Honda ADV 350 vs. X-ADV 750 Rider Experience, Pros & Cons. - English 

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Thank you; I do my best.

Jakes videos are fantastic. I link them in a lot of Asian expat Facebook groups and such, and get nothing but Thank You! from those who see them.

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You're welcome, and thank you. The X-ADV is a motorcycle that identifies as a scooter Lol 👊🏼

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You're welcome, and thank you! Gig is riding a Scoopy while in Udon Thani right now, one of her favorites. That's awesome; you bought an X-ADV. Everybody should ride one at least once. It's one of the best-looking motorbikes and a very fun machine.

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Awesome, I'm happy it was helpful! You'll love that 350.

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You're welcome, I'm happy you liked the video! The ADV 350 is a delightful motorbike to live with.

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Thanks, Paul! That was an awesome surprise meeting you in Udon. Thank you for the price update, good information for everybody.

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Thank you. Those small motorcycles are a blast to ride! I recently spent a week riding a ZX6RR and, yesterday, a 390 duke. However, the storage, and ease of use in heavy traffic is why I prefer to live with scooters. The plastic on the scooters also keeps the heat off of my legs. I always wear jeans on motorcycles, but my legs still cook riding in South East Asia heat, especially March - August.

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Thanks for the info, I remember the 2018 X-ADV 750 had folding foot pegs for standing.

Wow, 200,000 km!

Hello, and you're welcome. 🙏🏼 I agree, that would be a nice upgrade for both.

Hi, Colin. Thanks for sharing your experience. The ADV350 is the best all-terrain scooter. I wish the blue color was available in Thailand for 2024. Maybe next year, 2025. 🙏🏼

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Thank you! The DCT sure makes for a fun ride.

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I'll have to get my hands on one for a week. 👊🏼

Excellent timing. Lol 👊🏼 The ADV 350 is so practical and an easy ride, it's a joy to live with.

350 is not even available in the philippines

350 is not even available in the philippines

That's disappointing.

Yup. I just searched for adv 350 reviews and found this yesterday.

😂 I noticed that when I was editing the video. My 3-second count was rushed, to say the least. I'll be more disciplined next time. I'm happy you like the reviews. 👊🏼

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That 750 is fun, but can be stressful and tiring riding in heavy traffic.

Thank you! As soon as I get a 2023 XMAX I'll do that V.S. video.

Thank you! The 350 is more enjoyable to live with because it's more versatile and practical than the 750. If I had the 750, I would also have an ADV 160 or Click 160 for city commuting.

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Thank you! I agree, we need the bigger 300cc+ scooters for the faster US roads.

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Thanks, Nick!

Thank you. If I come across a GPX Drone, I'll review it. When I asked about Drones at dealerships, the salespeople always advised me not to buy them because of reliability issues. I look forward to riding one and am very curious about how it compares.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple GPX is a relatively new company. It can be interesting if they can compete with an Honda PCX that is on the market frome many years now.

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Thank you! I think the same, at that price I'd rather spend a bit more and buy the African Twin. I'd keep a small scooter for city riding.

Don't overlook the nc750x, is much cheaper than Africa twin without being cheaper, great gearbox in nc750x great touring bike, and a better next step from adv 350 ,well not better next step, just a shorter next step lol But these sobs in u.s. will not bring adv 350 to u.s. and that pisses me off big time

Hi, was thinking the same, since I live currently in Turkey, the price difference of XADV and NT1100DCT is minimal. will get an ADV 350 first and then upgrade to NT :) and currently the promote the Kymco AK 550 as well :). Great review. as my wife will be the first time a pillion, I am sure she thinks the same as your wife... prefers the lower pillon ride :)

Thank you. I'm happy you liked the video. I need to get an AK550 for a review. I've wanted to ride one and compare it to my XMAX in the US.

I've been looking to get my hands on the updated XMAX. As soon as I can get one, I'll make the XMAX vs ADV 350 video. I love my 2021 XMAX, and ride quality is very good on good roads, but the ADV 350 is so much better at handling bad roads and off-pavement.

Sweet! Will wait for it!

