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Old 12 July 2020, 09:03 PM   #1
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Incoming - new motorcycle

Wasn’t in the market for another bike but this happened to catch my attention. Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (bit of a mouthful)

Bought it mid lockdown / discounted as an unregistered 2019 NOS model / 0% finance. Too good to pass up ;.)
The model had recently undergone a face lift & increase from 1000 to 1100 cc but the older model looks better/ less gizmos/ £000’s cheaper.

Had to wait 7 weeks to get it delivered - arrived last night around 7pm

The suns beating down but unfortunately got 2 days left of my on call shift so need to wait till mid week before getting my first run out
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Old 12 July 2020, 09:11 PM   #2
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Oh Mama! She is a beauty!!! Congrats!!
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Old 12 July 2020, 09:51 PM   #3
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Old 12 July 2020, 10:07 PM   #4
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Wow! Looks like a ton of fun. Enjoy.
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Old 12 July 2020, 10:24 PM   #5
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Old 12 July 2020, 10:37 PM   #6
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Nice pick up and assume your watch is an Explorer ;)
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Old 12 July 2020, 11:42 PM   #7
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Old 12 July 2020, 11:46 PM   #8
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Old 12 July 2020, 11:48 PM   #9
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Old 12 July 2020, 11:53 PM   #10
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Old 13 July 2020, 01:53 AM   #11
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Gorgeous! Congrats. Hit up the TAT.
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Old 13 July 2020, 02:37 AM   #12
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Two Africa Twins and a 660 Tenere? I'm so jealous. I was all set to buy a new AT in the Spring of 2016 but then the earthquake hit Japan and they were delayed, so I went in another direction. It's an awesome bike. Enjoy the heck out of it!
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Old 13 July 2020, 03:28 AM   #13
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That’s a cool bike. Enjoy many safe miles
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Old 13 July 2020, 03:49 AM   #14
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Is yours the DCT version? Excuse my ignorance as I am not familiar with the bikes but do understand that the MY 2019 were offered with DCT.

I would love to pick one up but the wife would not be happy.

I hope you enjoy it.
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:03 AM   #15
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:09 AM   #16
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That's a great bike! Congrats
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:14 AM   #17
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Is yours the DCT version? Excuse my ignorance as I am not familiar with the bikes but do understand that the MY 2019 were offered with DCT.

I would love to pick one up but the wife would not be happy.

I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks a lot
It’s the non DCT version. Prefer the manual clutch & gears. I’ve heard great things about the DCT but personally an automatic bike just seems wrong to me
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:41 AM   #18
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Thanks a lot
It’s the non DCT version. Prefer the manual clutch & gears. I’ve heard great things about the DCT but personally an automatic bike just seems wrong to me
Sweet ride, congrats! I also will never buy a clutch-less bike no matter which type; clutching and shifting are a big part of the fun in motorcycling to me.
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Old 13 July 2020, 11:12 AM   #19
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It’s the non DCT version. Prefer the manual clutch & gears. I’ve heard great things about the DCT but personally an automatic bike just seems wrong to me

As someone who buys dual clutch cars I have to agree. With a motorcycle, for me anyways, the use of the clutch feels so damn natural I wouldn’t be able to pass on that. Probably a function of me growing up on dirt bikes and quads.
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Old 13 July 2020, 12:22 PM   #21
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Congrats! Sweet looking bike..Up on two for you, soon. Enjoy!!...

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Old 13 July 2020, 01:44 PM   #22
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Wow...looks great...enjoy
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