2021 Honda ADV150 First Ride Review 

To read Zack's in-depth review of the ADV150, scoot over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3iVeRc3

Trust me it’s worth the extra $600.00. I test drove the 2021 and with my weight of 220 lbs I bottomed out occasionally be it a dip in road or Pot Hole. My 2022 ADV 150 swallows up the bumps with no extra jarring of my body. Currently have a little over 1,000 miles at this time. In Iowa it’s winter and time for storage months. I have consistently got over 100mpg driving mainly 25-45 mph. Love this scooter ❤️👍

Mainly due to this video and Zack's enthusiasm for all things two wheels, I overcame my prejudice of scooters, and purchased one of these. I could not be happier. Im sure Honda's comission check is in the mail :-)

I've owned this bike for over a year now and love it! I have lots of videos on my channel if anyone has questions and I recently did a group ride that had 16 bikes. The Honda ADV 150 kept up just fine and I've been very impressed with the power considering it's only a 150cc engine. I'm not a fan of highways, although it can do it. I've had mine up to 67mph before the limiter kicks in.

Honestly that little scooter looks like it would be a TON of fun to own!

This is why I love Honda. They have ALL of the money, so when the execs get blitzed out of their minds on primo blow, they can afford to try things like this to see if they'll stick.

It’s the Africa Twin of scooters lol

Now bring the damn ADV750 over here so I can buy it.

I like how compact the video is. Basically everything you need to know. Nice review!

Glad to see a new scooter being sold in the US. Scooters are pure joy when you get used to them, and the fuel economy is ridiculous plus you can do your beer runs with them. I loved the PCX myself but this one is a fun alternative.

The price of HONDA ADV 150 here in the Philippines is 149,000 Pesos or converted to $3,060 US.

I bought mine just over a month ago and have been having a real blast with it, both on and off road. It's a comfortable cruiser that can do highway speeds, suited to light touring and a bit of dirt/gravel fire-trail exploration, while offering enough secure underseat storage to pick up the groceries with about the same fuel economy as a Honda Grom. I've got a few videos of it in action on my channel too!

Actually, ADV stands for Advance instead of Adventure on this bike (quoted from the honda themselves here in Indonesia where they are made) 😂 so don’texpect too much...

We used to thrash my brother's Elite 150 Deluxe around our parent's property for years. That thing never gave out and was super-fun! Not dirt bike amounts of fun...but maybe 3/4's of the way there.

best motorbike/scooter video I've seen in a while. Well done guys

For under $1000 i bought a kymco super8 150r scooter and added knobby tires, its a few mpg and mph short of this but for the price difference i am very happy. Also it has a little less storage room but more foot room as it has a full floorboard

Comeback here 5 th time. Now I got my black ADV.

I've had this bike since Oct 2020 and gives me great mileage. Only thing that sucks is where the battery always go flat and coolant runs out without showing warning sign. If u were to use the idling stop feature then u may encounter the bike choking. Looks wise its decent. In Singapore its around $15,200 SGD

The honda Adv150 here in PH is Duoble disc brake but only front is Abs 👍

Super GREAT review. Really like how you contrasted it to the PCX 150 model, and especially that you took it off road. Well done.

My Yamaha Smax has a rear disc without ABS and it has 155cc engine and better wind protection and I only paid $2000 for it slightly used The prices of new Scooters and motorcycles have Skyrocketed since the pandemic

I'm a technician that specialized in suspension and performance upgrades like I did on my 2019 Tracer 900, that is to much for around the village here in Thailand. So I just bought the 2023 ADV 160. I'm very impressed with the stock suspension and brakes. But the seat pocket is to far forward for my 34-in inseam, and the windshield is so short it directs a blast of wind into my face. It cost just under 3,000 USD here. I ordered a new aftermarket seat and windshield. $50 each delivered. Will use the seat pan to cut and customize simular to what Corbin Seats has to offer for $500.

this guys thr king of reviews

I want one of these so badly. I don’t need it, and the roads around me really need 60mph capability. I still want one. The Grom/z125 is barely too slow. Edit: Zack and Ari were the smartest hires Revzilla ever made.

