Understanding The Honda X-ADV 750

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[@caspianprince]

So I've had one of these for 10,000 miles / 18 months now. I bought it to replace a TMax (btw - quick comparison with TMax: the XAdv has a bit less weather protection, is much heavier, the is DCT not quite so nice as CVT, the X uses a fair bit less petrol) but even then it was only meant as a second bike, my main steed being a 690 Duke R. The Duke is too mental for mundane tasks and murders my arse on anything other than shortish frenzied road attacks. So I got a scooter to commute on and go to the shops and ... tour. Scooters (TMax included) are just brilliant at touring, like, way better than people riding around on FJs and RTs would have you believe. So here is a review. So why did I buy it over the Tmax? Well, three reasons. Number one - it looks fantastic. I love quirky looking bikes. I owned GSes before they were famous, now everyone loves them. Secondly - it sounds fantastic. The Tmax sounds a bit bland, the XAdv has a brilliant 270 degree crank sound. Thirdly - the TMax only gets 55mpg, the XAdv lately gives me 70mpg, so that's saved 40 gallons (184 litres) over the last 18 months, or about £200, which is not to be sniffed at. I thrash it mostly everywhere (in Sport 2 mode - use Drive mode for villages and town). It ain't fast but it takes of sharp from a standstill to about 40mph which is fun trolling boy racers from the lights. I get 5000 miles from a rear and it seems 10000 out of the front. It's bloody heavy (240kg or so with crashbars), and high up, though the centre of gravity is very low and you can easily pick it up off of its side should it blow over in a gale(ahem). It is, to all intents and purposes, a motorcycle, not a scooter. The only scootery thing about it is the underseat storage (it easily takes my full-face Shoei or a big bag of shopping). And I suppose the petrol filler. The petrol cap is rarely mentioned in reviews but know this: it is covered by a fairly flimsy plastic cover and otherwise insecure - some shitbag could easily siphon off your petrol if they were so inclined, but as there's barely 13 litres of the stuff when it's full, I don't suppose anyone will want to. It does somewhere between 65-75mpg, dropping to the lower end when thrashing it on the motorway for hours. This gives it a realistic tank range of 180 miles, which is great for touring. In the end it's ended up being my "first" bike because it's just so damned useful. Being able to chuck the lid or lock under the seat is an eye-opening feature of scooters that more bikers should really get to try out. The keyless ignition and petrol and seat locking is awesome (still gotta get the keys out to do the disc lock though). It's supremely comfy. It keeps most of the weather off (not so good as the TMax but still good). I don't ride it too fast and don't feel obliged to either (unlike the KTM). I'm just so surprised at how good the bike is at doing everything except actual racing it looks like I am going to keep it for another few years. Here are the best bits (no particular order): 1. Ease-of-use - the combination of storage, keyless operation, and DCT. 2. Efficiency and range. 3. Underseat storage. 4. Handling & braking - both just like a normal bike, and a good one at that. 5. Build quality: proper Honda. Here are the gripes: 1. Chain drive. Ah well. 2. The heated grips are shit. No good at all under 10 degrees. I will replace the official Honda ones with some Oxfords at some point. 3. The LED lights - even with the aux foglights - are feeble. No night riding in the sticks unless you're brave and foolhardy. 4. DCT is great until it's not, and that is when you are doing about 5mph and trying to turn round a little corner. It'll change down from 2nd to 1st at exactly the wrong moment, and if you're not expecting it or the surface is slippery, there's even a chance it'll have you off. 5. So heavy! I wish it were 20kg lighter. 6. Price. It *is* too expensive. Buy a 1 year old one, unlike me. Hope that helps.

[@SHates]

Great write up. If you had to replace it, would you still get an X-ADV or go back to the Tmax? I've got a 690, but keep thinking a Tmax or X-ADV would do me great for commuting into London, especially in the winter months.

[@caspianprince]

@@SHates that's actually really hard to answer, they're both amazingly good. I think the Tmax would just pip it as a winter commute, because of better lights, heating, and weather protection

[@citizenpmd565]

Spot on summary of the bike, I have just bought one and love it. This will be my only bike and I intend to use it for everything. The good bits are the ease of use from the DCT and keyless ride which make using it such a doddle. The underseat storage is very handy, no need for a top box or tail pack for your everyday bits and pieces, over trousers, spare gloves, puncture repair kit, disc lock, chain etc. just goes under the seat. Looking forward to touring on it, my Givi top box and underseat storage will give me 70 litres of luggage capacity with no need for panniers. This could be the ideal bike for touring the UK at sensible speeds, it's smooth as hell on dual carriageway and will get 70 to 75mpg without really trying which could be reassuring if you find yourself somewhere running low and feeling a bit of fuel anxiety. The bike is heavy but doesn't feel it, the build quality is lovely it feels like a premium product and I love the way it looks. The bike was designed by Honda Italy who gave us the recent Africa twin so in the metal it looks great, even better than it looks in pictures. Looking forward to getting some touring done on mine, try and get a test ride on one if you can and prepare to be surprised.

