2021 Honda X-ADV Review - Who is it for and what can it do?
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- The 2021 Honda X-ADV has drawn a lot of attention whilst I've been riding it. It makes people smile and it makes people look quizzically at it when it's parked up. So what did Honda create when they took the bombproof parallel-twin engine from the NC750, strapped it to the excellent DCT gearbox and wrapped it up in an adventure styled 'scooter' suit?
Fun and Practicality are two words that spring to mind, but in this video, I delve a little deeper under the skin to find out what the X-ADV is all about and what it's like to live with.
Find all the details of the X-ADV here - www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/r...
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In the video, I'm wearing the Klim Drifter jacket & Knox Urbane Pro Gloves which can be found here ;
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I'm also wearing the Bike Shed Protective jeans ;
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and the Stylmartin Core boots;
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360 footage was filmed on the Insta360 One X2;
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Intro - 00:00
Styling - 00:30
Engine & Drivetrain - 00:49
Handling - 01:35
Exhaust sound under load - 03:29
Tyres - 03:52
Screen - 04:15
Storage - 05:47
TFT Screen & Modes - 06:14
Rear Brake - 06:45
Who is it for? - 07:10
Negatives? - 08:00
Pricing & Conclusion - 08:30 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Ha! I love that I always get at least one dislike before anyone has had a chance to watch the video. I must have upset someone at some point! No problem though if it makes them happy, its all engagement at the end on the day 👍
Shame folks don’t have anything better to do. I find myself hitting the like button about a minute into your videos. Always great content.
Well if it makes them happy Jack, who am I to argue. Don’t get me wrong I don’t expect everyone to like my videos.
@@mancavemoto be a little easier if it was at least constructive criticism. Have a great weekend.
@@jackleonard2088 I don’t often say this about channels Jack, but the Channel guy Man Cave is hell of a nice guy. A decent human being. An everyday person who would fit in easy going laid back NZ easily..
I’m a thumbs up 👍 guy every time
Wish it were available in the USA.
Just a shout out to my British friend; thank's again for the professional review of this bike. Not particular my cup of tea, but as always a great review. Keep up your great bike review's as we love them here in the state's. Your friend from across the pond! Illinois, USA P.S. I wish all you Brit's a beautiful day!!!
Thanks for the support Larry, it means a lot. Have a great day too
So far one of the best reviews about X.....
Nice details, realistic and with information about any possible aspect.
I have it for three years now and I love it 😍
Hey dude, your videos are getting better each week. You are trying out all sorts of different techniques that set you apart from the other commentators in the world of TH-cam motorcycle vlogs. I appreciate your style and always enjoy your content. Please continue. Peace.
Thanks Lane, I always like to try different things, I don’t want the videos to become too ‘formulaic’. Appreciate your comment
Good review. My wife and I commute from Stansted to London daily on this beaut. It is a sublime machine. I have nine in black with a Givi box to give the Mrs a comfortable relaxing ride. I’m 6ft2 and it find it v comfortable. Well worth getting the additional pegs also.
Thanks, its a great machine for sure
Charles, it crossed my mind they'd be a magnet for miscreant bike thieves? Just as they like the Tmax's? Hope you've got it well chained up?
Very nice and comprehensive review.Thanks very much!
Great review receiving mine on the 20th of September can't wait
Nice! Enjoy
Nice review enjoyed it thoroughly
Cheers Martin
I’m on my second XADV, had 2019 and now ride a 2021 model. Use for 3 hr City of London commute every day. It does need foot pegs to give a real motorcycle feel and better for long rides… love it!
Thanks for the feedback, I think a lot of people dismiss it without even trying it.....
Enjoyed the vid, great review. Well done.👍
Cheers
Excellent and balanced review. Enjoyable to watch.
Thanks John
Easy going style of reviews, I agree.
VERY GOOD REVIEW !!!! WELL DONE !!!!
When me and my brother Marko's go cruising around Lithgow together this is exactly what i want at my disposal. It will give me all i need. Whether simply zipping down to Red Rooster after finishing my Coles trolley collecting shift, or in taking on Putty road with big brother trailing me on his Vstrom. I believe this badboy gives BL exactly what he needs in moving to Lithgow this Spring... Go Cettire!
I have one of these 2021 models in black, very impressed up to now!
