HONDA | FORZA 750 | First impressions | REVIEW

We are back on the first impressions my friends , its been a long slog but we are back .. wooooooo
It was good to get out and feel a little normality ..
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[@RandallSlick]

49 year old bloke here, never a biker and no CBT and was only interested in watching vids of PCX or Super Cub with an idea for town commuting. Never thought about 'scooters' on B-roads. So thanks mate, you've brought on my mid-life crisis. Top review.

[@johnnewton1540]

Never too old, got into bikes through scooters and got my licence at age 60!

[@clanmac66]

I started on a 125 aged 46, 2 years later full licence. My only regret in life, is I should started sooner, so much fun!

[@williamyates5410]

Done my cbt at 50 just to get to work never though I would fall in love with two wheels and doing second cbt next week and hopefully on to big boys bike but probably going to stay with scooters 300 400 plenty for me more importantly stay safe. People. 🛵

[@markwalsh7288]

Thanks for this amazing review and it was one of the big factors of me purchasing this bike and I picked it up yesterday. You really helped me make my decision and I’m so impressed with the bike

[@werneramstutz6786]

I can fell your joy and enthusiasm, great review, I drove several Gold Wings, but this will be my next Werner

[@TheSudsy]

The Integra was an astounding scooter - i upgraded to VFR1200F DCT but completely get why you would love a 750cc DCT scooter. I would recommend everyone has a test drive of Honda's DCT bikes, there are plenty.

[@worzysp1]

Excellent video. Ive had both forza 300 old and new style were great and had a gilera gp 800. And got a aprilia srv 850. What I absolutely love it is brilliant love the big scooters

[@peterbye82]

I had a 650 Suzuki Burgman for a few years . That had 50 ltrs of storage under the seat. A proper tourer . It had a specially shaped bag to fit . 2 weeks luggage for me .

[@2old4allthis]

Where did you find a specially shaped bag? I just bought a Burgman 650 (2017 with 14 miles on it!). Thanks for your help.

[@peterbye82]

I got it from an American website it may have been Clearvioew screens but I can't be sure

[@billybigbones450]

The key is for opening the seat of your battery goes flat so you can access the battery compartment under the seat.. same as my X-ADV, under the rear mud guard

[@Mrfish2015]

Dave beat you to it lol

[@donky75]

Good to here you back ro your happy self.for a scooter it sounds really nice.

[@CordrP01]

Yes, Small tourer, somewhere between a Silverwing and the very rare PC800. Mine arrives next week!

[@davidpearce859]

My current bike is a Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition but as a past owner of all types of bikes, sports, cruisers etc including a Bergman 650 and a 2015 T-Max 530 Iron, I am a big fan of big scoots so I watched with interest. Before you got to the “shortcomings” I had already searched the switch blocks for the cruise buttons but alas, none to be found. So agree totally, fit cruise control, an electric screen and provide an optional quality matching top case of around 45L capacity and Bob’s your uncle!

[@roelvanes1711]

Great review, good to see you in full form again. This will be high on the list in post Sh300i land 😁

[@Ibis117]

The first three minutes reminded me of the time another Honda dealer lent me an X-ADV while the Wing was being serviced. Chuckled all the way home from West London to the East. Taking it back round the M25 in the morning, not so much, but it did it perfectly comfortably.

[@shep3477]

Great review, with great enthusiasm All the best.

[@FMStrazzeri]

Looks a lovely ride ! Nice vid mr fish !

[@marcus577]

The Key. On the tip of the arch of the rear wheel remove the key cover insert the key twist then it will release the seat. This is to be used if you have a flat battery. The UK just only have Two colours Black and Blue. Europe have Four Colours Back, Blue, Red, and Cream. Blue is a wonderful choice. That's the one I have. On the left handle bar control button FN is for the Heated Grips. They say that the fuel comsuption will be at its best 78 mpg and with a 13.1 ltr tank. In two weeks all I've done is 10 miles. I'm not working at the moment. Must get out.

[@clivehale397]

Loved the review..... Can't wait for the xadv.......well done Mr fish...

[@stanbembridge1751]

LOVE IT! SUPERB VLOG, lovely looking bike I have a Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech, it has heated grips, electric screen, centre stand lock,and cruise control, I wish the Honda had those extras.. I would be really willing to get one if it did, as I would now certainly miss those items.... I love the sound of the Honda👏🏽 Thanks once again for a brilliant vlog/video👍🏽😁💚

[@Jim553just]

It is sooo good to have you back in the saddle. Great review, scooters are blurring the lines with bikes more each year. Hopefully Honda will add the options you mentioned - perfection.😀😀😉

[@Mrfish2015]

thanks

[@DavidBangk]

Could you please test A Forza 350cc. Kind Regards.

