Faults:

1) DRL Lights: The automatic mode malfunctions and switches to "off" mode randomly.

2) Electronic Suspension: The "User 1" and "User 2" modes are mixed up with each other regarding the rear shock absorber spring preload settings.

3) TFT Display: There is a slight delay in its response and initial startup.

4) Outside Temperature Sensor: It doesn't display the correct temperature unless the engine is completely cold.

These are the issues I'm currently aware of... I assume they will all be resolved via a software update from Honda, hopefully soon.

General Comments:

The Africa Twin inspires confidence on the ground immediately, regardless of your off-road skill or experience.

Its size makes it a true innovation in the current adventure motorcycle category; its parallel-twin engine makes it low and narrow. This, combined with the ergonomics of the fuel tank, allows the rider to shift their weight forward over the front wheel when standing, while the footpegs exert pressure to improve steering and grip—a vital advantage when tackling difficult terrain.

The impeccable fuel delivery and throttle linkage ensure rapid and confident progress, but the 94-hp engine isn't truly inspiring. It lacks the low- and mid-range engagement of the 125-hp BMW GS's twin-cylinder boxer engine and is nowhere near the peak power of KTM's potent 150-hp 1190 Adventure. But that doesn't mean it's a slow bike.

It has a decent 68.6 ft-lb of torque, and thanks to the confidence-inspiring rear-wheel throttle linkage, it's easy to access all the available power. It just doesn't deliver it in a particularly thrilling way.

On the road, the bike is truly comfortable; the seat is spacious, as is the footpeg position, meaning there's plenty of room for riders over 1.80 m tall. However, the bike has an impressively low seat height, meaning that at 1.78 m, I can place both feet flat on the ground without moving – a first for me on a large-displacement adventure bike.

While its smooth, linear power delivery isn't necessarily thrilling on the road, off-road it's nearly perfect. The bright delivery gives you predictable throttle control, immediately inspiring the confidence to disengage the impressive three-stage traction control (Honda Selectable Torque Control). At level one, the bike accelerates and maintains the slide, but eventually intervenes to keep the rear wheel under control so you don't have to. Level two is more intrusive, while level three constantly cuts power in loose terrain, but still finds any available grip and keeps you moving. I experimented by stopping on a loose, rocky slope and then restarting with the TC at level three, and while progress wasn't rapid, it reached the top of the hill with minimal issues.

In terms of overall reliability, it is a very well-made motorcycle, with top-notch materials and whose robust simplicity is the main focus of its design.