The off-road ruckus cult is thinking, I did that in 2011...

I love how he put on motocross gear and just ripped it on the dirt

I've been looking at one to use with an RV so I can tow along a small light bike to use once I setup camp. This seems to fit the requirement quite nicely. Small and light but just enough power to ride around local areas and even go off road when required.

This scooter is pretty popular in Indonesia because of it looks. Nice review!

At only 300 lbs, 31" seat height, this thing might allow for more off the beaten path adventure riding than a 600lb $20k bike. Bring a small gas can and double your range, and you're good to go.

Now this is the "review" I was looking for Thank you so much :3

It's really mini africa twin in Indonesia rear brake is disc brake not drum brake like that and the price are USD $3.600 for ABS and $ 3.300 for CBS ( Combi Brakes System ) and in the video the rider / tester is to tall not suitable for the bike it is suitable for man height about 172 cm but 150 cc still are powerless I feel hate about it and at least I bore up the engine become to 177 cc and feel better for the power of the bike.....nice ride after that

honda ADV 150 was released first in south east asia since 2018.

Now I don't have to worry about looking silly on a scooter. So far, the only wheelie I've seen on an ADV 150.

Zack ... the only rider who could wheelie on a unicycle

We got ADV 150 here in Indonesia, you might wanna get a full upgrade on its CVT, since the power isn't all that powerful.

They need to bring the 750 in the US ASAP

Just rode mine today, really glad I got it even if the season's over (up in the Midwest). Had to wait for it to get delivered so I'm ready early next season

Waiting for the first attempt video of "Riding the TAT on an ADV 150!"

Glad you mentioned the dash reverse LCD seems to be all the rage... But 100% of them are invisible in bright sunlight KTM is the only company that seems to know how to make it dash readable in an inexpensive bike Honda could take a page from their playbook about this issue the new CB500X is the same... You can't see the dash outside ...... on the other hand both of them look fabulous at night.... LOL

yeah we need more longer version of scooters reviews

Seeing Zack rip on a scooter off-road made me grin ear to ear!!

This was the kind of review I needed. Funny and fresh. I am actually curious about this scooter now.

I like how affordable this dependable ride is.

For Indonesia market we've got rear disc brake. And with ABS and CBS trim.

$4300 for a 150cc sounds a bit steep. $600 over the regular PCX sounds like a steal.

A rider once said, all bike can ride on dirt. The qus is how good and how much dirt can it ride on. Look at Asia (not in city), most of them ride a small scooter in dirt as that's where they live and it cheap. And they rode with their whole family on it.

I haven't seen such how to drive a scooter in Japan. How exciting this motorcycle and you are!

This is great, but I JUST WANT THE HUNTER CUB TO COME TO NORTH AMERICA!!!

in asia adv150 is a big scooter, in western country adv becomes dwarf, though in asia rear tire got a disk brake

I'm going to buy one for touring in Philippines next year. I was told it's good there for guys over 6 foot. Plus this one can go on rough terrain as well as paved roads.

I think I’ll be picking one of these up. I’ve been really struggling to find a bike that fits me. I live in semi rural Montana so I need something that can both ride down highways at 70 for at least an hour, but can also handle dirt roads and trails. Before I was looking at Royal Enfields, but this seems to fit the bill just as well!

Scooter buyers are getting more sophisticated especially in Asia. Underbone bikes are getting more expensive too and the trend grows. I can see this bike being very popular in Asian countries.

In Indonesia you can buy it for 35 million idr or about 2400 usd

1st time to see an American motovlogger Yt channel reviewing/testing a maxi-scooter that i thought was only sold/used in the south-east Asia esp in countries like pH & indonesia

We have rear disc brake here in the Philippines

It’s the Subaru of the two wheeled world. We have had similar in the automotive world forever. They’re called crossovers or AWD whatever. No extreme off road ability, but some. And everyone reading this almost drives one.

This is the review I've been looking for!

