2022 Honda X-ADV | The Ultimate Scooter? 

👏 👏 100% well said! I agree, you have to try different ideas or else we would never come up with some thing news. Cheers 👍

check in a mental ward you fruit loops.

You guys must have never seen the BMW version.

@@tooakki Which model is that? I have ridden the electric CE-04!

Hi Doug, that is great to hear you thoughts and experiences with the XADV 👍 Brilliant to hear how much you like it, it is a bike that very much splits opinion. However I think it is a good move from Honda and a very capable machine. I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time to come. Cheers

I'm getting just 58mpg on mine. I do ride in sport all the time but but dissatisfied with less than 65mpg

@@redangrevival The HONDA NT 1100 should be even better for touring and in manual not really more expensive. The weight is also quite close I think

Hi, thanks really glad you liked the video 👍 It was a pleasure to make. Cheers

Thanks Simon, glad you liked the review 👍 I agree, if you like the bike then you shouldn't worry about how you look. Yup I think this is the best version of the DCT that Honda do, very smooth! It is a very advanced motorcycle/scooter with nearly all the modern technology available, very brave of Honda to make it and I think they have done a great job 👍 I hope you continue to enjoy it. Cheers

GOES LIKE HOT SNOT LMFAOO

Bought mine 2 weeks ago and is coming at the end of the month.. can’t wait for this master piece… had motorbikes.. had scooters… this is what i want now…😍

I ride a 650 Burgman and LOVE it, just flat out fun & fast.

It isn't DCT it's CV, completely different.

👍 Thanks Rocky, I appreciate that. Glad you like the reviews.

Thanks, glad you liked it. A good choice, I am sure you can get some great deals on the MK 1 model. Yes I would also spec the Aux foot pegs, more options for comfort. 👍

Hi John, I hope you are enjoying your Sport Glide 👍 I really like the Sport Glides, great combo for touring and looks brilliant. Absolutely this scooter/motorbike is extremely comfortable, definitely worth a try.

Yes it has that great Honda parallel twin sound and the DCT gear box is brilliant 👍

👍 It is an awesome piece of kit

Hi Chris, no problem at all! Great to hear it was helpful for you 👍 Yes the Honda would be brilliant for touring! It is similar in ways to the Africa Twin! Great wind protection, smooth powerful engine and comfortable riding position. Bet you have some great roads out in Thailand you can explore. Cheers

Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes I can imagine in countries like Thailand these would come into their own, great for exploring beautiful country side etc...

Congratulations 👍 It certainly is a very capable machine. Agreed I think the DCT suits this bike the best out of all the Honda's. I hope you really enjoy it. Cheers

NOT coming to 'OZ'. (Australia) BUMMER.

@@tpv59 👎 Thats a shame!

Yeah I had one in 2017. I'm toying with the idea Forza 750?

@@worzysp1 So did I,I thought it was a bit underpowered,but if you buy the new one you will be surprised,they have given more power low down so in sports mode its quick and fun.Buy one whether adv or forza.l think we're the adv will beat ghe Forza would be the corners ,but forza has plenty of storage.

Hi Ian, nice good for you for doing long tours on the Vespa 🤘 very cool. I much prefer the look and style of the Vespa, but theres no doubt that the Honda would be considerably more comfortable on longer trips!! Hope you enjoy your test ride.

If you put a good windscreen on it helps a lot, has to be tall enough to push the wind over your helmet. Resisting the wind is what makes your back and neck hurt.

Thanks Gary 👍 It is an interesting concept this bike!

Thanks Gary 👍 It is an interesting concept this bike!

Hi Scott, yes I know it has been a popular video! I think people must just be interested as to what it is all about, it is a unique bike.

Thanks, glad you liked the review 👍 Haha wow I will take a look, that really is testament to its off roading capabilities!

It is a great bit of kit 👍As you say so practical and very comfortable to ride. I suppose it is like a scooter on steroids!! Fair enough it is certainly on the pricey side in the scooter market.

check honda Forza

kmh maybe.

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👍 Hope you get delivery soon, congratulations they are very cool bikes! Think you went for a great spec as well

All very valid and good points 👍 I definitely take your point on the quality of components and how versatile and well equipped the bike is. I see what you mean for country roads, personally I would find it hard to get this over something else if I was primarily on country roads. Just personal opinion though. Great to hear from an owners perspective, cheers.

Yes, his assumptions are completely wrong. I made 1500km tours on the XADV and it's the perfect bike for that. Excellent weather protection, good riding position, you can change the position of your feet a lot, have space below the seat and so on. And you have 60hp which is enough to keep on all the BWM GS out there. I changed from an Indian FTR and since then, the XADV is my bike for everything. The daily driver and the tourer.

