2025 Honda X-ADV Review: Are Brits Wrong To Ignore It?

[@BikersMirror]

I’m 72 and on my second XADV. Sold the GS, sold the Goldwing. This bike is brilliant. Your review is spot on, much better than Dales 😂

[@serdarozaydiner]

Hello friend I am planning to replace my GS with X ADV or FORZA 750…My question is how tall are you and how do you feel the bike after GS in terms of height and weigth?

[@BikersMirror]

@@serdarozaydiner I found the GS too tall and top heavy. The XADV fits me ok (inside leg 31" 79cm) and it carries the weight low down which makes it more manageable. There's adequate power as I never really used the full power on the GS

[@robertmarsh3588]

​@@serdarozaydinerI've got both. Forza feels much lower, narrower and lighter. I love my GS but this is much easier to ride and still fun.

[@serdarozaydiner]

@@BikersMirror Thanks for the reply…Then its better to replace GS with X ADV or Forza…I’ll be looking into it. Take care…My regards chum.

[@serdarozaydiner]

@@robertmarsh3588 Thanks for the reply…Take care…My regards Robert.

[@azminabaziz]

Very popular in malaysia. A lot of people sold their bike and get this. Maybe too tired to ride a bike with clutch anymore as our country the traffic is pretty jammed. This bike not really powerful, but power enough to overtake car with comfortably. Hence it is so popular.

[@shermanhan1839]

Now di Singapore. Looking at automatic big bike also. Mt09 yamt lawa juga

[@azminabaziz]

@@shermanhan1839 i hope it will come to malaysia. Yamt seems pretty nice though

[@lr_spb]

Proper underrated bit of kit, this-half scooter, half bike. Honda should slap a £10K price tag on it and call it a day. Wouldn’t be a bad shout, really!

[@caspianprince]

I had a 1st gen one when they first came out - brilliant bike. As usual, wish I'd never sold it, etc, etc. Might buy one of these new ones.

[@gordonross7740]

I live in Southern Spain (having emigrated from freezing Scotland 9 years ago) and was looking at getting two wheels again and took an X-ADV out on a test ride. Was one of the most fun rides I’ve ever had on two wheels and that was after test riding a Moto-Guzzi V100 Mandelo S & a BMW R1250R. I’m very tempted by the BMW but at 64 my head is telling me that the Honda is the ideal day to day ride but my heart is saying the BMW. I don’t think I need 140hp anymore and the X-Adv has amazing usable power.

[@a4bsicinema668]

many of you will not know that in southern Italy the war between drug dealers also addresses the issue of the "x-adv vs tmax" fight

[@gerardjoaquino8856]

😂

[@urbanstrencan]

I ride motorcycle for more than 10 years now, and was never in to scooters but Honda 750 ADV-X is actually the one I would ride. Perfect for roads here in Slovenia ❤❤

[@andyhorton1472]

I quite fancy one... looks fun.

[@RufusCapstick]

I did, they're great, fast and practical. After an extended test I was completely meh, it's boring and stupid heavy.

[@HeartBrokenBiker]

Talk about Brits, It should be a crime for Honda US to ignore it. Here we are 2025, and this hasn't landed in the states yet. Geez!

[@ItachiUchiha-jv3rf]

EXACTLY!! I was seriously gonna buy the NC750x and stopped. The only reason I was actually getting was because I knew we'd get snubbed AGAIN!! I refuse to spend my hard earned money on second best. I know the X-ADV is the better bike and he even said it is. Honda seems to be alergic to more money. I do hope they at least drop the ADV-350 here in the U.S, if nothing else. We at least deserve that much.

[@verbummentis]

I got a 2023 model as a second bike, it's good in shorter roads. But when it's time to hit the road, there comes the mighty africa twin adventure sports 2024.❤

[@hdotsilk]

Ugh! Honda needs to bring this to the States!

[@rafikshahnazarian7632]

I am wrong to say this bike should be around seven grand

[@uberlagh]

It has motorcycle front suspension, double disk front brake, ridding modes, big digital screen, full led, adjustable wind screen, powerful torque and overall Honda great build quality. This is a expensive bike but 7k it's almost the price of the adv 350.

[@paulnorman8274]

@@uberlagh And high quality suspension as well. 6" travel, very well damped and seriously plush. I have an NC750X, and while I prefer the riding position and the suspension has gotten lots better than the earliest generations, the X-ADV is like riding the SP version of an MT-09 or thereabouts. In the UK, "scooters", even maxis, may all be instinctively relegated to utilitarian transport for those who can't afford anything else status, or for those who cares about beating traffic only. But the Med country market for Maxis, has lots of buyers who could afford any Ducati they'd want. But prefer the scooter format for commuting, errands etc. This thing is as sophisticated and high end as near anything out there. Just with a focus where the maxi format makes more sense than a bike where the legs and feet are hanging out there catching spray on those Armani pants and Ferragamos.

