This old africa twin. Why get a old africa twin in 2023?
Bmw r1250gs's, tenere 1200's, ducati muiltistradas are not the kings of the road. But lets move our sundial back to the early 90's and this bike was the king of the world. Adventurers boought these and traveled effortlessly across continents and explored all the roads and dirt they could ever dream. What happen to bikes? They got big and heavy and expensive. A africa twin from the 90s is climbing in price and this 95 is one of the most sold AT's from honda due to it's use and touring ability. But also is agile on it's feet that it can do dual sporting with ease.
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I bought an XRV in 2023. The ergos of the XRV are just perfect for me. Having had surgery on both knees, both shoulders, back etc, I got off my VFR Crosstourer and onto the XRV, and it was just perfect. I struggle to do 3 hours on the VFR, and the XRV, the day I bought it, I rode 1200 kms non stop. Just comfortable. That on it's own was reason enough for me to get one. Now after a lot of measuring, I've determined that compared to my VFR the basic rider position is almost identical. But the VFR foot pegs are about 100mm closer to the rear wheel, and maybe 25mm higher than the pegs on the XRV (I think they're a drop peg non standard). So I'm fabricating new foot peg mounts for the VFR to mimic the XRV riding position.
Thanks again. Sure my Vstrom has ABS pure and simple but i have changed the rectifier and with all 12 volt power the electrics should be super clean then greased and all chassis connections should be good. I would like less weight and lower COG.
Do you think its a good bike to learn basic offroad riding?
I drive an old Queen, and I will never replace it. they will never leave you on the road
Doing the little bit of offroad i've done i feel it's a tad heavy for riding off-road solo for a long distance. Definitely not saying it's not capably as it definitely is but if you are trying to pick up it can get to be difficult after a few of them.