[@colinpeters3809]

Caspian Prince brilliant review and so helpful for me as I am considering both models as my next purchase, thanks again.

[@MrKdr500]

It has a chain drive because it's marketed as offroad capable, belts are no good offroad.

[@gerrymcerlean8432]

I never thought I'd ever be interested in a scooter. I've been a biker for 30 years but now I've reached the grand old age of 70 and my poor old body is starting to complain. A bike like this might be exactly what I need; comfortable on my bum and wrists, no gear changing but still exciting. Thanks for opening my eyes to new ideas. I'm off to the dealer to try out the X-ADV and the Forza.

[@alanhay8924]

how did you like your test rides

[@blackskunk54]

I sat on one, very comfortable. very impressive in the flesh

[@johnDukemaster]

For those with an open mind it's a good bike. Why put bikes into boxes? Is it a retro? Is it a naked? A streetfighter? Cruiser? Why bother? If you like it and can afford it, buy it!

[@motobob]

True!

[@mikaellindroos1594]

42000km and i 💟💟it.Twice Finland-Costa del Sol Esp.Never go back to manual gear.

[@timjohnson1199]

Why? There's lots of "good" bikes out there.

[@osamabinladen824]

@@mikaellindroos1594 This is a scooter right?

[@mikaellindroos1594]

@@osamabinladen824 No matter😀😀

[@honda116969]

I'm in the United States & I absolutely love 🛵💨 I would do anything to have that Honda X-ADV I won't put myself in debt buying any other motorcycle but if that XADV was available I would 100% buy it. I think it's so badass from the automatic transmission 1/2 scooter 1/2 motorcycle I think it's the coolest bike ever made imo. & for the way I would want to ride the 750 motor is perfect, it's not too powerful but it's fast enough for the highway on & off road!?!? God that thing is perfect 4 my liking 💯🛵💨

[@nickdolan7710]

In Thailand practical means the whole family can fit on it!

[@iamatallmidget]

Lol u sir sure have seen some stuff!!

[@michaelclark3192]

But I think if you can afford one of these in Thailand your family would have enough money for a car or pickup rather than just a scooter.

[@mejestic124]

Also in India.

[@rubberneck2855]

When in China saw multiple people on small sub 250cc motorcycles and scooters. Certainly making the most use out of them.

[@PriyabDash]

😂😂😂 in india too it's the same

[@amrak-8401]

I HOPE and Pray it will be available in the USA!🙏

[@TheOpenRoadExperience]

It’s 2023 and still no X ADV. It’s my dream bike too. Hope it will be available in the US soon 🤞

[@MOISEF76]

Thumbs-up review and like your approach and contents. I've had my for 20 months with 21000 km on the clock and I mainly use it for commuting to work 80km round trip. Simply love it. It's special, head turning, looks like a scooter and ride like a bike. And stability on this machine is close to perfection.. Only down side on rainy days I get a lot of back tire spray. I'm gonna add a fender.

[@arjanboot8067]

I have one for 3 month now. It drives fantastic! And.... a lot of people are looking at it when it I park it.

[@alan36753]

Like a bit more on bike footage. That felt a bit like two guys chatting after a test ride.

[@motobob]

Some more on bike coming later this week

[@trimmytrish]

@@motobob I didn't mind the different style. It made a nice change. Keep up the good work!

[@Tobeon2]

Yup... 🥴🤪.. Lol

[@rubberneck2855]

I like the style of this video, happy to have this bike discussed rather than ridden. Lots of on-road reviews elsewhere but they lack the chat I like

[@greginnm]

I've not had the chance to ride the X-ADV, but I do own a Burgman 650 and I agree with you these big scooters/motorcycles are the most convenient bikes I've ever owned

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

The Burgman is very nice. The comfort and weather protection of the Burgman is unchallenged but the xadv is much more fitting for me than the burgman. It has replaced my bike and the scooter.

[@motojc]

I would love to have this bike. I imagine it will be very comfortable and easy to go on long tours (internal storage). The ADV suspension should do well with the city streets too. And i love the look.

[@Northernman72]

Did a 3000 mile trip from the uk around Italy on one, other than it being a bit heavy it was perfect!

[@y0u5uf]

I lived in Thailand for 3 years and everyone rides a scooter for practicality and to be able to nip around traffic. I love how much you can fit under the seat and if you have one of these your the coolest scooter person. Not sure about the weight though..