[@kevirle5451]

We're missing out in Australia as they're not available 😢

[@SSS-mp8th]

Same in the U.S. Not many scooters here and they top out under 400cc.

[@fearhand12]

​@@SSS-mp8thkymco AK550 is still available in the US as a 2024 model FYI.

[@MCTeck]

If this bike was available in the U.S. , I would buy it ! I need something to ride around town with and mild dirt roads, and rough pavement.

[@MrDotley]

got my 750 last month love it

[@4RMS7TRONG]

To put it very simply. We don't have the climate to warrant every day usage of a maxi scooter. Yes there are some all weather riders but they prefer motorbikes.

[@thejoker_167]

I like that bike but its weight is too heavy for 750cc bike also there’s no thigh grip as adventure bike

[@Ravalock269]

I wish they’d offer this in the United States

[@HORNET6]

Enjoyed this but no mention of the cruise control.

[@stepbro2203]

The 2025 one will have it if I remember correctly.

[@dardobartoli]

It's £12k ... Honda x WTF more like.

[@peterturner830]

Makes more sense than buying a KTM as they may go bust. Same for Nissan. Buying one of their models regardless of cost right now seems way more WTF than a 12k Honda Maxi Scooter.

[@davdidit6]

Not coming to the USA, I looked for it just now. What a shame

[@elvissimunic1690]

Forza 750 review coming too?

[@MBOD2251]

Good for the elderly folk. 12 k for a scooter.🎉 I'll stick with my vfr for now

[@predragkardashian3730]

Eldery folk don't need adventure scooter 😊

[@1990-t1j]

Too heavy.

[@Drzee1968]

Yup 236kg ish

[@ymon2x313]

old x adv at 6:45

[@robertmarsh3588]

I've got a Forza 750 plus a few bigger bikes. The Forza gets taken out far more. PS it isn't half a Jazz engine. Similar in design, though.

[@onemanmob6756]

The 350 would be enough for me, particularly given the weight difference.

[@adrianleach1670]

I've got a 1250GS and the ADV350. The 350 performance is amazing for its size and it has twice the storage capacity under the seat. One bike, maybe the 750, as a second 'bike' the 350 makes more sense (half the price) and is bags of fun to ride 🙂

[@paulnorman8274]

@@adrianleach1670 The 350 is a traditional unitised scooter. It's not very kind on lower backs when hitting bigger bumps at freeway speeds. The 750 is a motorcycle in scooter drag. With suspension as plush as many full on adventure bikes. For tight city use; the 750 is huge, though. It's not much, if any, smaller than a GS. So if you have a GS for faster roads and freeways, the 350 makes more sense for tight, local stuff.

[@adrianleach1670]

@@paulnorman8274 I agree the rear suspension on the 350 is pretty firm, although after 7,000 miles it's less noticeable and may have 'run in' a bit. Handling is excellent though 🙂

[@onemanmob6756]

@@paulnorman8274 why not lift your butt off the saddle for the big bumps?

[@Rossi593]

Without wishing to be pedantic, the X-ADV came out in 2017 and the Forza in around 2020 based on the X-ADV. The Forza is a derivation of the X-ADV.

[@user-rk2vp1of6c]

False, forza es un derivado de integra

[@Rossi593]

@ The X-ADV came first and is the basis of the Forza. You could argue that the X-ADV was derived from the Integra.

[@robertmarsh3588]

They're both based on the Integra...

[@Bodman68]

Sold all my 52 bikes and side cars and bought this.

[@aaff3846]

Max speed pls😍

[@seansixfive]

You’re missing out! Too much ego and insecurity in the UK. Touch base with your inner scooterist and feel the freedom. I see a lot of UK riders getting off the ferry in the north of Spain and their aluminum box laden BMW GS’s that look like one big unpleasant struggle. X ADV plus a top box and good to go!

[@HRAZZI]

you keep forgeting that it isn't maxi scooter! 🤦‍♂

[@filipepaninho6558]

Except the price... 😢

[@jaisabai4155]

Where was the ADV X bit?

[@yan6639]

Sport Tourer - Yes Adventure Bike - No

[@paulneedham3608]

Sorry poor road test

[@StringTone-t6v]

Aku ratau ngrugikke koe saiki sesok dll tanggung dewe ra rusanku nasibmu opo nyowomu.🙏 suwun.oh iyo seolah aku raiso ngomong terimakasih ..peringatke kelakuane pelakune opo tau kene di kei terimakasih .

[@jaisabai4155]

"2015"?????🙄