New Honda X-ADV Review 2021 | Visordown.com
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- Visordown has been out and about testing the new and updated 2021 #Honda #X-ADV. For this year the adventure crossover gets more power, increased mid-range torque and updated DCT shifting schedules, and that's on top of the new refreshed and more sleek styling.
With more than 350-miles on the bike, we've tested it on and off-road and here is our definitive verdict.
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What a silly machine. 😆
How so?
@@addicz2 8 foot long wheelbase, tiny wheels and tires.. with spokes, and semi dirt tires. Looks like it was run over by a dump truck, but only from gas tank back, and running boards? I dunno. It's a freaky weird-oid looking thing. Very silly!
@@bwxmoto As long as it won a rally. I dont care how it looks. And I though WRC use sedans/hatchbacks
@@bwxmoto typical bloke who has never rode one, my mate had the older model, did over 900 miles in a day round Scotland, thrashed the tits off it, i have owned big bikes and big scooters and you need to have one for a good day, do not be a sheep like everyone else and take the blinkers off.
And no, I did not dislike the video.
For the love of god, please bring this to the states Honda!
You’re welcome to it. Too silly to be seen on.
aaaa.....What?
I do believe this is a great "SUV" for does who just like to ride through gravel roads during the weekends while Use it during the week to commute.
I actually see it as a hell of a cruiser for long distance trips.
It's comfortable, reliable, there's options to mount cases on it that makes it almost a perfect bike for does who don't push to much outside pavement road's.
@@Brislu I'm in the US and I happen to agree with you.
I don't care what other people think and I don't care about my image with other bikers. This seems like it would be a very fun and multi use motorcycle.
I can see this being very convenient to jump on just to go get a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread.
Leave it parked in the drive and don't care if it gets rained on.
No big deal taking one of the many dirt roads around here to a friend's house or for a shortcut. Many of the best adventure motorcycles are too tall to be convenient on casual dirt roads.
Rocky or slippery back roads in particular we're a big bike you get thrown around and have to ride fast and aggressively in order to stay upright.
Agree
Having passed my CBT on a scooter, because I just cannot get to grips with a clutch, I am looking at going down the automatic route for motorbikes. I'm 60 and can't be bothered learning to use the clutch on a manual bike. Call me lazy, I don't mind. So in my situation, this is the bike that I aspire to purchase once I've passed my mod 1 and 2. The NC750 just doesn't look that good tbh. This is different though. I love the design, build and the tyres look meaty. And even if I get some bikers not nodding to me because I'm on a scooter, then who cares. It's all about enjoyment and this looks enjoyable to me 🙂
Exactly. I love my dsg car and (apart from the vw camper we just bought) I'd never go back to manual. So tedious, inefficient, slow... a decent modern auto is way better. I'm just about to do a cbt and the idea of a clutch seems like ballache. I'll give it a good go but ultimately I aim for a dct bike to have more focus on pleasure in riding. Out of all the dct bikes this seems the most interesting and versatile. Looks don't concern me as much as fun, pleasure, ease of use. The world is so shallow sometimes.
I have a severely disabled left hand with missing fingers. So using a brake lever for me is something I'm okay with but not a clutch. Just don't think my dexterity is good enough for that to be safe. Plus I already have a scooter. So having a DCT motorcycle with a left brake lever will ease the learning curve on a bigger bike.
I quite like that none of the other manufacturers have figured the Xadv out yet to churn out a competitor. Such a niche is what makes this bike tick the demand box. Then again, Toad, you could not have had this bike for all this time and not mention the smartphone connectivity functionality of that new screen. Otherwise the review is spot on, as was the habitat you chose for the bike. Perfect mix.
Great content! We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your videos! Keep up the good work!
Just had a test ride two up,wow very impressed I couldn’t fault it.
I could see this being a great ride for the one on it. I ride a shat electric scooter here in China that tops at like 35mph. Its dorky and gets no respect, but it is comfortable and the non need for changing gears helps in traffic. This is like the ultimate version of that. Be comfortable, absorb environment, listen to tunes and cruise on the commute. Have a second bike for racer boi weekends.
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. Also ordered the central locking top box. I absolutely Love it.
Please... Honda bring it to USA 🙏🏽🙏🏽 this ADV is one of the beautiful machine I've seen in a long time. The ride comfort & spoke wheels look 👌🏽.
some of americans comments didn't seems to like it
i doubt that american will get one soon
Bought one during lock-down and enjoyed it for a month now. Had to source rider footrests from France and reset the Rev limit from 6000 to 7000 which is the redline. Great fun and variety. Standard mode in town, sport everywhere else. Compared to all other maxi scoots, it sounds and handles like a motorcycle and acceleration from standstill is the best utilising the DTC. Now had a rear rack and extended hand guards fitted. Very happy!
Hey, I have a plan to change my bike, and buy something like this for light touring.... can I ask how is the seat and seating position for longer rides? Thanks...
