everyone seems to be loving the slim, compact body
This review was from his test on Tarmac so we'll have to wait for an off-road sequel.For lesser riders, a more compact machine reduces intimidation factor on dirt, even if weight is the same, and that makes the Africa Twin a less ominous proposition.
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t's all very well for a Dakar veteran to jump on a GS and make it look like a lightweight enduro bike. For lesser riders, like me, a more compact machine reduces intimidation factor on dirt, even if weight is the same, and that makes the Africa Twin a less ominous proposition.