How’s the gen 1 Vs gen 2 xadv comparing ?😅

@@reeve668 The DCT is even more smooth, you have new front lights and a new dashboard, slightly more rpm and the gear shift üoints are slightly adjusted. All together its more an evolution than a revolution. This shows that gen1 is still very good.

Hi Christopher, it is really unfortunate that they are not available in the US. Honda are missing out!

👌 It is a very impressive scooter/motorcycle! Really is the ultimate scooter.

It a great transmission, especially on this bike 👍 I was also very impressed with it in manual mode. Personally I prefer a manual transmission but I can definitely see the benefits with this DCT. Cheers

Thanks 👍 I was struggling a bit with what it really is! haha. It is a very comfortable motorbike. I recommend a test ride on one

Hi, thanks so much really good to hear you liked the review 👍 Yes I would, this bike/scooter would be great for your size or anyone larger. Plenty of power and room, highly recommend. Much much more roomy than the MT07!! Cheers

Hi Charlie, yup they are a brilliant dealership, have loads of stock!! Agreed I think the XADV is fantastic for in town riding 👍 Can also have fun on it on some country roads.

They make sense but attract the wrong type of attention in certain areas unfortunately

Agreed, unfortunately I don't think it would last long, parked up in London!

@@redangrevival the sad reality is, certain thieves will be attracted to the DCT/auto bikes and there’s some that will focus on geared bikes. London is filled with the scooter/auto bike thieves.

@@bradleywells5703 Yes it is infuriating! 😤

Thanks 👍 I only had the bike for a short time!! Didn’t have time to get around to storage capacity. I believe it is 21Litre under the seat. Depends on the shape I suppose! I hope you can otherwise Honda have missed a fundamental part of a scooter

@@redangrevival cheers Angus... I could go touring on that if I could just get over the looks! But as you say a home county-London commute would be where it shines

I tried today and it didn’t 😢

👌 You are exactly right, I always try to nod to scooter riders but very rarely get a response! I think maybe they feel like they are in a different class of motorcycle. Not to me though, anything on two wheels always gets a nod!! 😂 Same I won't be on the hunt for one either!! Cheers and have a great weekend.

Have a bike and a scooter will give a nod on both, find when on my scooter I rarely get a nod back from 'proper' bikers

@@Spread4 I nod at scooters but rarely get a nod back

You will like this one then!! Much more than the average scooter 👍

🤣 the scooter has won over your heart!! I suppose it is the endearing factor of the scooter. Bet that ZX is a beast though. Cheers

A really good point that I actually completely agree with! Just feel too exposed and strange seating position. Must say I did not feel that on this XADV though, it is more like a large adventure bike with the benefits of a scooter! Definitely worth a test ride 👍

Yup they are pricey for what they are! Great bit of tech though. Good for Honda for making I think 👍

@@redangrevival Exactly on both counts. Great reviews BTW!

@@ianross225 Many thanks 👍 I appreciate it

👍 It is a great bike/scooter! Hope you enjoy your test ride

May delivery 🥴 I’ve just ordered a new NC750X DCT and my Honda dealer hasn’t a clue when it’s going to turn up.

@@SBKPete Hopefully you get it asap!

@@SBKPete I ended finding a low millage used Xadv with just 2k miles cancelled my order and bought the used one. Cheaper as well

👍 Cheers

Yes I am surprised it is not an optional extra, it has all the other tech! It is a very impressive bike/scooter. An interesting concept that rides well and has all of Hondas usual premium feel 👍

Hi, yes I did enjoy the ride. Different to what I am used to, but was definitely fun. I would say it is a lot more comfortable than the MT07 and more practical. Not sure about wether it is more fun though!

I had a Monster and a FTR before. Now I got the XADV and I don't miss the Duc and the Indian. I once rode the MT07 and I'm quite sure you will like the XADV. Don't order it, take it for a test drive. It's very different to the MT07. So relaxed, just slightly slower but there's soooooo much more practicality and a way better suspension.

All good points 👍 Yes cruise control would be a nice option, and I suppose linked brakes would be a bonus! I agree the DCT transmission is excellent on this bike, the best Honda do. Nice sounds like you are really enjoying it and making the most of it 👌

Yeah, no ride by wire so no cruise control. But I never missed it to be honest. I have the 2022 model. 100km/h on the Speedo is about 95 with GPS. 140 on the Speedo is about 130-132 with GPS.

👍 it’s a great bike. Hopefully one day it will. Don’t know why they do not sell in America!

👌 Honda are missing out on the US market with this one! Hopefully they will see the sense in making it available in the US.

Exactly. It seems that Country in Europe gets certain things that I wish we had it here. I believe in having options Big/Bulky is Not always better. At least some companies is starting to offer small displacement like 125/250/300CC etc.

