africa twin 2020

[motoWest_imp]

If I were to replace the CB, the Africa Twin is one of the top contenders. There's a couple of new 17s in my area for just over $10k, which makes me optimistic about the used market in a couple of years.

I do wonder how about comfort and wind-fatigue on longer rides, anyone have any experience?

[GoldOxide_imp]

moto: You are talkin' sweet talk to me.

I recently traded my CB1100 (and NC750X) for an Africa Twin CRF1000. The motive was comfort and riding conditions versatility. So far no complaints. However, a better report assessment will come once consistent riding weather resumes.

[Olyrider]

...I do wonder how about comfort and wind-fatigue on longer rides, anyone have any experience?



Define *longer*

[GoldOxide_imp]

...I do wonder how about comfort and wind-fatigue on longer rides, anyone have any experience?



Define *longer*

There are a few Africa Twin forums:

http://africatwin.org/

https://www.africatwinforum.com/forums/

Apparently many AT riders stand up while riding.

[motoWest_imp]

GoldOxide - Please keep me posted.

I'm not sure why, but I've struggled with comfort on longer rides on the CB. It's a combination of seat discomfort and wind-fatigue. After about two hours of 65+mph, I feel gassed.

I've never ridden a Harley or Goldwing, but I am curious how those feel at highway speeds. I assume they must be comfortable, because I routinely see local Goldwings with 70k+ miles on them.

At 75mph on the CB, I feel like I'm going to fly off!

[GoldOxide_imp]

10-4 MW.

My CB saddle limit was about 75 minutes per journey segment. After that, thoughts of cramping legs become inconvenient. Can you imagine a Charlie Horse, calf-muscle cramp, and a nose bleed simultaneously happening while sailing on the sweet CB? Joy.

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RE "fly off": Some sort of wind screen will help. I used a Dart Marlin. Reasonable to shed maybe 50% wind load up to maybe 120 km/h.

[GoldOxide_imp]

This is crazy ...

Keep in mind the 202x Honda Africa Twin DCT is more than double the weight of the average dirt bike.

Warning: Viewer might get motion sickness during some of the video frames.





Clearly this rider is highly talented.

[peterbaron]

He certainly is

[GoldOxide_imp]

He certainly is

The flick is almost 30 minutes long [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB.

[peterbaron]

He certainly is

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