08-14-2017, 09:55 PM
(08-14-2017, 01:51 PM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I'm a member of the Africa Twin group on Facebook. That bike is universally loved around the world. People post picks of that bike in the back waters of every country that don't come to mind to most people. I'm so dang tempted (I'd sell the Griso to fund it) but will wait for the 2018 model as I just had to switch from pentax to nikon. That took serious change.
I like tall adventure bikes because I'm a long legged fellow. But with age and an iffy lower back gives me pause with its' weight. The seat can be lowered in the frame; but my gut feeling is that at 32", the bike may be a bit much for you (unless you have a good dirt bike background or can pick up those skills easily). Test ride one if you can. Since I don't know you at all, this advise is probably worth less than what you just paid for it.I hope you get it.
Thanks a million for your post. I can sit flat footed with the seat in the lower position. However I think the overall riding experience may be better with the seat in the upper position.. The weight issue is the biggest negative, even though it weighs less than the cb1100. I was initially planning to purchase a sports tourer that weighed in closer to 400. But I wonder if the extra weight is not a positive for road touring? Honda seems to think through a lot of such issues.
There does seem to be a lot to like about the Africa Twin. One big positive for me is the Honda made accessories that can be purchased. Several of these are even reasonably priced.
Another big positive is the design of the driver protection from the wind. Even the small windshield appears to send the Headwind over my helmet. It's getting closer to decision time!!!!!