The Africa Twin thread - Page 789

Ladder106 · 11-13-2012, 09:03 AM

Only one route around that track....but it's got a GREAT front straight.

Happy B-day Greg

johnny77 · 11-14-2012, 02:21 AM

aikidimi, stevh0: Thanks for your fast reply.

Well, I’ve ridden a lot last years in Europe with my wife and we have taken long travels on tarmac. The Varadero (with FI) was very comfortable for us, the power was enough all time all situation. The Dero is absolutely fit for me (6’7) with bar riser and higher seat. J

But nowdays I haven’t got enough time for long time travels (kids, work, etc.) therefore the Dero is unitilized. I ride a lot in the city and the Vara is a big pig in traffic. It is a heavy bike. Well, it is born to the long travels not to traffic jam. J

The AT is absolutely old school adventure bike and I like it. It is app. 40 kg lighter than Dero and „only” 60 HP but I think it is better for city traffic and single riding. Well the center of the gravity is higher than her big brother. I have never ridden an AT just sitting on it. I would like to use it for city travels (not too much), and short trips (app. 80/20 % tarmac/rugged roads)

The 850-900 XRV (with +20 HP) would be the best but it is unattainable for me……

I like the Dero too. Reliable but boring. The AT is older, weaker but timless and reliable too.

Africa_Twin · 11-14-2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny77

I like the Dero too. Reliable but boring. The AT is older, weaker but timless and reliable too.

Don't want to open a can of worms here, but... I fail to see where the AT is weaker than the Varadero...

Unless you mean weaker in terms of having less engine power.

johnny77 · 11-14-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Africa_Twin

Don't want to open a can of worms here, but... I fail to see where the AT is weaker than the Varadero...

Unless you mean weaker in terms of having less engine power.

Yes, you're right. That's the correct definition.

The Apostle · 11-15-2012, 03:50 AM

I am selling my RD04. Not in good condition but it is cheap.
Only for EU to avoid customs

LethPhaos · 11-16-2012, 12:07 AM

what's cheap? :)

The Apostle · 11-16-2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LethPhaos

what's cheap? :)

The bike !! I'll give it to a reasonably small price.

Rensen · 11-16-2012, 02:41 AM

Love the AT

Africa_Twin · 11-16-2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Apostle

The bike !! I'll give it to a reasonably small price.

I think he was asking how much is your cheap price...

The Apostle · 11-16-2012, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Africa_Twin

I think he was asking how much is your cheap price...

I know

I am just waiting for the best offer

By the way ,,, here in Greece I was offered 400 euro

DominicDomingo · 11-18-2012, 03:41 AM

Hi there! I haven't been around here for a while. I have a 97 rd07a with some front end damage in Barcelona city.

Due to life's circumstances I'd rather sell it to someone will make good use of than fix it up myself.

If any in Europe is interested in buying it, or knows someone who might be, please get in touch with me via PM.

Thanks!

DoctorAbo · 11-18-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Apostle

I am selling my RD04. Not in good condition but it is cheap.
Only for EU to avoid customs

Hy Apostle, can you p.m. me th specifics of the actual bike condition ? I might be interested.
Thanks

Ridesolo · 11-21-2012, 07:31 PM

Found this on ebay. africa twin for sale

lukasteam · 11-21-2012, 11:26 PM

Looks like a nice bike , but reserve is probably set at 10K , so no matter how much everybody love's AT's save roughly 3K more and get a new Super Tenere ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridesolo

Found this on ebay. africa twin for sale

The Apostle · 11-22-2012, 04:14 AM

That's too much !!!
Here in Greece, because of the financial situation, you can find the exact same bike in excellent condition for 2.500 euro ~ 3.200$ +1.500$ for sending it over the Atlantic.

11-14-2012, 02:21 AM	#11822
johnny77 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Oddometer: 13	AT after Varadero aikidimi, stevh0: Thanks for your fast reply. Well, I’ve ridden a lot last years in Europe with my wife and we have taken long travels on tarmac. The Varadero (with FI) was very comfortable for us, the power was enough all time all situation. The Dero is absolutely fit for me (6’7) with bar riser and higher seat. J But nowdays I haven’t got enough time for long time travels (kids, work, etc.) therefore the Dero is unitilized. I ride a lot in the city and the Vara is a big pig in traffic. It is a heavy bike. Well, it is born to the long travels not to traffic jam. J The AT is absolutely old school adventure bike and I like it. It is app. 40 kg lighter than Dero and „only” 60 HP but I think it is better for city traffic and single riding. Well the center of the gravity is higher than her big brother. I have never ridden an AT just sitting on it. I would like to use it for city travels (not too much), and short trips (app. 80/20 % tarmac/rugged roads) The 850-900 XRV (with +20 HP) would be the best but it is unattainable for me…… I like the Dero too. Reliable but boring. The AT is older, weaker but timless and reliable too.

11-16-2012, 12:07 AM	#11826
LethPhaos Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Belgium Oddometer: 162	what's cheap? :) __________________ \| KTM 690 SMC \| Honda Africa Twin \|

11-18-2012, 03:41 AM	#11831
DominicDomingo axe me anything Joined: Nov 2007 Location: in transit Oddometer: 6,516	Hi there! I haven't been around here for a while. I have a 97 rd07a with some front end damage in Barcelona city. Due to life's circumstances I'd rather sell it to someone will make good use of than fix it up myself. If any in Europe is interested in buying it, or knows someone who might be, please get in touch with me via PM. Thanks! __________________ ,eh? Morocco RR

11-21-2012, 07:31 PM	#11833
Ridesolo cereal lurker Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Zambo.Peninsula Oddometer: 164	Found this on ebay. africa twin for sale __________________ '85 xr350, XR440, '99 RD07X, 01 XR650R

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11-13-2012, 09:03 AM	#11821
Ladder106 It's a short cut, really Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Davis, CA Oddometer: 4,268	Only one route around that track....but it's got a GREAT front straight. Happy B-day Greg

11-15-2012, 03:50 AM	#11825
The Apostle Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Greece Oddometer: 26	I am selling my RD04. Not in good condition but it is cheap. Only for EU to avoid customs

11-16-2012, 02:41 AM	#11828
Rensen Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Munich Oddometer: 39	Love the AT

11-22-2012, 04:14 AM	#11835
The Apostle Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Greece Oddometer: 26	That's too much !!! Here in Greece, because of the financial situation, you can find the exact same bike in excellent condition for 2.500 euro ~ 3.200$ +1.500$ for sending it over the Atlantic.