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Interesting information, thank you for sharing.

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😂 That's true, I think Gig would agree.

I was the same in the US for many years, thinking I needed at least 1000cc for an enjoyable ride until I visited Vietnam in 2015, I quickly realized scooters are fantastic!

​@@JakeSnowLiveSimple The US of course has always loved cubic inches, and HD are a prime example of 'oversized' engines. Yet they offered/offer a more torque laden ride rather than over-powering one. But yes! All victims of some fashionable 'need' for something we really don't need. The good outcome is all the super-tech of the monster bikes has trickled down to the smaller and mid range bikes and scooters. Thanks again.

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Correct , I'm back from Spain after 15 yes and have a 300 scoot , quick enough , great on juice and brilliant storage..some bikers here won't nod you and I couldn't care less as it's the perfect machine for UK and I ride all year. ; )

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Thank you! Yes, the storage under all of these scooters gets very warm, especially in Thailand. I've never had issues with the heat damaging my 16" MacBook Pro M1 Max, Go Pro, DJI Action 3, audio equipment, or battery packs.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks you for the reply. I am riding an Xmax300. Wondering how its suspension compare to that of ADV 350 and X-ADV 750.

Overall ride quality I rate them: #1 ADV350, #2 XMAX300, #3 X-ADV750 The ADV350's longer-travel Showa suspension performs much better on damaged road surfaces and off-paved roads. However, on paved road surfaces in good condition, the XMAX suspension performs very well, and the difference between the two isn't noticeable. Hit one-speed bump or take it down a gravel road, and the experience between these two is very different. I like my 2021 XMAX in the US, but riding in Thailand, I much rather have the ADV350. The lighter XMAX, with its extremely comfortable seat, offers a better ride quality experience than the X-ADV 750. Seeing damaged road ahead while riding the X-ADV 750 makes my body prepare for impact, but I never feel like that on the XMAX. The new XMAX Tech Max comes with the upgraded Ohlins rear suspension. Owners say the ride quality is the best, but I feel I'm getting a biased opinion. I've been trying to find one to ride for a week so I can do a comparison video against the ADV 350.

Thank you! The ADV350, 2022 - 2024. I haven't heard anything negative about its reliability in Thailand. Any year would be a safe buy when looking at used ADV350s. X-ADV 750, 2021 - 2024. I wouldn't buy the first gen. 2017 - 2020. The DCT is much better in the 2nd generation, along with other nice upgrades. When buying new, I found the best deals at Honda dealerships where the salespeople spoke little to no English. Expat-concentrated areas have higher prices; that's been my experience. I'm unfamiliar with BKK, but I imagine the situation is similar. The used ADVs seem to sell fast. Asia City Motor Company Limited maps.app.goo.gl/bdTznGB8rHqqBjZv5 www.bahtsold.com/ www.carithai.com/

I haven't ridden the TMAX yet. When I get back to Pattaya, I plan on doing a review video on it. A few people have asked about it, and I'm very curious myself.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple If possible review the '22 model or newer as it has a really nice/clear TFT and other desirable changes.

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Honda only sends over the ADV 150 and 160, which is strange. The US has faster roads in better condition. We need 300cc + in the US.

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Gig loved riding that 350 for this video.

Thank you! 🙏🏼 Both are excellent. The XMAX has better wind protection, which is nice for riding in cool/cold weather. A front locking compartment, very convenient. An extremely comfortable seat for very long rides. I took a 12 hour trip with my XMAX split over two days down a US interstate. It's the most comfortable motorbike I've ever ridden. My 2021 XMAX has horrible headlights; I avoid night riding. I haven't verified if the 2023 and newer models have improved headlights; a few people have left comments stating the headlights are better. The brakes are ok, typical scooter brakes. The seat-unlock button mechanism stopped working a few times. WD-40 needs to be sprayed into it every so often to keep it working. The ADV 350 is better for warm and hot climates, with much better airflow around the body and crotch area. The ride quality is excellent, by far better than any other scooter I've spent time with. The brakes are excellent, much better than my XMAX. Very good headlights for a scooter. Wide handle bars and more distance between seat and foot rest makes for a more comfortable seating position for me @ 5' 11". Acceleration is very good, much better than the XMAX from a dead stop. Although, the XMAX has a slightly higher top speed. Ride quality is the most important thing for me riding on these Thailand roads. The ADV 350 suspension absorbs everything. The XMAX suspension is good on good road, and performs very poorly on bad road. My XMAX review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1exbGJqsyao.htmlsi=bwXKoDpSVxFfrVyM

