2023 Honda ADV 350 | Our First Look and Review

Our love of Scooters got a boost this week. Thanks to Damerells Motorcycles, we took out the brand new Honda ADV350… What a bike!
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[@jonathantrice7614]

I have gone from a BMW1200 to an ADV350 and it only took about 200 miles to convince me that it was the right move. With a Givi V47 topbox and the underseat storage, there is plenty of luggage space for a couple of weeks touring. Pyrenees here I come ! 😎

[@Elmuchacho17]

What’s the wind protection like ok the motorway?

[@jonathantrice7614]

We are a bit short of motorways in Cornwall, but we do have the A30 which is like car park for 6 months a year. I find it OK at 60'ish, but I am still running-in so I've not tried any sustained high speeds. There are 4 screen positions and the 2nd one up is best for me. It keeps most of the wind blast off my wide 6' frame and leaves my helmet in fairly clear air with little buffeting. I doubt if I will change the screen.

[@CharlieMcCormack]

Did the same move. Love my ADV 350. So versatile 250 kms or round town. Does it all.

[@GSHants]

Let us know how you get on in the Pyrenees…be really interesting to see a tour on one of these

[@jonathantrice7614]

Due to family commitments, I will now be doing the Pyrenees next year, but I have been watching the Tour de France this week and I'm convinced that the ADV350 is the perfect bike. I toured the Pyrenees many years ago on a Kawasaki ZZR1100 and it was really hard work physically and only the bottom three gears got used most of the time.

[@agnosticevolutionist3567]

Sold my bike after 35 years of riding for one of these, was the best decision I should have made 20 years ago.

[@blitzer25blitz62]

I'm about to make same decision tomorrow,trading my CB500X, its the ADV for me but the NSS250 2024 keep 'calling'😂..

[@andreac3026]

20 anni fa non c’era 😂

[@robfrancis7561]

Honda have created a gem. Ex 1150GS. But this is really something, Surprisingly quick top speed 90, feet in forward position and lock into seat for Twisties. Raised wide bars, low C of G ,corners really well. Once used to the CTV no problem. Stock exhaust quite nice, Screen just right. Has presence on the road ..& bikers nod.

[@paulbaker3490]

I've had mine for almost one year in Thailand, and done some amazing trips. This scooter is perfect for me. I totally recommend Honda ADV 350cc.

[@manosparavida3551]

Just heard him mention £5,799 OTR price. I bet they're quite a bit more expensive in Thailand due to the colossal import tax there? I too am considering selling up and living in Thailand, as I've probably spent at least 28 months of my life there in the last 17 years holidaying from Pai all the way down to Phuket and would also consider this scooter as everyday transport.

[@paulmorgan8106]

@@manosparavida3551 Quite the opposite. £4,200 for version with roadsync. Sometimes a markup because of high demand.

[@joshuazavala9]

They are 4,300 pounds new or about 195,000 thai baht

[@michaelsparks6084]

Just bought mine 2 weeks ago, had a 125cc Sym for 9 years, absolute pleasure it was, we only used it in the summer months on the island during vacation and now that we are retiring to the island we decided to upgrade. This bike is absolutely everything I’d hoped it would be, the power and comfort and handling! I do agree with you on the location of the turn signals and horn, should be reversed, very confusing for me, also they are too small. Another issue is with the back fender, it’s to damn small, my wife complains and rightly so, because when it rains her legs get covered with water, mud or whatever is on the road. We are definitely going to fix that! Another feature I have a problem with is you have to turn the bike off to open the seat, a pain in the a$$! Still getting used to the bike but seriously it is a go getter, happy trails!

[@TheTrueThaiboi]

Best scooter I've owned so far

[@BrentonPeppiatt]

Just got mine 100 miles in and love it!

[@colinhollyer2013]

Had mine just over a year and i love it...had big bikes most of my life and this little scooter is exceptional and good fun in the twistys....

[@paulrollinson1305]

Great review. Tons of useful comments and a good rapport between the two of you. You've sold me on the ADV!

