2021 Honda X-ADV | First Ride Review 

I don’t care…… I test rode this bike and absolutely loved it.

It's absolutely gorgeous I want one. I used to think scooters are dorky then my dad bought a Suzuki Burgman 650. And I fell in love with it but it's not a ATV. And I love riding through National Forest.

You would see more maxi scooters on the road if there wasn't so much bike snobbery about in this country ( england) they are very capable machines and are ideal for touring with no clutch and gear changing to worry about and you have storage on board. The biggest deal breaker is the price why are they so expensive to buy?

Finally someone put fantastic review about my next bike I got all the info I needed and searching it for a months so thanks about that

Your thumbnail just brought me in Beautiful camera work

Exceptionally well made video, thanks for another great review!

Great video as always Dan, really enjoyed it!

Just ordered a new one for delivery March 23.... loved the test ride

Thanks Dan for your honest review. Greate job.!

What ever that track was........it was brilliant! Loving the new edits as well mate...keep on doing what you are doing 💪🏻 Edit...it’s a Mountain bike with an engine..though a perfect bike for beginners

Great review Dan 👌☺️. I have an nc750 but would love to try one of these. Who cares what others think of it, I like it 😊

Thanks EnglishBikerDan. I learned everything I needed to know when I heard your dirty laugh every time you gunned the engine. It's FUN.

I had a ride today with the Xadv 2021 , very much the same feeling, maybe not very handful in traffic between cars you are sitting quite high here and have wide steering wheel. Electronics works well, abs, traction control in general very positive feeling from the ride. You have like scooter position but it behaves more like a bike.

Great content! We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your videos! Keep up the good work!

750 cc scooter!! Wow bikes have come on from my day with all these settings. Love your helmet by the way Dan.

The engine actually sounds surprisingly awesome.

Guess I’m early already have a feeling this videos going to be great

Fantastic review Dan. Love this bike for the reasons you gave as impressions. The practicality on this is immense and I believe when correlated with the price after you add OEM top and side cases, crash bars and aux lights and the legendary Honda reliability, it makes more sense to me than the NC750 whose updates for this year are nowhere near as good as on this. You delivered on this review bro. Keep them coming.

one of a kind japanese unique masterpiece, love it

I hired this in Madeira Portugal for five days. But I wanted style so got the 2021 Honda 750 Forza. It’s the same concept but with a fairing with a non adjustable windshield. I just love the bike.

Excellent Review Dan. If the ADV had the 'off road' pegs fitted, would you have used them rather than the scooter footplate when riding in the twisties to give a more sports riding position?

This is something I would consider as I suffer with arthritis and the thought of pulling a clutch lever, this could possibly be something I could ride and not miss out getting back on a bike again. Great review thanks.

May I please ask, what gear/microphone do you use to record your vocals? It sounds great considering you're riding the bike. Wind noise seems minimal all things considered. Cool video.

Thanx Dan nice easy going no BS review

Nice vid. I tryed out X-ADV last weekend and it's very capable on paved road. The screen is adjustable, you have to release the small lever and pull out the button and that's it. In the vid is the highest position. If want to go off road, the offroad footpads are a must to standin the center of gravityof this machine. Even on road are they great to put your legs in like sport bike position behind the engine.

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Nice review thanks and covered all the important aspects. I've been riding since I was 16 and am 66 now but due to arthritis in my clutch hand making it extremely uncomfortable for more than an hour, so days out are impossible. This is a good option for me due to the DCT function and sheer practicality, and I suspect others like me with limited options will also like the X-ADV for the same reasons, and it allows me to keep riding for a few more years. Order placed and delivery in about 4 weeks.

great review. thanks for that. I live over here in Thailand, and I am thinking to buy one. So its great to hear your opinion. Slightly cheaper over here than in UK, but not by much. Of course, over here, the Scooter market is huge. I already have a 150 ADV for around town, but the big one is ideal for touring, especially if you put the aftermarket storage boxes on. By the way, to adjust the screen, undo the lock and pull the round knobs outwards (there is one on either side of the screen).

Great Video Dan very enjoyable, quite a fair sized engine in that tbh isn’t it. Cheers Jake.

Awesome and thanks for sharing your review of the scooter bike. I planning to purchase one.

