the fact that Honda sells this scooter for CHEAPER in other countries WITH a rear disc brake but sells it forMORE here with a rear DRUM brake is insane and inexcuseable.
I just bought a 2021 in Philippines for 3000usd new. It has rear disc omiles. I think they don’t charge for setup and I think the taxes were o or minimal.
I could not wait until Break-in to open this thing up. I commute daily on a 55mph speed limit expressway, and have the throttle against the stop twice per day. I also just took it on a 110mile round trip two days ago, each leg requiring about 38 miles against the stop. I did the 600 mile oil change today, and had minimal metallics in the oil, the break in oil was dark honey, and still at honey consistency. No issues, I'm quite happy with the looks of things. I'm 6'1",weigh 225lbs. I have had it (under favorable conditions) up to 71mph. I ran up to 65-66mph on the way home on my long trip. I have a lot of confidence in this scooter, it was the best, biggest, affordable scoot available in Charleston SC area when I bought it the first of November. Handles great, accelerates quickly from a dead stop, and has enough under seat space that my XXL full coverage helmet fits (just barely). Today, the issue seems to be getting your hands on a super scooter, since hardly anyone has them, and they can't tell you when they'll get any. Not their fault, it's this global shipping crisis.
I bought the Honda ADV 150 because of styling and capability off road. Once I sat in seat I was hooked. Handle bars and feet positioning was perfect for me at 5’ 10”. 400 miles currently and loving it.👍
this is my second ADV150.. had the 20 now the 21. at 9 months on both scoots the seat had failed closing and started squeeking loudly.. no big deal but 9 months? but i am now getting rid of the second one for the same reason which is the electronic ignition.. i ride up a mountain every day here in the Philippines to park the bike and walk a few hours. I walk home alot without my bike. here in the philippines on my island there might be 2 people who know how to fix this issue.. i dont know those people... sold the first one at one year, and now will sell this one and only return if they go back the old fashioned key that works every time...
I'm in love with this one, definitely getting this as my next bike. My only nitpick is that I personally like the display on the PCX more and that it doesn't have the turn signal lights sticking out. Regardless, hands down I rather get this one especially since it's faster lol.
I sold my pcx as I was going back to the Uk while the virus was picking up speed.i have two pals with them and I fell in love with the adv.cant wait to get back and buy one and the pound is picking up quite nicely and will make it 20% cheaper for me.
Thai ADV150 owner here - far comfortable than anything within its class apparently, it handle washboard road like a champ - Thai market get disk rear brake, rear doesn't get ABS while front do - apparently intake doesn't goes as high as the exhaust, still a good water wader if it doesn't reach 1ft (while my other bike, Wave 100, can goes through 1ft of water like a boat) - Thai market have 'smart stop' function 'fOr SaViNg FuEl' which is more annoying than it helped - mine doesn't want to go faster than 100km/h (62mph) measured with GPS, and its speedometer is not really accurate with 100km/h GPS shown 110km/h on the dash - it is really fuel efficient if you don't drive it like mad - mine doesn't have side reflector at the front fork and the tail - mine have (gloss)black/(matte)black colour, with gold model badge and gold wheels, very out of place
Wow.. I wish they would offer more color options.. I like to ride low profile .. (low attention mode). I like last year's color better than the 2022 bright red.
Kevin , I also owned two Honda passports 70 cc. My very first enclosed chain motorcycle. Still had to shift gears which makes the new scooters easier to operate.👍
When I was young, in my early teens I had a red Honda 70 trail bike. I could also ride it on the road. Had it a few years till it was stolen. I’ve thought about that Honda 70 most of my life. I’m old now and have been looking at the Honda ADV 150 abs. I’m totally sold and in love with the idea it being totally automatic. The 70 was semi automatic as you still had to shift gears with your foot. I do plan on getting one and planned to get a brand new 2022. However I have been hearing about Honda possibly upgrading the ADV 150 to make it ADV 160, which would be my preference. Not that I’ve ever taken a bike on a highway but with the ADV 160 it would be possible if necessary. Would you know if that rumor is valid. Because I personally would even wait till 2023 to buy the ADV160 as opposed to the ADV150. Please let me know what you think. I love watching any and all videos on the ADV 150. Like I said I’m in love with it and I haven’t even ridden one yet.
I own a 2022 Honda ADV 150 currently with about 2,700 miles averaging about 104 mpg. Having anti lock disc brake up front and rear drum brake on rear is of no concern. This scooter has plenty of power going on short highway strides and stops very smoothly. I was fortunate to find one in Iowa to buy. Thank You Honda Corp.👍❤️
These bikes are all over Asia. I ride a similar bike all over Phuket, Thailand. There is no shortage of speed. Also carrying passengers is a breeze. Great for bouncing around the island.
Big time on the bigger models. I’d love to own the 300 version of this bike. I’ve ridden the PCX Scooter, and while it’s on from entrance ramp to exit, it’s under powered. I own a Forza and it rocks. I also own a Silver Wing, and it’s definitely the right stuff. I’d hate to buy this and next year the bigger model becomes ready & present in the USA. I’m in Houston Texas, lots of pipelines to roam on, that are just off the highways here. Yes
Honda will be releasing an ADV 350 soon with the same engine from the latest Forza 350. Odds aren't in our favor of getting it as Hond still won't give us the latest Forza 350 but there is a better chance now than we've seen the last few years due to their popularity. Fingers crossed though as we need some larger options here in the states!
@@HondaProKevin let’s hope it comes with a more aggressive tire tread too. I saw a report today on a Honda ADV160X for Thailand release next year. It features a four valve motor over the 150 motors 2.
@@HondaProKevin If they released a 350 here in the US, it would be the first brand new bike I would buy. I still am hoping they put the CB350 here. With the TU no longer available, they would corner the Old Guy classic market. Enfields Meteor missed with the cruiser style position the the heel toe shifter.
@@HondaProKevin Honda is reluctant to release big scooters to North America lest should they ruin the market of geared "marcho" motorcycles for decades that Honda has harvested. After all, the prices and profits of geared "marcho" motorcycles are much higher and better than those of big scooters.
Heck yeah, definitely some classics there! In my opinion, the Helix goes down for still being the most comfortable scooter Honda has ever made. Some may say the ugliest too lol but there's no denying it's soooo comfy!
I had a 125 cc scooter, bad part was 25 cc short of being able to go on the freeway. Glad to see Honda coming out with a small scooter that can go on the freeway.
I like the looks of the ADV 150 but I'd rather have the engine of the PCX 160. Why does Honda give you "almost" everything, but not quite the whole package. Either will be an upgrade to my Ruckus, but my brain hurts trying to decide. PCX 160 review next?
lol those are my thoughts too, so close but I understand they are on different development cycles etc and that's why we don't see an ADV160 just yet. If I were in the market though, it would always be in the back of my head wondering if they were going to release it with the larger engine the following year. I try not to think about that when buying something as it can drive you crazy but still, we all do it lol! With that being said, I wouldn't let the slight horsepower difference sway you too much if you're on the fence and are leaning more towards the ADV but that's the only thing holding you back ;) Yessir, PCX160 video is coming soon... well, when I can find one lol! Inventory is so scarce these days it's crazy. People didn't believe me when I told them last summer that it still wouldn't be back to normal by the end of 2021 and sadly that has turned out to be spot on. Crazy times!