[@TrNdke]

I get a a lot of your initial confusion about this bike, but these large scooters and scooter-hybrids are my favorite category of motorcycle. You said it yourself. Practicality. Don't get me wrong, I love and ride manual motorcycles. I grew up on and around them and they're a blast. That said, large scooters are really something special. I've put many a mile on my 250 Honda Reflex, doing things I would never do on a 250cc motorcycle. 14 hour days of touring back highways, commuting to work in 25 degree (F) weather, riding two-up on mountain twisties, and perhaps most impressive of all - grocery shopping with a cart instead of a basket. Most of us at some point have enjoyed the "slow bike fast" fun of bombing around on a 50 cc scooter, WOT, grinning like a fool at our own low-speed shenanigans. They're great for bopping around town, especially in dense traffic. Small, nimble, peppy and clutchless, with room for groceries and beer, they even leave your clothes clean and dry compared to having your knees in the breeze on a traditional motorcycle. But what a lot of people are missing is the magic that happens when you put the fun, ease, and comfort of a scooter into a bigger package. You get something that manages to be both a practical around town bike for grocery-getting and commuting, and a practical back-road touring bike, with the kind of storage capacity and plush comfort you usually have to buy a Gold Wing to get. Look at the Suzuki Burgman, Honda Reflex, and Honda Silverwing. You can't find that kind of love-seat-on-wheels-with-luggage comfort under 10k in any other class. And you can still pop down the street and pick up a friend, a pizza, and a six pack with enough agility to avoid the texting Prius drivers. Riding a big touring bike like a Gold Wing in stop and go city traffic is a nightmare. Especially for short, light riders like me; I'll take a big scoot over a small ADV for commuting and over a big touring bike for highway use all day, everyday. So, it's interesting to see bikes like this and the Honda NC700 further blurring the lines around what a motorcycle can be. We all love the style and romance of traditional motorcycles, for sure, but wouldn't it be cool to re-think motorcycling in a way that let us get on two wheels more often, and maybe even made it more accessible to new riders, new blood in the hobby? Do we have to be married to sitting on top of a hot engine, fighting the gearbox in traffic when we could be relaxed and alert for road hazards instead of working the clutch? Are giant heavy, expensive, two-wheeled RVs with refrigerators strapped to the side the only way to tour? Or could we shrink the machine and keep the comfort and agility by slinging that motor low and losing the manual transmission? Especially when I think about electric motors, I see potential for new life being breathed into motorcycles as a transportation concept. I really hope that motorcycle manufacturers keep exploring these boundaries. And in the US, where urban traffic is a nightmare, yet we have so many lovely miles of open highway, these clutchless bikes that break the mold could have a whole new territory to conquer. Now if we could just figure out how to get Americans to check their egos long enough to give this stuff a chance! I wish Honda and the like would bring more of these automatic big bikes and weird scooters here and figure out how to market them! It kills me that Asia and Europe get all the cool toys!

[@maciejkoszyk3093]

I sat on this bike and I'd love to have it as it's perfect for my needs, BUT: 1. Chain drive instead of belt. I like less maintenance, would prefer belt. 2. DCT is cool, but normal CVT would have done the job for me too. 3. Pricey... It might be a good bike, but when it's almost 2x the price of it's "donor", the basic NC750, closer to the Africa Twin range, then it makes me think twice.

[@ONYX-365]

Do you think DCT is the future of bikes? (I've never riden a bike with it)

[@svendusmcveteraner]

ONYX there are different type off riders old scool hate it and so do the race bickers all their attention are on driving and performance, but for touring it is absolutely wonderful yes it is the future 👍

[@MrKdr500]

Belt drives don't work offroad.

[@skiplocke5070]

These are absolutely outstanding. Tremendous ride ,smooth as silk. Get one

[@stevenatleven]

I enjoy your videos Bob and was interested in this one because I fancied a bike with a bit more weather protection for the winter. Eventually the weight and price ruled it out. I got a 300cc maxi scooter. Holds 70 on the motorway with ease, 120 litres of luggage space with a top box, 80 mpg and all the features of the X-ADV but half the price .

[@jonm7272]

South East Asia love these kinds of bike/scooter crossovers. See them in their millions in Malaysia. Could see this selling really well over there (though maybe a bit big and pricey).

[@adamtschmidt4303]

I've had my nc750x for a year now. I love it. Does everything I want it to do. Great first bike, easy mode. Am interested in this bike, but not until my Nancy has a long a fruitful service life.

[@yememiwa]

Placed my order this week, really looking forward to having a proper long ride on it. I guess over here bikes are mainly toys rather than transport which is not the case in Europe (you mentioned Italy in particular) but right now I don’t fancy going on a train (as if I ever did...) and instead of riding to the train station with this thing I can just ride all the way and have fun at that, too!

