Richard Hammond Reviews the Honda Africa Twin 750

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9 жыл бұрын

Join Richard Hammond as he gives us a review of a Honda Africa Twin 750, and finds out what it offers in terms of comfort, performance and handling. This Africa Twin comes with a 750cc engine and a silky smooth suspension, making it a quite accomplished bike for long distance and off-road riding.
[This clip is from Used Bike Heaven: Ep. 16, originally aired 11/09/2002. The full episode can be watched here: • Used Bike Heaven: Seas... ]
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Пікірлер: 99

@Putinhuylo3 4 жыл бұрын

A little sursprised he even reached the footpegs.

@ViktorLovricsgs8 6 жыл бұрын

Dad has the same one, dated 98, and we are getting another dated 95. Indestructible and amazingly well balanced.

@FranciscoNunes-ts6pk 9 жыл бұрын

I have one of these, do not change it for any other bike. I love it. Greetings from Portugal

@andrehattingh1802 6 жыл бұрын

Francisco Nunes A melhor mota de sempre!

@tiagofigueiredo2529 3 жыл бұрын

@Salt Salt Seems he doesn't want to answer that XD

@Undefined447 3 жыл бұрын

@@tiagofigueiredo2529 it's actually a rare bike now.... But parts hard to find as well nowadays...

@Threesomewithtwins 9 жыл бұрын

We have riden three of them through pretty much every tarrain, and even though we did have some crashes they outlived all of them! It is an amazing sturdy bike and we are eagerly awaiting the new one!

@gokulkrishm51 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I do have some news for ya! ;)

@MrShinta786 6 жыл бұрын

they are still the same price really good value! mine got 165.000 km now

@thomasc6412 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get mine 28,000miles with ALL the extras and upgrades - excited

@dadora5104 9 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is a great everyday bike and an even greater bike for long travels. Wherever I stop, she sure gets lots of attention. The weight is only an issue, if you have to push her or get her off the sidestand when fully packed and filled up ;-) @Nick M: For the RD07 and RD07a they changed the center of mass, so no issues there. I think their cult status is that they like run forever. And economywise, it's a dead cheap bike, as the only things you have to change are the tyres, liquids and the chain. Most repairs can be done by yourself, skills provided. No electronics that break down, just a bike you can use like forever.

@LorenzoBenetton 9 жыл бұрын

I have one exactly with the same colors, 85.000 Km and done nothing than normal service and changed the only 2 things that were defective: the fuel pump and the regulator rectifier with a modern MOSFET one. When I stop at traffic lights here and there someone asks me to buy it. And for the first time I went to a BMW dealer to try some of the new models (generally when you come back to your old one you realize that it's... old) I got back and prefer my AT. Oh, and in 10 years it stopped once (the rectifier) and when the van came to pick me up I asked him which are the ones he brings along a lot: BMWs he answered.

@lucasmuller6107 6 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Benetton its because bmws are the Most popular ones

@georgesavva6749 2 жыл бұрын

The standard xrv rd03 is very competent off road bike. Anyone interested to see how good off road this bike is watch Harry's garage. Harry loves these bikes and his reviews on the model are thoroughly entertaining and informative

@moderatefkr6666 6 жыл бұрын

The Hamster already using Jezzaesque Top Gear type phrases in his delivery. If you read his Wikipedia page there's no mention of Men and Motors...! Good review though. Grat bike. Earlier examples better than later in terms of weight.

@moskito5864 4 жыл бұрын

Loving it...even as a f...g German without laptop or notebook on my motorcycle. I am loving more light bikes and think she is too heavy. The huge Aluminium panniers ppl are using for I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE ... are mostly for the case they are falling and the AluPacks work like a stand since the bike does not fall so far anymore :D :D nice video... i need a 650 AfricaTwin around 190kg

@DexMaster881 4 жыл бұрын

British : Hondr Hammond : Onda :)

@vitorlopes2064 4 жыл бұрын

Dream bike

@DrBlue-pt1wp 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh good old days 😌

@williamriker2207 8 жыл бұрын

The new africa twin is very cool, major update.

@kloppskalli 7 жыл бұрын

not cool. only dct is cool, the rest, mmh ok..

@Yan7001978 Жыл бұрын

Looking that from 2022 just a hair behind the release of the new africa twin 750L. I wonder if it will go Tenere 700 route, simple and very good off road for what it is or the 1100 way apple car play heavy beast...Because, it will see off road right?!

@Rennydrums 6 жыл бұрын

So, I just got my bike driver licence JUST to drive this beauty. It's my dad's and it's still fully functional and reliable. My only question is: since I am basically a beginner, and I actually never rode a bike this heavy and this high off the ground (I'm 1.80 cm) will I encounter any problems riding it?