[@yeoie0257]

Just rest rode the same bike. Bit late to the party but wow what a machine!! Loved it

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Bought mine early 2022 mainly on strength of reviews as they weren’t in stock at dealers and agree with all your positive comments and 82 is my indicated mpg. You probably weren’t speeding as I think they exaggerate by 10% compared with vehicle activated speed signs. No issue wit indicator switch, it’s just what you get used to

[@skurvoala]

I have ordered a Honda ADV 350 and will have it in March. I was enchanted by this motorcycle/scooter. This is a fantastic two-wheeler with the advantages of a scooter and a motorcycle. The perfect hybrid for my applications.

[@dimav975]

Did you receive it? Is it OK?

[@skurvoala]

@@dimav975 It amazes me positively. It's a great scooter, or rather a motorcycle. I could only ride on private land because I'm in the process of getting my license. But my feelings so far tell me that it will meet my expectations.

[@dimav975]

@@skurvoala glad for you, Good roads!

[@kerryburns6041]

The Bluetooth device allows Honda to know your mileage and position, to set off your warning lights and if necessary, immobilise the vehicle. Do not disconnect, isolate it, wrap it in tinfoil and stuff it in the wiring harness. If it's anything like the Forza it's a good machine, but without a handbrake it can easily roll off the side stand on a slight gradient. Don't use the side stand to cut the engine and forget to turn the ignition and lights off in daylight, the battery flattens very quickly.

[@Ducatijay72]

I'm lucky to have a xr 1000 and just brought a c 400x, I haven't used the xr in weeks, the scooter is absolutely fantastic, I'm 50 and find it more fun than the big bike, oddly though I'm noticing people pull out more, I feel they see scooter and think they are slow so pull out

[@SladeBling]

I've ridden my neighbors Honda Forza 350 and it's the best scooter I've ever ridden. He's going to buy the ADV 350 because he says it's even better than the Forza. Thankfully they're cheap here in Thailand.

[@keith4usa1]

As far as im concerned Mark and Toby ARE THE VERY BEST of Motorcycle Journalist and Reviewers ...I have Bought Bikes based on their Reviews....Mark Loves the Burgman and Adv 350 and Toby Loved the Forza to which actually shares the same up Vamped 350cc Engine as this Adv....Well done yet again Guys..We all love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markholroyd5365]

Wow! Praise indeed. Ride safe

[@keith4usa1]

@@markholroyd5365 Cheers Mark, you and Toby ride safe too....

[@jonathantrice7614]

They remind me of Hale & Pace. 🤣

[@jonathantrice7614]

I moved to Cornwall with my BMW r1200r and struggled to get out of 3rd gear anywhere. By changing to an ADV350, biking suddenly became enjoyable again. How do you guys cope with your lardy GSA's on Cornish roads?

[@markholroyd5365]

I’m on my 7th! Love them especially in Cornwall. Come on our ride out on 19th August and we’ll show you. Ride safe.

[@sspradley11]

It looks like a really nice scooter. I have a Vespa Gts300 HPE and a Kymco AK550, both are excellent and fun.

[@tomekes6584]

Great review - doing it in a conversational way is fabulous. Your style guys is really entertaining. You've got yourselves a new subscriber :)

[@davecarrera]

I was going to make the 500X my first bike, once I pass my test, but this seems to fit all my needs and that storage is perfect. Thank you for the video.

[@RiderCamTV]

Glad you liked the vid. This bike is awesome. Genuinely love this one

[@BOLLING71]

I have owned many motorcycles in the last 30 years. None of them are as practical or easy to ride as my Suzuki Burgman 400. Midsize scooters are great

[@jimw7916]

Kymco bikes are SUPERB

[@cbyron9308]

It seems scooters are ready to be used right away (storage, usb charging, windscreen) - what comes standard with a scooter is an add-on with motorcycles.

[@marioaraujo74]

New subscriber here, after this video of the ADV 350. I think it's fair to say (because of the motorcycle type front suspension) that this scooter is the best of both worlds. And the glove box is lockable, one more plus.

[@RiderCamTV]

Welcome buddy. Love this bike :)

[@paulietv2162]

How do you lock the glove box?

