HONDA AFRICA TWIN DCT 2017

8 tripsExcellent 5/5

Lighter than other adventure bikes and loaded with just the right amount of tech, this Honda might be the best all-arounder on the road.

998cc, Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270° crank and uni-cam. 6-speed gearbox with DCT transmission (Dual Clutch Transmission - automatic) and multiple driving modes. Also has Honda selectable torque control and ABS.

To use the DCT you simply start the bike, push the right-hand button into D for drive, or S for Sport and engage one of the three new sport settings. S1 is the entry-level to sports mode, then there’s S2 which hangs on to gears longer, and S3 which is used for more extreme sports riding and hangs onto gears till the redline.

Add in a G button (gravel) for improved connection with the bike and the throttle when off-road, and the hill climb and descent technology which changes gear depending on the ascent or incline.