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Senior Member Joined: May 2017 From: Philadelphia USA Posts: 232 I Ride: 2013 Hyperstrada |
Technically the little mini-bike can go anywhere - provided I have enough traction under my feet to pick it up and carry it. ![]() |
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2017 From: California Posts: 244 I Ride: '13 Hyperstrada, '06 DR650, 2017 KTM 690 Duke |
I still haven't ridden the Africa Twin, but a friend bought one ... and after just 2 months and 4K miles he sold it off ... cheap. Why? ![]() He test rode a new KTM 1090 and bought it on the spot. We recently did a 4 day ride and I was lucky enough to spend about 20 minutes riding the 1090 on some nice roads. It was too tall for me (35" seat height!!) I managed it ... barely. Once I got on and go going ... WOW! Very nice in every regard! Great power, light yet stable handling, fantastic brakes. Pretty comfy for a KTM! Owner Peter has since taken it to Baja and says it was magic off road. "like riding a 650 thumper with triple the power". Unlike the Tube Tire Africa Twin, the KTM uses some proprietary tubeless system which I haven't heard much about yet. I'm betting Honda will have to go tubeless or offer as an option. Tubes are absurd for such a bike. ![]() |
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Senior Member Joined: Oct 2016 From: San Francisco Posts: 298 I Ride: 2015 Hypermotard, 2018 Hypermotard SP |
I was really interested in the Africa Twin as I've had a few Hondas and I appreciate their reliability. I think the main downside for me is the weight as I really enjoy light bikes.
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Senior Member Joined: Mar 2013 From: Naples, IT Posts: 2,084 I Ride: 2013 White Strada |
It's a big bike, like a Multi or GS. All tank and dash shooting up from your crotch. A Dakar-style bike I guess has to be, between suspension travel, protection, fuel volume, large diameter tires, etc. They all kinda get that heavy-beaked, stork look that I don't particularly care for but would ride if that was my mission.
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2014 From: Boston Posts: 843 I Ride: hyperstrada 821 | Quote:
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2017 From: California Posts: 244 I Ride: '13 Hyperstrada, '06 DR650, 2017 KTM 690 Duke | Quote:
Only the KTM 1090 compares, both in actual weight and in feel (perception). The 1090 is about same weight as Africa Twin and, according to buddy Peter ... is FAR better riding off road. I believe him. ![]() | |
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