I was really looking for a 250-300cc range, as I'm about 220lb and living in western Maine foothills, we've got a lot of hills and logging trucks whizzing by. Plus, there's 3 miles of dirt road to get to my offgrid house, over a mile of it being my driveway. However, there's nothing in those displacement ranges available new here in my area, as it goes from 50s-150s, and then 500s+. I'm a Honda guy through and through though (360k on my Ridgeline), so I thought "hell with it" and bought the adv150... I'll receive it two weeks from now. I figure that if/when a higher displacement upgrade comes along, I'll just sell (or trade in) the 150 for a very high resale and roll that into the larger one. All while saving tons on gas. It really doesn't make sense to sit and wait anymore, not with the long waits and limited stocks trickling in, compounded with the fact that dealerships are buying up used stuff at high prices abd the used market is hot and none of this is likely to change for at least 3 to 5 years.
@@HondaProKevin but the paint quality is downgraded, and the plastic is on thinner side,, the disc brake is slightly different material, maybe for cost saving..
I have mine now for 9 months and I’m very happy with it. The only problem is the fuel lit it gets stuck all the time. I went to Honda here and they said , they still didn’t fix it ! Even the pcx 160 has the same problem Big downer for Honda to not fix this is more than a year since it’s release
I live in the Houston area and as of today, in June, 2022, the stocks at our Honda dealers is virtually nonexistent. I really need to quit watching these 'cause they remain just as cars and motorcycles did in the Soviet Union.
I Just Bought the Honda ADV 150 and its a Beautiful Bike, i just wish they made the windscreen a bit bigger, because it really doesn't do anything for the wind. and the speed all i can get out of her is 65 MPH top. and Honda Specs Says it can do 73 MPH) maybe if your only 60 pounds it will go that fast.
Congrats on your new ADV! Oh yeah, the windshield can be a lacking a little in the wind protection department, depending on how tall you are etc. lol oh yeah, the speeds are definitely a "ballpark" and that's why Honda 9 out of 10 times doesn't mention top speeds etc as there are so many variables at play. How many miles have you put on her so far? Sometimes you'll be able to notice a few mph difference once the engine has broken in.
Heck yeah, congrats on your new ADV! lol that's always fun when you have something new that isn't known by everyone yet. I'll never forget when I picked up my first Grom back in 2013 and you would have thought I was driving a million dollar Lamborghini or something lol! I got stopped all the time and asked about, people always staring etc. Most definitely! The security features we get here in the states are really lacking sometimes compared to other parts of the world. I have yet to see an aftermarket option worth anything but it has been a few years since I've really done any research so I need to freshen up and see if there is something new and cool out there that is worth the money - and works!
Not a good motor to recommend don't get the cignal lights on front that bulb is easy to be broken.. one hit by a child playing or anyone that lights is over
@@itotoi5233 ANY Honda motor is a good motor to recommend. Honda makes the best gasoline motors, period. Especially if one favors reliability as a priority over flash. Only thing more bullet proof than a Honda gas motor is a Yanmar diesel.
I’m new to the two wheel vehicle scene. When I started my research I fell in love with the styling of the ADV 150. I didn’t want the traditional scooter look! I purchased this just to get my feet wet in the motorcycle/scooter world!
@@Motahead7930 exact reason I bought mine...wanted the black metallic model but none close to my location but the candy rose red wore on me after seeing it in person...even got the motorcycle gesture from ppl lol..safe riding
Honda needs to wake up to the scooter market that is out there. They need more new models with bigger engines, color choices and more. What is there problem???????????????
I had a PCX 150, but Honda has pretty much stopped selling scooters in Canada. I would have bought an X-ADV, but not available here. I was looking at the motorcycle version of the X-ADV, the NC750X, but my current bike caught my eye, loving the Trident 660.
It's always baffled me at how many models we have down here that you guys don't get and then of course we both get the shaft on a ton of cool bikes from overseas lol! Heck yeah, that Trident 660 is a cool bike for sure!
Thanks for watching and commenting Ubon! Oh yeah, It's definitely worth looking at as it'll take you down just about any dirt road you need to hit and for a scooter, that's a rarity these days.
Honda should rework the underseat bucket to accommodate 2 full face helmets. With a 13" rear wheel it should be possible. Piaggio Medley 150 accommodates that with a 14" inch rear wheel.
Nice review! I have a PCX150 and like it, but my Honda Helix was a better scooter. The Helix with a 250cc single allowed for easy 2-up riding. I don't see much difference between this VDV 150 and a PCX 150. Honda should update the Helix and bring it back to the USA.
Thanks Robert! Oh yeah, the Helix is where it's at for riding 2-up. It wasn't really a "looker" by any means but in my opinion, the Helix is hands down the most comfortable scooter Honda has ever made. We really do need a midsize model again here in the states and Honda has a few different options that they could bring over and I think they'd sell like hotcakes but I'm guessing they don't think so and that's why we haven't seen them yet. I think the lackluster sales of the Reflex, Forza Big Ruckus etc have them a little gun-shy on actually pulling the trigger. I have a sneaky suspicion that we'll see the new Forza 350 soon but I could be way off base on that one, fingers crossed though as we need more options, more larger options to be specific as we have a couple little guys to choose from currently.
Thank you for the review. I'm living in Saigon Vietnam. I'm going to be looking to get this for my next ride. Looks like it will be the king of city scooters and with the ability to go off road. I'm so excited.
100%! Hopefully we'll see the Forza 350, ADV 350 or X-ADV etc in the near future... We haven't seen anything to really slot in there where the Reflex, Helix, Big Ruckus, Silverwing etc were!
That's an easy way to get the wife into riding for sure, had a lot of guys do that over the years and with most of them it made their wives enjoy riding so much that they then wanted to learn how to use a clutch and shift so they could get their own motorcycle too.
I’m more of a Ruckus & Metro step thru kind of guy, the PCX & ADV seems like more of a motorcycle (well…maxi scooter) to me than a traditional scooter. That semi step thru could be lower lol. Coming from a guy who brought a Grom, & it was hard for me to mount it at 5’5!” 🤦🏾♂️
I just moved to Thailand I'm about to buy a new scooter. I've test rode a lot of them the Yamaha N-Max and Aerox are OUT. Right now I'm considering the Hondas; PCX150/160, ADV150/160, or Forza 350. These scooters cost a little under $3,000 here except for the Forza 350 which is over $5,000. There are special/sporty variants as well. Right now I'm leaning towards a PCX160 as riding here in Thailand a Forza is sometimes too big/bulky for the crowded parking areas.
I am in same situation, what did you choose? I am thinking ADV150 or Forza 300, Mostly island driving, but I also plan few longer trips 300km a day or so...
I'd either get this or the Yamaha XMAX. In about 3 years I'll be looking for a fun toy like these. That's when I'll have enough extra cash to spend on something like that. I hope they are still around at that point with decent color choices.
It looks great and brings much needed street cred to the smaller scooter segment. Zontes is doing similar things (they also build many BMW bike engines), don't know if you get Zontes in Tenn. I would prefer if the bike was 200cc with around 25cm ground clearance instead of the 17cm, for a bit more adventure. Talking about cm, Strange mix of metric and US units in your review with litres and gallons, just an aside. I've noticed many people in US often talking about a 2 litre soda then going back to fluid ounces for other bottles.