@@damijana904 Considering the forward as well as the conventional position for your feet, very comfy. Seat is good and fairly wide to allow for the under seat storage. Was happy to do a recent 6 hour trip north and return the next day. I'm an over 70s lifelong biker with off-road racing experience but never much good.🤓
doesn't your back hurt with the thing, I find myself pushing my ass all the way to the back to find a secure spot since there's no tank to hug between my legs
Never felt discomfort with my back. I fitted the ADV footrests so that standing up is a natural off road position. Whilst seated also prefer the footrest as it takes weight off your bum....
Wot the soeed bro pls
I can finally go to Starbucks now!
Amazing bike ! A Swiss army bike that does it all, and does very well indeed. Keep everything else...🛵
It's totally awesome..it looks ten years ahead of its time and if I could justify the cost I'd have it over every other bike on the market! Comfort means longer in the saddle to enjoy it!! Gotta smash that piggy bank!!
i was against 'automatic' bike, and still think that sometimes gears are simply irreplaceable, but if gas were cheaper i could totally dig a 50HP all purpose cvt bike, especially now when cvt tech catches up
I think the price is quite fair, especially compared to some maxi scoots out there. For example it's a bit cheaper than the Yamaha T-max. I like this bike a lot. Definitely my next ride..(if we don't end up in a nuclear armageddon by Christmas)..LOL).
What length is your inside leg? I am interested as I have little legs, so I really have to consider this.
Great Review✌🏻
I want one I live in Hawaii are they shipping to states yet ? Mahalo
This is soo nice im gonna start saving.
I'm currently looking for my 1st bike. Would you suggest this or a Tenere 700?
Cheers
Does anyone know if the aftermarket adventure style footpegs from earlier models will fit a 2021.....
I absolutely love it
I am very intrigued by the X-Adv. So much so, that it would make this vintage-only, seasoned motorcycle rider consider buying one. I get all kinds of vibes from it. A mixture of Dan Gurney's "Alligator" with a DN-01, Maxi-Scooter and the original boring-as-possible NC700. It's quite overwhelming. At first I was like "it's a NC750 without the convenient "tank" storage. But then you said that there are massive amounts of space under the seat and it feels very different than a NC750, which are both very important factors. I see this bike as a result of the continuous quest that someday the perfect "one bike that does it all" will be built. Too bad they don't sell them in the USA. Thanks for the review.
so what else is different from the nc750x dct. other than short leg room in 2020..
I don't see why they don't put the fake tank back on like the nc750 then it would have even more storage. Under tank like the nc and underseat like a scooter.
The new model of 2021 says is hybrid !? How come ? Can you explain to me ?
Great review. A bit strange looking thing from a Honda... Seems to do just fine.
👍🏻
This thing looks amazing. I own an XR650R (now a supermotard), an older 1150GS, a KTM 1290 SAR and a 250 Vespa. This looks like they all swapped DNA and this was the result.
Do you mean it has the power of a 250 vespa, the cost of a ktm 1290 SAR and the weight of a 1150gs.
Great review mate, I love it but it’s not coming to Australia. We have the adv 150 here but not getting this one.
Having the rear brake on the handle bar should be an option on the NC also. I much prefer it.
i m using this motor. year 2018. Screen change @2021 very cool :)
Is this available in Canada ?
Cool scooter! Much better than my former chineeeeese scooter!
Bug Out Van V 3.0 come on.
You getting this bike next? 😆 🤣 😂...
Been awhile since you rode a Honda.
can you get normal; non spoked wheels ?
Good job Toad, it does look comfortable and well-protected from the weather
To all the people saying your expecting to see stolen ones, do you have no faith ??
Lock up and cover up your bike, add tracker and make sure you look after it.
Like come on now
unless your get twated with a hammer at traffic lights. lol
@@davidgermain is that really such a big problem in the uk?
@@davidgermain pack some heat then
This is definitely my next bike. I've been riding maxi scooters for 10 years now. I was eyeing Yamaha T-Max 500 for my next bike but when I saw X-ADV in flesh and realized that the price is the same as T-max, I was bought. What a beauty. Can't wait to get some money and buy this beast..
I have a burgman 400, I love this machine, the adv 750. But unfortunately Honda Scotland doesn’t even have a demo, and dealership wasn’t happy at my disappointment. I have sat on one, and only fault was the top foot boards weren’t for a size 10. Price could be lower as well.
Could you imagine the 1100 africa twin engine in this?
Is it Euro 6 compliant?
Thought I recognised. Santon down ham ,use to ride my quad bike at crouton
Is this available in the states
is that good for 5 feet rider?
Is there anyway to buy one of these for the United States, or is it impossible?
Is that Santon downham...???
Is this bike available in USA?
Is it comfortable?
Is it possible to ship this bike to the US?
Considering something like this for commuting. Passed my test in 1977 and used to have a Suzuki GS 750 back in the day. Is my license still valid for one of these?
Yes if you have a full license from then you are fine!
