Honda Africa Twin vs NT1100 | Adventure bike vs touring bike review

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• MA

  @marcochavanne · 3 years ago

  Thanks for the comparison. VERY few people mention road manners with pillions in reviews so I am grateful you included that.

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• UN

  @UncleWally3 · 3 years ago

  As a 71 year old Canadian with 55+ years of riding I wanted an NT for a “pipe ‘n slippers” touring bike. However, Honda decided North America isn’t worthy of the product so . . . I added an Africa Twin to my garage, mostly because I wanted more experience with the AT’s engine and DCT prior to buying an NT . . . should it ever arrive here.  Now, I think I’ll just keep the Africa Twin - Honda got me again, the bastards!

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• BO

  @bowhunter182 · 3 months ago

  Excellent ! I&apos;ve watched a lot of bike reviews. This is the very first time I have seen someone doing it with a passenger. <br>Very informative. It matters on how a bike feels when you have a passenger on the back.<br>I&apos;m thinking the 2026 NT 1100 for me.<br>Here in the states!

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• MO

  @MotoMatini · 2 years ago

  I like diversity of YouTube. V-Told channel have cool tests of Africa Twin.

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• SI

  @simonthomas5367 · 2 years ago

  An interesting comparison but a few points to add- I commute daily on a 2018 ATAS in much heavier trafic than Stratford! I live in Lyon where we have proper traffic jams between 6-9 am and 4-7pm every day. One thing you never use on a daily basis is side cases! They stay in my garage in favour of a top case. The AT is no problem in heavy traffic. Good road presence and excellent visibility. I fit a small screen in the Summer as it gets really hot here and airflow is extremely welcome. I also have an ST1100 and can tell you that the AT is way easier to move in the garage than the tourer. It’s much easier to balance. I’ve toured with the AT. I’ve done off-road trails in the Alps. It’s just an amazing all rounder . I’ve tested GS’s to see what the fuss is about and still can’t work out why people rush to buy them. Very competent in all areas but doesn’t light up in the twisties or off-road like an AT. Buy a GS if you’re happy plodding around at the weekend. Buy an Africa Twin if you still want that bit of fizz and crackle!

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• EI

  @EIVLN · 3 years ago

  Great review lads. I’m fed up changing gears on my Rt and the TFT Nav is rubbish plus a weighty bike. I’m seriously considering a NT

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• DE

  @deanouk187 · 3 years ago

  Great reviews guys. &nbsp;I am currently in my first year of riding and cutting my teeth on a Transalp 700. &nbsp;Looking forwards towards my next bike and the Africa Twin is where I’m leaning towards. &nbsp;6ft4 and ‘Santa on Mince Pies’ build. &nbsp; Keep up the good work.

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• JA

  @jasonsmith6074 · 2 years ago

  the nt with the dct needs to have the rear brake like the x adv ,slow speed stuff is just so much easier with the rear brake on the left handlebar

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• DE

  @deanharding740 · 1 year ago

  I have a 2022 NT manual and think it’s a great bike - it’s easy to ride, comfortable, has as much power as most people would ever need and has good presence on the road.

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• SW

  @SWTrailsAndWheels · 3 years ago

  The NT1100 is finally a worthy successor to the ST1100 (Pan European).

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• SO

  @somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Came here to check out the NT<br>I’ve owned an AT and now ride an XT1200. The Super Ténéré (S10) splits the slim line between NT &amp; AT even thinner. S10 has the smaller front wheel, (but still spoked tubeless). S10 is decent on road and off. Shaft drive for touring. Cruise, heated grips, electronic suspension. Best of all, it gives much of AT off road capability with the lower seat height and CG of the NT. If I never wanted to venture off road, the NT looks great.<br>I see no reason here to sell my S10 due to its versatility. Truly underrated machine!

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• ST

  @stumpy200vetmx · 3 years ago

  Great review, and really like the format!

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