Good question! At first, you may think it's just a 149cc vs 156.9cc engine but there is a lot more at play other than their bore and stroke etc. The PCX has a 4 valve head whereas the ADV has a 2 valve. The PCX has a 28mm throttle body vs the ADV at 26mm. The PCX also has a higher compression ratio at 12.0:1 compared to 10.6:1. They both make their peak horsepower at 8,500rpm and peak torque at 6,500rpm but the PCX does make about 1.4 more horsepower and about 1 more lb/ft torque. It may not sound like a lot but when you start to figure in percentages, it's a decent little bump. However, if I loved everything about the ADV and the engine difference was the only thing slowing me down from pulling the trigger on it versus the PCX, I'd still take the ADV. It's just deciding on if the features and styling etc on the ADV outweigh a little performance difference for you. Sorry for rambling on, hope the info was of some help ;)
@@HondaProKevin thanks for taking the time to reply. I like the ADV better but wasn’t sure how much of an upgrade the new engine was. One thing I like is that you don’t have to adjust the valves on the new engine. But I like everything else on the ADV.
ur review is somewhat misleading. what u let us see on the pop up pictures is a ADV with a disc brake at the back and then what ur featuring with the candy red is a drum brake kind of type. so which one is?
Did you watch the entire video by any chance? I explain at around the 5:40 mark that our USA spec ADV150 gets a drum brake whereas other corners of the world get a disc but American Honda uses that image to advertise the bike.
I like the Honda but I don't think the Honda Adv your showing is the one your showing g on the video where everyone is crossing g rivers and driving on dirt roads..I believe that's that Honda "ADV- X" model..🤔🤔🤔
So, looking to get one in Thailand and US. Seems Thailand gets ABS in-front and rear with disc brakes, side kick stand, and $1k less, compared to US, which gets no ABS and a center kick stand. They offer ADV 160 and 150 in Thailand as well. How unfortunate.
The signal lights on front are not good.. That motor is zero% down on criteria Not a good one to recommend the cigar lights are easy to be broken.. and the architect model designer are not good .
The US gets jipped? Try Canada. We do not get this scooter and so far I don't see it on Honda Canada's list of models and I doubt I will for 2022. And I wouldn't place a bet on it happening for 2023 either.
lol I can't argue there! I forget sometimes that you guys get jipped even more than we do when it comes to a lot of bikes and their SXS / ATV models as well. It's crazy considering that you guys are just right there, it's not like you're on the other side of the planet. I'd love to be a fly on the wall with each country's corporate office with Honda and see how they decide which model they want and which one is going here or there or why they may not want to carry this model etc. It'd have to be interesting!
0:11 Drum role please, within the first 11 seconds he announces the type of bike and price, Yeah, I have sub'd. New rule if the price is not shown within the first 1 minute I do not watch the review.
this scooter needs an engine upgrade..its been 2 years now since it was introduce in the market with no upgrade..it needs more powerful engine that this scooter may not left behind...
I wouldn't say it "needs" an engine upgrade but I'm always for having the latest and greatest. You do have to keep in mind though that most models will go a lot longer than 2 years before they start to see noticeable updates ;) Hopefully we'll see that 4-valve 160 engine from the PCX soon though!
@@HondaProKevin yep its been 2 yrs now here in my country since the honda adv 150 was launch way back 2019.the problem is low on torque thats why i thinking twice to buy it..and the pcx 160 is already here few months ago..and ive seen the adv 150 there is only front have disc brake and the rear is drum brake..here in my country adv 150 front and rear have ventilated disc brakes..
@@HondaProKevin as what ive said the adv 150 needs an engine upgrade..now as what ive seen in the motoring news...honda adv 350 is coming next year 2022 😁
What does in the 2023 model haven't read this break I don't understand. That was the point of the mechanical break when Yamaha Zuma 125 has front and rear disc brakes, damn I really upset me. I was looking forward to doing more information on the scooter. Looks like I'm gonna have to go with a Yamaha
I was looking at these at the same time I was looking hard at the dual sports.. I wound up pulling the trigger on the 300 Rally but I see the plausibility of utility and hooligan fun on these, plus the price is crazy reasonable for what you get and the possibilities. I would like to have a rack of some type on the back that I could attach a milk crate or the like but this is a very awesome machine as is
Exactly! These things have to be the coolest, most versatile and easiest bikes in Honda's lineup that anyone could hop on and just have a blast with. It really does tick a lot of boxes and at the end of the day, it's a Honda so you know the reliability is there so you can beat on it and bring out your inner hooligan both on and off-road lol! Honda makes a rear carrier to mount a trunk on but when it comes to the aftermarket world, there are a ton of options as the markets overseas have really hopped on board with modifying these.
Is it stars and leaps better than the 2020 PCX150? Would it really be worth it on the monthly payments overall for the 2022 ADV or is the 2020 PCX150 a good enough scooter on its own? I was looking for a review video on the 2020 PCX150 but all i could find was this video. Our dealer has a few Ruckuses? lol and a few 2020 PCX 150's but no ADVs :( I'm asking because my wife wants to get her first scooter to get to and from work (less than 4 miles a day) and she was instantly drawn to the ruckus because of its adventurey look (totally a word) but after I looked into it i couldn't help but think it would be more worthwhile to upgrade to a pcx or adv could you please share any thoughts and input that could help us make a decision were gonna head down later this week to do a seat test but your videos have been a huge help and i would love any wisdom you care to share with us.
On the ADV150 vs a 2020 PCX150, I would go with the one that I liked the styling better on and which one was more comfortable. They are so close that for a normal rider, doing "normal" scooter riding on that you won't see a big difference between them. If she's on the smaller side then the PCX might feel a little better to her as it does have a 1.2" lower seat height. Plus, if she's actually wanting to ride it on the road and you don't live downtown in a city where a lot of roads are 35mph, I would mark the Ruckus off the list. It's a great scooter but she'll be pegged out at 35'ish, with a backwind and going down a mountain she may click off 40mph but that's it whereas with the ADV or PCX she'll be able to hop on most roads and highways without having to worry about getting ran over like on a Ruckus. Best of luck on the hunt and if you have any other questions just let me know bud ;) Oh and I'm glad to hear I'm not alone on the adventurey lol!
I like the look and features of this bike, but the cost is going to be a hard sell to my wife. The Honda Navi has a great price, but features... not so much. I wish they'd release a Navi Deluxe with disk brake and fuel injection around $2500.
I got one ,havent ridden it yet.i find it heavy.i am 70.i dropped it and broke the cheap plastic rt turn signal.its been cold and I am disheartened.but I will try again to ride it.i wish they made it as a 125.thinking of trading it for a monkey but want an automatic
I wanted one but the color availability wasn't there; first year was black! .. Nope ... I want colors that people can you better at night. Red... nah .. not interested. Prefer white. I have the metro .. 2015 only 2K miles ... can't get it over 35 mph ... maybe down hill to get to 35mph. But I do enjoy it.
They'll milk this setup for a bit longer and then we'll see them throw that engine in there! It'd be nice if it was a uniform update across the board though instead of having one model using a new engine and the others are delayed etc.
Am having trouble ascertaining year of manufacture in Thailand of ADV. Have two new scooters on showroom floor. One red one black. Is the single color scheme per year also in Asian models. Was 2021 the first year of ADV. Rode a rental red ADV in October 2019 which seems to suggest 2019 model or would it be 2020 model was red also if single color scheme. Very confusing as they can not tell me when the 2022 model will be released in Thailand. Can you assist. If so i thank you in advance.
