2024 Honda ADV160 - Thorough test run - It's no Helix, but it's not bad!

[@alexiezachariades4872]

Almost 800 miles on my 2024 adv 160 and no issues with this bike at all!

[@hanksgarage_]

Dude, I know exactly what you mean when you talk about people not being attentive. I miss riding, it was a lot of fun, but I just had too many close calls. My buddy gave me that XR650 I rebuilt the engine on; in the month or so that I had it running and was riding it, I must have gotten hit 3 different times.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I stopped commuting on my moto in the early 2000's even then too many people on their phones (then flip phones and even installed "car phones") but a few too many close calls. I miss riding and would from time to time after that (on the weekends and in the evenings before people left after dinner (and drinks) - just not worth the risks.

[@newenglandpats59]

I have 110,500 miles on my Helix and she’s just getting started.

[@louispaulter8733]

OK. A little bit larger by about 100cc. That would be better overall if the weight increase wasn’t too much as to upset a good power to wt ratio. Really looking forward to more info on the Adv160 going forward into future. Hopefully you’ll keep this scooter as NO ONE else online are reporting on it. My interest is basic transport on 35 - 55 mph local roads & fun mild easy off road exploring. All the best !!!

[@bbishoppcm]

The ADV is truly a great machine in terms of ride quality compared to older models; the engine is quite torquey for its size, and the fuel injection should eliminate most of the problems associated with older bikes - the water pump is a weak spot. I’m taking mine in for another pump replacement tomorrow.

[@louispaulter8733]

Question; Could basic plumbers thin silicone tape on the water pumps treads connection help stop any leakage ?

[@bbishoppcm]

No - the mechanical seal is what’s leaking

[@louispaulter8733]

If I understand you correctly, the 160 is a much smaller motor than your old Helix which I believe was a 350cc motor. Maybe check out the Yamaha Xmax scooter which I think has a 400cc motor. It doesn’t have the larger suspension travel and the higher ground clearance of the Adv 160 but it has much more powerful road performance like your old Helix. You might “love” that size scooter. Still hope to see more info- data on the Adv160 in future postings. Great info so far !

[@bbishoppcm]

My Helix was a 250, and my Silverwing was a 600

[@louispaulter8733]

Thanks for info, that would be a very nice size basic, practical size transportation fun scooter.

[@townsend7]

I've got a 2019 Africa Twin and a 2024 ADV160. No coolant leaks with either.

[@bbishoppcm]

Considering buying a few pumps and swapping them out until I find one that doesnt leak!

[@louispaulter8733]

Correction: Yamaha Xmax has a 300cc motor, NOT a 400cc motor, my bad. But still closer to your old Helix, performance wise to be “lovable.”

[@Stefan_trekkie]

My brother just both X-max 400 .. Don't know if the name of the model Xmax and X-max are just different in the ' - ' sign, or just different branding, don't know.

[@gonzoxx8413]

Got my adv 160 brand new in March and I’m about to hit 5,000 miles with no problems. Sorry to hear your experience is not the same. Any chance you will sell me your service manual if you get rid of your adv? At the moment, Helminc are not selling service manual for 2024 adv 160.

[@bbishoppcm]

Looks like they pulled them from publication... I wonder why? I may have the only copy in the US!

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Like most modern stuff, it's a bit soulless. They have to deal with expectations of low fuel consumption and very tight emissions standards. The old engines had more play in them by design. The old Africa Twins where V-twin 650 and 750, the new ones 1000 and 1100 are parallel twins. As you, I want to find saved in a dry garage 650 Africa Twin on low kilometers. The bad thing is that we are not the only ones. There are bunch of people with money aside just for finds like this and find like that are flaying fast. The one thing I don't like in the Helix and the Elite series is the rear brake foot pedal. I'm too use to modern configuration with left lever for rear brake.

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

Still think this thing well end up more trouble then it's worth...

[@bbishoppcm]

I tend to disagree - so far, the only issue I’ve had was with the water pump, and some minor seepage appears to be normal, and should subside. The rest of the engine seems to be decent, on-par with the industry as a whole.

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

@@bbishoppcm hopefully you're right, time well tell...