TEWKS Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Honda. The new color is attractive to my eyes. Now the gold rims are usually a deal breaker for me (Marty too ) but they kind of work with this paint scheme. Big question here, is a 2019 GSA worth roughly $10K more? Pat Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 what is the price difference after they are kitted out the same? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Still a pretty big swing I think. Quick search has a 2018 GSA coming in at $24,800 while the AT lists out at $15,800. Now you have BMW incentives to even the field but you also have negotiation leverage at your friendly Honda dealership. The extras are the same price regardless of the tank badge I would think. Pat Link to comment
powwow Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Honda introduced a similar silver/grey color pattern on the 2018 CRF250L Rally model this year (minus the gold wheels). Departs from the typical Honda red...I like it. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Bam...you just sank my cautious acceptance of the gold rims! The AT would look better with black too. Pat Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Pat, I like the gold/black combo on this one Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 That's a good looking DRZ, Doug! They've aged well. Pat Link to comment
Bud Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Maybe the AT could be part of a 12 step program for Beemer owers?? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Probably hopelessly addicted, Bud. Just when you think you're out, they suck you back in! Order up some spoked rims and a Sargent seat with yellow piping, you'd have yourself a bumble bee, wanna be. Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Big question here, is a 2019 GSA worth roughly $10K more? Pat Apples to apples - a GS would be a better comparison. What's depreciation of the Honda vs. a GSA? When you sell in two years which one will leave you in a better place? Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Maybe we should wait for the Harley Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Maybe we should wait for the Harley I like Harleys but that thing is hideous even for an adventure bike. Pat Link to comment
Bud Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Big question here, is a 2019 GSA worth roughly $10K more? Pat Apples to apples - a GS would be a better comparison. What's depreciation of the Honda vs. a GSA? When you sell in two years which one will leave you in a better place? Depends on how many miles you ride in those two years. Most used Beemer owners expect low miles. High mileage Beemers take a big hit in resale. In the end, it really doesn't matter. We tend to buy bikes on an emotional basis, not an economic one because we WANT it. Most us here don't ride a motorcycle as our primary means of transportation regardless of the weather. At least that has been my experience. I'm sure there will be an exception or two. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Saw one of these in my dealer Saturday. I like the gold rims and tubeless to boot with cruise control ! Link to comment
Sailorlite Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I've been looking at Honda's site for mention of cruise control on the AT's. Cruise control has spoiled me - are we sure it's now on the AT's? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 In this write up there's no mention of it. It does have TBW for different ride modes but apparently no cruise. Seems dumb along with the tubed tires IMO. http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/new-colors-and-pricing-for-2019-honda-africa-twin-lineup/ Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yep ... and my dealer said the cruise was a big issue for the 850GS. But then we are trying to think "logical" when discussing the manufacturers! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Honda, just a bit higher is all we ask... Guess BMW kinda knows that. Pat Link to comment
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