Honda doesn't do the same model years across the board for the world, you'll have different colors for each model year depending on the country etc. Sometimes you'll even have entirely different spec models too but they are called the same name. We get to thank politics from country to country for how confusing it can be lol! The ADV150 was originally introduced as a 2019 model year after debuting as the City Adventure concept back in 2017 alongside the X-ADV. I wish I could give you some more info on Thailand's release for the 2022 but they play by different rules over there on announcements so I can't say much but it should be within the next 30-60 days pending there aren't any more delays from this rona mess. I'm sorry I wasn't able to say more but I hope that's of some help bud ;)
one question about the new production models ... is honda going to provide dealers with replacement parts, such as brake pads? i have a 2020 pcx with 19k miles, and have been trying to get front pads for a month now. i have called dozens of dealers all over the u.s. and none have them and none can get them. u.s. corporate says the same thing. so now i have a $4,000 paperweight
Oh yeah, definitely! It's just that this rona mess has really thrown a wrench in things. I've been involved with Honda for 15 years and have never seen a supply chain issue like this from parts to bikes, just everything for the most part. I've been waiting on a simple part for a month now that has had its backorder release date pushed back twice. Any other time, this wouldn't be a problem and it would be readily available - just like how your PCX brake pads would normally be. I never thought I'd see the day Honda was this crippled... Have you checked these guys by any chance? www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/p/honda/06455-kre-k02/pad-set-fr . Most websites I checked here in the USA are showing not available for your brake pad part number but they aren't, that's not to say their website is wrong though like many lol. Also, if you're open to ordering from outside the USA, there businesses overseas selling the same OEM part but it'll cost you an extra buck or two in shipping. Examples: japan.webike.net/products/24328623.html & bikerzbits.co.th/pad-set-fr-06455-kre-k02.html I'm sorry I can't be of more help bud!
@@HondaProKevin i finally had a friend over in asia pick me up a set. shipping is stupid crazy though, about $45 for a $6 part. covid might play a small part in the parts availability but it is mostly honda (and maybe others too) are shipping everything to where the majority of the scooters/small bikes are. we here are an insignificant blip on their radar
Hello sir new subscriber. I just bought the 150 ADV I’m past the break in I’m at around 900 miles. I love it but it seems to be getting slower also at mid range if I go to full throttle it seems to be more sluggish then if I just stay at half or 3/4 is this something you’ve noticed? Please help
Kevin I just bought a 2007 Honda elite 150cc with 2700 plus miles on it . Why I don’t find or hear anyone talking about these scooters . I appreciate any feed back about it , good or bad .
Congrats on the new scooter! You've got me stumped though... Now if you live in a different country it could throw things sideways as Honda has offered many different models that were only available in select corners of the world. To my knowledge, the last Elite 150 was back in the late 1980s. In 2007, all we had was the Elite 80. It wasn't until 2010 that they released the short-lived Elite 110. So we've got to do some more investigating to find out exactly what you have as I'm lost at the moment lol ;)
It’s registered in the state of New York and insured . I might be wrong about the info I put out but here is the info on the scooter. It’s registered as a 2007 Honda elite 150
I’ve read the same info you wrote but and I was also confused .lol. I looked to see if anyone was selling one in the internet and I ran across one guy in Oregon selling the same one I got .
lol well now I'm really intrigued as to what you really have! If you'd like, email me a picture of it to Kevin@HondaProKevin.com and I'll tell you what it is for sure ;)
Oh yeah, the ADV is a cool little machine for sure! I wish American Honda would hurry up and import its big brother, I think it'd do well here in the states. Appreciate the kind words ;)
Thanks for the recommendation! It's been next to impossible to get my hands on a 2021 PCX so it'll probably be a 2022 model year and in a couple of months before I'm able to post one sadly. That could change though and I end up having access to one this week so fingers crossed ;)
the fact that Honda sells this scooter for CHEAPER in other countries WITH a rear disc brake but sells it forMORE here with a rear DRUM brake is insane and inexcuseable.
It's definitely an odd one!
I'm looking a buying one. It's a deal-breaker if it comes in with a drum rear brake
The advantage to the drum brake is it doesn’t have ABS so it will actually work in the dirt. ABS brakes are terrible off road, or even on gravel.
@@fivespeed3026 Thai market ADV150 comes with rear disk but no rear ABS, only front
I just bought a 2021 in Philippines for 3000usd new. It has rear disc omiles. I think they don’t charge for setup and I think the taxes were o or minimal.
I could not wait until Break-in to open this thing up. I commute daily on a 55mph speed limit expressway, and have the throttle against the stop twice per day. I also just took it on a 110mile round trip two days ago, each leg requiring about 38 miles against the stop. I did the 600 mile oil change today, and had minimal metallics in the oil, the break in oil was dark honey, and still at honey consistency. No issues, I'm quite happy with the looks of things. I'm 6'1",weigh 225lbs. I have had it (under favorable conditions) up to 71mph. I ran up to 65-66mph on the way home on my long trip. I have a lot of confidence in this scooter, it was the best, biggest, affordable scoot available in Charleston SC area when I bought it the first of November. Handles great, accelerates quickly from a dead stop, and has enough under seat space that my XXL full coverage helmet fits (just barely). Today, the issue seems to be getting your hands on a super scooter, since hardly anyone has them, and they can't tell you when they'll get any. Not their fault, it's this global shipping crisis.
I am 5-8" ... is this too big for me?
Got my ADV150 for $4399 OTD, couldn’t be happier!!! Going to pick her up this week and I’m so excited I can hardly stand it!
Bought a new adv this summer and I love it , very smooth ride and reliable .
Heck yeah! Glad to hear you're enjoying it, it's amazing how much fun you can have exploring and just regular commuting on these little things!
I absolutely love my ADV 150. It’s so smooth and comfortable and handles in sucks such a predictable fun way
How much you paid for it out the door? Thanks
I am in CA, one in SF priced at $6250..out the door that is reservation
I bought the Honda ADV 150 because of styling and capability off road. Once I sat in seat I was hooked. Handle bars and feet positioning was perfect for me at 5’ 10”. 400 miles currently and loving it.👍
Heck yeah, that's awesome Ron! Glad to hear you're enjoying it. These little things are a blast to rip around on and explore!
this is my second ADV150.. had the 20 now the 21. at 9 months on both scoots the seat had failed closing and started squeeking loudly.. no big deal but 9 months? but i am now getting rid of the second one for the same reason which is the electronic ignition.. i ride up a mountain every day here in the Philippines to park the bike and walk a few hours. I walk home alot without my bike. here in the philippines on my island there might be 2 people who know how to fix this issue.. i dont know those people... sold the first one at one year, and now will sell this one and only return if they go back the old fashioned key that works every time...
I'm in love with this one, definitely getting this as my next bike. My only nitpick is that I personally like the display on the PCX more and that it doesn't have the turn signal lights sticking out. Regardless, hands down I rather get this one especially since it's faster lol.
The pcx is faster low end and top end.
I sold my pcx as I was going back to the Uk while the virus was picking up speed.i have two pals with them and I fell in love with the adv.cant wait to get back and buy one and the pound is picking up quite nicely and will make it 20% cheaper for me.
Heck yeah, can't beat saving 20%! Safe travels bud.
