Africa Twin

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unsub, I'm with you on the shaft drive. I really don't even consider a bike unless it's shaft.
The Africa Twin is just so freaking cool..! Yamaha is my # 2 choice as far as ultimate reliability.
The Super Tenere has proven to be pretty much bulletproof. Shaft, cruise, electronic suspension.
Very seriously considered getting one, then Honda brought the Crosstourer to the US , and the Africa twinn came out.
For now I wanted to own just one bike. Ultimately I went to the bike I've been in love with for several years... the "B".
Test ride a 1200 Crosstourer..., shaft, single sided swing arm, available DCT and a marvelous engine, I guarantee you'll fall in love with the motor..! Lack of cruise , lower body protection & standard accessories turned me away though.

That's why I keep going back to "look" at the Super T. To me so far, it checks all the boxes. I'm eager to read will's thoughts in a report though.

Never say never.

[Broken Hand]

That's why I keep going back to "look" at the Super T. To me so far, it checks all the boxes. I'm eager to read will's thoughts in a report though.

Never say never.

I traded 2014 Ten for my '14 B.
The Ten is an awesome bike. Tons of addons available. Super reliable.

Needs a couple fixes imo.
1) Better windscreen--Madstad fixed that.
2) I got numbness in my right hand. Cruise control helped some.
3) Seat wore on my butt by 200 miles.
3.5) Can't turn ABS off readily. Screws with locking up rear tire for slides.
4) Biggest problem--I found myself riding on lone, gravelly or rutted dirt roads by myself. It's too damn tempting in the Ten kitted with knobbies and bars to explore. I got bit hard last year when I fell and injured my shoulder. Knew then and there that that bike was going to get me maimed or killed.

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