What's it like living with a Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports? Find out here...
Tested by Steve Herbert-Mattick, Group Art Director
I had a CRF1000L Africa Twin when it was reintroduced in 2016 and loved it for its stance, styling and superb ride quality, despite the Honda lacking the swanky electronics of its rivals.
My 2023 was split between a brace of brilliant Yamahas – the Ténéré 700 World Raid (which I massively enjoyed even if it was tall and heavy, and its parallel-twin engine a bit slow) and the Tracer 9 GT+ which proved a mighty, tech-laden sports touring triple but with many annoying niggles.
Hopefully the new 1100cc Africa Twin Adventure Sports (or ATAS for short) will sit smack between the two with plenty of power, refinement and toys housed in the type of big adventure bike frame I’m such a fan of. A couple of touring trips and some big-mile days out are planned in for this year, and I’m thinking hard about some knobbly tyres to see if the new 19in front wheel has curbed its dirt capabilities.
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports quick specs
- Price: £16,299
- Engine: 1084cc parallel twin
- Power: 101bhp@7500rpm
- Torque: 83ft.lb@5500rpm
- Seat height: 835/855mm
- Weight: 253kg (kerb)
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More damage to my pride than the Honda Africa Twin after mishap brings unceremonious end to test
19 February 2025 by
“I’ve got it… I’ve got it! No I don’t…” crunch. As a seemingly permanent victim of the modern being-too-busy pandemic, I’m always in a rush. When I parked up the Honda Africa Twin on this otherwise...
These five mods or upgrades make the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports an even better bike!
08 January 2025 by
The last five months with Honda’s enormous adventure tourer have been a real joy. Few bikes I’ve ridden over the years have clicked with me like the Africa Twin. Wonderful engine, classy styling,...
12 hours and 445 miles for cauliflower is a perfectly normal excuse for a ride on the Africa Twin AS
20 November 2024 by
It’s the thin end of the wedge, but late October can still throw up a good riding day. This one happened to coincide with an unexpectedly skivable day in an otherwise punishing work schedule. So,...
I took my Africa Twin to the Honda Adventure Centre but I rode one of theirs instead
09 October 2024 by
One of the great things about off-road schools – besides allowing you to learn new skills and grow your confidence on challenging terrain – is that if you crash, it’s on someone else’s bike! This is a...
I saved over £500 by fitting aftermarket luggage to my Honda Africa Twin but it's too wide
29 August 2024 by
Official motorbike luggage is an option for the ATAS, but ever on the hunt for a saving I though I’d kit my new Honda Africa Twin AS out with expandable panniers from Spanish specialists Shad. The...
Honda Africa Twin AS long-term review update one | A camping trip gives Steve tech teething pains
17 July 2024 by
Before I get into detail on the Honda Africa Twin AS adventure bike, let me start by saying this: Android Auto is the worst thing to happen to motorcycling, ever. Read more Update two:...