[@Mark-zj5hs]

I bought mine in march 23 what a bike . It's the first choice out of the garage very light good handling great fun.. try one out you won't be disappointed 😁

[@RiderCamTV]

Amazing choice indeed. These bikes are awesome

[@1990-t1j]

They are not 16'' wheels. The front is 15'' and the rear is 14''. Not that that matters. Great bike. I am thinking of getting one.

[@jimw7916]

CORRECT makes you wonder whether they are being paid big bucks to advertise!

[@markholroyd5365]

@@jimw7916hiya! For information we just made a mistake. As for money, we get no pay for any of the bike reviews we do. After six years of vlogging we still do this for fun not monetary gain. Ride safe

[@jimw7916]

@@markholroyd5365 isnt it strange ...you ALL say the same thing!

[@markholroyd5365]

@@jimw7916 it is the truth…

[@jimw7916]

@@markholroyd5365 if thats the case you need a therapist.

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

Traded my CB125R 2018 for the Forza 125 2023 no regrets what so ever that bike is so flickebale it will scare you you can really go low on these amazing with this model the top box was even included in the price my only option was a 600 euro heated grips from honda and they are fantastic and the button is so integrated and small but very good to use with gloves

[@bobnewhart4318]

Between this 350 Adv and its Yamaha xmax counterpart can anyone tell me which one is the better choice and why?

[@inquisitive1911]

Great bike! Are your trousers and jacket textile or leather, as hard to tell. Where did you get them? Thanks. Love from Scotand, xx

[@RiderCamTV]

Thanks for the kind words. Marks suit is an BMW textile goretex suit. Toby was wearing a klim induction jacket and Bmw jeans

[@inquisitive1911]

@@RiderCamTV Thanks. Also want one of those ADV350 but none of the dealers in Scotland have either a demo or second hand one to sit in. I might be too small in height so can't order without knowing. Not clear why Honda aren't producing demonstrators in Scotland??? ...

[@robshaw2319]

Hi. I got 7.5k from the Karoo tyres. But Michelin City Grip 2s, that replaced them, feel better.

[@mikees60]

I agree.

[@Python1960]

You mentioned 16 inch wheels? According to Honda specs listed on their website, the front is 15 inch and rear 14 inch?

[@markholroyd5365]

Yep we made a mistake, oops!

[@shortfattoad7317]

I personally think scooters like these, meant for longer trips, need to have cruise control.

[@bobnewhart4318]

They definitely should

[@danielthomas8463]

Great review, any dates when they might arrive in Australia?

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Rode the BMW 400cc equivalent when my GS was getting serviced. Brilliant fun and and easy cruise on the motorway too.

[@mikees60]

I've fitted a Polini variator to mine, and it's made it a bit more urgent.

[@dazznutts]

what extra performance do you get does mpg get affected

[@mikees60]

@@dazznutts A lot quicker off the line, slightly less mpg.

[@dannyvan5792]

ok verry nice , but when the batt of the key is flat , how can ore wil you start the honda ???

[@michaelsparks6084]

Oh I forgot, my last bike in the states was a Honda 999 Superhawk V Twin, a rocket! ❤

[@adrianmccabe6107]

Saw your review a couple of weeks ago, had a test ride yesterday and a couple of other similar Scooters... Placed the order... Thanks Lads, keeping the big Triumph for the odd blat, but really got a buzz out of rider the ADV, handles so well for a small wheeled bike.. Anyone any feedback on using one for a long tour e.g. UK through europe? how does it handle the distances from a comfort and speed perspective?

[@erkutgurun]

Great review. It's just sad to see Honda is not doing didly squat for Turkey, a country with extreme motorcyclists potential. I can tell you that at this point, there must be literally 3-5 ADV350's on the roads. And they are the ones who had to pay double the price due to some guy selling these at that price after obtaining them from being on the "inside" able to push some buttons. Sadder yet that they will not take pre-orders in anyway, and even say when the next batch will arrive. SHAME ON YOU HONDA!!!!!

[@davidhulme6683]

Do you guys have any experience of the T max or Ak550 in comparison to the adv350, they’re all on my short list?