Its a cracking machine isnt it, great fun to ride
Very good review, thank you.
No problem
I now want one and I don’t know why😳! In a class of its own is that.
Thanks, another great review.
Haha, cheers Will
Great honest review
No Problem
Nice review. Your videos are getting better all the time. I consider the xadv to probably be the best looking scooter type bike out there and very possibly the best all round two wheeler out there as it can literally do everything; commuting, shopping, weekend rides, touring you name it. Still, there's no way in hell I'd trade my SMT in for anything except a new SMT.
Thanks.
With the interaction
You tube rate your video higher getting a dislike than getting nothing at all it has to do
SUCH A NICE MOTORCYCLE!
Good video. Practical, comfortable, fun, plenty of grunt especially when compared to a 125, DCT seamless and you can always switch to manual. Honda Chiswick very helpful.
Great review👍🏻
Thanks! 👍
looks like very fun all around machine, saw video how this (edited) machine won some hard core Dakar style race...... thanks for nice overview, cheers from ColoradoV!
Cheers V,!hope you’re keeping well
Very good review. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the pre 2021 version though.
good review, cheers
Thanks for watching!
Good real-world review... stay safe
Cheers
A Swiss army of a bike ! Does it all & does it well !
Indeed
For most riding situations from quick highways jaunts. In the slow lane to city / suburb commuting to backroads and light open single track trails, the new Honda hybrid gas / electric ADV scooters will be the most cost effective fun 2 wheel transport available. I’m getting in the “que” early for investing in 2 of them. One as a “classic collectible” and 1 for riding the wheels off going every where as a new flavor of “light duty dual sport” 2 wheel fun, - WORD !!!
It is a motorcycle in a scooter suit. Excellent idea by Honda!!
Love that you went past a sign on road in big white letters saying "slow" while doing 60mph lol
Great review. Clearly a bike that divides opinions. I saw one recently and was surprised how high it was across the middle.
Just been watching your Ireland Honda event (part 1) and i am interested in trying the dct adv system for myself.
Yep, it splits opinions of course, but i've yet to meet someone who hasn't enjoyed riding it
@@mancavemoto cheers for the reply.
Nice review, thanks :-)
No problem
As soon as I hired this in Madeira Portugal for five days I wanted to buy it. But I wanted style so went for the Forza 750. Traded in my BMW R1200RT. What I like about the manual mode is the you want in auto you’ve slowed down auto will change so it won’t labour the engine. I did a round trip London to Hinckley and back turn a nice 71 miles to the gallon. Also ordered the central locking top box. I absolutely Love it.
Thanks for the info
my dream bike
Honda... bring it to the USA please!
Nice review
I like that
Maybe I'd prefer cast wheels but only from a cleaning perspective
Cheers, it was certainly different
Good review as always, it would be on my bucket list but it is a bit pricey but I haven't ridden one yet..........
Yes, it is a bit toppy, but its a lot of bike to be fair.
I just like the fact that manufacturers will explore different ideas for motorcycles, because you never know what might create the next new trend, as BMW did many years ago with a funny looking street bike with knobby tires and a high pipe, called the R80GS. 😉🏍👍.
Haha yes, good point
Hi, good review mate, only wish honda would release it in Australia I have emailed them but they said it's not coming to OZ any time soon.
Cheers, yes someone else mentioned it wasn't available
I really like this scooter
Would love this in the US
If it had cruise control (which it should have, at the cost of the bike) and Apple Car Play, it would be perfect.
Good points
You've got a point there but if you leave your helmet on no one will see it.
Apple ‘car’ play is for ‘cars’ my guy
You can buy a throttle lock for pretty cheap. And thr apple car play isn't even in option on expensive motorcycles. They only come on big heavy cruisers which are usually around double the price of this scooter.. cruise control isn't a normal thing or common thing for bikes because it can cause wrecks. When you have cruise control on in a car and you are going up a hill or anywhere you are losing alot of momentum it will automatically rev the engine up to like 5000 or more rpm to get back to the speed quickly. If you were to do that on a bike it can easily cause you to wreck.
I really like these! Been perusing eBay for used ones...
Nice!