Thai ADV150 owner here
- far comfortable than anything within its class apparently, it handle washboard road like a champ
- Thai market get disk rear brake, rear doesn't get ABS while front do
- apparently intake doesn't goes as high as the exhaust, still a good water wader if it doesn't reach 1ft (while my other bike, Wave 100, can goes through 1ft of water like a boat)
- Thai market have 'smart stop' function 'fOr SaViNg FuEl' which is more annoying than it helped
- mine doesn't want to go faster than 100km/h (62mph) measured with GPS, and its speedometer is not really accurate with 100km/h GPS shown 110km/h on the dash
- it is really fuel efficient if you don't drive it like mad
- mine doesn't have side reflector at the front fork and the tail
- mine have (gloss)black/(matte)black colour, with gold model badge and gold wheels, very out of place
The ADV 350 and 150 should both get DCT imo.
would be such a fun concept for a city scooter.
150 with single
350 with 270 degree twin
Wow.. I wish they would offer more color options.. I like to ride low profile .. (low attention mode). I like last year's color better than the 2022 bright red.
Blue would be perfect
Kevin , I also owned two Honda passports 70 cc. My very first enclosed chain motorcycle. Still had to shift gears which makes the new scooters easier to operate.👍
Heck yeah, gotta love those Passports! And yet another model that Honda cars stole the name from on the powersports side of things lol!
When I was young, in my early teens I had a red Honda 70 trail bike. I could also ride it on the road. Had it a few years till it was stolen. I’ve thought about that Honda 70 most of my life. I’m old now and have been looking at the Honda ADV 150 abs. I’m totally sold and in love with the idea it being totally automatic. The 70 was semi automatic as you still had to shift gears with your foot. I do plan on getting one and planned to get a brand new 2022. However I have been hearing about Honda possibly upgrading the ADV 150 to make it ADV 160, which would be my preference. Not that I’ve ever taken a bike on a highway but with the ADV 160 it would be possible if necessary. Would you know if that rumor is valid. Because I personally would even wait till 2023 to buy the ADV160 as opposed to the ADV150. Please let me know what you think. I love watching any and all videos on the ADV 150. Like I said I’m in love with it and I haven’t even ridden one yet.
I own a 2022 Honda ADV 150 currently with about 2,700 miles averaging about 104 mpg. Having anti lock disc brake up front and rear drum brake on rear is of no concern. This scooter has plenty of power going on short highway strides and stops very smoothly. I was fortunate to find one in Iowa to buy. Thank You Honda Corp.👍❤️
These bikes are all over Asia. I ride a similar bike all over Phuket, Thailand. There is no shortage of speed. Also carrying passengers is a breeze. Great for bouncing around the island.
Big time on the bigger models. I’d love to own the 300 version of this bike. I’ve ridden the PCX Scooter, and while it’s on from entrance ramp to exit, it’s under powered. I own a Forza and it rocks. I also own a Silver Wing, and it’s definitely the right stuff. I’d hate to buy this and next year the bigger model becomes ready & present in the USA. I’m in Houston Texas, lots of pipelines to roam on, that are just off the highways here. Yes
Honda will be releasing an ADV 350 soon with the same engine from the latest Forza 350. Odds aren't in our favor of getting it as Hond still won't give us the latest Forza 350 but there is a better chance now than we've seen the last few years due to their popularity. Fingers crossed though as we need some larger options here in the states!
@@HondaProKevin let’s hope it comes with a more aggressive tire tread too. I saw a report today on a Honda ADV160X for Thailand release next year. It features a four valve motor over the 150 motors 2.
@@HondaProKevin If they released a 350 here in the US, it would be the first brand new bike I would buy. I still am hoping they put the CB350 here. With the TU no longer available, they would corner the Old Guy classic market. Enfields Meteor missed with the cruiser style position the the heel toe shifter.
@@HondaProKevin
Honda is reluctant to release big scooters to North America lest should they ruin the market of geared "marcho" motorcycles for decades that Honda has harvested. After all, the prices and profits of geared "marcho" motorcycles are much higher and better than those of big scooters.
Rocket 🚀
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Great video!!! Is the ADV 350 being sold in the United States yet?
Kevin,I’ve owned many Honda scooters over the yrs and very dependable. Started with 2 stoke Areo 80 cc, 150:deluxe, Helix 250 cc.👍
Heck yeah, definitely some classics there! In my opinion, the Helix goes down for still being the most comfortable scooter Honda has ever made. Some may say the ugliest too lol but there's no denying it's soooo comfy!
I had a 125 cc scooter, bad part was 25 cc short of being able to go on the freeway. Glad to see Honda coming out with a small scooter that can go on the freeway.
I like the looks of the ADV 150 but I'd rather have the engine of the PCX 160. Why does Honda give you "almost" everything, but not quite the whole package. Either will be an upgrade to my Ruckus, but my brain hurts trying to decide. PCX 160 review next?
lol those are my thoughts too, so close but I understand they are on different development cycles etc and that's why we don't see an ADV160 just yet. If I were in the market though, it would always be in the back of my head wondering if they were going to release it with the larger engine the following year. I try not to think about that when buying something as it can drive you crazy but still, we all do it lol! With that being said, I wouldn't let the slight horsepower difference sway you too much if you're on the fence and are leaning more towards the ADV but that's the only thing holding you back ;)
Yessir, PCX160 video is coming soon... well, when I can find one lol! Inventory is so scarce these days it's crazy. People didn't believe me when I told them last summer that it still wouldn't be back to normal by the end of 2021 and sadly that has turned out to be spot on. Crazy times!
@@HondaProKevin Make that the PCX160 ABS model.
I was really looking for a 250-300cc range, as I'm about 220lb and living in western Maine foothills, we've got a lot of hills and logging trucks whizzing by. Plus, there's 3 miles of dirt road to get to my offgrid house, over a mile of it being my driveway. However, there's nothing in those displacement ranges available new here in my area, as it goes from 50s-150s, and then 500s+. I'm a Honda guy through and through though (360k on my Ridgeline), so I thought "hell with it" and bought the adv150... I'll receive it two weeks from now. I figure that if/when a higher displacement upgrade comes along, I'll just sell (or trade in) the 150 for a very high resale and roll that into the larger one. All while saving tons on gas. It really doesn't make sense to sit and wait anymore, not with the long waits and limited stocks trickling in, compounded with the fact that dealerships are buying up used stuff at high prices abd the used market is hot and none of this is likely to change for at least 3 to 5 years.
Hopefully Honda will offer the 350cc and 750cc version here in USA.
Prices in the states are much too high, and dealership mark ups are ridiculous. .
I have one. It’s awesome for running around town. I do wish they offered an interstate-legal version, though
Thanks for this review
Yessir, thanks for watching and for the kind words too ;)
Perfection! Honda needs to keep making it
That x-adv you showed at the end looks badass!
Yeaaaah buddy! I want the skillset some of those guys have, slinging around a brand new bike like it's nothing lol!
Just bought it last month , like it very much !
Here in indonesia , its only cost you arround 2450 - 2500 usd ( convert from idr )
Heck yeah, congrats on picking one up!
Thanks for posting that info. It's always cool to see the differences in cost from one country to the next!
@@HondaProKevin but the paint quality is downgraded, and the plastic is on thinner side,, the disc brake is slightly different material, maybe for cost saving..
I have mine now for 9 months and I’m very happy with it.
The only problem is the fuel lit it gets stuck all the time.
I went to Honda here and they said , they still didn’t fix it !
Even the pcx 160 has the same problem
Big downer for Honda to not fix this is more than a year since it’s release
What is fuel lit?
