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Valid, David, tnx for the remarks. Regarding the match with the Varadero:The Varadero never had a 'real' successor. If you look at the dimensions (engine displacement, power output, character) the CRF1000 could not only have been a Varadero successor, but is - very - close (not mentioning the extra weight the Varadero puts on the scale). Its closer to the Varadero than the Crosstourer ever will be. However... It can't be a successor to both, because its design and technique are completely different to both the Varadero ánd the XRV750 Africa Twin. As you know, I got one of the last Varadero's (2012). The post- 2008 Varadero is remarkably more feul efficient than the previous one (2003-2007, I owned a '04 ABS).
The main criticism of the AT is the tank size, only 18.8L compared to 23L for the previous AT and 25L for the Varadero. In my view, 18.8L is OK but not great.
Thanks for the excellent review, TwoPlugs. 6'8" (2 m) is tall for any bike, so as someone who is also relatively tall 6'1" (185 cm), that's good to hear.Again another review and another happy rider.I'm surprised by Honda continuing to use small fuel tanks compared to previous bikes. It saves weight but make little sense for touring or adventure riding. Especially here in Canada or the USA where you may need that extra range to make it to a fuel stop or have to carry extra fuel. An extra 2-2.5 litres would put the bike squarely in the 400+ kilometres per tank range which makes more sense.Maybe as you mentioned, when the bike is broken in it will get high 50 mpg or use less than 5.2-5.5 l/100km which would extend range.Quote from: MrKiwi on March 14, 2016, 01:11:55The main criticism of the AT is the tank size, only 18.8L compared to 23L for the previous AT and 25L for the Varadero. In my view, 18.8L is OK but not great.
Hey Bernard,Great write up! Thanks!With regards to fuel range on the CRF100L - This is what I will be fitting to my AT. These tanks are being produced by Camel-ADV not too far from me in Canada. I've been in touch with the owner. Cory said that the brackets for my Bumot Defender pannier system are being worked on right now. The Camel Tank is installed on the rear left side of the bike, opposite side to the exhaust. Occupying otherwise useless space, it adds 6.5Litres/1.7 gallons of extra fuel to your capacity for a total of 25.5 litres. That's an additional 100-150 km of extra fun before you need to start looking for a fuel station! For those not familiar with the concept. It feeds directly into the main tank whilst the engine is running. Once its empty the main fuel tank begins to be consumed. You will see a 'full' reading on the fuel gauge until the camel tank is empty and the fuel in the main tanks starts to be used.Note: Does not fit when OEM panniers are installed!regardsJames Mc