Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Test fleet: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

What’s wrong with me? I had an Africa Twin just two years ago and loved it. The practicality, the usability, the looks and even its off-road manners – for a big bike – was great. It was a genuine and significantly cheaper alternative to the all-conquering GS. But after over 2000 miles in two months, now I just cannot gel with the Twin.

I have to put it down to it being the Adventure Sports model; which brings a bigger tank, longer suspension, higher screen (and little winglets – I presume they’re to protect you

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