@@ridehead8771 to open the gas tank
@@mariovh you probably meant lid. Cheers bud
@@ridehead8771 yeah 😂
I live in the Houston area and as of today, in June, 2022, the stocks at our Honda dealers is virtually nonexistent. I really need to quit watching these 'cause they remain just as cars and motorcycles did in the Soviet Union.
Stock in Austin TX are non-existent. I had to put a $500.00 down payment and waited for one and even then, I was price gouged at $6,500.00 OTD
I Just Bought the Honda ADV 150 and its a Beautiful Bike, i just wish they made the windscreen a bit bigger, because it really doesn't do anything for the wind. and the speed all i can get out of her is 65 MPH top. and Honda Specs Says it can do 73 MPH) maybe if your only 60 pounds it will go that fast.
Congrats on your new ADV! Oh yeah, the windshield can be a lacking a little in the wind protection department, depending on how tall you are etc. lol oh yeah, the speeds are definitely a "ballpark" and that's why Honda 9 out of 10 times doesn't mention top speeds etc as there are so many variables at play. How many miles have you put on her so far? Sometimes you'll be able to notice a few mph difference once the engine has broken in.
More videos about the 2022 adv i will wait for this to came in Philippines i hope new design and new specs 🤘🏻
Hopefully you guys will get it soon! Thanks for watching!
Just picked up one...love it so far...pretty fun to ride...everybody's lookin at it wth is that lol..wish we had alarm option in US though
Heck yeah, congrats on your new ADV! lol that's always fun when you have something new that isn't known by everyone yet. I'll never forget when I picked up my first Grom back in 2013 and you would have thought I was driving a million dollar Lamborghini or something lol! I got stopped all the time and asked about, people always staring etc.
Most definitely! The security features we get here in the states are really lacking sometimes compared to other parts of the world. I have yet to see an aftermarket option worth anything but it has been a few years since I've really done any research so I need to freshen up and see if there is something new and cool out there that is worth the money - and works!
Not a good motor to recommend don't get the cignal lights on front that bulb is easy to be broken.. one hit by a child playing or anyone that lights is over
@@itotoi5233 ANY Honda motor is a good motor to recommend. Honda makes the best gasoline motors, period. Especially if one favors reliability as a priority over flash. Only thing more bullet proof than a Honda gas motor is a Yanmar diesel.
Love it! I just purchased this same ADV 150! Great Video!!!
Heck yeah, that's awesome! If you don't mind me asking, what made you go for the ADV?
Thank you for the kind words too, I really appreciate it!
I’m new to the two wheel vehicle scene. When I started my research I fell in love with the styling of the ADV 150. I didn’t want the traditional scooter look! I purchased this just to get my feet wet in the motorcycle/scooter world!
@@Motahead7930 exact reason I bought mine...wanted the black metallic model but none close to my location but the candy rose red wore on me after seeing it in person...even got the motorcycle gesture from ppl lol..safe riding
Honda needs to wake up to the scooter market that is out there. They need more new models with bigger engines, color choices and more. What is there problem???????????????
I had a PCX 150, but Honda has pretty much stopped selling scooters in Canada. I would have bought an X-ADV, but not available here. I was looking at the motorcycle version of the X-ADV, the NC750X, but my current bike caught my eye, loving the Trident 660.
It's always baffled me at how many models we have down here that you guys don't get and then of course we both get the shaft on a ton of cool bikes from overseas lol! Heck yeah, that Trident 660 is a cool bike for sure!
Asia owners was lucky to have a rear disc brake adv150 model. Indonesia just came out with adv160 with traction control, new dash....
Thank you, seriously considering buying one as I live down a dirt road which is not maintained
Regards from Ubon Ratchathani
Thanks for watching and commenting Ubon!
Oh yeah, It's definitely worth looking at as it'll take you down just about any dirt road you need to hit and for a scooter, that's a rarity these days.
Honda should rework the underseat bucket to accommodate 2 full face helmets.
With a 13" rear wheel it should be possible.
Piaggio Medley 150 accommodates that with a 14" inch rear wheel.
Speaking of more storage, check out the new ADV 160 that's on the way: th-cam.com/video/uC8CXZXGdzs/w-d-xo.html&t
Nice review! I have a PCX150 and like it, but my Honda Helix was a better scooter. The Helix with a 250cc single allowed for easy 2-up riding. I don't see much difference between this VDV 150 and a PCX 150. Honda should update the Helix and bring it back to the USA.
Thanks Robert! Oh yeah, the Helix is where it's at for riding 2-up. It wasn't really a "looker" by any means but in my opinion, the Helix is hands down the most comfortable scooter Honda has ever made. We really do need a midsize model again here in the states and Honda has a few different options that they could bring over and I think they'd sell like hotcakes but I'm guessing they don't think so and that's why we haven't seen them yet. I think the lackluster sales of the Reflex, Forza Big Ruckus etc have them a little gun-shy on actually pulling the trigger. I have a sneaky suspicion that we'll see the new Forza 350 soon but I could be way off base on that one, fingers crossed though as we need more options, more larger options to be specific as we have a couple little guys to choose from currently.
I like my pcx 150 but I rather have the adv 150. Just Don’t think it’s worth trading for . Now the adv 350 I would buy.
Very thorough review, thanks.
Thank you, appreciate the kind words Hank!
Only think I see is the turn signals sticking out on a stalk.
They are to likely to get broken off.
Thank you for the review. I'm living in Saigon Vietnam. I'm going to be looking to get this for my next ride. Looks like it will be the king of city scooters and with the ability to go off road. I'm so excited.
Honda Adv 150 is the best scooter in Asia!🤔
100%!
We need a larger displacement scooter option
100%! Hopefully we'll see the Forza 350, ADV 350 or X-ADV etc in the near future... We haven't seen anything to really slot in there where the Reflex, Helix, Big Ruckus, Silverwing etc were!
Looks great! I DO wish Honda had one slightly larger in the US market.
Nice review. Thanks for the information.
Thank you!
Wow they sure have come a long way since the Helix went off the assembly line.
Honda ADV150cc becoming more elegant the high segment on the front is lowered making it a good looked
Trying to talk my wife into this since she can't work a clutch and shift gears
That's an easy way to get the wife into riding for sure, had a lot of guys do that over the years and with most of them it made their wives enjoy riding so much that they then wanted to learn how to use a clutch and shift so they could get their own motorcycle too.
@@HondaProKevin thanks for responding man!
Yeah buddy! Appreciate the support by checking out my videos ;)
Great review. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the video
I’m more of a Ruckus & Metro step thru kind of guy, the PCX & ADV seems like more of a motorcycle (well…maxi scooter) to me than a traditional scooter. That semi step thru could be lower lol. Coming from a guy who brought a Grom, & it was hard for me to mount it at 5’5!” 🤦🏾♂️
I just moved to Thailand I'm about to buy a new scooter. I've test rode a lot of them the Yamaha N-Max and Aerox are OUT. Right now I'm considering the Hondas; PCX150/160, ADV150/160, or Forza 350. These scooters cost a little under $3,000 here except for the Forza 350 which is over $5,000. There are special/sporty variants as well. Right now I'm leaning towards a PCX160 as riding here in Thailand a Forza is sometimes too big/bulky for the crowded parking areas.
I am in same situation, what did you choose? I am thinking ADV150 or Forza 300, Mostly island driving, but I also plan few longer trips 300km a day or so...