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thank you very much for that detailed description. It is still a very hard decision I think I will have to end up riding both. I have my PCX150 that I will keep for zipping around tight Pattaya traffic but I want a bigger bike that I can use to go on longer tours around the Kingdom. I really appreciate your response.

You're welcome. I like your idea. I'm thinking I'll do the same, especially since I've been riding so much in Udon Thani.

You're welcome. Yes, the ADV 350 has much better acceleration from a dead stop than the XMAX 300. Once up to speed, mid-range acceleration feels very similar between the two. The XMAX top speed is faster, but not by much.

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Thank you! 🙏🏼 Keyless operation has been flawless on every Yamaha and Honda scooter I've ridden, except for the intermittent issue with the X-ADV 750 key. I love Keyless!

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I agree, I'm surprised it's not there yet.

Riding in warm to hot climates with damaged road conditions and off-pavement riding, the ADV 350 is the best choice. The ADV has much better ride quality. I enjoy riding the ADV because I feel like I can run over anything and take it anywhere. The Forza 350 is a better option for riding in a four-season climate with cool to cold fall through spring temperatures. The ride quality is good when riding on good to excellent pavement conditions. The Forza has much better wind protection. It is too hot for Thailand but great for cold-weather riding.

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I only have an international driver's license and a US driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. I've been stopped a few times at checkpoints in Thailand, the police only looked at my International license. I've never had a problem. There are no distinctions made for engine size on the Thai license or the others.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks for the info. I was not sure about the one license fits all for motorcycle size.

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If I were purchasing the ADV350, I'd get the 2024, only because the new red available in Thailand and the blue in Europe looks so good. If I were purchasing the XMAX, I'd get a 2023 or newer. The older generation bright beam headlights are terrible, and the new gen has a TFT display. If I'm riding in a hot climate with average to poor road quality conditions, I'm getting the ADV 350 If I'm riding on average to excellent-quality roads in a four-season climate and expect to ride often in cold temperatures, I'd get the XMAX 300.

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In Southeast Asia I'm taking the more capable ADV 350. It's the best all terrain, any road condition scooter right now. I was recently in Laos thinking about this. If I was riding in a cooler/cold climate on US interstate quality roads I would take the XMAX.

Oh wow, that's a tough decision. Both are excellent. My first thought is to get the V-Strom, which is perfect for long trips at higher speeds, but the 350 is so relaxing and enjoyable once in the city. When I ride motorcycles, I'm more focused on getting to point B and tend to ride faster and in a more serious state of mind. When I ride scooters, I'm more relaxed and soak in the scenery and surroundings much more. I'd have to rent them each for a few weeks to see which is better to live with.

If you haven't already, you should rent the X-ADV 750 for a few days. See what it's like to live with compared to your 350.

I would get the 1100 African Twin and lower it. The others are great fun to ride, but if I choose a bike to live with, I'm selecting the African Twin. It will give me the best ride quality and is perfect for tackling any road condition. Of course, I would also have to have a small CC city scooter to go along with it. Lowering is cheap and easy. The Transalp 750 is one I'd consider also, but I'd be missing the DCT.

A dream come true for me. Thailand is awesome!

Yeah, me too.

You're welcome, and thank you! Helmets-that's a good idea for a video. It's been easy to find comfortable open-face helmets. The challenge is finding quality that compares to US standards. I've gone through a few helmets in Thailand. The helmets I buy always end up being the most expensive ones in the shop, $50-$65, which is incredibly inexpensive compared to what we buy in the US. I've always worn the much safer full-face helmets in the US, but those are brutally hot for everyday use in Southeast Asia's hot, humid climate. HJC would be the highest quality if it was sold here. No $600 Shoei helmets over here. Lol

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thank you. I feel that if my "Safe" riding gear is making me so hot I can't think straight, it's no longer safety gear. I want to be safe, but still be able to think well.