I've had this bike for a little over a year and it's been brilliant. While the underseat storage can't really fit large modular helmets (mine is an SHOEI Neotec II XL-sized), it certainly is big enough to permanently house 2 sets of rain gear for myself and my wife, 2 sets of shoe covers, a portable battery jumpstarter, an INGCO portable pump, a tyre patch kit, First Aid kit, a multi-tool, and a small water bottle. I got this as a do-it-all bike for commuting and touring rides (upwards of 1,000KM for each trip) from Singapore to Malaysia and the bike's SHOWA suspension handles all the poorly paved tarmac, potholes and green lanes all in its stride. Its relatively long wheelbase and suspension travel make for a very comfortable and stable machine for two-up riding with luggage. Stock suspension setting was a tad on the softer side so I had the front and rear preload increased by two steps to suit. The bike is quiet up till 130KMH with an aftermarket WRS Touring windscreen, which is the speed I usually maintain on clear stretches of highway. It has no problem keeping up with highway traffic and cruises at 150+KMH without strain. It can reach its 170+KMH max speed easily without nasty vibrations though. At such speeds for my touring rides, fuel economy is between 21 and 23KM/L. On the other hand, commuting rides typically return between 27 and 30KM/L for me. It is definitely capable of light off-roading, certainly more capable than what I dare put it through. You can check out an off-road review of this bike at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRJ0m8O-KVw.html&ab_channel=Todocircuito.com

I had alot of bikes but I love the XADV and will never come back ! It is so good …

Thank you for the great ride. One quick question. Is this the Iridium Mud Grey, or the Pearl Mud Grey Colour? Greetings from Greece!

Should add as well, excellent review.

What a strange bike! Can't quite tell the target market. If I was doing city deliveries during the week but liked a bit of touring or gentle off road on the weekends.... Really interesting though! Great review and really cool to see some non typical bikes being ridden!

thanks for that, it seems similar to a Yamaha T-max which I had for a number of years, in wet country scooters are the bomb but the tiny fuel range makes them impractical for long distance even though they are comfortable, I found that the dual disc's over braked on gravel roads, the last trip I took on it which I took the scooter because i was heading into wet territory but after missing my GS the whole time I finally sold it, its a great bike but not incredibly fun to ride when you get to the twistys, even though it was a competent handler

Thanks for this review! BTW, to adjust the screen you have to pull out the know. It is adjustable

Lovely bike! DCT looks to be the solution to all who hate changing gears. DSG style 😊. Since the DCT's introduction, the Africa Twin and this have been very high on my wishlist. Lovely review, Dan! Always great to watch your video reviews. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Not sure if I missed it in the video Dan, you said when you first starting riding the bike you couldn't understand it, after the time of having the bike, has that view changed? Do you think its worth the 10K?

Just test rode one today Absolutely faultless loved it @ the moment riding Africa Twin still love but would still like one .

Nice review Dan having come from sports bikes to big adventure bikes to an Xmas 300 I get the maxi scoot thing. I’m looking at Forza 750 /XADV or the BMW C400 as my next bike at the end of the year, I mainly commute 10miles/day (lucky here in the south west) & runs (20mile) to the beach with my SUP surf /foil board 🤙 T he X ADV ticks a lot of boxes but the £ is steep for what I’d use it for, but it could be a keeper 😁decisions decisions🤙

Mine is absolutely brilliant. It's the only bike I've ever owned that I can't find a single fault with. The DCT is brilliant as are the modes. I'll never buy a manual gearbox bike again.

Just done 600 mls in Pennines with its baby brother the SH300i and wow, did everything the big boys could do, used little fuel and carried a heap of luggage neatly tucked out of sight so now think time to go for Big Brother!

Would love you to do a review on the Honda Forza 350 scooter

Great video, thanks

which is better Dan? you recon for touring with a pillion? cb500x or that? thanks

Seems to me you had a lot of fun and that’s what riding is all about and it’s practical too I change from a big adventure bike to a 350 scooter which is great and very practical however I would like a bit more power maybe the X ADV could be my next bike/ scooter

Very nice video. Is the gearbox less noisy then the previous one? I mean when shifting.

Those 750 motors are indestructible. We have a customer with 150k miles on his NC750. They do need a lot of valve adjustments but its really easy with the motor tipped so far forward.

you almost said : "buy this!!".....couse, you really had a great fun with Honda....

i have the 2020 model and a 2013 cbr1000rr.. really love the xadv dont really miss the power of the cbr when im on it..good useable torque to zip around..

Nice vlog 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Well that looks fun ideal for a commuter for when mothballing your main bike during the winter and just a run around to have a bit of fun on it's got some pep by the look of it I reckon you could see loads of these in and around Italy maybe ha : D .I would have one if I had a shed load of money and had all the bikes I wanted as you said .But unfortunately that's not the case good watch as usual . ; )

I got 2017 NC750s, Is this new updated engine has louder engine sound than old NCs'?

