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Africa Twin Equivalant

ladder4949

By ladder4949
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ladder4949 Newbie

ladder4949

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It's saddening to know that Honda had stopped production for Africa Twin and that it currently doesn't have any successor to that catagory of bikes. If I had the license and the money THEN, I would def. have bought it. I'm still at least 2 years away from my class 2 License. And when the time comes, I would def. be in the market for an Africa Twin-type bike.

 

1. What is the official name for Africa Twin type of bike? Cruiser/chopper/naked/scrambler/etc

 

2. What are the existing models of Africa Twin competitor in its class? I know BMW GS is one of them. Anymore?

 

Thanks for the inputs!

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Demon Newbie

Demon

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It's saddening to know that Honda had stopped production for Africa Twin and that it currently doesn't have any successor to that catagory of bikes.

 

To a certain extend, Honda has created the Varadero 1000, and the Translap 700 to succeed the Africa Twin.

 

A 2006 Varadero XL1000 with Africa Twin paint scheme

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/News/XL1000VA68_w800.jpg

ChaoPuzzy1968 Newbie

ChaoPuzzy1968

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There were a post on something like this

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83736

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kmax Newbie

kmax

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correct term would be Enduro / Dual purpose / Adventure Touring

 

and you can check for equivalent japanese machines here.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172739

 

if u have bigger budget, you can consider European brands of

 

1. BMW GS

2. MotoGuzzi Stelvio

3. Aprilia caponord

4. Triumph Tiger

5. KTM 690, 990

 

Suzuki V storm 650 / 1000

 

http://www.motori.hr/Predstavljanja_2002/SUZUKI_V_STROM/SUZUKI-V-STORM041.jpg

 

Yamaha TDM 900

 

http://www.moto-infos.com/model_pics/1751/main_YAMAHA%20TDM%20900.jpg

 

Yamaha Tenere XT660Z

 

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha/2008/26443_0_1_2_xt660z%20tenere_Image%20credits%20-%20Yamaha.jpg

 

Honda Varadero 1000

 

http://www.canadianmotorcyclerider.ca/news_files/BIGpage0_blog_entry64_1.jpg

 

Honda Translap XL700V

 

http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=100120&d=1191251247

 

Kawasaki Versys

 

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/kawasaki%20versys%20%2008%20%202.jpg

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kmax Newbie

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BMW GS 1200

 

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/bmw/2007/24579_0_1_2_r1200gs%20adventure_Image%20credits%20-%20BMW.jpg

 

MotoGuzzi Stelvio

 

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/data/articlestandard/dealernews/472007/473749/MotoGuzziStelvio.jpg

 

Aprilia caponord

 

http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20487&d=1136250880

 

Triumph Tiger

 

http://www.hermys.com/images/triumph/01tigerfp.jpg

 

Ducati Multistrada

 

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Ducati-Multistrada-620c.jpg

 

KTM 690 Adventure

 

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/KTM/Adventure640.jpeg

 

KTM 990 Adventure

 

http://www.endorphin-express.com/motos/images/KTM_990_Adventure.jpg

 

KTM 990 SMT

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/marco_polo_rsa/New%20KTM/KTM990SMT.jpg

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ladder4949 Newbie

ladder4949

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kmax: OMG!!! NOOOO i didnt kno the range was that great! Thnks!!

 

The one that made my eyes pop:

 

Honda Translap XL700V

A 2006 Varadero XL1000 with Africa Twin paint scheme

Suzuki V storm 650 / 1000

Aprilia caponord

 

Would reeeally love to ride one of these machines in a couple of years time!

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deckard Newbie

deckard

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can get now

 

vara 125. do it up nice can look like that also

no need to wait :D

Always ride safely and defensively.

Repair bike cheap and fast,

Repair body expensive and slow.