I'd either get this or the Yamaha XMAX. In about 3 years I'll be looking for a fun toy like these. That's when I'll have enough extra cash to spend on something like that. I hope they are still around at that point with decent color choices.
HONDA PCX 160cc is too bulky unlike PCX 150cc most ideal body size for 150cc,most Scoot enthusiasts wanted to buy!
It looks great and brings much needed street cred to the smaller scooter segment. Zontes is doing similar things (they also build many BMW bike engines), don't know if you get Zontes in Tenn. I would prefer if the bike was 200cc with around 25cm ground clearance instead of the 17cm, for a bit more adventure. Talking about cm, Strange mix of metric and US units in your review with litres and gallons, just an aside. I've noticed many people in US often talking about a 2 litre soda then going back to fluid ounces for other bottles.
Nice overview 👍
Thank you!
What is the difference between the current ADV150 and PCX motors?
Good question! At first, you may think it's just a 149cc vs 156.9cc engine but there is a lot more at play other than their bore and stroke etc. The PCX has a 4 valve head whereas the ADV has a 2 valve. The PCX has a 28mm throttle body vs the ADV at 26mm. The PCX also has a higher compression ratio at 12.0:1 compared to 10.6:1. They both make their peak horsepower at 8,500rpm and peak torque at 6,500rpm but the PCX does make about 1.4 more horsepower and about 1 more lb/ft torque. It may not sound like a lot but when you start to figure in percentages, it's a decent little bump. However, if I loved everything about the ADV and the engine difference was the only thing slowing me down from pulling the trigger on it versus the PCX, I'd still take the ADV. It's just deciding on if the features and styling etc on the ADV outweigh a little performance difference for you.
Sorry for rambling on, hope the info was of some help ;)
@@HondaProKevin thanks for taking the time to reply. I like the ADV better but wasn’t sure how much of an upgrade the new engine was. One thing I like is that you don’t have to adjust the valves on the new engine. But I like everything else on the ADV.
My first Honda was a 150 Dream .
ur review is somewhat misleading. what u let us see on the pop up pictures is a ADV with a disc brake at the back and then what ur featuring with the candy red is a drum brake kind of type.
so which one is?
Did you watch the entire video by any chance?
I explain at around the 5:40 mark that our USA spec ADV150 gets a drum brake whereas other corners of the world get a disc but American Honda uses that image to advertise the bike.
@@HondaProKevin I did finished ur video. okay, my bad. I guess i somewhat misheard it.
I like the Honda but I don't think the Honda Adv your showing is the one your showing g on the video where everyone is crossing g rivers and driving on dirt roads..I believe that's that Honda "ADV- X" model..🤔🤔🤔
Yessir, those are indeed ADV150 models ;)
So, looking to get one in Thailand and US. Seems Thailand gets ABS in-front and rear with disc brakes, side kick stand, and $1k less, compared to US, which gets no ABS and a center kick stand. They offer ADV 160 and 150 in Thailand as well. How unfortunate.
That’s my bike coming! sporty love…
The signal lights on front are not good..
That motor is zero% down on criteria
Not a good one to recommend the cigar lights are easy to be broken.. and the architect model designer are not good .
You didn’t mention MPG or top speed and whether or not it can ride on the freeway…
Awesome video
Thanks Justin, appreciate the mind words!
When this adv will lunch in Nepal,, we are looking for this,,, waiting for also,,
I am currently debating between this a PCX and a Burgman.
Honda Adv 750 ?? now that's a scooter. Hey Kevin any news for us on it. Will it land in the USA?
I hope that Honda brings this model and the hunter cub 125 to europé.
I still can't find one of these ADVs. Should I wait for the 2023 or will that be awhile? Can't find much info on the 2023
Really wish they would make a 250cc or 300cc scooter.
Kevin, what are the name brand tires on this bike?
The US gets jipped? Try Canada. We do not get this scooter and so far I don't see it on Honda Canada's list of models and I doubt I will for 2022. And I wouldn't place a bet on it happening for 2023 either.
lol I can't argue there! I forget sometimes that you guys get jipped even more than we do when it comes to a lot of bikes and their SXS / ATV models as well. It's crazy considering that you guys are just right there, it's not like you're on the other side of the planet. I'd love to be a fly on the wall with each country's corporate office with Honda and see how they decide which model they want and which one is going here or there or why they may not want to carry this model etc. It'd have to be interesting!
muy bueno tu video gracias....!!!
0:11 Drum role please, within the first 11 seconds he announces the type of bike and price, Yeah, I have sub'd. New rule if the price is not shown within the first 1 minute I do not watch the review.
this scooter needs an engine upgrade..its been 2 years now since it was introduce in the market with no upgrade..it needs more powerful engine that this scooter may not left behind...
I wouldn't say it "needs" an engine upgrade but I'm always for having the latest and greatest. You do have to keep in mind though that most models will go a lot longer than 2 years before they start to see noticeable updates ;)
Hopefully we'll see that 4-valve 160 engine from the PCX soon though!
@@HondaProKevin yep its been 2 yrs now here in my country since the honda adv 150 was launch way back 2019.the problem is low on torque thats why i thinking twice to buy it..and the pcx 160 is already here few months ago..and ive seen the adv 150 there is only front have disc brake and the rear is drum brake..here in my country adv 150 front and rear have ventilated disc brakes..
@@HondaProKevin as what ive said the adv 150 needs an engine upgrade..now as what ive seen in the motoring news...honda adv 350 is coming next year 2022 😁
Does fuel pump issue fix ? Also battery indicator continues to blink?
Yes I would buy one ... a brother for my super cub...
Yessir, every bike needs some company in the garage lol ;)
grabe inamin na tlga na mas maganda pcx 160 sa adv 150 hahaha .. regarding the price 😍😍😍
What does in the 2023 model haven't read this break I don't understand. That was the point of the mechanical break when Yamaha Zuma 125 has front and rear disc brakes, damn I really upset me. I was looking forward to doing more information on the scooter. Looks like I'm gonna have to go with a Yamaha
I was looking at these at the same time I was looking hard at the dual sports.. I wound up pulling the trigger on the 300 Rally but I see the plausibility of utility and hooligan fun on these, plus the price is crazy reasonable for what you get and the possibilities. I would like to have a rack of some type on the back that I could attach a milk crate or the like but this is a very awesome machine as is
Exactly! These things have to be the coolest, most versatile and easiest bikes in Honda's lineup that anyone could hop on and just have a blast with. It really does tick a lot of boxes and at the end of the day, it's a Honda so you know the reliability is there so you can beat on it and bring out your inner hooligan both on and off-road lol! Honda makes a rear carrier to mount a trunk on but when it comes to the aftermarket world, there are a ton of options as the markets overseas have really hopped on board with modifying these.
Is it stars and leaps better than the 2020 PCX150? Would it really be worth it on the monthly payments overall for the 2022 ADV or is the 2020 PCX150 a good enough scooter on its own? I was looking for a review video on the 2020 PCX150 but all i could find was this video. Our dealer has a few Ruckuses? lol and a few 2020 PCX 150's but no ADVs :( I'm asking because my wife wants to get her first scooter to get to and from work (less than 4 miles a day) and she was instantly drawn to the ruckus because of its adventurey look (totally a word) but after I looked into it i couldn't help but think it would be more worthwhile to upgrade to a pcx or adv could you please share any thoughts and input that could help us make a decision were gonna head down later this week to do a seat test but your videos have been a huge help and i would love any wisdom you care to share with us.