When will this be available in the US?

Great commuter!!!

Will it ever be available in the USA?

Yes, Thank God I will buy one for myself

Dang that looks really comfy

NICE BIKE, 3:58 dct dual clutch transmission

The XADV looks like a practical urban assault vehicle for commuting, if you need some highway capability. Otherwise, I'd want half the engine size so it's lighter, gets better mileage, and is less expensive. I'd love to be able to lock my full face helmet in the compartment, go grocery shopping, then put the bag of groceries in the storage compartment for the ride home.

Waiting for that style from Yamaha, with belt and no chain.

It is a niche motorcycle with some nice features - dct - ride by wire - tft display - wire wheels - hstc - abs - usd forks - the list goes on - perhaps that's why this particular bike is a tad expensive - personally I'd opt for the forza 750 road version

got cb650r 2 months ago. now I want this one...

I have an automatic a2 license, if I got the restricted kit fitted by Honda would my license allow me to ride it or would I need manual license ?

WIsh they sold it in the US. We get the ADV150 which is pure joy to ride, but I would love to have this bike.

The screen has 5 positions. Releasing the latch as you discovered and pull on the round adjuster and the screen goes up and down plus changes the rake a bit overall it's quite effective. I had version 1 sold it and now have version 2. Refrain from trying to plug it into any specific category. Correct. Ride one. I obviously love this thing. I have numerous other very nice bikes in my garage that now get much less seat time as it's just so delightful to ride this very competent all ' round machine. It's impressive.

Drives me nuts that Honda will not export this to the US however the 350 is on its way so I’ll have a go at that the reviews are really good

Unlock and turn the knob to adjust windshield 👍🏻

So bummed we can't have these in the United States I would buy two to load up on my RV

Nice,I want one.

That intro track could have made a rusty beetle review seem sexy

perfect bike for singapore roads

my dream bike

My dream machine

about time to see a scooter entry in offroad competition, like the famous sixdays lambrettas in the fifties or sixties ......

@englishbikerdan I didn’t get you, previous gen XADV is taller or it’s just seat adjustment?

We don't get these in Australia which is a shame as I would love one.

Looks a fab bike but too tall for me. Can I ask has your helmet and jacket got red or orange on it ?

How's the wind protection on this?

Do I detect hesitation in your comments? Are you enjoying the effortless coasting it gives you? Why does it matter if it got 15 inch wheel? A bike was meant to ride, not judged at, which you (in the beginning) and many do. These comments , calling the xadv a "scooter" , must have frustrated honda engineers and people like me who understands what this is, a CROSSOVER. A scooter has CVT transmission, and a very troublesome system of rollers and pulleys that need frequent servicing. The adv uses a dct, an advancement of transmission in all of motorcycle universe, smoothe quick gear change, with robust reliability. To call it a "scooter" is an insult. Anyway, love your review❤️

Is there storage in the front ?

Nice bike but not the weather

I love it. It looks like a Gobot

Does it have cruise control?

Will this come to America

love that bike, the price was so different than my country where the price increase to $31500 because of tax

Needed in the U.S.A!

Please tell honda to send some to the USA!! Also, the cb350rs!!

I do think that the 125cc version, available in other countries, would be a success in the UK. C'mon Honda!

That intro👌🏻

My favourite bike

I have 2021 model, what a fantastic bike. Don't see a "scooter" in it, it's 99% a motorcycle. Very pricey though if you kit it out fully!

So will they ever sell it in the US?????

If you rotate your handlebars to a more vertical position you will have a much better riding experience and control of the bike, also feels more aggressive bike.

is this bike available in the U.S.?

its interesting how many online reviewsers dont get this bike yet its one of the best selling bikes honda makes. i think the 350 version is even more compelling

Just watched this again. I can't be ar5ed with modes. Leave it in sport and learn how to handle the throttle. Good to have the manual shift facility for the city and auto for the motorway. I am beginning to wish I didn't buy my secondhand SCR950. Still, I could sell it and buy a Mk2 X-ADV secondhand next year. Let's see what I feel then. I like it better than the NC DCT now. More useful for the rainy season in the far north of Thailand. Feet up on the boards. I think the motorcycle accessory pegs are a must, then it's flexible. Nick J

Wish honda launches something like with lower cc in India whith same fuel capacity

Scooter + offroad + road bike = X-ADV