The Africa Twin is a delight to ride. I love the sudden jerk of power you get on a good twin when you shift up (2nd to 3rd, say), and there was plenty of it in the AT. I found myself going way faster than I thought many times today. But it is playful, too, and corners beautifully. I felt more confident going hard into familiar corners than I do on my CB1100, after just minutes on it. It's great!
But I hate that I can't plant my feet properly on the ground (I have short legs). Backing it up was almost impossible. The screen also caused turbulence in any position, and I would get a stiff neck and tinnitus from a long ride.
Getting back on the CB1100 it felt kind of stiff and heavy, but it didn't take long to rekindle the passion. I do NOT miss all the bells and whistles, nor all the plastic on the Africa Twin, but I wouldn't mind ten or twenty more hp, tbh.
Fun day, always great to get to try new bikes.
A member on here left his CB in favor of the AT, I personally think it's a beautiful bike, I'm a big fan of the color scheme with the gold wheels, fairings and all. If I was ever on the market for an ADV bike it would be at the top of my list forsure, with this lid to go with it
https://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/st...gLJuPD_BwE
I feel like I'm still years away from an enduro bike like that, nothing against them at all, just not my riding style or type of riding that I enjoy anyway. It is a different beast though, suspension travel, power delivery, and height, yeah that's probably the main reason why I would likely never own one myself. The thought of my arse coming off the bike at a red light is just not something I can live with, at least at this point in my life
Here's a funny clip and a reminder of what I don't want to be doing in the street 
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJniYZ77xqg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJniYZ77xqg
The CRF1200X has grabbed my attention - again.
But ufdah, it's heavy.
I am actively looking for at AT. Recently test rode a '17, '19 DCT, '19 Adventure Sports and '20. All very nice, thought I would like the DCT more and could get a great deal on one but I just enjoy the manual better. They are TALL especially the Adv Spt, I would definitley need a low seat at a minimum. My favorite to ride was a '17 with seat in low position, but I feel like i may should push for the '18/'19 for some upgrades.
The '20 is a fantastic machine but i am not one to buy new . . .
So now just shopping for the right deal/color/miles, etc
As a side, I also test rode a new BMW F850GS Low . . . beautiful machine and if the right one came along i would seriously consider but it will probably be an AT
Mi Lord, Ferret cannot ride AT...
If he can jump on and off like that guy (unless he IS that guy)...
Mi Lord, Ferret is now searching the forum, we both may end up in dungeon
I have been fortunate enough to own both my CB1100 DLX and an Africa Twin Adventure Sport DCT for the last 18 months. I have just sold the Africa Twin not because I didn’t like it, quite the opposite I just found that I could not justify two bikes and cannot see getting rid of the CB. Ride wise the AT was more comfortable, more powerful (just) and gave such a road prescence I felt more seen by traffic, oh and the sound was great.
It’s not fair to compare the CB as they are totally different bikes to own and ride. I got a lot of thumbs up on the AT and wish I could keep both but it has been sold now to a neighbor so at least I can still see it.
The CB had been sitting unused for a while and I have just recommissioned her (needed a spark plug as one had failed) some fresh oil and a new filter and she is back to normal. First ride yesterday brought back the love of this bike along with a numb backside! She will be used a lot more now but just turned 2,000 miles yesterday.