AT or CT, that's the question...

• #15 Reply
  Posted by Jyrays on 01 Aug, 2017 11:54
• It would be great to have both 
• #16 Reply
  Posted by pathfinder on 02 Aug, 2017 03:07
• Quote from: MrKiwi on 01 Aug, 2017 04:46

  
  I'm interested in whether seat length is important for you. The CT has a shorter seat than the Varadero and the AT.  One of the reasons I chose the AT was because of the extra seat length compared to the CT I owned. But like you DCT was definitely my preferred choice.
  
  

  
  Hi MrKiwi,
  
  For me the length of the seat is no problem. Most of the time I travel in one up mode . Problem is to have a bike with hard rear suspension, so... AT is in advantage.
  
  
  Greetings,
• #17 Reply
  Posted by pathfinder on 02 Aug, 2017 03:26
• Hi,
  
  Today after re-testing CT and TA, weighing the pros and cons of each of them, I came to the final decision: it will be a Twin...  an Africa Twin DCT!!!
  
  
  Regards,
  
• #18 Reply
  Posted by MrKiwi on 02 Aug, 2017 08:05
• Quote from: pathfinder on 02 Aug, 2017 03:26

  Hi,
  
  Today after re-testing CT and TA, weighing the pros and cons of each of them, I came to the final decision: it will be a Twin...  an Africa Twin DCT!!!
  
  
  Regards,
  

  
  
  Good choice, but then I am biased 
• #19 Reply
  Posted by zebulon on 02 Aug, 2017 08:58
• Twin is something special I love since years , and even the brilliant engine of the CT cannot change my mind 
  Nice choice 
• #20 Reply
  Posted by Two Plugs on 05 Aug, 2017 14:12
• Well done, congrats with your new ride!
• #21 Reply
  Posted by zebulon on 21 Aug, 2017 13:54
• Waiting for your first ride report   
   
• #22 Reply
  Posted by pathfinder on 24 Aug, 2017 00:55
• Hi,
  
  So far no AT riding. Buying a motorcycle in the month of August may prove to be an exercise in patience ... . Everyone goes on vacation: the dealer, the importer and can you imagine... me too
  
  Finally out of the container, waiting for the license plate and the arrival of Honda's adventure pack components that are still missing.
  
  
  
  Best regards,
  
• #23 Reply
  Posted by superfunkomatic on 24 Aug, 2017 03:26
• Congratulations! I took the CT for a ride on a demo. It didn't seem to have the 'soul' I had expected. I love the Honda V4 motor but it seemed a bit dull and lifeless, although the bike went like the wind when you really rode it.
  
  
  I think you'll see and feel a bit of the Varadero in your AT. If you look at the overall styling there are some not so subtle hints back to the Varadero.
  
  
  Have fun riding!
• #24 Reply
  Posted by Jyrays on 24 Aug, 2017 12:08
• Enjoy!
• #25 Reply
  Posted by zebulon on 24 Aug, 2017 12:28
• Quote from: superfunkomatic on 24 Aug, 2017 03:26

  Congratulations! I took the CT for a ride on a demo. It didn't seem to have the 'soul' I had expected. I love the Honda V4 motor but it seemed a bit dull and lifeless, although the bike went like the wind when you really rode it.
  
  
  I think you'll see and feel a bit of the Varadero in your AT. If you look at the overall styling there are some not so subtle hints back to the Varadero.
  
  
  Have fun riding!
  

  
  Absolutely agree 
  Honda panniers seems not to be waterproof neither solid (they break if you just fall the bike not riding ... ) waiting for your report !
   
• #26 Reply
  Posted by james.mc on 27 Aug, 2017 23:14
• Quote from: pathfinder on 02 Aug, 2017 03:26

  Hi,
  
  Today after re-testing CT and TA, weighing the pros and cons of each of them, I came to the final decision: it will be a Twin...  an Africa Twin DCT!!!
  
  
  Regards,
  

  
  Great decision arrived at through test riding.
  Congratulations!
• #27 Reply
  Posted by pathfinder on 07 Sep, 2017 22:48
• Hello,
  
  Finally I took time to leave here some photos of the first kms made with AT.
  
  While still in the period when I should be gentle with the throttle, first impressions confirm the good feelings obtained in test-drive mode. For me, what is already evident is AT suspension comfort, superior to what I was used to with Varadero and far superior to what I experienced with Crosstourer.
  
  Turning a page of 126,538 good memories
  
  
  Starting from scratch
  
  
  Nothing better than going to the geodesic center of Portugal to decide which is the next destination 
  
  
  
  
  Regards,
  
• #28 Reply
  Posted by meine dicke on 08 Sep, 2017 13:02
• Thanks for the first impressions and hoping to see you next VIM at Andorra.
  
  Greetings from the South of Germany
  Rainer aka meine dicke
• #29 Reply
  Posted by zebulon on 08 Sep, 2017 21:17
• Sure a great change from a carb Vara !  you will see a great bike !