I really just want the CT125 Hunter Cub

Why drum brakes for the rear with the US version though? SE Asia has a non-ABS rear disc.

I think it was specifically made for the mix of paved and unpaved roads like the rural roads of southeast asian countries

Digging those fine pajamas buddy!

I just bought one today. It’s perfect for me in Thailand.

I may get the 2024 ADV 160 as my first motorcycle.

Used to ride an 80's Honda C70 scooter on dirt bike trails. Followed every tree root and there was no bike to grip with your legs, just air. Talk about spectacular wrecks...

Looking at the price difference is a mistake instead of deciding where and how you want/need to ride. Urban riders should stick to the PCX but rural rides need the ADV150. I have a PCX and I am preparing to sell it because it does not handle the gravel roads and rougher country roads in my area. The wheel difference is critical for a better and safer ride. BUY the design you need.

Im riding 2018 ABS ADV 150, rear disk brake. I have to say, it is a fun bike to have....

I wanted a Honda ADV but Thankful I purchased a Honda NC700x instead and well pleased with it!

Seandainya yg review di indonesia kayak gini, diajak wheelie, jumping keren pastinya

I love how this thing looks. It's too bad we can't get the bigger versions here in the United States. A 150cc scooter has very limited use here due to the prevalence of highways. I was close to buying one as my first bike, but I chose a Yamaha Zuma 125cc since I got it for half the price the dealership wanted for the ADV 150. I would definitely buy the ADV 350 if it were available here, but I guess the NC750x DCT is a good alternative.

We were expecting X-ADV 750... instead we got a $5000 150cc scooter! Why Honda?

Perfect person to review this scooter!

How about a daily driver video on the ADV 160?

Very nice video and review. Short and sweet but with all the really important information. Well done.

I've got one, absolutely love it. If you are interested, I would highly recommend.

Pay attention to me. our company produces 60V52Ah Niu N1S battery with a mileage of 200KM.

Any info on a 300cc version or bringing the 750 version to the US?

I can see myself doing some serious back packing trips with a ride like that

I wanted to buy a 125cc Nmax, now I am thinking about saving money and waiting until I can afford a real scooter. Something like a 'Kymco AK 550' yesssir.

In Indonesia we had disc brake for the rear brake with combi brake and single channel abs only at front.. In indonesia the price range from 35 million rupiah to 38 million rupiah..i think this bike is made in Indonesia

Nice small adventure from big H.

It only has rear drum brake and single channel abs, but cost $1300 more as compared to the one sold here in the Philippines

I bought adv150 in Thailand because x-adv was too expensive, thank you Honda for making it available. well i think they produce in Indonesia and Thailand so why it is cheaper here in Asia

0:19 Damn!what’s your height?2meters?

I wish Honda can bring in the 750 cc version.🙏

great review! Short and straight to the point! Good job!!!

Would like to see you driving a ADV350 which is larger and thus more suitable for larger people.

Great review! Very appealing little toy. I’m impressed.

Ah, you got adrenaline, and that makes this vid even better

out in my country the price difference from the pcx150 is an additional 1200 dollars. so you guys are lucky having to just add another 600 bucks to the price difference between the two.

Short, sweet and to the point. Thanks

I knew it was ZAck when I see that suit

best small scooter for all around condition, its more handsome if change the tires with new dual purpose maxxis tires. love it!!!

Speaking from user's experience. ADV 150 riding position is a little bit cramped for anyone taller than 175 cm.

In Indonesia its $2.4k

i'm using adv150 for one year, at my country it has double disc brake, and there are two type of it the ABS and CBS (Combi Brake System) which both using disc brake, not drum brake..

Thanks for all the great videos. We need an adv-150 vs trail ct125 shootout or roadtrip.

Have this one for one year. It's only good for bad road with pothole etc. Only need traction control. And yes, this is not ADVenture, but ADVance instead 😂

We got rear disc brake here in Singapore 😂

hmmm wonder why the US version uses rear drum brake instead of disc brake

Good vídeo!! In your opinion when will be in the europe market?? Im living in Spain And i am so excited to can buy this moto 🏍