[@RiderCamTV]

not yet, but you never know if we can find one to review, we will 😁

[@jimw7916]

get the KYMCO DTX-360 .......SUPERB bike!...promise you.

[@openureyes]

Great review 👏

[@thegoony]

Just ordered mine after a test ride. Lovely bike, smooth and quick too.. Roll on October

[@TheDervMan]

Home come there’s no ride footage?

[@markholroyd5365]

I have to be honest about the ride footage… I was having so much fun I forgot to switch it on! I’m a muppet I know but thrust me this was sooooo much fun to ride! Ride safe

[@TheDervMan]

@@markholroyd5365 wow! How do you find the CVT? I’m very tempted by one of these but not sure about a CVT and the fact you can’t use engine noise to sense your speed.

[@markholroyd5365]

@@TheDervMan I loved it… my next bike after touring will be a scooter!

[@spangoz1000]

Have one on order, but three months wait for stock 😢

[@robshaw2319]

Definitely worth the wait.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Is it better than the Forza 350 ? I watch Lofty so was interested to hear you mention him.

[@markholroyd5365]

I have ridden both and it would be a hard call… Ride safe

[@christianjackson9360]

Are these just like FAT TIRE bike tires? Why I'm asking is that I own a HONDA RUCKUS & it get flat tires too, too often!!

[@pommiegranite464]

The 'stigma' about scooters is a British one. Europeans love them!

[@richardstewart6900]

Does anyone do "proper" hard panniers for these?

[@markholroyd5365]

Honda make hard panniers for the XADV750 so you would have to ask a dealer if they are compatible.

[@richardwatts9093]

Looks massive for a scooter

[@darrylcoomer1539]

Please, Please, Please, take 2 x X-ADVs and go and do a tour on them and report back to us??

[@RiderCamTV]

We would love to do that. Would be so good

[@markholroyd5365]

Maybe Damerells will give us two scooters for a trip…. Ride safe

[@TheSunMoon]

So cheap for a darn good bike! In Singapore, this bike cost close to SGD30,000 / USD22,000 / GBP17,000. 😪

[@dimav975]

Crazy(

[@bobnewhart4318]

Damn that's crazy

[@mikedignum1868]

Looks like a nice bike. I still think I would prefer the Yamaha TMAX Tec although it's more expensive than most.

[@markholroyd5365]

Hard to get hold of in Cornwall unfortunately. Ride safe

[@mikedignum1868]

@@markholroyd5365 Hard to get hold of in Essex too. I wanted a test ride and had to go down to Southend where I was told they didn't have one. And that's why I got the F800GT.

[@poidsleger]

T-Max is double the price of ADV 350, X-Adv is in that category

[@bobnewhart4318]

​@@mikedignum1868what do you think gives the Yamaha the upper hand?

[@davidalder6558]

I stopped at minute 10 when you said there would be no riding footage. Too bad, so sad:)

[@disco4553]

I just put a deposit down on one today :D

[@RiderCamTV]

Awesome

[@agnosticevolutionist3567]

Turn of abs when going off road up hill

[@DavidBangk]

I am sure Honda will be upgrading the Engine to a 400 shortley.

[@christianjackson9360]

Besides what I'd already asked about, but how fast can it reach & how many miles can you reach by a gallon of gas?

[@markholroyd5365]

We only test bikes up to our National speed limit when possible which in the UK is 70mph. Ride safe

[@arjunmohandas396]

IF ONLY, it would come to the US. I have the ADV 160 and a YAMAHA XMAX 300 but this seems better than the XMAX.

[@dabike]

Coming in 2024 isn’t it? Thought I saw that somewhere. Hope it wasn’t a dream.

[@arjunmohandas396]

@@dabike I'm not hearing anytime soon. Honda is apparently watching the sales on the XMAZ 300 closely...

[@dabike]

@@arjunmohandas396 Unfortunately, I thinking you are right. I sent an email to HondaUSA and this was their response: "Thank you for submitting your web form to American Honda Powersports Customer Support. At this time, there is no information if the ADV350 will come to the US market. However, we will document your suggestion for it to come to the US and forward it to the appropriate department."