Yes it certainly is an interesting one! It really was actually, great fun 👍

@@redangrevival Wouldn't mind seeing it do a bit of light off roading

Hi Justin, you definitely should not let living on the coast put you off buying a motorbike! Yes there are loads of bike covers out there that would help keep the salt etc... off. Also there are some fantastic products (ACF-50) that are brilliant at preventing corrosion. Can recommend this company: allyearbiker.co.uk/

@@redangrevival thanks 🙏. There’s a local dealer that has a ADV 150 on the floor so I’ll probably go with it - the price is right too. I don’t think I need 350cc for local urban streets. I’ll definitely check out those covers.

@@justinnoor4915 No problem 👍 Yes definitely recommend a bike cover. To be honest 150 is plenty for urban riding, most 150cc bikes easily do 60mph!! Good luck

It pretty much is 👍

Yup it is great fun and a fun idea. However I agree with you, it is a lot of money for a scooter!!

Hi Nick, it is actually meant for bicycles! I bought it from Halfords. It is in their bike department 👍 Fits great on most motorcycles

👍 a really capable/fun and practical motorbike. I cannot understand why they do not sell the 750cc in the states or Canada 🤔

@@redangrevival I dont know why also. Canada is starved from many Honda motorcycle products. Wish it wasn't so.

Yes I have heard that a lot from people over in the States! Honda are missing out.

haha completely agree with you on that one!! 👍 It is more of an adventure bike than a scooter really 😂

Yup scooters are brilliant things, so easy and practical. Haha I know it is a very strange concept!! I personally quite like the crazy idea of it for a bit of fun. However a bit of fun for 11k is too much!! It is definitely a Marmite bike (love or hate). Saying that I am neutral on it actually haha!

You can like it or not like it , This counts to ALL Bikes in the world , not only XADV . XADV is NOT an advanture scooter, or endro bike Neither İts not a scooter , İts not an endro motorbike also , İts not a naked also , İts not a sportbike also , Then What is it then , ??? İts meal called a stew , İts has little bit of evrybit of evrybike in the middle . Thats XADV ..I think . Dtc is very nice And beautiful technology and very compforty to ride ,👍....... when ever u want u can also able shift change gears just with u r finger s , no pressing and holding clutch , its so compftable, and easy .. İts good Quality of Honda and good technology insade ,thats why its not cheapbike , its not a maxiscooter ..its a proper good quality technology Compftable bike .. Its abit Heavy for my openion sometimes to park and get up to move push to start abit it feels heavy , but once u r in the road its so easy and enjoyable to ride , İts not a cheap bike but it feels it shows the Quality ,evry piece insade the bike .Good technology. I bought myn in Febubary and Im quite happy , With it so far , İt needs few more things should be added to XADV I think it needs back gear to pull the bike backwards when its needed . Also heated seats needed and handlebars .thats it 😊 With out trying you wont know , atleast needs one week trial to have a good openion about xadv ..💥

@@elifelif777 Haha thanks 👍 Very well put and I completely agree with the quality of the bike. Premium Honda feel. As long as you enjoy it sir that is all that matters, long may you enjoy riding it. I agree I think it is a great fun concept and a very capable machine. Cheers

@@redangrevival thankyou My friend cheers from Malta

Honda didn't invite you to their Marketing brain storming meetings. They fkd up.

I know, apologies Sean. I had limited time with the bike so struggled to cover everything. Perhaps I will do a more detailed review in the future. Cheers

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Very hard to find in the UK and they are few and far between. If you look hard enough there are a few, but takes some searching!! haha

Hi, potentially yes! It has plenty of power to grow into. I would say it is quite fast and a very capable machine, however with the step through scooter like design this makes it easier to handle. The DCT is very good and easy to ride with 👍 Only thing I would say is it is quite a big machine. Other than that if you are relatively confident in your ability then I think this would be a brilliant first bike.

Yup do not recommend a s a beginner bike! Too big in my opinion. the 150 or perhaps 350 would be great 👍

Thanks Allan, glad you liked it 👍 Hahaha I like booter!!! Lets go with that. Cheers

Quite a lot! Small power increase/600 rpm higher red line/ride by wire throttle/weight loss the list goes on!! Worth a test ride if you haven't already.

@@redangrevival try out the honda adv 350

That is a shame! It is a great bit of kit 👍

I take it you are a fan! Yup jokes aside it is a very impressive bike/scooter 👍

A very good question 🤔 I haven't ridden the Tmax so cannot say. Perhaps I should schedule in a ride on one.

@@redangrevival yeah it would be great to see your views on what you think is best thank you for the videos

Hi Gordon, that is a shame, I don't know why they do not export to Canada or the US! They are missing out on a big market.

It is very expensive for a scooter. But then it is not really a scooter, the way it is built and its specifications it is more like a premium motorcycle!!