I had a demo of the previous no fly by wire several years ago and was told by the guy at the Honda shop that when the fly by wire version came out which it now has it would prob have cruise control . It’s a shame I opted for the nc750 dct in the end . If it had cruise given the miles I do it would be perfect .will have to wait
Honda X-ADV Scooter Beats Field of ADV Bikes in Gibraltar Race
Think you can beat this scooter on your Adventure Bike? Think again!
Published on 07.12.2019
Riding a maxi scooter in what many call the ultimate Trans-European off-road adventure rally may sound like a strange choice, but to Paris-Dakar veteran Renato Zocchi it made perfect sense. “Many would never imagine it,” he says, “to run with something no one would have chosen to do a race like this, side by side with the single-cylinder and twin-cylinder enduros.”
His results at the finish of the Gibraltar race - 1st in Class 2 (601cc - 950cc) and 7th overall - are a big win for Honda’s crossover X-ADV 750.
Until you come up against this guy! th-cam.com/video/whYAwn0hvms/w-d-xo.html
Great review, interesting machine, but a bit pricey.
Your vids just get better and better. 👍
Yes, it’s not cheap. Thanks Bob, much appreciated
I'd love to put some duel purpose tyres on and have a real go off road..
Brilliant vid mate, subscribed! I love these but the price is a put off.
Cheers Rhys, yes it’s a bit toppy
Another great review, Tony. I’ve considered one of these as replacement for my Xmax 250 daily hack. Like you, I really like the styling..especially those Uber cool spokes wheels…but the value of used ones is still above my “daily hack” budget right now. But definitely a contender for the future.
Andy 🏴
Cheers Andy, yep as you say still a bit pricey for a hack. Thanks for watching
I also have an XMax as well as my T120. This Honda looks like a lot of fun. Yes it is a pricey bike. I love the XMax.
NZ
Would luv to take one fir a spin but it's another if a long list if bikes we don't get here in Australia. The only dct bike we get is Africa twin and we only get the LAMS Trident . It will be interesting to see if we get the full Tiger 660
Its shame that bikes dont always get distributed globally
Nice, wish they were available in the states. I like the DCT over the CVT. I would definitely trade my BMW C400GT for this! Cheers!
Fingers crossed!
I've just bought a updated 2021 in silver, ex demo with 500, miles. For £7,800. Which I think is a good deal, seeing as a new one is £10,900,, can't wait for it to be delivered.. 😁
Yep i'd say thats a good deal! Have fun
Been thinking about one for sometime know but notice only a few colours in the latest model did like the green camo one also i hear some say when changing the gears coming upto corners it can knock you off balance and will it be suitable for country roads all year round must find out a bit more before spending that kind of money
Not in the new model, t has an IMU which senses when the bike is leaning, accelerating or braking. Yes suitable for country roads all year round
Thanks! Well done. How tall are you? It’s good to know .
I’m 5ft 10ins
Great review Tony, I'd take the T-Max over this, no chain and better storage, plus a bit of a hooligan (for a scooter ;) Cheers.
Fair enough!
I agree. The NC750X is considerably cheaper, and does pretty much the same thing. It has about the same storage in the 'fake' petrol tank. You could buy the NC750X and still easily have enough money to kit it out with all the luggage, or buy yourself a reasonably decent other S/H bike. All these big 'scooters' for want of a better word, whatever the make, are too expensive.
BTW, another good review.
Yes but the Xadv has better suspension and dual front disc.
The nc750 is butt ugly tho.
@@DerpEye which means another brake pads to change and spike wheels btch to clean+extra 4k pounds over NC? Nah thanks.
As a boxer twin and Guzzi owner for some strange reason this appeals to me. The price is a little salty but all bikes are becoming incredibly expensive nowadays. Want a test ride though.
Yep a few lbs lighter and a few £’s cheaper would be better. Worth a test ride if nothing else
Ha, I own a GS and a V7 and fancy a TMax! :)
Honda,,,, Please bring this to America.
Excellent review, I am about to buy this in Thailand and works out at 9,240 pounds sterling, bargain 😉
Hope you enjoy it!
Pang,Mak,Mak!!😂
The ADV 350 is coming. As a Honda Forza 300cc rider I'm looking forward to seeing reviews of it.
