[PaulJS]

:smile2:Hello all and everyone
Been out on AT yesterday and liked it, mi Crosstourer is a cracking bike had for 2 years now!!
Usual turmoil now, should I shouldn't I?
I like the height, style etc of the AT and engine was good, guna have kit on it. But the power etc of the V4 is tops....
Question- long journies economy and comfort on the AT? I'm 6ft 3 and 15 1/2 stone..
Paul

 

[JustPlainBill0]

It's a bit premature to be asking here for info on AT performance on long trips - only two members have received delivery of theirs and it's winter, so no trips. Best we can do is YouTube video of another CrossTourer owner doing a test ride review http://www.africatwinforum.com/foru...-twin-videos/2985-review-crosstour-owner.html and endless speculation. But that's fun too. :wink2:

 

[Codmaster]

PaulJS,
I understand your problem , I also had a Crostourer, but I followed my heart and
Bought the Africa twin tricolour yesterday ,
I took a test ride and was pleasantly surprised about the whole concept.
Greetings

 

[ojo]

Same with me ... 4 years Crosstourer DCT and ordered AT manual 2 month ago. I travel mostly two up and have the old RD04 AT as well. Crosstourer was fine but i prefer a lighter bike again. Looking forward, should arrive soon.

 

[PaulJS]

Cheers for replies

Hello all
Thanks for the replies.
I did it, picking AT up this week, probably Thursday.
A customer changed his mind on colour and I'm first on the standby list.
Black, loaded AT waiting for me.
:wink2:

 

[Elvisto]

Congrats PaulJS, Post a pic when you get it please, not seen a black one yet, thanks,

 

[PaulJS]

Picking it up tomw !!!!

 

[Codmaster]

Congrats ,

mine is also there , no accesesories yet :crying:

 

[PaulJS]

Picked up this morning, battered in strong winds!! Bike was fine!
Paul

 

[anderkmaf]

looks great, congrats

 

[marsbeetle]

Nice PaulJS, congrats !

Question: how do those stock Honda "crash" bars feel to you ? Do they feel like they can withstand a drop on its side without bending or breaking something else ? I don't expect them to withstand any major crash but for those muddy slip-ups and drops I expect they will do fine ?

 

[PaulJS]

Hiya
I had the similar bars on my Crosstourer. They withstood drops fine. Never had a serious drop or bump but along with the boxes saved the bodywork etc if the bike went over at a standstill (which it did a cple of times over 2 years ownership!!)

 

[superfunkomatic]

Having sat on both at bike shows (but not ridden them), I was surprised to see how short the depth of the CT seat was. The AT has more space for your bum from front to back, which I thought was odd since the CT is more of a tourer. I'd been waiting to see the release of the CT in Canada and when I got to see both in person the AT seemed like a better choice for a more versatile and capable bike. That being said, the CT is an amazing bike from all the reports that I've read and I love V4 motors (that alone is worth the price of admission).

 

[Tina Marko J]

black edition