Downside of an african twin
I’m really close to buying a Honda Africa Twin, but I’ve learned the hard way that I sometimes buy bikes based on excitement and only discover the annoying stuff later.
With my last bike, there were a lot of little ownership frustrations that I wish I had known beforehand — maintenance access, reliability quirks, electrical issues, expensive parts, things that only owners really know after living with the bike for a while.
So before I pull the trigger on the Africa Twin, I’d love to hear the honest downsides from actual owners.
Not looking for a review or “it’s the best bike ever.” I specifically want to know:
- What annoys you about owning it?
- What breaks or wears faster than expected?
- Any electrical problems or weak points?
- How difficult is maintenance/access to parts?
- Expensive repairs?
- Weight issues off-road?
- DCT pros/cons if you own one?
- Anything you wish you knew before buying?
For example, I already noticed small things like battery access seeming annoying, and I’ve heard the electronics can be vulnerable in crashes or rough off-road use.
Basically: what are the real-world ownership downsides that YouTube reviews don’t talk about?