On the ADV150 vs a 2020 PCX150, I would go with the one that I liked the styling better on and which one was more comfortable. They are so close that for a normal rider, doing "normal" scooter riding on that you won't see a big difference between them. If she's on the smaller side then the PCX might feel a little better to her as it does have a 1.2" lower seat height. Plus, if she's actually wanting to ride it on the road and you don't live downtown in a city where a lot of roads are 35mph, I would mark the Ruckus off the list. It's a great scooter but she'll be pegged out at 35'ish, with a backwind and going down a mountain she may click off 40mph but that's it whereas with the ADV or PCX she'll be able to hop on most roads and highways without having to worry about getting ran over like on a Ruckus.
Best of luck on the hunt and if you have any other questions just let me know bud ;)
Oh and I'm glad to hear I'm not alone on the adventurey lol!
Honda adv you are the best Ting in my live......ooohh my good
I don’t hear you say anything about a horn . Does it have one or you have to buy one?.
Yes sir, it has a horn. It's not as loud as your car's horn but plenty loud enough to get people's attention if need be.
I like the look and features of this bike, but the cost is going to be a hard sell to my wife.
The Honda Navi has a great price, but features... not so much. I wish they'd release a Navi Deluxe with disk brake and fuel injection around $2500.
I got one ,havent ridden it yet.i find it heavy.i am 70.i dropped it and broke the cheap plastic rt turn signal.its been cold and I am disheartened.but I will try again to ride it.i wish they made it as a 125.thinking of trading it for a monkey but want an automatic
I wanted one but the color availability wasn't there; first year was black! .. Nope ... I want colors that people can you better at night. Red... nah .. not interested. Prefer white. I have the metro .. 2015 only 2K miles ... can't get it over 35 mph ... maybe down hill to get to 35mph. But I do enjoy it.
I want a Scooter that is Ekectric. Is that available?
No improvement i was expecting they put the new pcx160 engine to adv 160, my adv 150 is lack of power honestly when incline roads
They'll milk this setup for a bit longer and then we'll see them throw that engine in there! It'd be nice if it was a uniform update across the board though instead of having one model using a new engine and the others are delayed etc.
Hi there, is this scooter freeway/highway allowed?
Anyone have any input on the price as far as wiggle room? Or is the $4299 plus fees pretty standard? There aren't that many in stock locally.
Probably 5k out the door
@@447Film In Austin, TX, dealers are demanding and getting $6,500.00 OTD. Sucks, but it is what it is.
Am having trouble ascertaining year of manufacture in Thailand of ADV. Have two new scooters on showroom floor. One red one black. Is the single color scheme per year also in Asian models. Was 2021 the first year of ADV. Rode a rental red ADV in October 2019 which seems to suggest 2019 model or would it be 2020 model was red also if single color scheme. Very confusing as they can not tell me when the 2022 model will be released in Thailand. Can you assist. If so i thank you in advance.
Honda doesn't do the same model years across the board for the world, you'll have different colors for each model year depending on the country etc. Sometimes you'll even have entirely different spec models too but they are called the same name. We get to thank politics from country to country for how confusing it can be lol!
The ADV150 was originally introduced as a 2019 model year after debuting as the City Adventure concept back in 2017 alongside the X-ADV. I wish I could give you some more info on Thailand's release for the 2022 but they play by different rules over there on announcements so I can't say much but it should be within the next 30-60 days pending there aren't any more delays from this rona mess.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to say more but I hope that's of some help bud ;)
@@HondaProKevin . Thanks bloke. More info than Thailand could give me.
one question about the new production models ... is honda going to provide dealers with replacement parts, such as brake pads? i have a 2020 pcx with 19k miles, and have been trying to get front pads for a month now. i have called dozens of dealers all over the u.s. and none have them and none can get them. u.s. corporate says the same thing. so now i have a $4,000 paperweight
Oh yeah, definitely! It's just that this rona mess has really thrown a wrench in things. I've been involved with Honda for 15 years and have never seen a supply chain issue like this from parts to bikes, just everything for the most part. I've been waiting on a simple part for a month now that has had its backorder release date pushed back twice. Any other time, this wouldn't be a problem and it would be readily available - just like how your PCX brake pads would normally be. I never thought I'd see the day Honda was this crippled...
Have you checked these guys by any chance? www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/p/honda/06455-kre-k02/pad-set-fr . Most websites I checked here in the USA are showing not available for your brake pad part number but they aren't, that's not to say their website is wrong though like many lol. Also, if you're open to ordering from outside the USA, there businesses overseas selling the same OEM part but it'll cost you an extra buck or two in shipping. Examples: japan.webike.net/products/24328623.html & bikerzbits.co.th/pad-set-fr-06455-kre-k02.html
I'm sorry I can't be of more help bud!
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i finally had a friend over in asia pick me up a set. shipping is stupid crazy though, about $45 for a $6 part. covid might play a small part in the parts availability but it is mostly honda (and maybe others too) are shipping everything to where the majority of the scooters/small bikes are. we here are an insignificant blip on their radar
Why drum break where the 2020 version is disc both
It all depends on what country you're in and whether or not you get a disc or a drum in the rear ;)
Hello sir new subscriber. I just bought the 150 ADV I’m past the break in I’m at around 900 miles. I love it but it seems to be getting slower also at mid range if I go to full throttle it seems to be more sluggish then if I just stay at half or 3/4 is this something you’ve noticed? Please help
Its adventurist lol i just made that up too. Lol. Sir is there an xr190 ok your country? Thanks
lol there we go! No sir, we don't have the XR190 here in the USA.
Kevin I just bought a 2007 Honda elite 150cc with 2700 plus miles on it . Why I don’t find or hear anyone talking about these scooters . I appreciate any feed back about it , good or bad .
Congrats on the new scooter! You've got me stumped though... Now if you live in a different country it could throw things sideways as Honda has offered many different models that were only available in select corners of the world. To my knowledge, the last Elite 150 was back in the late 1980s. In 2007, all we had was the Elite 80. It wasn't until 2010 that they released the short-lived Elite 110. So we've got to do some more investigating to find out exactly what you have as I'm lost at the moment lol ;)
It’s registered in the state of New York and insured . I might be wrong about the info I put out but here is the info on the scooter. It’s registered as a 2007 Honda elite 150
I’ve read the same info you wrote but and I was also confused .lol. I looked to see if anyone was selling one in the internet and I ran across one guy in Oregon selling the same one I got .
Keep in mind that it has only had one owner and I’m the second owner . The scooter is awesome , runs great, good brakes as it was taken good care of .
lol well now I'm really intrigued as to what you really have!
If you'd like, email me a picture of it to Kevin@HondaProKevin.com and I'll tell you what it is for sure ;)
Im planning to have one but i want the 2022 model ,but idk if its available here in philippines
Nice Honda, nice video
Oh yeah, the ADV is a cool little machine for sure! I wish American Honda would hurry up and import its big brother, I think it'd do well here in the states.
Appreciate the kind words ;)
Can you make a video for 2021 honda pcx 150?
Thanks for the recommendation! It's been next to impossible to get my hands on a 2021 PCX so it'll probably be a 2022 model year and in a couple of months before I'm able to post one sadly. That could change though and I end up having access to one this week so fingers crossed ;)
Thanks.