@andreapacini3504 6 жыл бұрын

I think u are tall enough to ride it, it is essentially a question of balance and attitude. AT is one of the most conformable motorcycle ever, just be careful about the weight , especially u get off: once u lose the balance, it is very hard to pick it up again. And trust when its on the ground it's f***ing hard to lift ahah an advice only: use the lateral luggage so if it falls down u will have no damage to the hull (i beg ur pardon for my English)

@Rennydrums 3 жыл бұрын

elliot dobson not yet 😁

@kisakyeisimail1536 8 ай бұрын

My dream bike

@sallhame 9 жыл бұрын

Hammond says you cannot take on Paris Dakar with these. Well, he's wrong, cause a lot of people has. From the very beginning in 1988 with the Africa Twin 650 RD03. Do you research, Mr Hammond!

@saulocpp 8 жыл бұрын

+sallhame The 650 is nearly 50Kg lighter than this one.

@saulocpp 8 жыл бұрын

+DR Dan I know, that's why I didn't understand the previous comment about Hammond not knowing what he is talking about, as if the only difference between the Africa 750 and 650 was just 100cc, and not the huge weight difference. BTW, how is the DR650 shake during long trips on asphalt?

@sallhame 8 жыл бұрын

+Saulo Silva That is correct. But the Marathon version of the 650 (1988 and 1989) must have been heavier with all the extras, larges tank and even an extra fuel tank in the rear. And, it even was a Africa Twin Marathon build in 1990 on the 750 version. They were also used in Paris-Dakar.

@leevuong8843 6 жыл бұрын

Oh well. The RD07a shown here is a very different bike from the RD03 (in Marathon form) that did the 1988 and 89 Paris-Dakar. I currently have both and they definitely behave very differently. The RD07a is a touring bike in disguise. The original RD03 is a true of-road "beast"... ;-)

@Zbestforyou 5 жыл бұрын

That's where they started and became known for racing the Dakar

@user-xk8gs3yt5r 2 ай бұрын

It's a really great machine, but, in my opinion, the best achieved is the RD04 🔥 It has better chassis (superior driving position and maneuverability), is more robust (bullet-proof frame and adjustable suspensions), sensors in the tank that provide fuel level information... RD04 is another category 👌

@mementomori4972 Ай бұрын

The low production HRC built RD03 was loads better in my opinion. Better quality and lighter. Only the single disc front brakes were a bit of a put down, but this one was actually built for the sand.

@nsevdalis 6 жыл бұрын

I also have one Africa twin 750 cc 1995 in green with 60,000 kilometers and I sell it because I have grown quite a lot.

@ederh.m6130 4 жыл бұрын

Brutal....⛽💪👍👌

@kassimseif4986 5 жыл бұрын

I have a honda african twin model 1998 but there is something I want

@mattgarr57 5 жыл бұрын

What brand jacket do you wear?

@vacamoto83 5 жыл бұрын

Dainese, an italian brand

@gokulkrishm51 2 жыл бұрын

These is one of those motorcycles that can outlast any of us, isn't it?

@gokulkrishm51 Жыл бұрын

@Peter Alexander I don't understand the point of your question....

@gokulkrishm51 Жыл бұрын

@Peter Alexander Oh okay. HSC a good day.

@speedy_blondy 4 жыл бұрын

What is the last year model of them 750 africa twin ?

@djj6452 4 жыл бұрын

RDO7A. 2001 year

@devonchristian9033 3 жыл бұрын

Hi good night Mr hamond I am intrested in buying a Africa twin 750 how can I get in tuch with u my name is Devon Christian my number is 268.7643461

@gianlucacapretti4630 Жыл бұрын

Uguale alla mia...del 98...l'unica cosa che mi da fastidio è la ruota davanti che salta...era cosi anche il transalp...mi hanno detto di cambiare le forcelle...

@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522 4 жыл бұрын

1st Honda Transalp, 2nd Honda Africa Twin, 3rd Suzuki V-Strom. Over and out

@hanspost9358 4 жыл бұрын

Wolfgang Markus Gstrein almost right Wolfgang!

@Lee-70ish 3 жыл бұрын

Bit like 4X4s they can go off road but spend way more time on them

@TheSplinterr 2 жыл бұрын

Нихрена не понятно по вашему, но как владелец Африки могу сказать , что это мечта любого туриста !