[@garyb7551]

I'm on to my 3rd 125 forza since they came out, I love my scooter ,only use it for work its great commuter bike. will have to work my way up to the 750cc. gerat review cheers ...Ride Safe

[@andyscooter5753]

awesome revue. lovely scoot, i'd love one. just need the deep pockets full of cash first.

[@allanh2360]

Brilliant review, been waiting for this since the announcement

[@Mrfish2015]

Thanks

[@Antimortem]

Yay! Mr fish approved!!👍👍🍬🍰🍭 A motorcycle at its purest fun!

[@markdennis930]

I love it. Been a sports bike and adventure bike rider for 40 years, as I age I must think about how to keep riding into my 60s and 70s. This would suit me very well, I think.

[@johngifford7725]

Good review. I wish they had put the rear turn signals in the body work like they did the front. That looks sharp. I'm 6'4" and 19 stone. I really appreciate you talking about that. A few shots of you riding by on a roundabout would be easy to get, and very helpful. Thanks for a great review on what looks to be a pretty neat bike.

[@domster200]

Well done John for the first and probably best UK review. A slight improvement on the Silverwing then!

[@Mrfish2015]

Thanks , a bit better lol

[@radmantommy8015]

Hi mr fish absolutely good to see you back test riding lovely bike the forza but the bike like the X-ADV does not have cruise control would have thought Honda's engineers would put one on their so touring would be made a lot less stressful but there you go good to see you back vlogin 👌👌👍👍🤗😁

[@jonelvidge9191]

Great little review, if you get chance can you review the FORZA350 when it comes out 👍🏻

[@edxr250r]

Looks like a great bike, I like the colour and bet its an incredibly practical bike to own. Would make a great all rounder that would be easy to tour on too - just needs a top box.

[@marcus577]

As soon as I hired ADV 750 in Madeira Portugal for five days I wanted to buy it. But I wanted style so went for the Forza 750. Traded in my BMW R1200RT. What I like about the manual mode is that you’ve changed down then want auto you’ve slowed down auto will change so it won’t labour the engine. Your also able to customise the screen. Lower part of the screen two items Mr Fish didn’t mention or show. Your able to display Engine Water Temperature also motorcycle charging state. Also ordered the central locking top box. I absolutely Love it. Updated August 2022 Just come from France Spain Gibraltar then traveling to Madrid then North to Santander then the Ferry to Portsmouth. Its a fantastic Weather was in the middle 35c. I would get another DCT gearbox never faulted.

[@meljen8592]

Nice review,as usual,mr fish.

[@steve1962]

Nice review again sir. For me I think they’ve missed a trick by not having an electrically adjustable screen but apart from that it looks a corker. Steve

[@davidatherton8264]

Great review nice to see /hear you in your glory again

[@CosmoSquid]

Hey, love your reviews! I have been considering the CFMOTO 700 cl-x sport and although I have read/watched a lot of reviews I would love to hear your take on it. Keep doing what you're doing! Thanks for all the great content!

[@docholliday2364]

I like it Fish lad. It looks good and totally functional 👍

[@stevemiller7433]

Right on! Needs Cruise control... the Rebel has it... they dropped the ball!

[@markainsworth3370]

Loved your review and was searching your channel for the same review on the Yamaha tmax 560 2020 or 2021. Would love to see that 😃

[@brobertson536]

Excellent review, nice to see you back on the road with your banter! If you are doing the XADV, could you show it with a top box and a passenger sitting on it when you are parked, just to see how it looks as a possible mini tourer?

[@Mrfish2015]

Ive just done the X-ADV sorry no luggage or pillion

[@dannyone1565]

I am getting a brand new Honda Forza 125cc this Wednesday. Wow! This Forza 750cc sounds fantastic! Meaty!

[@davidwilkie6302]

I have the honda forza 125cc really good bike does 80 mph

[@mazaribeiro]

Great review for what it looks like a wonderful bike, I mean, scooter.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Mr Fish.

[@tonyhughes747]

Great review. I want one

[@mc-gl8rx]

Reminds me of a VFR from the front. Hope you get to test the 350.