That will be interesting, if its half the size, let's hope its half the price... 😁. and why are honda so resistant to fitting cruise control, should be standard nowadays
@@chriscurrie5597 you are absolutely right - cruise control should be standard. I'm a Honda Forza 300cc rider so I'm interested to see if I can be persuaded onto the ADV 350. Reviews like this are usually the deciding factor for me.
how do this compare to the the street version of this bike the Honda Forza 750 same engien and drive train
Nice review. I had the first generation and sold it as I was focusing some other bikes in the garage. It wasn't more than a month and I had sellers remorse. So I placed an order (in Thailand) for this newer version. However, the delivery times being quoted are around 4-5 months. Not sure why the backlog. Is it market demand, or the now infamous "chip shortage" or other supply chain issues? But I really like this machine and the new one will have a permanent place in my garage. But have to wait a few more months. Anyone know the reason behind the shortage of inventory. My dealer is unhelpful in this regard. Cheers, and Happy New Year!
Thanks, and sorry to hear you've got to wait for the bike
I would love one of these. I have other bikes to play with though so this would be a toy. I don't think I would pick this if I only had 1 to keep.
No it couldn’t be my only bike either
@@mancavemoto I wonder why. Is it not exiting enough?
Tony - what is Honda's official blurb about the machine's market position and target demographic in the UK?
They don't seem to have one from what I can see! It was maybe a case of, "If you build it they will come". But its a genuinely an all round practical and fun machine
@@mancavemoto Interesting. Honda are always very intentional. I'm interested to see how it sells. Thank you for responding.
Review for every compliment. I would have one question. I am 185 cm tall, what is your opinion on whether the height is too high for this type of engine
I wouldnt say so no, the bike is quite bike and the engine has plenty of power
Did you have any problems with the keyless system.?some say that doesn’t lock when you re leaving it.In fact a friend of mine has the 2017 model and let me ride it for a while ,but we realised that he had the key in his pocket
I didn't no. if I moved the fob a couple of metres away from the bike it wouldnt fire up
Very tempting but my bikey friends would kick sand in my face! 🤣🤣🤣
But you’d get all the girls…. 😂
Great review Tony, love it! What an awesome bike! But if it was £3k cheaper and 50kg lighter it would be even better! Aaron Knox
It certainly could do with being lighter.
Cheers Aaron, would be interesting to see how it buzzes around your neck of the woods!
@@mancavemoto yeah would love to try! Love scooters and this looks right up my street, plus the ability to off road it! 👌
Hi Man Cave Moto... What would you take if money wasn’t in question: this Honda X-Adv or NC750x dct? I hesitate between those two motorcycles. The motorcycle I choose will often ride a 1200km tour in one day.
P.S - I often watch (and consider) the cb500x too, a very interesting motorcycle, but maybe it lacks power for the highway?
Hhhmmm a tricky question, both have their merits. I think the X-ADV could be more comfortable for longer rides. But the new CB500X does look good.....
@@mancavemoto I found it NOT so comfortable as a normal motorcycle. All your weight is on your lower back. On a real touring bike there is some weight on the footpegs. Or there is a backrest if your feet are in front of you.
The optioal footpegs can help this a bit.
How about the brakes and front suspension ? How do they fair in comparison to the NC750 ?
I thought they were good, particularly the suspension. But I haven't ridden an NC750 for a few years to be honest
Bring this to North America
What I like about it from looking at it, is that your man parts aren’t slammed against the gas tank
That’s true
What’s the jkt you’re wearing - is it Knox like your gloves.
It’s a Klim Drifter. There’s a link to it in the description
I love the XADV but still cant decide whether a KTM adventure 890 or an 850gs are better options for that price range :/
As good as the X-ADV is, you raise a good point.
Riding 2 up can get tiring going up a long hill while in stop and go traffic. Does it have anti-roll back?.
Theres no 'hill hold' but you do of course have the rear brake lever on the left grip
Just watched this again, Tony. Purely for entainment. Not thinking of buying one. Nick J
Thanks Nick
How is the seat Comfort? The cushion of the seat thin or thick?
The seat is pretty thick and i found it nice and comfortable
I want one. If only Honda sold them in Canada.
why isnt this available in USA? :(
Hi i'm 5' 6" tall this bike will fit my height thanks for the reply i'm planning to buy it on October
Nice, enjoy the bike!
I like you Tony and I appreciate your review but have NO INTEREST in this style of
Motorcycle. I’m in love 😍 with my SpeedTwin. Good work .