[@pezpezza1611]

I like this bike. I decided to get a 2nd hand burgman 400 as i wanted something practical and convenient. It will cruise 70mph no problem keeps me dry in light rain and don't get blasted with wind. The X-ADV appeals to me as i love its off road styling practicality and its pretty quick and seems fun to ride. I think its going to be my next bike. If i could have 2 bikes i would have a scooter and the triumph 1200 scrambler of Africa twin.

[@niranjanmcky8940]

Fun part is most of the Indian scooters are adv ,because although it might not handle that kind of bash , people tend to use like one. 😄 They will take it anywhere and everywhere

[@VittorioSergi]

my dad bought one two years ago used, in his words: has more than the necessay power to get you killed. My dad comes from a line of bikes, kle500, guzzi v7, suzuki bandit, he's happy with it, and to be honest he stretches bikes capabilities quite a lot, in terms of weight I mean, he's 240 lb, and my mom's 160, and they went to greece on a 350 with added luggage worth a week for both, so power on this wasn't an issue for him. The only thing he said is annoying about the x-avd is the lip on the seat that prevents him to scoop backwards

[@williampersinger3406]

I have what may be the only one in the US. It's been my daily commuter all summer. I love it. I don't think I would call it an adventure bike though. Way to wide especially down low for that. It could handle a hard packed dirt road but that's about it. But for commuting or weekend sightseeing it's great. I've had it at 100 MPH and still get 60 MPG and I'm a heavy guy. Underseat storage is a little small. I'd say if you it helmet is bigger than a size large it won't fit.

[@Aimexpousa]

Wish the would bring the X-ADV 750 to the USA

[@nestorgasmen8368]

Total Price

[@denismguitar1552]

I have a Suzuki Bergman and love it. So easy for a quick errand. Lots of storage. Great fuel mileage. So I’d try this Honda in a heartbeat.

[@exploringwithjoni8189]

As you said here in Thailand they re really popular. Just on my small village have almost 10 that i saw everyday on the roads... Im thinking to sell my NC750x in one year and maybe buy X-adv

[@motobob]

What makes you think of swapping the NC for the X-ADV? The styling? Or riding position?

Not gonna lie. It does look really cool overall, but I'd buy one as a second/third bike.

[@motobob]

Yeah for sure - that's exactly what I'd want it for

[@franktaylor7617]

First time seeing it. Was interested to SEE more of the features you were talking about. Like storage. Could have shown us the storage compartments and so on. Very few if any full side shots and not really a decent walk around.

[@ccooper8785]

"Honda X-ADV750 for when scooter floorboards just aren't high enough"

[@knightsljx]

Scooters and Cubs are super popular in Asia, that's why Honda sold 100 million of cubs in Asia. Only in the western countries would people wonder why the ADV is popular. But it makes complete sense in Asia, where younger riders want something more sporty than their father's scooter/cub

[@iancorcoran6694]

Hi.. I have one of these and have to say I think its a little like mar-mite.. you like it or you don't.. i do.. I think its great... not without faults thou... needs more storage and heated grips to be anywhere near an adventure type and cruise control would be good.. other than that it works great for me... key-less is great.. jump on and off.. smooth ride and DCT is awesome

[@judownie]

I like your review! I appreciated the footage of the keyless ignition / lock / rotary switch. More information like this and filming of the under seat storage and other practical stuff would be excellent. If I had a bigger garage I would definitely have one as my second bike and I imagine that I would probably use it more than my first bike which is the totally amazing Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer.

[@dcijams]

I’m 6’4” tall weigh in at 285 lbs, just got off a Goldwing. Looking for a lighter touring bike. Cc’s are no issue, 650 to 1800, slow drive, love back roads over riding on highways

[@motobob]

Try it out! Felt similar to the gold wing dct in some ways of course

[@cihangirzulfikar1793]

you should try a NC 750x or a Tracer 700

[@zechariahpayne7688]

Send some adv 750's to the USA DAMNIT!

[@Nostrildomus]

It's for me Bub . At 6 foot three with broken knees . No more mounting footballs but I can ride one of these critters . Take Care Everyone

[@davidleemoveforlife6332]

These bikes are super popular here in Bali, the 250. It occurred to me that men here wear sarongs and so scooters even with gears are everywhere. I’m surprised to see them in the west but 250 is a big bike in Indonesia. Also people are on the small size.

[@justineayque5568]

Just bought the 150 version of this, also a great bike.

[@Christianthephotographer]

The 150 X-adv looks very cool! :-)

[@davidMax78]

Just got mine and I love it ! From France

[@rvail136]

Sadly, they're not selling it here (edit: here being the US). I'd buy one for my wife. She likes light trail riding, but she wants to tool around town in one.

[@motobob]

That’s a shame - would be ideal

[@chavez4ever111]

In US theyre selling ADV 150.

[@rvail136]

@@chavez4ever111 Bought 1...it's top speed is 63 mph (100 kph). I'd love to have it's big brother bike. I ride a Kawasaki Concours 14 (which I love to ride), but for tooling around Wilmington Island, GA, USA, my adv150 is perfect. OTH, I'd love to take it to work (but I have to get on the freeway for 7 miles) and it's just not practicle.

[@benjamintobias9055]

Those of us who are Maxi-scooter riders are all about the practicality of our bike. We still cannot get the X-ADV in the USA, which I hear a lot of people whine about, but I wonder if they would actually *buy one.* Our market just isn't the same as Italy or Thailand. We are suffering from envy. I'll just keep boasting about the mileage I get from my very practical 250.

[@fabparks]

had two of them (one in Italy and one in UK). It is the best commuter ever. If you are looking for a "maxi" scooter - you can look at this, bmw or yamaha tmax. This has the BIG advantage of hacing the DCT and a good engine. Also is cheap to run and maintain. It is basically the fix to the integra failure. Has an amazing style (if you like the SUV look), 2 front discs, keyless, helmet compartment, full led... The reason why is popular in Italy it is due to the fact it has been designed and engineered by Honda Italy (they were desperate to have a decent competitor in the space where Integra failed). Unfortunately the UK last 10 days. Stolen as all popular bikes are. It is expensive - yes - but it is a comfortable commuter that is ready for off road of trips outdoor. I would recommend it without any though. Now driving a NC750X - once you try DCT the rest doesnt exist.

[@geneclarke2205]

Now if Honda would build an eX-ADV, with built in side cases, and belt drive, then this would be an ideal commuter. I can even deal with the high price given I want to avoid public transportation and gas stations in our post-pandemic future. Good point, for a quick hop down to the store this is the bike. For a long weekend ride, leave this one in the garage.

[@ernestjorda2777]

Well, there's the adv 150 the little brother of the X-Adv.

[@Wussag]

"You can't go on motorway rides on normal scooters, you couldn't go for a weekend away " - I'd better cancel my Vespa trips to Portugal and Switzerland then in that case.

[@gerrymcerlean8432]

Yes indeed. Better cancel them.

[@Wussag]

@@gerrymcerlean8432 Nah, I think I'll just do it anyway, despite their apparent inability to do it.

[@whattupRIBS]

When I was in the Philippines people were renting scooters to do little excursions and the roads were GNARLY so I rented a little CR150. If you weren’t keen about a full on dirt bike this thing would have been perfect for riding around the tourist towns and heading down the dirt roads to the beach 🏝. Way to go Honda.

[@nosherz]

Lets be honest, the x-adv is an over priced styling exercise. Something like a 650 burgman may not look as cool, but will be vastly more comfortable for most riders on longer trips, while providing a similar level of capability to the x-adv in semi-challenging off road conditions - eg, zero capability : )

[@txman951]

Frustrating that Honda America brings none of these or the Forza 750 to the US. We get the ADV150 and no Forza at all, not even the 350. So frustrating. Really enjoyed the review!

[@aaaknowkneemoos4811]

actually xadv have a little brother, the ADV150 its a scooter with 150cc but it has a very similar look to the xadv, kinda practical when it comes to fuel consumption, its well known in southeast asian countries

[@brianheard4565]

Looks interesting, but I think I'll stick with my Tmax (even tho' it is thirsty).

[@robbyclark6915]

I’d love to try one but I’m sure they don’t sell them here in America. I have my 04 Honda silverwing 600cc scooter that got discontinued in 2013 and it’s awesome for store runs and errands, as well as highway and two up! Awesome machine really.

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

I have one. As a replacement of a Multistrada 950 before. I simply love it. The Multi just turned my commute into daily hooliganism. For the hooligan moments in my life I ride a MT-09 now.

[@motobob]

Makes sense as a practical ride with a hooligan bike for the weekend

[@karlosh9286]

Just control your right wrist ? Then the hooligan bike should be docile !

[@HiroNguy]

I think it's damn kuhl & hope Honda decides to sell it in the US. I'd still prefer an Africa Twin for myself but it's great to have more choices!

[@philips4169]

Enjoyed the video mate, First time I've watched your channel. Not a bike aficionado as such and only ever owned Vespa large cc motors before in Australia as a run around and fun beach unit. Made a search on the 750 because on my wish-list is a large scooter rider and seeing as I now living in Asia I'd like to be able to tour without the issues of clutch biking and have the power for low rev freeway riding away from the shoulder riding with a smaller scooter. As you point out the ease of one-handed free riding and ease of stop n go with auto bikes has its definite pluses. I've got an ADV150 now which I love, bought it over my previous and very popular 150i Click. Such a difference in ride and so superior for comfort. Not "plasticy" as you said. I'm seriously considering forking out for a 750. Thanks for the no nonsense no ego/personality hype review (which sadly utube seems so full of today). Nice audio and video too :)

[@izwandyibrahim488]

U know what, Indonesia and Thailand has received adv150cc, Malaysia still awaiting for Honda to bring in.. seem this is really practical and popular amongs scooter adventure bike. Adv150 is little brother to X adv750,. Real competitors to nvx155(aero154) Yamaha. u should review this lil monster bullet as well

[@27Zangle]

I've always liked the idea of scooter or even scooter-based. Only rode a scooter once back in 2000, my uncle came over one day on a 2000 Honda Elite. I thought it was really cool, I was 17 at the time, had no license yet, (which didn't stop me from driving - country), and have always liked the idea of how fuel efficient they are. Though, living in Michigan at the time it made no sense to be the first vehicle, so when he offered to let me take it for a small spin, I thought it was the coolest thing to zip down the road and back. It was smooth, fun, and easy to ride. I would think this scooter would do well in America, maybe. I say maybe because not as many compared with 20 years ago.

[@Hemlck]

Still don’t see the point of this bike ...heavy expensive and slow. Go for a cheap scooter for town, or KTM 390 adventure or RE 650 for town and fun...with a top box for practicality of if you must have DCT then nc750x which is £2,500 cheaper?

[@kugangles9860]

I don't either....It just seems like a overly expensive/complicated scooter with a market gimmick of "adventure" in its name.

[@hamzahamoud60]

I have one but it's so heavy but i love it 🥰

[@jimjam5648]

I like the way u guys reviewed this bike....its annoying when u sometyms watch this bikes been reviewed and the person is practically just riding the bike and thinks we can hear wat he is trying to say with the wind blowing everywhere..# coolest off-road scooter so far..

[@awc5uk]

I really wish Honda would look at doing a scaled down version of this. Maybe around the 250-500cc sized engine.

[@TrNdke]

They have one in the US market, a 150. Pretty sure it's the same motor as the PCX 150. I also would like to see it in that higher midrange, though. 250 - 500 would be perfect. I guess at 150 they are hoping that it will be a bigger alternative to the Grom.

[@TheAlien1970]

@@TrNdke Seriously doubt Honda will go for another low-mid-ranger. They will most certainly up the capacity of the 750 to probably 800cc or even 850cc to meet the upcoming stricter emission regulations in Europe for 2021. This updated/revised motor will also be used on the heavily rumored baby Africa Twin. This is the reason I am holding back from buying one till next year. Hopefully with the increase in capacity there will also be an increase in power, which I thing this bike needs/deserves.

[@krittinteerasawasdi4333]

Also why they are so popular in Thailand. There aren't so many choices of big scooters or mid-ADV bikes (and they consider this bike as some kind of a big scooter) with this price tag. The DCT fails to shift sometimes when you ride through the traffic here. That is because the DCT is constantly working, plus the weather here is super hot.

[@ThePalmatron]

I like it! I used to have a Honda Forza scooter with the same keyless ignition system....It worked really well like you said but I did have problems a few times when parking near police stations here in Spain! They have anti-terrorism electronic signal breakers that cause keyless ignition systems to stop working! I ended up wishing for a simple key again......Really enjoy the content...Thanks!

[@motobob]

Haha that's crazy! I didn't realise that - is there not a fallback on a regular key? When I borrowed the Goldwing from Honda I accidentally ran the battery flat whilst out filming (left the heated seats on whilst the engine was off!) and the procedure to get to the battery to jump start it was quite something. The panniers are part of the keyless system, so you need to pop a panel off from just above the number plate. Then you can use the key to manually open the pannier, where you have to pull a piece of bodywork off to finally access the battery. Not sure what the procedure is like for the X-ADV but assume something similar.

[@ThePalmatron]

@@motobob Yeah, it would be...Certainly was with my old scooter too. You had to remove a fairing; it wasn´t super-simple...in fact, both times it happened to me I went into to the police buildings and they found somebody to temporarily disable their system to allow me to start up my scooter!!

[@user-qv9jp9of9w]

@@motobob A normal key comes with the fob to open the seat if battery died. The keyhole is right above the back wheel.

[@deniyupinto2907]

Well in South East Asia there is the 150cc version available for 2500$ish I had one for 1 year, 11k km Drives heavenly, the back suspension a bit whack tho, i'd suggest it to change to another adjustable suspension

[@paulietv2162]

You have the ADV150? What's wrong with the suspension?

[@deniyupinto2907]

@@paulietv2162 it's kinda stiff if you isn't bring any passenger with you Makes your butt hurt when approaching a speedbump in a high speed

[@paulietv2162]

@@deniyupinto2907 I would have thought the suspension is much better for speed bumps than other 125/150 scooters available in SE Asia for example, the PCX, N-Max, Wave, Click, Aerox etc? I thought that was the whole point of the ADV, to create a PCX but with off-road suspension and tyres?

[@jacks1bonnielass]

I’m so freaking salty that Honda won’t market the X-ADV750 here in the US!!! The ADV150 has been selling like hotcakes to the point where it took me 6wks to finally track one down back in April. I love it, but I need something with better acceleration capabilities ya know? And sure, I can install a variator & roller kit for just under $1000, but it’ll only add about 5-6mph to my top speed. I desperately want this bike! If anyone has a contact inside of Honda PLZ TELL THEM WE NEED IT HERE!!! Lol

[@kevinrobb86]

I saw this on a vid of a bike/car show in Thailand all tricked out and it looked kinda sick

[@TheTripleDubya]

I live in Australia and we don’t get this bike here but I’d love one for running around, climbing on and off the GSA around town can get a little tedious but having said that, I’d be worried that I’d never use the GSA again. EXCEPT the cruise control missing would make it a short trip bike only.

[@mamchernojallow8738]

Wish to have one X ADV soon

[@benhughes2619]

Oh hey, that's Eynsford. Careful driving through that river - you won't believe the number of people I've seen stack it going through there!

[@motobob]

Ah! We were close... there's more footage coming in the next video. Slow and steady throttle seems to be the way but it's slippery on the exit

[@karlosh9286]

Sod riding through a river like that. For that I'd need a boat ! (although good video footage :-D )

[@leaztyrjoneopren7984]

Got my xadv here in the phillipines and i love it....and it is true that bike is very very versatile u can do off road on road on it do long touring no problem the bike also has a storage and also it is convenient during transport in small barges/boats in inter island adventure here in PH compare to big GS..👌👌 OHHH AND IT HAS ALSO A BABY BROTHER HERE IN PH ITS CALLED ADV150 try to.search it...

[@saynotothegreatreset]

I was in seville a couple of weeks ago, and I've seen loads of this bike, but i couldn't figure out what brand it was or model . It really caught my eye went on KZbin and i end up in your channel, it looks a good daily bike .

[@ericassan8440]

Sometimes I ask myself when am going to get a bike on my own🙏🙏I love bikes❤❤

[@Wild1Banana]

I grew riding conventional 5 speed motorcycles and recently got back into riding motorcycles again after a long gap of 20 years and love the new CVT Maxi scooters. I wasn't sure how I would like a CVT SYM Maxi scooter RV250 and have found it to be extremely practical and laid back way to ride. No Clutch and gears to deal with makes riding to work and navigating stop n go traffic a dream. The HONDA X ADV 750 is a brilliant practical motorcycle engine and the concept is one I wish I could enjoy here in AMERICA. This bike offroad ability may not be the best but it offers the chassis to handle todays messed up roads of pot holes and poorly maintained roads. I find the weather protection of a maxi scooter to be a must have in my Pacific NW climate and rain. Once you ride a SCOOTER with floorboards and wind fairing protection you get spoiled and just have to have it.

[@kellyd1910]

if you got one of these on my home island in the caribbean you get mad respect,along with the africa twin

[@thefittestyogi]

This is a great video. I'm living in Thailand now. This bike is kinda growing on me but I'm still sold on the CB650f tricolor. I'm planning a cross-country tour in a few weeks and shopping for a bike. Thoughts?

[@rickfordbranker4874]

I love that bike , it would do good in south America

[@davidinghram2494]

Good review of a very interesting bike. Most people around here who get off the tarmac, just go out exploring on unpaved county roads, not really off road. This thing would easily handle that where something like a Dyna would be a hopeless mess. Definitely something to think about. I looked on the Honda website and did not see that it is coming to the US. Among my bikes, I have an 07 Silver Wing ABS, so I can understand how this bike is so easy to live with. If you want to go fast, no. If you just want to go and check some stuff out and then come back, yes.

[@Coolsweat67]

Beautiful Adv and very smart looking , plus the colors are magic too.

[@donaldescobar11]

That’s every bike nickers dream bike now!😳

[@fabparks]

it is - mine was stolen in 10 days...

[@rockafella1690]

You have a point about the UK sales perhaps being affected by people being not quite sure what it is, however I would say its mainly down to the fact that it's essentially a big scooter and they aren't big sellers here , unlike on mainland Europe etc. I think it looks cool though and would love to try it. Great video as always.

[@n.b.1267]

as far as I have seen, they sell in southern Europe, but not here in Austria. Although they might just be the right bike for me 😁 Will check it out asap...

[@antonioduarte1523]

These bikes also sell really well in Portugal. We have a lot of old school cobble stoned roads that in most places is in bad condition and these bikes have turned out to be great city bikes for cities with bad road surfaces. Plus Honda need to compete with the Yamaha T-max.

[@Ichibuns]

A higher displacement "scooter like" bike is what we need in the USA. The PCX and ADV 150 is fine but the 750 would be great for longer trips that require higher speeds. I'm still waiting on a Trail 250.

[@rockyp3917]

Everybody at Honda and their grandmothers know that nobody is going to take this bike off-road. Full points for style though

[@spmartin]

I find myself angry at Honda for not making this 750cc bike available in the U.S.A.

[@maydaverave]

Be mad at american riders for not buying bikes like this. So many cool bikes out there that aren't sold in US because lets be honest 90% of american riders are most concerned with looking cool and having a big engine. Though finally we are starting to get good mid sized bikes. For so long it was either 250 beginner bike designed in the 80's, giant cruisers, giant tourers, or super fast sportbikes.

[@BigSmellyRangey]

I had a Scrambler 1200 as my daily for just over a year. Keyless ignition was brilliant to have, doesn't matter that it's not 'retro'. Cruise control is pointless on normal roads. That X-Adv is weird looking. Shaft drive would make it a winner I reckon.

[@nicholasworland669]

The X-ADV is a great bike I had a chance to ride one for a short time, I live in The Gambia, West Africa. My suggestion based on my experience with the X-ADV is: Honda should look into a mid-range X-ADV. i.e. between the 150cc X-ADV and 750cc. Say a 350cc X-ADV. I believe this will be lighter in weight, have better gas mileage, and more fun in commuting, especially in busy traffics like in Africa and Asia. It would be like the Off-Road version oh the Honda Forza 350cc.

[@mikeogden5256]

I love This thing

[@Heavywall70]

It’s like the Cub from years back , you will PAY DEARLY for a decent used Cub

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

It's nothing like a Cub.

[@danielforde-pogson]

Such great review. Loved the background stuff. I'll stick around!

[@billy4rocks]

I see it as an adventure bike with moped dimensions.

[@motobob]

Pretty much

[@rockyp3917]

Scooters and automatic motorcycles are the future. They will replace the naked bikes soon

[@michaelclark3192]

It's interesting that they're not selling this adv X in Australia but they are selling the adv 150 which is basically this but based on a traditional 150cc CVT scooter rather than the nc750x. I've ridden a Honda pcx150 in Thailand and it didn't feel anything like a smal scooter, handled more like a proper bike and had the seating position like a cruiser.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Good video and balanced view, although not sure I ageee that you can’t go on a weekend tour on a normal scooter, having been touring all over Europe 2 up on a Vespa GTS for 2 week holidays!

[@rzu7120]

You’re right about cruise control. Honda seems deaf to their customers. It’s not available in the U.S. yet. What is the price in the UK?

[@ifaifa640]

Tmax 560 TECH MAX 🦁💣🔥

[@Tamaresque]

Getting on and off, just do what I do on the NX750X - stand on the pegs!

[@Tamaresque]

The other thing I like about the NC750X is that the tank is under the seat, so that even though it's 220kg in weight, the centre of gravity is so low that it's really easy to move around, even for an older person (68) like me. Until last year I also had a Benelli Tre-k 1130, which was the same weight but because it was so top-heavy I had a great deal of problem moving it and I ended up selling it, even though it was a dream to ride. I'm disappointed to hear that the X-ADV is difficult to move around as it looks to be a very interesting bike.

[@lav1daloca]

The XADV is the king of scooters. Review the 21 model it just got a huge update

[@youngmike5868]

Review the integra please. Good video!!

[@adnansteady1259]

Im abt to buy this bike today.practicality is abt this bike and obviously reliability

[@DavidAnderson-pr1ru]

In the time you had it, you couldn't even be bothered, to check whether a helmet fitted in the underseat storage. Service costs and intervals? So much for practicality.

[@TheAlien1970]

It seems that 99.99% of reviewers only drive (and test) motorcycles. They simply can't get around the idea of what a scooter (or scooter-like bike in the case of this Honda) really is. Popping up the seat and putting their own helmet would take 15secs tops of video time and would give every viewer this essential bit of info. I have visited a local dealer to check one out, and I can tell you that it holds a full-face helmet (not of the off-road variety with a beak). The engine is exactly the same as with the rest of the NC family, so service costs and intervals would be exactly the same.

[@stevebolton8471]

Well not all helmets are the same size but yes. There’s another video coming though.

[@UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague]

This is one of the only cool scooters I have ever seen. I guess because It’s really a motorcycle that has transitioned 😅

[@taimoorx8]

PCX series is cool aswell

[@julienrocher1]

Why do all reviews miss testing the flexibility manoeuvring in tight spaces in heavy commuter traffic.

[@baz5806]

I seriously fancy an x-adv but don't know if I could live with the shame if someone recognised me riding a scooter! 🤣🤣