[@chrisatpreston]

Great review and that’s a great looking scoobike, should have cruise and a power screen I took one out for a test ride couple weeks ago loved it can’t afford though 😢

[@headrace4863]

I’ve got a vfr1200x, but I think there’s a real place for one of them bad boys as well. 👍👍 love it.. 👍👍

[@cloggsy1971]

Love it; I’d have a big scoot’, no worries 👌🏻👍🏻

[@denniselenson560]

Perfect for someone who's had a crash and can't bend the right leg very well, but for £10k it's missing the cruise control and maintenance free belt drive or shaft, I'd have that rather than sports bike spec front end. Great video Mr. Fish, lovely to see you back showing us bikes.

[@stevebolton8471]

The original chain on the NC750X was rubbish but my X-ring chain hasn’t needed adjusting in 12k miles by me, (I forgot to ask if it was adjusted on my annual service last week) - just spray a bit of lube on it occasionally.

[@denniselenson560]

I know, I had an NC, I thought I rode it too hard but that chain was really rubbish; however, O, X AA ring or any other type, chain cleaning and lubing remains my least favourite jobs on a bike and is especially dificult when you're half handicaped

[@Mrfish2015]

Shaft would make it heavy and handle worse , not fussed between belt and chain to be honest

[@centurybugs]

The key is in case you lose the fob or it’s battery dies, you’ll find a key slot under the back of the bike above the wheel (probably covered with a rubber lid) it should open the seat and there’s a device in the tool kit that you plug into something near the battery then you input a code using the starter button, push once for no.1 and so on with a short gap between each number like morse code. Well it was for my X-ADV anyway

[@wombal177jim]

Thats a nice looking bike 👍🏻 nice review ATB

[@marcus577]

The up & down on the left handle bar. Press the function FN button to get the Heated grips strength

[@MrAndrew1953]

Denim blue! Very nice colour.

[@diypapie8428]

I have bought one after a long time waiting I can fully agree with u a little more poke it could definitely handle cruise control and the elektric windshield .. By the way thanks for the awesome review 🙂🍻 cheers

[@stevebolton8471]

If you want an NC750X buffed up with a TFT, large windscreen, comfortable seat, twin front disks, upside down forks and loads of room for your feet this is the bike for you. You lose .9L fuel capacity. I would love to try it out. I didn’t personally get on with the X-ADV and I preferred the riding position on the NC750X and that it was 2.5K cheaper than the X-ADV.

[@Ents4U-tf6sz]

I recognize that route. Do it often down the back of Box HIll from Headley towards Mickleham. Great route.

[@BillyBigBalls770]

Twin discs, usd forks, 750 engine, it's a motorcycle, and I love it.

[@bfarm44]

Yeah soon as I can, soon as they get here over the pond absolutely what I’m looking for

[@perhennung]

borderline, 😊Great enthusiasm!

[@go5582]

hi mr fish. im from usa , California . i enjoy your videos and tour's. could you please record a video with you stopping at a deli,ordering and eating ,paying and through the process? im curious to see the local shops. thanks.

[@hacksaw413]

thanks. do you think a 6'7 person would be comfortable?

[@paulhurley448]

Cheers mate, great review

[@garethtemple6242]

Great review and looks a great bike. As a former X-ADV owner I'm a big fan of this engine and DCT combination and I think this looks better and has slightly more practicality than the X-ADV. Disappointed about the lack of adjustability on the screen, the X-ADV has manually adjustable screen (albeit a rather clumsy awkward one) and more significantly, my son's 2020 Forza 125 has a slick electronically adjustable screen, so not sure what Honda were thinking here.

[@Mrfish2015]

makes no sense to me either

[@wolfpackpete6408]

I hear that the Forza 125 is the same dimensions as the 300/350. The other options for learner legal scooters are physically small things. Larger people are ok on them for a brief time, but they'll get fed up of making themselves small. If spending any length of time on a bike/scooter... it should be a "me sized" bike. There are plenty of big 17year olds who will prefer the extra comfort from the Forza, and the electric screen is probably a happy accident for the 125 - a carry over from the 300.

[@MrAndrew1953]

It would be very good for short trips even in winter with a large Givi top box like I have on my CB500F. Good wind and weather protection. Heated seat, grips. I’m 5’8 so the screen would be perfect.

[@Mrfish2015]

Very good for trips long or short

[@FirstLast_Nba]

Enjoyed that.