Fair enough!
Cool scoot. Would be cooler as a 250cc. Hopefully the 300cc rumors are true.
We shall see
It’s like an Africa Twin for people who don’t want to die on the first ride, I would love one.
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@@mancavemoto here in the states the Africa Twin has a reputation for being a monster and not for inexperienced riders. This seems like a more tame version that could do a lot of the same things and be more reasonable for the average user.
That was a great review.. well done. Intriguing bike. I got talking to an x biker senior who's quite happy with his 400 majesty. Impressive storage capacity but it's definitely not for rough roads. I like the x-adv but it's too sophisticated ($$). I have a no frills Himalayan (great suspension), a 650 Interceptor that prefers asphalt but can navigate gravel and an older tu250x which is a terrific urban runnabout. I'm not ready for a mobility scooter, but if RE marketed a sub 400 scooter x, I'd probably check it out. 😃
Thanks
X ADV 350 might be a good fit then.
Does it have cruise control ?
It doesn't no, and its not an option either
This is the first review, where the tyre name is not called "battleaxe". xD
And they give this dual front discs while the Nc750x gets a single disc... Odd
In my country it's almost €5k (50%) more expensive than the NC750X DCT which makes the price hard to swallow.
Ouch!
How many miles do you get out of a set of tires?
I only had the bike a short while, but I would imagine 6000-8000 wouldnt be unreasonable?
@@mancavemoto My Honda Helix doesn’t do that well. It’s 15 HP but has a 10”rear wheel and 12” front wheel, so they spin fast.
NICE BIKE PUT IT'S TO PRICEY FOR A SCOOTER, HONDA SHOULD DROP THE PRICE ON THIS BIKE FOR MANY HARD WORKING CLASS PEOPLE OUT TO BUY IT, BIKES ARE GETTING MORE ECONOMICAL NOW THAT PETROL PRICES ARE GONE THROUGH THE ROOF,,, ENJOYABLE VIDEO 👍
looks a brilliant bike to keep biking when you get too old to comfortably throw a leg over a seat
The front wheel isn't small, Tony, just the 15'' rear. You wouldn't want this instead of your 790, would you?
The usual excellent review.
No I wouldn’t swap it for the 790! Cheers
@@mancavemoto I should think not. I am thinking of buying a new 790R as a KTM place has opened near where I live most of the year. Has yours been reliable, Tony?
Yes, the only problem I’ve had is a little fogging on the edges of the tft screen. So not really a problem, and other than that I’ve had no issues at all.
@@mancavemoto That's good to hear. I get the same fogging on my Duke 390 TFT. I think it's the same unit as on the 790, or very similar. It soon clears.
I am going to have another look at your 790 videos.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o I actually think the KTM 790 r is the best all round bike in the world. But I can’t afford a 3rd bike.
Quirky just like me!
Nowt wrong with that!
I live on the Au coast with flat gravel roads and beach access with open flat roads between towns so this could be just the ticket?
Oh great.. no available in Au.
Shame
How tall are you Tony?
5ft 10 in
@@mancavemoto ok, cos you I guessed you are 6'plus, so this bikes gonna look small on a 6'4" fella like me I reckon
I bought a brand new NC750X DCT and absolutely loved it. However, after 18 months the bike started sticking in gear. It took the local main Honda dealers months to fix. Lost all confidence in Honda and the dealer. Shame as it’s a peach of a gearbox.
Sorry to hear that
@@mancavemoto no need to be sorry. Anything mechanical will break at some point, regardless who it’s made by. What I was disappointed with was how long it took to fix. 🙂
@@TheDervMan I heard that story before. I friend of mine owned a brand new Honda (I don'remember which one). Very soon after he got it there were major problems with the camshafts. It took Honda whole summer to fix it.
@@hermanstokbrood I assumed Honda would immediately pin point the problem but they appeared to be randomly replacing mechanical gearbox parts when in fact it was the shifter motor 🤔
The extra footpegs make a huge difference by giving your legs/bum some options.
I do love me a big scooter, but its just hard to get over the prices, i can buy an Suzuki gsxs1000 for far less.
You do pay a bit of a premium for it, but there is a lot of bike there. True, but they are of course very different machines
Top.speed in mph and wood u tour the world.