Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
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Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
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sorry if the image doesn't work... its in the link above anyway - am offshore - crappy tintynet...
sorry if the image doesn't work... its in the link above anyway - am offshore - crappy tintynet...
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
I was looking forward to seeing this Phil, but tbh the stats are the same as many other adventure style bikes in this sector. I think I'd stick with the BMW 800GS or Triumph Tiger 800XC.
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
Thing is - everyone was looking for a 190kg (wet) 1000cc bike at 125bhp, that was capable of all sorts....
But maybe they just can't do it for the sort of money the average guy on the street can afford.
You can probably do it for £30k - but in the £10-£13k range - this and the others are probably about it.
But it feels a bit newer and fresher - and I've loved previous Hondas - and the GS800 is really ugly, bless it (even though its a great bike of course).
The Tigers don't seem to cut the mustard particularly - so maybe this might be the best of the 800-1000cc class.
We'll see - at least stuffs happening (thumbs)
But maybe they just can't do it for the sort of money the average guy on the street can afford.
You can probably do it for £30k - but in the £10-£13k range - this and the others are probably about it.
But it feels a bit newer and fresher - and I've loved previous Hondas - and the GS800 is really ugly, bless it (even though its a great bike of course).
The Tigers don't seem to cut the mustard particularly - so maybe this might be the best of the 800-1000cc class.
We'll see - at least stuffs happening (thumbs)
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
Oh Dear
My AT (RD07a)
207kgs dry, 242 kgs wet including all the extras I have on it
My tank is 23ltrs and no doubt the newer version might be slightly more fuel efficient but 18.8 ltrs is still low for a litre adventure bike
Power is supposed to be 60 bhp but I reckon low 50s after 74,000 miles of spirited riding
Torque is 38
On paper it would appear that the new base model AT benefits from an 18 inch rear, more power and torque, updated suspension and almost 30 years younger
I always new I'd be lkeeping mine and had no intention of trading in
My RD04 Marathon is lighter, gruntier and faster than my RD07a
It will be interesting to run these back to back
My AT (RD07a)
207kgs dry, 242 kgs wet including all the extras I have on it
My tank is 23ltrs and no doubt the newer version might be slightly more fuel efficient but 18.8 ltrs is still low for a litre adventure bike
Power is supposed to be 60 bhp but I reckon low 50s after 74,000 miles of spirited riding
Torque is 38
On paper it would appear that the new base model AT benefits from an 18 inch rear, more power and torque, updated suspension and almost 30 years younger
I always new I'd be lkeeping mine and had no intention of trading in
My RD04 Marathon is lighter, gruntier and faster than my RD07a
It will be interesting to run these back to back
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Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
Disappointing
Specs are identical to the KTM 1050 apart from 21/18 wheel set which could be easily overcome & the KTM has a stonking V twin engine to boot
I reckon KTM should now revise the 1050 this autumn with 21/18 wheels & fully adjustable WP suspension at both ends - which is simple & easy for them to do
KTM have a game changer within their grasp & the ability to spoil the new AT launch
KTM should go for it .....
Specs are identical to the KTM 1050 apart from 21/18 wheel set which could be easily overcome & the KTM has a stonking V twin engine to boot
I reckon KTM should now revise the 1050 this autumn with 21/18 wheels & fully adjustable WP suspension at both ends - which is simple & easy for them to do
KTM have a game changer within their grasp & the ability to spoil the new AT launch
KTM should go for it .....
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
I think we are being let down slowly.
It would be very expensive to produce a genuine out of the box comfy, 90mph cruising, sub150kg, 150mile+ range trail missile.
KTM 690 Adventure? Ride it across Europe in (Relative) comfort in the fast lane, then smash it like a 450 on the tails.
The best combo for me is a 450 enduro and a van.
It would be very expensive to produce a genuine out of the box comfy, 90mph cruising, sub150kg, 150mile+ range trail missile.
KTM 690 Adventure? Ride it across Europe in (Relative) comfort in the fast lane, then smash it like a 450 on the tails.
The best combo for me is a 450 enduro and a van.
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Re: Africa Twin, high res image & full spcs link from visor down...
Just over 18 lt fuel capacity? My fireblade has 17!!! :dry:
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