Africa Twin

[shdwghst457_imp]

Rumor has it that Honda might be reviving the Africa Twin, which never made it to the US officially. Anyone think it's likely we'll get it this time, after a 10+ year absence? I also read it might get a bigger engine than the previous 650 and 750 models. Something to compete with the BMW GS, I hope!



I've been eyeballing the GS for while but I do love my Hondas!

[redbirds_imp]

I'm puzzled that Honda has not engineered an all new bike to compete with the BMW GS. This is a huge market segment for BMW and sales of "adventure" bikes continue to be strong. A new V twin of 1000 to 1200cc in a light weight frame could be a big seller. Their Euro only Cross-Tourer is too heavy for any real off road duty at better than 600lbs. Get the weight down to that of the new V-strom but with better suspension and useful off road capability.

[The Spaceman_imp]

Honda makes an Adventure version of the VFR called the CrossTourer for EU and other markets; not sure why they didn't bring that here.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/20...osstourer/
According to the article, it's aimed at the GS buyer. The price is right for it!

"ADV" bikes are the hot market segment according to the journals. Honda's throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the market these days, and they have two bikes in the segment now; the NC700X and the CB500X. Both are really street bikes with high ground clearance.

Suzuki scooped the price-point ADV buyer with the new VStrom, not sure how Honda would position the Twin. Adventure bikes are cool; they have a great riding position for the most part, and can carry a cuss of gear. But I'm really digging the "sports-car" feel of the CB after 6 years on a VStrom 1000. Its much more fun for 90% of the riding I do.

[shdwghst457_imp]

Absolutely, it's a dream no matter what the 17 year old CBR1000000RRRRR riders have to say about it being slow and what not. It's just that I have a friend with a GS and it seems like it would be fun to go off roading; never tried it myself.

[Inline4_imp]

Rumor has it that Honda might be reviving the Africa Twin, which never made it to the US officially. Anyone think it's likely we'll get it this time, after a 10+ year absence? I also read it might get a bigger engine than the previous 650 and 750 models. Something to compete with the BMW GS, I hope!



I've been eyeballing the GS for while but I do love my Hondas!

Like this?
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/z1zr7/media/2015-CRF1000-Africa-Twin_zps93364d72.jpg.html]

[shdwghst457_imp]

That was the site where I was reading about the AT, actually:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/h...rica-twin/

[The Spaceman_imp]

Absolutely, it's a dream no matter what the 17 year old CBR1000000RRRRR riders have to say about it being slow and what not. It's just that I have a friend with a GS and it seems like it would be fun to go off roading; never tried it myself.

Not to worry, 98.7% of "GS" owners haven't either.

[redbirds_imp]

KTM's adventure bike has real off road capability and weighs about a hundred pounds less than the Honda Crosstourer. The Super Tenere is a good touring bike but is also heavy like the Honda. If Honda wants to truly succeed in this segment they need to work on weight management, fully adjustable suspension and big top loading panniers.

[chrisross_imp]

Rumor has it that Honda might be reviving the Africa Twin, which never made it to the US officially. Anyone think it's likely we'll get it this time, after a 10+ year absence? I also read it might get a bigger engine than the previous 650 and 750 models. Something to compete with the BMW GS, I hope!



I've been eyeballing the GS for while but I do love my Hondas!

Like this?
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/z1zr7/media/2015-CRF1000-Africa-Twin_zps93364d72.jpg.html]

Like this?
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/z1zr7/media/2015-CRF1000-Africa-Twin_zps93364d72.jpg.html]
I believe that to be the CRF450 rally or something like that.

[shdwghst457_imp]

Rumor has it that Honda might be reviving the Africa Twin, which never made it to the US officially. Anyone think it's likely we'll get it this time, after a 10+ year absence? I also read it might get a bigger engine than the previous 650 and 750 models. Something to compete with the BMW GS, I hope!



I've been eyeballing the GS for while but I do love my Hondas!

Like this?
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/z1zr7/media/2015-CRF1000-Africa-Twin_zps93364d72.jpg.html]

Like this?
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/z1zr7/media/2015-CRF1000-Africa-Twin_zps93364d72.jpg.html]
I believe that to be the CRF450 rally or something like that.

Which could potentially be the foundation for the new AT, according to an article I read. Somewhere in the 1000cc range. All speculation until it happens. I hope it looks more like the GS than that dirt bike, though.