[Cosmo56]

I wrote to Honda.. reply below (and I replied back to them about the lack of tranparency and asked again why they cannot estimate delivery as mine was delayed 6+ times since June, 2022, and also asked about 2023 model releases). Sounds like some BS.... Amazon seems to be able to track my packages to my door to the minute We/they have the technology to know when a bike will be completed and whom it will go to....
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Thank you for contacting American Honda Powersports Customer Relations. We apologize for the delay in receiving your 2022 Africa Twin DCT.

Unfortunately, we’ve faced an uphill battle with the pandemic and the way it caused shortages and supply-chain disruptions which were significant and widespread. We are working to rectify this situation, but it does take time.

Powersport Customer Relations does not have access to the dealership’s inventory. We recommend you stay in contact with the dealership for further assistance as they will have the most updated information on unit’s ETA.

Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Powersports Customer Relations

Yeah, that's just crappy corporate speak. They didn't give you any information that you had already suspected.

 

[ViperTech18]

I feel your pain.
I contacted Honda also in the past. Their reply says a lot, without saying anything.
They roll the ball and stops at the same point. Nothing.
And at this date, Feb 2023, to keep blaming the pandemic is just B.S.

 

[Jart2313]

I put a down on one in july of 2022 and it was delayed over and over. I asked for my refund but told them to contact me when they recived it. Guess what? Yup its still being delayed 🤣 its already 2023 and they still dont get it. I ended up buying a used one from a private seller but still waiting for the one i ordered to arrive 🤣

 

[desmo907]

I put a down on one in july of 2022 and it was delayed over and over. I asked for my refund but told them to contact me when they recived it. Guess what? Yup its still being delayed 🤣 its already 2023 and they still dont get it. I ended up buying a used one from a private seller but still waiting for the one i ordered to arrive 🤣

Just curious where you are.... or if a small dealer ther too?
Mine is fairly small and think they only get allocated 1 AT. Last December I mentioned I may want my 500$ back and he balked at it then sort of indicated that they would but wrote something down like "right of first refusal" - whatever that means. but now I wait ... March 20. I want the bike and have a set of SW Tech crash bars in garage (that will fit a 2023 model also).

 

[Jart2313]

Just curious where you are.... or if a small dealer ther too?
Mine is fairly small and think they only get allocated 1 AT. Last December I mentioned I may want my 500$ back and he balked at it then sort of indicated that they would but wrote something down like "right of first refusal" - whatever that means. but now I wait ... March 20. I want the bike and have a set of SW Tech crash bars in garage (that will fit a 2023 model also).

I am in USA, Texas. The dealer i used isnt small but isnt big either. I made sure they would refund my deposit if i decide to. Y? Because about 85% of dealers will NOT refund deposits.

 

[Kcruisin]

I've tried to get several dealers, large and small, to hold my money. They only tell me they take what they can get... and it goes downhill from there.🌧

 

[Jart2313]

I've tried to get several dealers, large and small, to hold my money. They only tell me they take what they can get... and it goes downhill from there.🌧

Yea. I wanted a AT so bad I would dream of them 🤣. I wanted the base red and black model but ended up with a ATAS ES in black and gold.

 

[MotoMatt]

Mine has also been delayed since Feb when it was scheduled to ship. Next ship date for me was March 27th but I'm sure it will be delayed again. Im in FL and it's a descent sized dealer. I'm waiting on the next 2022 Base model manual.

 

[desmo907]

Do they tell you where they ship from? And what that means?
My dealer said March 20 ship date (at least the 7th delay since June 2022) but not sure what they means... guess I'll ask.... I know he said they come in CA then to Norfolk VA (as I am in northeast)...

 

[MotoMatt]

Do they tell you where they ship from? And what that means?
My dealer said March 20 ship date (at least the 7th delay since June 2022) but not sure what they means... guess I'll ask.... I know he said they come in CA then to Norfolk VA (as I am in northeast)...

When I asked my salesman that question he said he wasn't sure if the date was leaving Japan, or the distribution center. He thought it meant that on March 27th it was leaving from the center to the dealership. I'm not holding my breath down here, but I really want to go out and ride!

 

[desmo907]

CycleTrader lists some for sale.. some dealers however are misleading there as they don't tell you its "on the way"... i saw it on their website. Some indicate ship dates from Japan... so who knows how long it takes to get to dealers. My dealer said they had labor issues here in USA for loading, etc. and more damage he has seen in years ):

Called a dealer in NC...he says it's a cluster with Honda and not just for the AT. Also confirmed more issues and damage with shippers.

10th delay. Dealer says shipping from Norfolk VA on March 26.