I agree.

I will if I can find a Kymco 350 to ride.

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@@JakeSnowLiveSimple For sure. I bought mine when I was 68 years old… last year… and although I have been riding all my life, I wondered if I was crazy. After riding it for one minute, I realized it was the best purchase I have ever made!!! So much fun 🤩

I can get a TMAX. The new XMAX has been a challenge to track down.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple yes, for sure also test drive the new Xmax, I heard they have improved a few things, specially the headlight that you, and many others, complained about... But I really want to know if, like XAdv to Adv350, the Tmax is too heavy and cumbersome to manoeuvre to worth the extra power and speed, in comparison to Xmax...!?

I'd get the X-ADV at 8,000. I like being the second owner of like-new motorbikes. Those are the best deals. You can always get a 350 later.

At 500cc, Honda could build it as a real scooter with CVT, making it much less expensive than the X-ADV 750.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I’ve been thinking that 500 doesn’t give Honda any profit them because they still have Rebel,CB,CBR,CL,NX500 Which means their manual bikes will sell less.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple but, at the same time I want a cheap 471cc scooter About 22x,xxx Baht bracket.

Right, Lol

The gap between those two is so huge I'm not sure many people would want to see that.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I mean that's the point

Hi, if I understand your question correctly, both motorbikes will accommodate a 6'4" person. The X-ADV has more legroom and feels more spacious overall.

Yea so no problem with knees hitting the steer or the bike looking like a mini bike😂

@@Bigpoppavery No, of course not. They never feel too small. 😂

Americans are missing out on so many wonderful motorbikes.

Unfortunately, the ADV 350 won't be available in the US. Most salespeople I've spoken with in the US don't know about the ADV350. I never realized how many wonderful motorbikes we Americans were missing out on until I moved to Thailand. The ADV 160 became available in the US a year after it had already been available in Asia and Europe. The US needs the 300cc + scooters.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The X-ADV 750 feels like a light street bike to me. Its low center of gravity makes it feel similar to my CBR1000RR when I tip it over. The ADV 350 is about 10 lbs heavier than my XMAX 300; I cannot feel the weight difference. There is not a perceivable difference in weight between all of the 300-400cc scooters I've ridden. These motorbikes' low center of gravity makes them feel much lighter than they are.

I was surprised to see so many big cc motorbikes cruising around Pattaya in this traffic and heat when I first moved here. .

The Forza would be a nice motorbike in a cooler, four-season climate, operating on better roads in developed countries. The front fairing is large, and suspension travel is limited. Thailand is hot, and riding on damaged roads is common. However, I do like the fairing-mounted mirrors and the acceleration. For me, riding it in Thailand is like riding around in a bathtub, serious swamp butt. If wind protection is important, the XMAX is a better option than the Forza in Thailand. Better ride quality and less fairing than the Forza but more wind protection than the ADV.

Wow, that's crazy! Which country do you live in?

Yes, it's the factory windshield on both motorbikes.

$1,000/month in Thailand will get you a very nice place near the beach, or live in a small town away from the beach for $200/month or less.

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I watched your other videos. Very informative.. Did you post a video on how you and Girlfriend meet? My wife is Russian.. We meet in my little town at her workplace. I was thinking of retiring in a foreign country. Why I found your videos so helpful. Thanks!! Russia’s housing is expensive. But day to day expenses are cheaper.

I haven't made a video about how Gig and I met yet, but I plan to make one soon. That's awesome your wife is Russian. Pattaya has a large Russian community, mainly in the Jomtien area. I've been to Moscow. It's an excellent place to visit with Delicious food, a fantastic metro, old history, Cold War relics, and the Bolshoi theater. I plan on visiting again to see more of the country in the future. I'm glad my videos are helpful. 🙏🏼 love the experience of living in a different country.