Honda Africa Twin Review
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The Africa Twin is one of those bikes that genuinely delivers on its adventure promises rather than just looking the part in a car park. The parallel twin pulls strongly from low revs, the long-travel suspension soaks up rough stuff admirably, and the riding position suits everything from motorway slogs to greenlane bashing. DCT models divide opinion but honestly, once you're picking through rocky terrain, you'll understand why Honda bothered. Used examples need careful inspection around the DCT gearbox — servicing costs bite if previous owners skipped intervals. Check the spokes on wire-wheel models religiously, and look for crash damage on the footpegs and levers since these bikes actually get used off-road, unlike most 'adventure' bikes. Electronics packages vary wildly between years, so clarify exactly what you're getting before handing over cash. Overall it's a brilliantly sorted machine that rewards competent riders without punishing beginners too harshly. The 2016-2019 generation is the sweet spot for used value — proven reliability, decent spec, honest pricing.
Pros
Cons
You want lightweight technical trail riding only
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