I think it is the Ultimate Scooter, maybe not the most traditional, but definitely the most capable!! Cheers

Hi, I think it may be a bit of a stretch for your legs! However because it is designed like a scooter it is much easier than an ordinary motorcycle. You maybe better off with something like a TMAX

@@redangrevival Thanks😀

Anyway I like it! I am not missing pain in my hand while constantly pulling the clutch at stoplights. I've also had 50cc scooters so I'm more used to having hand brakes at both ends.

I think it is very impressive and actually great fun to ride! I suppose the jury is still out as to what it actually is 😂

haha I can imagine it is a good bike for them 👍

👍 yes it probably does suit town use better than the 750. You don't need all that power from the 750 for in town. However it does come in handy when out of the city.

Haha 👍 Yup they should charge a premium for red!

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It is a shame that they don't, I think Honda are missing out!!

No Honda motorcycle has the Honda Jazz engine. It’s an urban myth that seems never to die.

Next XADV generation will probably get the new 755cc engine from the new hornet. So maybe with 70hp or something.

More power!!! Fair enough haha, now that would be a fun bike. Perhaps one with the 1100 AT engine in it! Now that would be fun. I suppose it is getting closer and closer to the Africa Twin and NT1100.

@@redangrevival Do you really feel the more power on the NT1100? Which engine do you like more? x ADV or NT engine?

@@marcelmuller7623 NT1100 👍

@@redangrevival how big is the difference in terms of power/torque ? Significant?

Not loads to be honest, but it does make a difference for longer rides

👍 hear hear! A great point Steve. Hopefully they will bring the 750cc version to the States, its great fun to ride and so practical.

I’ve got the Forza, a lot of people from the US want the 750 variants of the adv and Forza, really odd why they haven’t sent them over

Can never understand that ,they build bikes that people like and importers in some countries decide we can't have them (not just the states)unless you import one ,is it the factory or the dealer decides?

It is very pricey for a "Scooter"! Great piece of kit though.

@@redangrevival It does look good and having a scooter with a bigger middle weight engine is a great idea. Currently Honda only sells scooters under 150cc in the US, Yamaha sells a 300, Suzuki sells a 400 and Kawasaki seems to have completely dropped scooters in favor of a 13 mph e-bike. Hope Honda finds a way to sell it at a lower price point.

👍haha that may be the answer!! What ever it is, it is very comfortable and practical!! Good to ride as well. Cheers

It has much the same as an ordinary scooter!

@@redangrevival Thanks mate

I agree the TMAX is a great scooter, probably the best. This Honda is so much more than a scooter though! It is much better for having gears, for longer trips and faster riding. Hard to tell what it is really classed as!!

The sales are great lol what are y talking about

Ok may have over looked that one!

Yes it is definitely on the pricier side!! Especially for a scooter haha. It is a very capable machine for what it is though 👍

Yup it is very much on the expensive side! I suppose it has more tech than the 350, but not enough to warrant that amount of price difference!

It is definitely on the heavier side of the scooter range!! Rides ok despite it though

Interesting point 👍

@@redangrevival ive seen forza and xmax here in thailand they are monster on street by good tuners and mechanic even in offroad they dont give an F if they wreck they can easly repair the bike

@@itzerisadomeeiot4980 👌sounds like good fun!!

Haha well said, I like the comparison! Yes I suppose it is a bit far fetched to call it a scooter. However I think it could attract some people away from scooters that are looking for something a bit more premium, but with the practicality of a scooter 👍

Yes I suppose it is technically more of a motorcycle! Definitely can be compared to other scooters as well I think. Whatever it is it's a fun piece of kit 👍

Getting one asap! 😉

@@stavroGR 👍

Honda X ADV all the way! I just prefer the way it rides and the engine is nicer 👍 Better quality all round as well

Yes it is sort of in a category of its own this one!! 👍

Yes it is not the most exciting engine in the world! Does its job though.

It is very pricey for a scooter!! However it is a premium bit of kit, high level of technology and the usual Honda build quality.

@@redangrevival Thanks for the reply.

That is very true!! I suppose I was more referring to the step through design and the footboard rests that are scooter like. Whatever it is classed as! I think it is a good package, but obviously divides opinion. Cheers

Did I say you could not tour on it? I don't think so! Think it would be a very comfortable touring proposition. I have toured around Thailand on a 125cc, fantastic fun!

@@redangrevival You absoluty implied it. You said it several times, awesome for the city and commuting. Not a single time you said "and you can do long tours as well"... I´m not the only one who understand it like that if you look at the comments. You didn`t even thought about a longer tour with the XADV :D

@@ChrisIsMeinName Ok, well my sincerest apologies!! Considering I had the bike for a limited amount of time and was focusing on city riding, it would have been hard to go on a big tour to test its touring capabilities. However I take your point and will endeavour to mention this next time I ride the bike 👍

🤔 to be honest I am not entirely sure what it is classed as!! A very fun machine though

@@redangrevival I think something between a bike and a space ship!

Haha agreed