[@arjunmohandas396]

@@dabike , Wow, thanks for sharing that feedback...importing it from Canada may be the only option...

[@mprime6807]

@@dabike I did the same thing and received the same reply. I reached out to Honda Japan and got a much more personal response even though it said something similar.

[@mihailkolev3888]

what is the minimum height of the rider to be comfortable when braking

[@RiderCamTV]

not sure what you mean as, as long as you can reach the handlebars to break im sure you will be fine

[@jimw7916]

@@RiderCamTV yeah SURE ....dont worry about stopping and putting your feet down!!!!......you lied about the wheel size....what else are you lieing about?

[@tomekes6584]

could you do Forza 350 and then compare the two bikes ? :)

[@Pearl-hs4zh]

The screen is boring vs yamaha xmax tft..

[@yorkshireR9T]

Every time I go to Spain, there are more maxi scooters than cars. It's just us brits that's snobbish.

[@milabaigar]

Scooters are cheap transport here easy to park and filter in traffic. I have my gs and t Max for summer easy commuting. Ride safe moteros 👍

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

It’s not snobbery, it’s the weather.

[@meljen8592]

I’ve had two large capacity scooters,and your right,there is this it’s not a proper bike syndrome,from riders of more conventional machinery,however they don’t know what their missing.

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

Let's see a test ride chaps

[@karlfonner7589]

That’s one big piece of plastic, that looks like fun!

[@joshbaliwag8845]

Xmax 300 or adv 350

[@markholroyd5365]

ADV350 for me. Ride safe

[@andyusmaximus]

Just part exed my 22 xmax 300 for the adv…the xmax ride is just not good enough for longer trips…

[@jdupre7877]

Please Honda.....bring to US market!

[@xrateeddd]

Front wheel 15 rear wheel 14, none of them 16

[@dannyvan5792]

question why a ref (rpm inginne ) counter on a automatic scooter ?

[@RedCard-007]

Is it better than the xmax 300 2024? Xmax protects better against the wind, is more economical, has narrower handlebars for city traffic. depends on taste and usage, I guess! Lord Jesus protect and bless you! He is God and He split the history when He come in flesh 2024 years ago! Trust in Him! Greetings from Romania!🤗👋

[@benkelly2190]

Nice work! But… please can we have old, school, bhp and pound ft. Cheers.

[@jimw7916]

It AINT got "16 inch" wheels! .......why did you say that?

[@markholroyd5365]

Everyone can make a mistake. They are 15” front 14” rear.

[@nurhazwanis7511]

If only honda increase the fuel tank size to 14 litres

[@Anthonymotovlog8829]

THEY SAY ITS BEAUTIFUL AND OVER ALL VERY GOOD, BUT UNTIL IT DIDN'T REACH Philippines🇵🇭 IT WILL ONLY BE A STORY That's IT NOTHING MORE😂

[@bobnewhart4318]

Oh the philippines only has yamaha scooters?

[@drdoolittle5724]

Nah, Forza 750 more of a proper bike yet still a 'scooter'!

[@overlander5587]

Depends for what you are going to use it for. Was initially going for the Forza 750.. though coming from a 180 kilo motorcycle, felt way too heavy for everyday moving it around at 230 kilos +. The luggage compartment on the adv is amazing. Ordered adv without any hesitation. For my use it's a no brainer.

[@SuperDavensuziyoutub]

No need at all for a rev counter anyhow if it's an auto.

[@xdx2653]

what a fake and biased review is that looooooooool??

[@RiderCamTV]

Can’t see how. We genuinely love that bike. And the scooters

[@xdx2653]

@@RiderCamTV over reacted to a just ok scooter :)

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Some people say this scooter is far superior to the Forza 350.

[@chazzerau]

I am one of those people

[@kimjongwin]

I regret buying the forza 350, should have bought the xadv

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

@kimjongwin - I ride a cb125 r. So I do not have personal experience with ither of these scooters. But one of these is gonna be my next bike once I get my full licence. As far as I can tell, the forza gives better weather protection. The Adv has got better suspension, meaning more comfortable ride. Am I correct in saying this?

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

@@kimjongwin - Why?