Confirmed by cycleworld, the double-cradle frame made of high-tensile steel.
As for the welding, I'm not 100% sure so I can't help you with that.
As for the welding, I'm not 100% sure so I can't help you with that.
Source: http://theworldaccordingtoluckystriker.blogspot.co.za/2015/11/2015-honda-crf-1000l-africa-twin.htmlDuring the evenings around campfires and dinner tables I made a point of chatting to Maurizio Carbonara, the lead designer of the new Africa Twin.
Maurizio told me that he initially wanted a beautiful and lightweight aluminium frame, but that Honda’s project leaders insisted on a practical steel frame.
The Italian relented but asked that a detachable sub-frame be made of steel, but allow him to cast the cradle frame in aluminium.
The answer was still "no" from the Honda bosses.
They explained that despite their intention to build a tough motorcycle, they acknowledge that all metals can break when you travel around the world on a loaded bike – they wanted adventurers to be able to pull into a backwater workshop anywhere between Kinshasa and Krasnoyarsk and have a cracked frame welded up by a local with a oxy/acetylene torch.
Who's got twisted knickers? I have my preferences which I've stated and for me it's a disappointing aspect of the AT, but it won't prevent me from buying one. These are just observations and opinions, but everyone is entitled to make and have their own.... can't see why people are getting their knickers in a twist over the new AT frame.
Wow,made from steel yet still broke under the top box while off-road:
pathetic
The steel subframe broke or just all the plastic bolted to it?made from steel yet still broke under the top box while off-road:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjHWJFrly24
pathetic
looks like steel subframe because honda agreed finally to weld it for the guy.The steel subframe broke or just all the plastic bolted to it?
Fake New ;-)made from steel yet still broke under the top box while off-road:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjHWJFrly24
pathetic
I figured it was the plastic and not the subframe. I've done the LA-Barstow-2-Las Vegas event on an ADV bike and I'm not surprised it broke with the weight of the top box, especially mounted that far back.Fake New ;-)
What broke is the plastic craddle. Not the rear frame. What wasn't mentioned by the rider is that he did an enduro in the desert a week prior, and had his loaded top box fitted. ;-)
Barstow to Vegas
That's terrible. It's amazing someone could make a video like the original one knowing they had a direct part in breaking it. I used to work at a bike shop and have heard so many "JRA stories" (I was just riding along and ...) Adults take responsibility for their actions, kids blame.Fake New ;-)
What broke is the plastic craddle. Not the rear frame. What wasn't mentioned by the rider is that he did an enduro in the desert a week prior, and had his loaded top box fitted. ;-)
Barstow to Vegas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90fUKlvkI-o
Well. Go to a Honda dealer and bring a magnet. Try to make your magnet stick to the rear rack. You'll see if it is plastic or steel. ;-)If it was plastic craddle how come honda offered him to weld it?