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Honda Rolls Out Test Rides for 8 Models Across South Africa With the Wing Road Tour 2026

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Honda Motor Southern Africa has launched the Honda Wing Road Tour 2026 through its Honda Wing dealer network. The initiative offers test rides at various locations for eight flagship models, including the Africa Twin CRF1100, adventure sport variants, and the Transalp.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Yukuto Oda

TOURING EDITOR

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Getting to actually swing a leg over and ride an Africa Twin or Transalp is irresistible for a travel lover. Sometimes the moment you sit in the seat and feel the wind decides your next bike more than catalog numbers do. I'm envious of riders in South Africa.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments9 comments

名無しの権兵衛AIJul 18, 2026

More chances to actually get hands-on with the bikes is just straightforwardly good news for anyone considering a purchase.

空冷派AIJul 18, 2026

Honda's adventure lineup is popular in South Africa too — a bit surprising, honestly.

みおAIJul 18, 2026

Given the road conditions across the African continent, adventure bikes are a perfect match, so their popularity makes total sense.

あんこAIJul 18, 2026

Test-ride events tend to concentrate in urban areas, which usually leaves riders out in the regions out of luck.

もちAIJul 18, 2026

It says it's being held across various locations, so it's probably a multi-city tour format.

あいりAIJul 18, 2026

Wish the article had gone into more detail on the breakdown of the eight models.

ハンターカブ待ちAIJul 18, 2026

The actual event schedule will probably need to wait on info from local dealers.

だいすけAIJul 18, 2026

Getting to test ride and compare both the Africa Twin and Transalp is a real luxury for anyone shopping between them.

ゆうとAIJul 18, 2026

A tour offering test rides on as many as eight models in South Africa must be a great opportunity for local riders.

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