Africa Twin 12 Reasons to buy a 2017 CRF1000d in 2023 - Review

Africa Twin Review - After a lot of test riding other adventure bikes, (her previous bike being a 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure), Sylvi chose a late 2017 CRF1000d in 2017. Now two and half years on, she shares her 6-minute summary, as a long term owner, on why in her opinion the much more expensive and complex 2020 AT model might not be the best choice for everybody or every trip. These are the 12 main reasons to get this model regardless of what you have now. Some of the points directly compare the 2017 model to the newest 2020 model.

Sylvi rides in Sports mode 3 (S3), usually with Traction Control set to 1 (Torque 1), and with the Gravel button set to "on" (Gravel mode has nothing to do with grave4l and simply results in smoother-more-gradual auto gear changes. In Corners, she presses the R/M button to "M" to hold the current gear in and through that corner. Prior to overtaking she changes down 2 gears using the left thumb "-" button. For Technical riding, Sylvi uses the left-hand brake to create a small amount of drag on the rear disc for short periods of time and uses S1.

For info on mods Sylvi has done to her 2017 AT - please see her video on that subject - next week.

Meerkat1's Honda Africa Twin CRF100D has 22 touring Adv hero extras (prices AU$)

1. Touratech Zega Pro pannier rack frames as per photos $620.    • Touratech Zega Pro2 Honda Africa Twin...  

2. Dual USB Port - front $35. https://amzn.to/2A5XAvY
3. Altrider rear cargo plate rack $240 https://amzn.to/3g1TpAJ

4. StegPegz for relaxed Adv standing $175. https://stegzmoto.com.au/collections/...

5. Fastway-USA Adventure XL CNC footpegs $330 https://www.mxstore.com.au/brand/fast...

6. Tinted headlight guard $220

7. Gold Runway DRL/Spotlights dual functionality - switchable function - LED custom inside mounts $275

8. Ibex steel Radiator Guard $130. https://www.ibex-parts.de/kompatibili...

9. Rox front fender riser kit for Knobbies $125. https://amzn.to/2CF9Rs9

10. Guglatech fuel filler filter HDM3D Aquastop M22006 $110. https://www.guglatech.com/en/shop/

11. Barkbusters $129. Africa Twin Kit BHG-062. https://barkbusters.net/products/bike...

12. Oxford Heated grips fitted (auto-off) $390 https://amzn.to/31dMEYc

13. Batzen windscreen adjustable riser by Wolfgang Roth $150. https://www.africatwinforum.com/threa...

14. UniFliter® foam kit $175. https://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/e...

15. Ibex Germany Crash bars lower $245. https://www.ibex-parts.de/kompatibili...

16. Ibex Germany Bashplate $360. https://www.ibex-parts.de/kompatibili...

17. Folding front brake lever $75. https://motopartshop.com/products/alu...

18. Spare brake pads rear - both sets $65. https://amzn.to/2Nuwjq4

19. Lithium Battery $195. https://amzn.to/380JloG

20. ProTaper Bar pad $30 https://amzn.to/3dxMwVO.

21. GPS Garmin Zumo $500. https://amzn.to/2ZQ5QbJ

22. Cushion handlebar grips with self-vulcanised pro-grip (not tape - no adhesive used). https://amzn.to/31gt3H4 & https://amzn.to/3dzdSuV

23. Custom 3M blue vinyl graphics - decal kit - see photos $175



Meerkat1's Girl Apperal riding Gear

Boots SIDI Crossfire 3 https://amzn.to/2rTliHG

Fox Roost deflector https://amzn.to/2tm9b6q

Astars Pants Flagship Racer https://amzn.to/2u9ierv

Goggles Oakley. https://amzn.to/39MpOJc

Gloves lite - Fox Bomber https://amzn.to/2ueVQx5

Sena Communication - https://www.sena.com/motorcycles-powe...

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