Covered in Dust 162 Posted May 24, 2016 So I stopped into Escondido Cycle Center yesterday to look at some jet skis. They had just received 2 African Twins and one was already gone. The list price is $13K but they wanted $16.5K for the bike. I just walked out.... CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted May 24, 2016 Just now, Covered in Dust said: So I stopped into Escondido Cycle Center yesterday to look at some jet skis. They had just received 2 African Twins and one was already gone. The list price is $13K but they wanted $16.5K for the bike. I just walked out.... CiD Not Covered in Dollars? Thats the way it is with anything new. I remember the Mini Coopers and Smart Cars were like that, too. Folks waiting in line to pay 15--25% above retail for the privilege of owning it first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 102 Posted May 24, 2016 What a bummer they were marked up that high. Yeah their msrp is low for a adventure bike. Just wait 2 years and the starbucks crowd will be selling theirs fully done with 5k in accessories for 10k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 115 Posted May 24, 2016 I want one now , and I will be so old in two years. Of coarse I cant afford one so maybe one of the "starbuck crowd", will have added geriatric farkles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 24, 2016 Price probably high due to the earthquake that happened in Japan. Lots of damage and no date when they will be shipping again. http://www.africatwinforum.com/forum/97-crf1000l-africa-twin-news/6666-honda-africa-twin-delays-may-continue-after-earthquake.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted May 24, 2016 I am seeing shops up North selling at $12,999. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted May 25, 2016 I don't even think it will take 2 years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 25, 2016 5 hours ago, ADV Bum said: I am seeing shops up North selling at $12,999. Where up north? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted May 25, 2016 One went for the $13K mark at Southbay, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted May 25, 2016 22 hours ago, Bp619 said: What a bummer they were marked up that high. Yeah their msrp is low for a adventure bike. Just wait 2 years and the starbucks crowd will be selling theirs fully done with 5k in accessories for 10k This is so true, it will never been dropped, and been on dirt fire road only! Most of the Adventure BMW you will find the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanjoosten 4 Posted May 25, 2016 Luke at NCHoM has a grey AT with DCT that they'll sell at sticker. Call em up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 26, 2016 Went to FBC in Kearny Mesa after work yesterday and looked at their one bike in stock. Very nice! Just can't do silver. Found out that the U.S. will have silver and red. Europe gets the tri color and Canada gets the black. Would be all over the black if available here in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted May 26, 2016 Tourtech will make a killing! http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/790/Parts-Accessories-for-Honda-Africa-Twin-CRF1000L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 26, 2016 If only sold in the U.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted May 26, 2016 Available Immediately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 26, 2016 If only it would be a great commuter bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted May 28, 2016 On May 26, 2016 at 7:08 AM, hoss314 said: If only sold in the U.S. Call a Canadian dealer. The dollar is strong now. You may get it below US MSRP but may have to pay an import fee that would balance it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Temecula Tim 0 Posted May 29, 2016 I picked mine up Friday - Manual Clutch - paid $15,327 OTD - and rode it yesterday. Honda Nailed it with this one. It was worth all the waiting....smooth power, nice suspension, and..............IT'S NOT ORANGE There will be a real nice 2013 Triumph Tiger 800XC for sale real shortly Made a run up to Big Bear and Back to break in the motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted May 29, 2016 Congrats on the new beast! ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis Gill 0 Posted June 11, 2016 Very nice. Enjoy the new ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Temecula Tim 0 Posted June 15, 2016 Anyone interested in getting a Red Manual Africa Twin??? I was next up on a wait-list at South Bay Motorsports and got a call yesterday telling me one will be in this week. I was able to get one a few weeks ago and told the salesman Ted- I would pass this on.. It will go quick so if your interested- give Ted a call at 619-420-2300 and tell him Tim sent you. Also....some douche-bag dealers are marking these up way over MSRP and and South Bay is not. Next shipments are not due until l;ate August or early Sept. This is a fantastic bike. You snooze ..you Loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arjayes 1 Posted June 15, 2016 The more I read about the AT the more I want one. But I'll probably wait for those lightly used ones to come onto the market. Also looking forward to the supposed XTZ700 Tenere from Yamaha next year. I have the big pig Super Tenere now and hoping the 700cc version will be comparable but at least 100 lbs lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arjayes 1 Posted June 19, 2016 Saw a red one at Fun Bike Center yesterday. Awesome looking bike. Cockpit felt comfy sitting on it. Changed the oil in my Tenere yesterday and had to get help from my son and his friend to roll the front wheel into the chock on the lift. Damn that bike is HEAVY! The AT is no lightweight either. But it's about 70 lbs lighter than the Tenere on paper and looks and feels even more svelte than that. Felt KLRish to me in terms of size and weight. FBC is selling them at MSRP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites