Not a real motorcycle? 2024 Honda X-ADV 750 tested on UK roads!

[@NoeticCosmos]

You asked... What is it about the XADV that attracts people to swap their motorcyle for an XADV? In a nutshell, it's a great allrounder. More detail... 1. Bullet proof NC750 Engine. 2. The long distance comfort of a scooter, with a feel that's half way between a scooter and a motorcycle. 3. Automatic gearbox, just twist and go. 5. More power, than most scooters, whilst deliverying excellent fuel economy. 6. A lot of under seat storage, if adding a decent sized top box, there's no need for panniers, therefore filtering is easier. 8. Good wind protection, options are available to increase this. 9. Lower centre of gravity, therefore easier to manoeuvre. 10. I can't think of a better all rounder, it can be used in almost any scenario (within reason)... Ideal for long distance touring, especially with no gears or clutch to worry about. Just concentrate on road safety and the scenery, let the bike do the gears for you. It's annoying that there is no Cruise Control, or even an optional extra of cruise control.

[@btgmoto]

Yeah, Honda really missed a trick there. They seem to hide features of the 'big' bikes behind the 'paywall' of upgrading. Some people will NEVER want an 1100 or 1800cc bike, but they do want cruise control. KTM and Aprilia get this. Why not Honda?

[@BikersMirror-pz8fy]

Versatility (tour, commute, fun, trail) torque and ease of use

[@raphaeldukhan]

@@BikersMirror-pz8fy True. that's why I went from the Vulcan S, Versys 650 to a scooter and believe it, it's a XMAX 300. Plenty of speed for me, super flickable, and a dream in traffic jam!!! and all of you've mentioned 🙂

[@seansixfive]

Most adventure riders buy too much bike then load it up with too much gear. Where I live in the north of Spain, I would much rather bip around the mountains on one of those Hondas than a GS. Even the 350 is much more fun. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen GS riders struggle with very basic maneuvers such as ‘stopping and putting a foot down’ or ‘parking’. Forget U turns on a steep incline with you 870kg bikes.

[@stanleyfamUK]

I have an older GS, but wanted a form of transport that was easier to just hop on, do a bit shopping, maybe a commute without too much faffing around. I tried the 750 and the 350 back to back and after much riding decided on the ADV 350 for a number of reasons. Firstly it is what it is a powerful automatic scooter with double the storage of the 750 better fuel economy and will happily cruise on a motorway at above legal speed, plus handles really well and weighs nearly 45 kg less than a 750. My view was the 350 does 90% of what the 750 does but the 750 only does 60% of the 350 is really good at. The 350 is also nearly half the price of the 750. I found it really difficult to place the 750, it has its feet in both camps. It’s not an amazing scooter and it’s not an amazing motorbike but it is a good all rounder if you only have the option of one bike, that said even if I never had a GS to use, I will probably still prefer the ADV 350 as I use it pretty much for everything.

[@btgmoto]

That's really interesting! I've pinned the comment for other interested parties to read!

[@erwinballings9155]

I own the Honda Forza 750 and apart from the cruise control not being available, I am very satisfied. On all counts and certainly of the fuel consumption.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

I have one and wouldn't go back to a normal motorcycle, the wind and weather protection are superior and they're 58 bhp, most fun is in sport mode, standard gets you 77mpg 😊👍🏻

[@btgmoto]

Yes, my mistake. Gen 1 and 2 were 55, this one is 58!

[@Slycarlo]

Americans will never know what's the definition of motorcycle driving comfort of a maxi scooter since they don't have one

[@docholliday205]

This American has a Burgman 400 and loves the comfort and weather protection.

[@TheDervMan]

I've got one (2018 model) very rarely ride my 1250GS since getting the X-ADV. Brilliant bikes, only complaint from me is lack of cruise control.

[@btgmoto]

Definitely one of those bikes that's easy to just hop on and ride, any distance.

[@electric_dreamin3518]

Great review and assessment. I tested one about a year ago, and it was fully kitted out with all the accessories. I really enjoyed it for the most part, but as you stated, the weight and the ergonomics at low speed were a deal breaker. Not to mention, apparently, it's one of the most sought-after bikes here in London to steal, which was a deal breaker. I went with the 2nd gen xsr900 in the end. Who knows, in the future, I might revisit it. Thanks for putting this together.

[@btgmoto]

Yeah, absolutely my pleasure. I didn't talk abou the thefts... But a lot of rumours, and my own anecdotal experience, suggests it's one of the most nicked bikes ever... And the thieves know how to mess with the ECU and keys etc...

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Mates had his new one for 5 months and done 8k miles on it, loves it, i have ridden 2 of the older versions and my main gripe was the weight, my old tmax would have trounced it on handling and comfort albeit mine was modded.😉

[@btgmoto]

Yeah, Tmaxes are cool. I still want to ride the newest version. I took the first model to a trackday at Cadwell Park, nearly 20 years ago, before KZbin.

[@BiglumpADV]

Totally agree with the comments regarding configuration, the bikes should stay where you leave them and just warn you on the dash. But the nanny state we live in usually rules against it sadly

[@bogdan1207]

that scooter is what the updated nc750x should have been. It's a shame those wheels and ground clearance are not on the nc750x, but it's not a bad vehicle as it is. edit: it does sound cool though

[@btgmoto]

The NC is one of those bikes that flies under the radar, but has very loyal fans

[@johna6968]

I love the idea of these things. I dont love the idea of the price. Did use a black SH300 for a while. The fact every low life wanted to steal it had me selling the skoot prematurely. They'd be queuing up for the thing as soon as you are out of sight.

[@StephenHughesJelen]

Re: Electronic settings - I'm *mostly* with you. I'd like to be able to set what I want to have as the default startup, and if I make changes, have those changes stick if not having it shut down for less than say an hour. After an hour, return to *my* default setup. My '16 BMW R12R does half that... It maintains which rider/suspension mode you've set, but always turns on traction control and ABS, and you can't turn it off until you've rolled far enough for the "POST" (power on self test). I've had trouble getting out of loose pea-gravel and sand because I couldn't disengage the system, and traction control kicked in hard enough to stall the bike before I could get it rolling.

[@btgmoto]

That's painful!

[@simonwalden131]

Another great video/bike review although I was surprised to see you in the uk, unexpected! If I had the money I’d definitely have one of these for hooning around on and I’d likely ride it in the same way you do. And be perfectly happy with the mid 60’s mpg! I also agree that it looks pretty cool, to me at least. Alas I’ll have to stick with the one cheap bike for now but one day, who knows! Great work 👍🏻

[@btgmoto]

Definitely not my first choice of roads for a test, but never look a gift horse in the mouth! I'm back home in Germany now 😂👍

[@reverendhoover]

I quite fancy a big scoot but haven't ridden the X-ADV. I'll see if I can take one out when i get my Honda serviced next time. Chigee looks nice!

[@randlcars4582]

I have a bmw xr a suzuki 1400 have just bought a x Adv and love it so much fun

[@MotoGoato]

Ohh thats a weighty beast .... only 2kg less than my manual NT1100, which has 45% more bhp and 33% more torque. Of course the X-ADV is physically much smaller but I'm surprised by how heavy it is.

[@btgmoto]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was surprised by that kerb weight!

[@MotoGoato]

@@btgmoto admittedly the weight is all going to be very low down compared to a conventional bike and the DCT weighs 10KG alone .. but it still seems like a lot for a 750. I guess being a step through design it needs a pretty beefy frame though.

[@birchwoodbiker]

58hp I have the NC750x DCT, I've riden it lovely bike to wide with the boards, but you can change them for pegs, great review like all your vids BUT IT's NOT A SCOOTER 🤣you can usee it in pure manual or like I do leave it in auto and use the padels to upshift and down shift, not much keeps up to them off the mark

[@michaelreid5307]

I wonder if it were the same bike but manufactured by KTM or a BMW your final conclusion would be different.

[@btgmoto]

Do you know how many Hondas I've bought, and how many are still in my garage? Honda fan here ✋

[@birchwoodbiker]

it's not a off road bike like my NC brilliant on the road for comuting, But I would always have the NC750x your welcome to ride mine different bikes

[@user-wg9uy9yr9d]

I would love to try this for a long distance, does it have a imu?

[@sandwaves5642]

It's not a cheap toy. For this money Honda COULD have installed a Cruise Control ! - which they DID NOT !

[@raphaeldukhan]

True!!! and it's a shame. Kymco did do it though on their AK Premium model. And this might be my next scooter. 🙂

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Nice review, it’s one I’ve always fancied having a go on but never got round to. Think you’re right a hybrid basically a NC 750 with scooter body. It does have a claim to fame in the off road world, back in 2019 Italian Renato Zocchi took it and won the 7000km Gibraltar rally beating KTM 790’s, Husquqrvena 701’s, KTM 690E’s and BMW 800GS’s. A few upgrades to the suspension and exhaust but still a bit of an achievement.

[@btgmoto]

That's incredible! 😂👏

[@67mooncat]

Jeezo mate… where is your mic- on the exhaust?😂

[@btgmoto]

Practically inside it! 😂🫡

[@anxiousappliance]

I'm thinking that's an Aliexpress exhaust and something more mellifluous would make the riding quicker and more fun. Funny how that works.

[@btgmoto]

Totally standard bike, the mic is placed near the rear light. Thanks for the sub!

[@anxiousappliance]

@@btgmoto dang - I was wrong. First time! I enjoy your vids - thanks.

[@birchwoodbiker]

IT'S NOT A SCOOTER FINAL WORDS🤣🤣🤣👍

[@btgmoto]

Understood! 🤣

[@birchwoodbiker]

It's NOT A SCOOTER it has gears

[@birchwoodbiker]

You can't get under 60mpg I've rode these for 5 years

[@mrflores7708]

I hope your mate, whom you borrowed the bike off, doesn't get a speeding ticket, because you went past that speeding camera heading out of Barley at 33mph 🧐😂

[@btgmoto]

I'm sure he'll let me know! I didn't see a flash ;)

[@TheDervMan]

Speedo over reads by 10% so you'll be fine!

[@rickybobby7660]

It look like something a prop department would make for a really shitty dystopian movie set in 2035 or something a newly retired single old boy might buy that’s just started riding at 65😂 TMax still rules the superscoots for me

[@btgmoto]

That's harsh, but fair. I do have a soft spot for big scoots, but they have to be track prepped JDM Tmax style with fast furious sticker jobs and racing numbers 😂

[@rickybobby7660]

@@btgmoto 😆 theres something really cool about a big scoot full leg covers on, loud exhaust, flat out filtering round the Périphérique. Not sure they work on the A52 to Grantham😂

[@anxiousappliance]

Honda still has NM4 dreams - this is the gateway drug.

[@jensnoeske]

Thanks for an honest Video !

[@btgmoto]

My pleasure!

[@bobz1736]

Reminds me of when they launched these here in Thailand. A group of us used to do some jungle single track and quite technical off-road routes, and one day, Honda decided to do a dealer launch event on our route with a bunch of these - it was total carnage the scooters falling all over the place, getting stuck and having to get help to free them up. An ADV it is not ! 😅

[@btgmoto]

Hah! That sounds fantastic. Would love to have seen it!

[@michaelreid5307]

Did the dealer fit off-road tyres?

[@btgmoto]

@@michaelreid5307 I'm gonna say... Nope... But I can't wait for the answer!

[@atomicgrasshopper4391]

Just an nc750 with a scooter body work and ,,ADV" price tag.

[@btgmoto]

And 60,000 units sold in Europe. It's pretty practical, especially when you chuck luggage on. Not my cup of tea, but I get the appeal.

[@Wojtekpl2]

Unfortunately it looks ugly.

[@grenphelps7455]

Let's be honest here, it's not really a scooter, it's a motorbike with a scooter bodywork, main reason is, it's chain drive...honda essentially cheating 😅😅

[@btgmoto]

That's not cheating! That's innovation! (/removes Honda Fan Boy #1 Tshirt)

[@grenphelps7455]

​@@btgmoto fanboy, that's nothing to get on top of your orange box for, looking at the Honda bike range at the moment, makes you fall asleep 💤💤 boring as for innovation, bending the rules to suit them, one more thing, they aren't doing very well in MotoGP are they and on top of that, repsol has walked away....😅😅

[@anxiousappliance]

@@grenphelps7455 One day you'll actually ride a Honda, but watching KTM adverts is cheaper.

[@grenphelps7455]

​@@anxiousappliance ridden plenty of Honda's, but never wanted one it's all a bit meh, as for KTM, been there twice, that was enough, got a 2023 Yamaha mt-10 at the moment and it's been flawless 👌

[@jimporter]

Interesting how time has changed perspective. When the NC700X/S with the Integra scooter version, the general consensus was the NC700 was just a glorified scooter.

[@spencervidal3168]

LAME!!!!