[@frankstocker5475]

235Kg a bit heavy, no electric screen, storage under seat small, no cruise control, no heated grips, chain maintenance, high price for what you get. In France, you get 5 years warranty.

[@frankstocker5475]

@Giordano Bruno Looks like they have the same problem in the Moto GP this year.

[@paulalbares643]

And they left off the rear fender!!!

[@johnmatthews3990]

Exactly my thoughts as well. I'm a Honda Forza 300cc scooter rider and I won't be buying this for the reasons you stated.

[@frankstocker5475]

@@johnmatthews3990 Honda must get feedback from their agents, for such a small cost they could compete with the Tmax.

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

Yes. Absolutely needs heating and cruise control for that money. Also, for 10k the keyless top box and/or panniers should be included. That, I would legitimately spend £10,000 on. As it is, it just doesn't seem worth it.

[@jamesschneider3828]

I have a prosthetic left leg. How well does it balance sitting still? Does it feel heavy with a slight lean sitting still? I'm 71 and have been riding since 1964 and miss riding since my amputation. I did ride a Suzuki Bergman scooter for a couple of years but found out that it doesn't balance very well sitting at a stoplight, it just felt heavy. It was great riding but to its scooter nature it did not have much rear suspension travel, so you had to really try to dodge all pot holes.

[@Peter-Alexander]

Thanks a lot for this very informative review. I also like the cbr650r review you did and believe it or not...like 'm both and don't know which to choose. I know it's apples and pears....will have to think again....thanks again!

[@pilotdaffy]

Great, thanks for that and your valued comments Mr Fish. Been waiting for a decent review on the Honda Forza 750 and delighted yours was the first I saw.. Had a Honda 750X DCT and sold it last year for a Honda Forza 300, now i can get a best of both worlds lol.

[@tonymann8215]

I did exactly the same, 750X DCT was was ace but uncomfortable, Forza 300 is super comfy but lacks the thrust.

[@pilotdaffy]

Your the man John lol

[@iShriek]

@@tonymann8215 How is the 750X DCT uncomfortable? I was sitting on it in the showroom, and I noticed I had to lean forward and rest my upper body on the handlebars. Is this what you mean? I am worried this will be tiring as I am used to a Piaggio X10 350 where you sit pretty much upright.

[@tonymann8215]

@@iShriek My NC 750 was a 2017 and the seat was hard and had a slope downwards to the front, something that lots of people on the NC facebook group complained about and found various ways of sorting it out. Honda may have improved it amongst their changes for the 2021 model. Companies like Shad do comfort seats for them though so it’s not a deal breaker if you like the bike.

[@iShriek]

@@tonymann8215 OK, thanks for your insights. Appreciate it.

[@DaveDayve]

Great to see u enjoy yourself back doing things u love.. Or at least some of them. How's the Africa twin BTW?? Still sick bay? Would love to see that back on the road

[@Mrfish2015]

Twin is back on the road ...

[@DaveDayve]

@@Mrfish2015 Fab stuff... Can't wait to see a vid.... I'm still waiting for mine. No idea when it might arrive 😔 summer probably

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Looks really nice.

[@cchmlfa]

I’ve rode the Forza 300. Can’t imagine the 750

[@michaelfilbee2239]

Just a thought....is the D on the dash the dampers setting?

[@Scootphoria]

I'd like to see you do a review of the Kymco AK550. I've had the Burger 650, the Swing, Kymco 400i, but I'm between this Forza and the AK. Chain, small storage, small display, and non adjustable screen for the Forza is making me favor the AK550. But I'm still comparing before making the purchase. Edit: I just noticed that the front fender doesn't come down far enough to protect the radiator :(

[@guysmith3146]

Is the key to open the seat to access the toolkit?

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

The key could be to start if the keyless batteries fail when you’re out. Think the XADV has a start underneath somewhere for that.

[@Mrfish2015]

It is , cheers

[@jc5146]

Good review, can you point the camera a smidge lower next time so we see a bit more of the bike/ dash.

[@jhellnowh]

Cheers for the Vid, it is a nice machine. I think Honda have missed a trick with the screen being non adjustable, but overall I like it!

[@jimporter]

Now imagine that with the 1100 AT engine with a shaft drive that space under the seat taken up with a fuel tank, a frunk as on the NC, cruise control, electric mirrors and screen.

[@stevetaylor8698]

I wonder how hard it is to do what should be simple maintainance jobs such as plugs, air filter, oil change etc.

