Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports

New for 2018, the Adventure Sports adds even longer-travel suspension (an extra 20mm) and a larger fuel tank (an extra 5.4 litres) to the regular Africa Twin. It’s the least-expensive of the four bikes here, at £12,599 — good value given the standard trim includes heated grips and a 12-volt socket. Our test bike included a centrestand (£180), a two-way quickshifter (£600), foglights (£430), as well as wind deflectors (£70) and little screen visors (£55) bumping that total to £13,934. Panniers (40-litre left, 30-litre right) are an extra £585, and inner bags £95.

RIDE’S scales show our test bike weighs 250.4kg with a full tank but no panniers. The ATAS has a surprisingly low maximum weight rating of just 438kg, which means the useable payload is a disappointing 187.6kg.

SPEC Price from £12,599 (£13,934 as tested) Engine 998cc parallel twin, 4v per cyl, l/c Power 94bhp @ 7500rpm Torque 73lb·ft @ 6000rpm Transmission 6-speed, chain Frame steel cradle Front suspension 45mm forks, 224mm travel, adjustable preload, rebound and compression Rear suspension monoshock, 240mm travel, adjustable preload, rebound and compression Front brakes 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear brake 256mm disc, 1-piston caliper Front tyre 90/90-R21 Rear tyre 150/70 R18 Wheelbase 1580mm Rake/trail 27.5°/ 111mm Seat height 900/920mm Kerb weight 250.4kg (measured) Fuel capacity 24.2 litres

PCP FINANCE Price £13,934 Deposit £3500 Monthly repayments 36 x £125.57 Optional final payment £5913.61 APR 0% Total payable £13,934.13 Annual mileage 5000