want them for a quick burst of speed. Hence, "seamless" would have required a TCT, or even perhaps a QCT (Triple,Quadruple clutch....) transmission. On the NC, you're always in the meat of the torque band. Ditto the Goldwing. The closer to that Honda can bring the AT engine, the better DCT can be made to work. Per your review, it seems those latest 7 ft/lbs, delivered some hundreds of revs lower, has just about gotten there....

Still no announcement from Honda when or if they will bring this bike to the US. The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro specs out very well against the ATAS, is 50-70lbs lighter, is a couple thousand less and the 2024's are available now. My money went with the Triumph.

any idea if and when it will come to US?

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

I don't know at the moment, but I'll ask the question.

@kingphillipy3625

3 ай бұрын

My local shop is getting it in may

@druegeme

3 ай бұрын

@@kingphillipy3625 thanks I noticed that the Honda US website shows the 24 models since yesterday!

Does it make sense when Goldwing exists? Goldwing is mighty capable and comfortable. When you remove the offroad part of Africa twin what is left?

@paulnorman8274

Ай бұрын

200 mm travel.... And a riding position easier on the lower back over bumps. 100 kgs of weight. World beating, for almost any bike but certainly for big ones, bar sweep/turning circle. Weight and tall COG aside, the AT does tight manoeuvring remarkably well. The 'Wing is great for the wide open, but the AT is a completely different bike. Also, while the AT is costly, at least in Europe the 'wing is twice the price. But in the big scheme, for long distance road touring, there are more than one way to skin the cat. The AT and 'wing are two. The Ninja 1000, Suzuki GSX GT are another. H2SX, and at the far end the 'Busa different style yet. Plus plenty of more. So many riders have gotten so used to the ADV riding position by now, that they won't accept anything else. So it makes sense for makes to introduce bikes in other classes with that riding position as well, now.

I have a 2021 ATAS and love it! I don’t get the complaints of handling? But trying to make it into more of a touring bike is a shame! I bought it because it was a road capable off road bike not a touring bike. I think they listened to the adv wanna be’s. I’ve seen Africa twins off road more than on road at least where I live and ride. Of the AT owners I know they bought the bike specifically to go off road over long distances, buying this bike to do street rides is a shame.

@rajindarsingh1417

3 ай бұрын

Just buy the regular version with 21 inch . That’s Honda’s prized horse. This is to compete with the GS . More reliable, cheaper with better gizmos & fantastic fuel range & not forgetting 10.5 : 1 compression ratio compared to the previous generation’s 10 : 1 . So basic fuel will still not harm it.

As an owner of an Africa Twin DCT (amongst other bikes) the question that scratches my wallet is this: How much better is it than the one that already owns my ass? Sadly or gladly, not sure which, the answer is the ‘24 isn’t better enough to abandon what’s already in hand.

@altugarca5716

Ай бұрын

being a 16 dct owner having same ideas 😊

I own a 22 africa twin I trail ride and ride the street to where I want to ride 21" front is good for me unless honda bumps it up to 1200cc n more hp

👌👌👌💪

Its down on tek, that's good the BM has so much of it that the price rises up to well over 20+ grand and it doesn't have DCT that's the game breaker for me.

Nicer looking from the front than the new 1300gs

@adinovak2352

3 ай бұрын

You're kidding, aren't you? :-D

@derekfairminer4263

3 ай бұрын

@@adinovak2352 I don't think either are great but the 1300gs front, especially the black panel housing the "radar" is particularly jarring when the screen is up.

@johnnyblue4799

3 ай бұрын

@@adinovak2352 It's hard to find an uglier front end on any ADV bike than the new 1300GS. It's only marginally less ugly than a KTM.