@ksantibu5 Жыл бұрын

Поддерживаю, нихрена не понятно, но очень интересно 😂

@SuperJacobe 4 жыл бұрын

Get rid of the bubble on the back lol

@theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439 3 ай бұрын

he knew nothing.. these things are off road BEASTS

@vijayrajthala5707 7 жыл бұрын

whats Ur height ?

@chazphot 7 жыл бұрын

He's 5' 7 or 170cm

@Jan_Nicolaisen 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 174cm and I ride one of these with minimal problems. The one problem I do have is backing the bike up, if using both feet on the ground I am on my toes.

@geovani60624 7 жыл бұрын

Jan Nicolaisen i'm 1,69 and i was never able to have two feets touching the ground at the same time on one of these

@Jan_Nicolaisen 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be just too short. I found a place in France that sells lowered comfort seats, Top Sellerie, I think it lowers about 4cm.

@geovani60624 7 жыл бұрын

Jan Nicolaisen that was never a problem for me, just in accidented areas, if i stop beside a hole i will probably fall

@RupertU 9 жыл бұрын

I am getting the new 1000cc Africa Twin for next trip. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtCAnJqJr5_clJc.html

@user-yr1je4vj2l 2 жыл бұрын

Хамонд ты лучшый

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 9 жыл бұрын

R reg, 4- 4,500 pounds cheap, Richard? Who are you kidding?!

@barnabydinosaurroadsafetyp3457 2 жыл бұрын

Stabilizers - help

@justsmashing4628 4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, it’ll finish the Dakar

@laskination Жыл бұрын

Single v twin? Aye?

@philwallace8099 5 жыл бұрын

Single v twin ???

@ekibarthenid 5 жыл бұрын

A SIMPLE v twin dear.. turn yer earin aid up love... ;)

@cruiserjohn3790 2 жыл бұрын

Did he say Germans had it right after all? Is he saying that Honda is german ?? hehe Or did I completely misunderstood what he said?

@Honda_Africa_Twin 2 жыл бұрын

He circled back to the beginning where he said that it’s a known fact that 9 out of 10 Germans have at one point owned or borrowed Africa Twin to travel around the globe.

@SUPERCOOLZZ 9 жыл бұрын

European types?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 9 жыл бұрын

I had an RD 04 from early 92 to early 96. It ran faultlessly for 25,000 miles (40,000 km), and is probably running faultlessly now. BUT I cannot understand their cult status. They are heavy and the weight is carried high, slow and not so economical. The prices asked for them are ridiculous. There are far better similar bikes out there.

@AusExplorer 9 жыл бұрын

They aren't that heavy or slow or that bad economy-wise either. There is really nothing that does everything an AT does as well as it does it for anywhere near the cost and don't even get started about reliability. Try and find a 20 year old KTM thats done 100,000km and hasn't had a rebuild or a BMW GS or S10 that weighs less then 250kg. Yeah they aren't as light and nimble as a trail bike but they also don't need a full rebuild every 30 hours. Personally I actually prefer the TransAlp, lighter, bit better fuel economy and will still go anywhere in the world any other bike will go.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 9 жыл бұрын

I agree with your comments broadly. Very reliable and good suspension, I'd add. The GS 1100 I replaced the AT with weighed significantly less than 250 kg dry and probably wet but felt much lighter as it carried its weight low. My KTM 950 Adventure gave me no problems until I wrote it off at 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and I'm certain it wouldn't have needed a rebuild at 62,000 miles (100,000 km). Regarding economy, the AT's fuel consumption was as good as the KTM's, and signicantly worse than the GS or both of my current bikes, a Buell Ulysses (so underrated and much more reliable than people think) and, believe it or not, a Suzuki B-King and that's accelerating much faster than I ever did on the AT. I would also prefer the new TA to the AT.

@meh4266 7 жыл бұрын

lol,slow my ass,got a ticket for 114mph and that was on full knobblies,2 teeth down at back.80k so only just run-in. alright it was a bit wandery but i also use her greenlaning and field work and need proper offroad tyres more than pretend on/off road tyres. most fun bike ive owned for everyday use plus i,at 6ft4", actually fit on it. best thing is whatever i spend on her i could likely recoup with the zero depreciation.

@alexsani3340 6 жыл бұрын

Don't forget they are pretty and reliable mate!

@kassimseif4986 5 жыл бұрын

Hello

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 3 жыл бұрын

Using off road tires on pavement is a bad idea, the threads will run out so quickly it will be a waste of money

@vgnlda 2 жыл бұрын

There's a bunch of producers that have a line of 50-50 tires. I use a set of them, with good results in off-road and good mileage in asphalt roads, on my Transalp 650 (Heidenau k60 scout).