 

There is only one best mechanic for your bike...YOU

kmax Newbie

kmax

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varadero 125cc

 

http://www.bikercafe.co.uk/images/stories/VARADERO125/varadero_125_black.jpg

 

or

 

Derbi Terra 125cc

 

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/Derbi%20Senda%20Terra%20125.%2007.jpg

 

:angel:

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Demon Newbie

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Wait till this hit our shore, it will blow all others 125cc scramblers away

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/News/20041130bikepics2513908fs2.jpg

 

 

http://images.google.com.sg/imgres?imgurl=http://www.scooterescapes.com/Graphics/SAC/xroad125_345.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.scooterescapes.com/xroad125.html&usg=__dHjXkXoADPkicGsyv9bujp7C4YQ=&h=235&w=345&sz=18&hl=en&start=11&sig2=L5PprasPVhBTpIliLsN5Sw&tbnid=t3-yV6r9pgUI0M:&tbnh=82&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3DSachs%2BX-Road%2B125.%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG&ei=yIcbSpyKCdGJkQWQmmE

deckard Newbie

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:lovestruck: :lovestruck:

 

fap fap fap .....err wrong forum :D

Always ride safely and defensively.

Repair bike cheap and fast,

Repair body expensive and slow.

 

There is only one best mechanic for your bike...YOU

kmax Newbie

kmax

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emm... can blow husky 125 ??

 

http://users.atw.hu/motocross4ever/kepek/husqvarna/sm/125/sm125.jpg

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Demon Newbie

Demon

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emm... can blow husky 125 ??

 

http://users.atw.hu/motocross4ever/kepek/husqvarna/sm/125/sm125.jpg

 

that Husky only 2-stroke, the Sachs X-Road 125 gives half blow also win :angel:

ladder4949 Newbie

ladder4949

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EHh this thread ain't about scramblers leh. Its about big and tall bikes, like Africa Twin and BMW GS. Vara is big, but isn't tall.

 

BTW I saw a 1000cc Vara at Bedok just now, the engine sounds like an upgraded RXZ leh, not the "smooth" kinda sound that Super 4 of XJR gives off.. Never heard BMW or Africa Twin engine before, but is that "high pitched RXZ sound" the type of sound these bikes (A.T and GS) give off?

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kmax Newbie

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EHh this thread ain't about scramblers leh. Its about big and tall bikes, like Africa Twin and BMW GS. Vara is big, but isn't tall.

 

BTW I saw a 1000cc Vara at Bedok just now, the engine sounds like an upgraded RXZ leh, not the "smooth" kinda sound that Super 4 of XJR gives off.. Never heard BMW or Africa Twin engine before, but is that "high pitched RXZ sound" the type of sound these bikes (A.T and GS) give off?

 

well, then i suggest you to hear more different engine sound except of RXZ.. :angel:

 

2 stroke and 4 stroke are completely different..

 

super4, XJR and all those inline 4 are different from AT (Vtwin) and GS (boxer)

 

if you dont know, search google and read more, than opening up useless threads and clocking post on forum :angel:

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ladder4949 Newbie

ladder4949

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Well I reckon all 4000+++ of your posts are extremely insightful and useful. Good for you!

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Demon Newbie

Demon

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if you dont know, search google and read more, than opening up useless threads and clocking post on forum :angel:

 

what got into you ? Miss your coffee ?

 

Your curt reply sounds very much like your good friend. Looks like TDM is really a bad influence. :angel:

 

:)

kmax Newbie

kmax

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what got into you ? Miss your coffee ?

 

Your curt reply sounds very much like your good friend. Looks like TDM is really a bad influence. :angel:

 

:)

 

oops... :dot: no comment..

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biting_point Apprentice

biting_point

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Please stop going OT. Concentrate on the topic for the benefit of TS and others that enquiring abt the same issue.

 

Settle your personel issues offline.

 

I'll be closely monitoring this thread.. If any flaming starts, i wun hesitate to give infractions to concerned parties..

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deckard Newbie

deckard

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we are dicusssing about tourers here like the vara and such not scrams ~! :(

 

dunch quarrel lah

Always ride safely and defensively.

Repair bike cheap and fast,

Repair body expensive and slow.

 

There is only one best mechanic for your bike...YOU

Demon Newbie

Demon

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we are dicusssing about tourers here like the vara and such not scrams ~! :(

 

Alot of people will feel cheated with your statement :lol:

 

 

dunch quarrel lah

 

Healthy debate, no personal blow, I'm sure Chris is cool with that. :clapping:

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