Dream bike but in Canada it’s very expensive!

i DONT GET THE CONSTANT HARPING ON THE RADAR CONTROLLED CRUISE. here and from other reviewers, ive never had a bike with factory cruise save an 04 goldwing for a bit, tho ive adapted a couple to a rostra setup, and thought it was perfectly acceptable. just dont see it as being a must have. and 100hp is fine i rode a set of kawa gtr1000"s for close to 300k 100hp 620lbs and never had an issue with motivation. my current gtr1400 is tuned to 160hp at the rear wheel pushing 690lbs and its kinda nuts. the little versys 650 at 62hp/500lbs is perfectly acceptable, adding 40 hp and 90lbs isnt going to make it slower.. i want one of these for a bit lighter weight by roughly 100lbs or more im thinking even fully kitted with bars and bags.and the monster 300mile tank range. im looking forward to its arrival in us dealers so i can try one, the previous version was just that bit too tall for me to be comfortable on it in parking lots and in the garage this should be a good bit better in that regard. with a big tank, decent weather protection, cruise, and carplay ill fit a scottoiler and just ride. the shafties are nice but even heavier and modern o and x ring chains are a wonder to someone who grew up in the 70's with stretch-o-matic chains on EVERYTHING my modern chain drive bikes arent near the hassle i remember the old ones being wipe em down on sunday a bit of lube and off we go with the oiler taking care of the oiling duties. 25k is normal mileage even with my slapdash chain maintenance. a set of chains and sprockets every 1.5 years aint bad.at around $200 or so. when they arrive and i can handle it physically im going to get one i think.

Probably a great bike for old guys. This is the first update that has me looking at other brands. Honda has lost their Dakar heritage with this move. Glad they didn't screw up the Standard model.

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

Honda certainly has focused the bike more on road travel this year. But I agree, it's good they still offer people the option to have something a bit more trail ready in the standard bike.

It's best should be call CRF1200.

20 grand after you’ve added luggage and a few extras. I had a 2017 and unfortunately dropped it at walking pace on a very cold road. The plastics just shattered and the stupid bendy wraparound bar bent. They are made of eggshells and not worth the money. I have a 22 V-Strom DL now, much better protected and 6 grand cheaper with all the toys.

Does it still have the ridiculously irritating user agreement screen every time you start the bike? That’s the main reason I sold mine,, hated it. 🤬

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

Alas, it remains for 2024.

@MrCRAIGREVO

3 ай бұрын

@@ABRmagazine That’s such a shame. 😕

@johnnyblue4799

3 ай бұрын

I had no idea there's such a thing on a bike... My Honda is 21 years old! Did you ever read it? What does it say?

@MrCRAIGREVO

3 ай бұрын

“This rider is responsible for the safe operation of this vehicle. Use system only when traffic conditions permit. See manual for more details.” Every single time you start the bike!

@johnnyblue4799

3 ай бұрын

@@MrCRAIGREVO Horrible. Someone needs to hack the computers and remove that...

a lot of money $17.000 ?? this exact motorcicle in Argentina cost $ 60.000 american dollars 😂guess is a fuc... robbery

Watching this is like watching a Honda ad

wish they made this bike barebones without all the gizmo´s, i would love that bike without all the electronic bullshit, there´s already a ton of bikes out there for old people to tour on pavement. Why not give those who want a more offroad oriented bike the option ?

Great video, lame bike.

Imho it's a poser bike for people who want to show off . People who colour match riding gear and the bike . Saying "I ride an Africa Twin" is akin to claiming to be vegan lol. In 2024 my money would go to Yamaha Tracer 9GT+ or Suzuki GSX 1000 GX

@ABRmagazine

3 ай бұрын

I can confirm I had a steak for dinner after recording this video 🤣

@johnnyblue4799

3 ай бұрын

Vegan here. I don't ride an Africa Twin. I couldn't. I'm not strong enough to handle such a heavy bike...

@erocnw1341

3 ай бұрын

Thank goodness not everyone likes the same motorcycles, otherwise it would be very boring. People should ride bikes that they like. Who are you to judge. GFY

@forestboy54

3 ай бұрын

Spot on, spend my money how I want, despite the belittling comments of keyboard warriors

Although technically it's a good, reliable adv bike, it's at the same time the most boring, plastic, cheap-looking, even ugly bike in the whole adv segment. And those hideous crash bars with awkward aux lights. I feel as if I was watching star wars episode I from 1977.

@johnnyblue4799

3 ай бұрын

Hey! Back off! The 1st Star Wars is cool! Can't compare it with this bike!

@adinovak2352

3 ай бұрын

Sorry :-D Never been a Star Wars fan :-D @@johnnyblue4799

Still narrow and ugly wheels.