[smudger]

Got the green light from the missus for a new bike I currently have a 58 plate gs800
Which I love it does everything I want it to. Its fully loaded, panniers nice throaty exhaust comfort seat .but do I want a AT instead it looks stunning not had a test ride yet but am going to have another look also going to check out the new BMW 800 adventure big decision s to be made in the next month or two

 

[Mojo]

Im in a similar situation but own a 2005 VFR800. Had it since new and have it setup for touring just nicely. Not sure i want to part with it ..

 

[BobA]

Hello

Just joined this forum, as I stumbled across whilst googling.

I was lucky to get my Africa Twin in January, as I'd placed my order in November 2014, so got in early.

I traded in my 2013 BMW 800GSA, which was a lovely bike, but to be honest lacked any soul or character. The GS did everything I asked of it, and worked flawlessly, but I did have concerns about the quality and subsequent longevity of some of the painted parts.

Anyway, I've had many many, of what I suppose I should now refer to as the "classic" Africa Twin, and I have to say that the new one certainly fills its predecessors shoes perfectly.

I usually frequent the xrv.org.uk forum, and did a little write up of my first impressions of the new AT here... http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/142825-first-impressions-new-africa-twin-crf1000l.html

Bob

 

[tjjj2006]

Hi Bob.
Welcome and great review of the AT.

Don't have mine yet, but the led lights on my MT09 Tracer were the
best lights ever on a bike i have owned. Hoping the honda ones are
good, but the MT09 seem a lot a lot bigger.



Tim

 

[Elvisto]

Good review Bob thanks,

 

[Adventurer]

Awesome review thanks for sharing, hopefully you'll be able to do a long term review once some more miles are on.

 

[graeme4130]

Hello

Just joined this forum, as I stumbled across whilst googling.

I was lucky to get my Africa Twin in January, as I'd placed my order in November 2014, so got in early.

I traded in my 2013 BMW 800GSA, which was a lovely bike, but to be honest lacked any soul or character. The GS did everything I asked of it, and worked flawlessly, but I did have concerns about the quality and subsequent longevity of some of the painted parts.

Anyway, I've had many many, of what I suppose I should now refer to as the "classic" Africa Twin, and I have to say that the new one certainly fills its predecessors shoes perfectly.

I usually frequent the xrv.org.uk forum, and did a little write up of my first impressions of the new AT here... http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/142825-first-impressions-new-africa-twin-crf1000l.html

Bob

There's early and then there's really blimmin early !