[@jesua301]

How do you compare it with forza 350? I don't go much on far distances, and I looking for a stable scooter on open road, that go comfortable at 70-80 miles per hour.

[@marcus577]

It’s a lovely bike. I traded in my BMWR1200RT. It’s a shame no adjustable windshield.

[@NidalSamaradokhtar]

did you find out how to cancel the traction control?

[@The_Arby]

Nice 1st impressions Mr Fish :-) So...If you could only have this or the African Twin...What's your choice ??....Looking forward to your thoughts on the XADV against this one :-)

[@Mrfish2015]

Twin of course lol ...

[@taebert]

I tend to think of this as the scooter version of the NC750x, but this is actually more upscale. The NC doesn’t have dual disks , and it doesn’t have inverted forks. This has both.

[@inkyvampire4095]

I’ve had two Honda “scooters” in the past and now riding a Burgman400. I thought I was happy. This Honda 750 looks pretty amazing. I only wish the makers of these maxi bikes would design them with a false “gas tank” storage compartment. That would give the rider something to squeeze the knees against if you live in an area prone to strong winds.. plus you get extra storage. If they had this and the high CC’s they would be more perfect bikes. Well done Honda on this one.. I just hope quality control is back. My past three Honda’s (including a Rebel 500) were all bought back as certified lemons. My Burgie always gets me home, love him.

[@grayl2]

Aren’t you describing an nc750? Or do you want more of a cruiser position?

[@inkyvampire4095]

@@grayl2Had to think, this was posted a while ago. I like upright position, as it’s more agile in traffic, so at the time I liked the NC750.

[@sandwaves5642]

Not to include a Cruise Controll on this "scooter" is simply a DUMB decision - no other way to put it otherwise. The system is already "Ride By Wire" - so what stopped them ?🤔

[@ianross225]

Great review. For me it’s between this or the X-ADV. Your Gold Wing comment is much the same as a German review some while ago. No small coincidence and speaks volumes. My only issues are the screen and very small storage and whether the NC750 even with it’s lesser spec makes it better buy. Head says NC heart says X-ADV.

[@TheSudsy]

get a test drive if possible - the only true way to decide :)

[@stevebolton8471]

When I tried the X-ADV in 2018 it didn’t have enough extra for the 2.5k price hike. I think the 21 Forza maybe. However I don’t have to get off the bike to use the NC750X frunk and my heated jacket and usb cables run from the frunk.

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

I have a 300 cc forza and I find it tiring to ride it for any distance. I would like to go for a bigger one for longer trips, Honda or Bergman?

[@peteralexander5000]

Nice review, Would the key be for the steering lock? I presume there is one?👍

[@Mrfish2015]

No , for getting to the battery when the power goes

[@erik6554]

indicators litt op all the time very dangarous

[@paulcrocker818]

GREAT ENGINEERING DESIGN AND STYLE....

[@3582jj]

Did the price get mentioned?

[@deepjoyrides]

Another great video Mr Fish. What a fantastic bike/scooter. I hope honda listen regards the cruise & adjustable screen. Good & fair criticism. I'd have one of money was no object. Big up the Fish ✊

[@jimporter]

What I fail to understand is if this is effectively an NC750x, which itself was originally based on a scooter design, and I thought the fuel tank was repositioned under seat allowing for the frunk to occupy the space the tank took but this bike seems to have fuel and lid storage under the seat but still seems to have plenty of space for a frunk.

[@azkikrx1]

Doesn't the NC750X DCT, also with a 22L compartment and a lager fuel tank, make this a bit pointless?

[@marklomas6588]

Mr fish i bought 1 dec but just drove home covered up etc till late march.. Plz reasure me will i like it..???

[@grampabadger]

Not available in the USA. Not a problem. It would need a trailer over here for trips of any length.

[@brianfraser2495]

I have had a Silverwing 600 for five years and am looking at the NC750x as we do not get the Forza or Xadv 750 in Canada.

[@stevebolton8471]

While you were at Dobles, did you see if they had the 2021 NC750X available yet?

[@Mrfish2015]

Ill look next time

[@captainaverage721]

Stole my thunder near the end of upload by suggesting attaching some hard luggage as an alternative tourer

[@davidatherton8264]

P.s key to open the seat what hidden round the back , some were if the battery goes flat , same on the XADV, they also can make the same key to fit your back box also

[@Mrfish2015]

Cheers bud , the new xadv has one too

[@GeordiLaForgery]

I'll have the one with the lovely frontage.