GREAT VIDEO. BUT WONDERING SINCE YOUR MOST LIKELY IN ENGLAND, HOW DOES THE WIND SCREEN WORK FOR RAIN AND WIND? TIA
Killer Bike! I am getting one soon, this is engineering masterpiece
Really nice 👍🏼
Hi could this bike or the forza 750 be used to take the direct access route to getting a bike license
To get an automatic licence yes.
Yes, Thank God I will buy one for myself
How much 2021 American dólar???
£10849 alot but. .they do hold there value just look at the previous models
No cruise control?
I love that honda is getting experimental.
Honda when will the a Xadv 400 be ready?
The power stated at 1:14 is wrong. It can be A2 compliant tho if ordered that way, as you mention just seconds later.
Topspeed?
Will this bike be launched in India?
Dear Visordown, How tall is the presenter in this video? I am 5'6" and wondering if I would be tall enough to ride this bike. I have owned smaller capacity sporty scooters that had a seat height of 818mm. thanks :)
Cruise control?
Is it a four cylinder?
A shame you focused on the least use this bike will get i.e. offroad. I live in the Croydon area where the roads are atrocious and it’s that type of use where I’m keen to see how it handles plus real roads beyond. The power your quote is wrong. It’s closer to 60 bhp up from 54. It’s a bike that you either get or don’t. I don’t believe it’s more than a styling exercise but good on Honda for creating something different. The fact there are no imitators 4 years on says it all. I’d hope to see it vs the 750 Forza, it’s closest alternative.
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Good down to earth review.
ill get this soon
Sort of bike I might ride when I'm 80, I'm 62 now and still loving my 'normal' bikes :-)
I’m considering now. I’m 62 and want the convenience of the DCT for the shite roads and LTN worsened traffic. I have a GSA and a few old bikes to keep it real.
i'm 35 and considered this last year over an Africa Twin. If it had more power, it would've been perfect.
@@ianross225 dct is the only way to go in city stop start traffic; and those mini bikes all over who can't drive.
Would you choose that or the forza 750?
We’ve not had a go in the Forza yet, but personally, as I like a bit of dirt riding, i think I’d go X-ADV
@@visordown I think the xadv looks better but I wonder if the forza has more storage space
Presumably you are referring to the previous NC750 as a "dull bike". Hoping then that you will be reviewing the revamped 2021 model because I have got my eye on that one!
I own an NC750X and it's not a dull bike. Only dull reviewers think it is. The 2021 version is a bit of a weird one, as Honda are trying to combine both the S & X versions into one. By lowering the seat height it makes it more accessible to people, but loses out on it's off road ability as a result.
the nc750x dct would be perfect. dct in the city of madness. perfect size.
I love my NC750 DCT having previously had an Africa Twin AS and NT1100 I much prefer the NC. So much easier to live with. More than enough power for sensible riders. 😊
EU regulation, once you turn the engine off, when you turn it back on abs and the most eco mode has to be back on. I wonder if you can tune that out of the computer.
Kerb Weight 236kg with about 54hp.
How about NO.
Are you short or is this bike big?
Its available in usa
I love the sound tho
Top speed pls and good for touring
Not comfy for 2 persons ?
The eternal problem is how to do engine brake?
This would go great fully bagged out next to my Suzuki burgman 650
Perfect Amazing Fantastic Exelent Magical The Best Ever AWESOME 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
You can't start engine in winter and strong small of gas on driving. Do you think still perfect?
Great machine
Is this faster than the Duke 390 ik it's around 700 cc but I'm just wondering whether it's faster than beginner bikes like the 390
There's a video of some dude closing 246 km/h on a 2021 X-adv, With termignoni full system exhaust and an Upmap.
Ok so 246 km/h is faster than the Duke 390? Sorry for the silly question tho it's cuz I'm just so new to bikes
This is properly the great dual sport bike.
Craigs comment about having it stolen is a worry, what has happened to the uk nowadays, reminds me of the fear of owning a Bonnie in Australia in the 1970’s, it got nicked and stripped before you knew it was missing, the outlaw clubs were responsible in those days, how sad for us riders
A fair point although it has very complex electrics and is keyless which may well put off thieving bastards. A tracker is a must.
Sadly, the spoked wheels also make it tricky to get a chain through.
@@visordown Do you know why they used spokes? i thought scooter style wheels would have been more robust and easier maintenance.
How tall are u dude? 170cm?
Would people say this is better than the new Yamaha Tmax 560 Tech??..
There's Pros & Cons to both I think?
I just got this bike and i love it 😍
The only thing that am frustrated about is the Bluetooth system it Uses honda’s road sync app and it only supports android, no support for ios 😭 what happened to the old fashioned apple CarPlay and android auto 😑 please honda add support for IOS already 😡
Where do you ride i mean where is this nice dirt road
I love these and i would have one in a heart beat if i knew it would not be stolen within a month of me owning it.
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I like it 👍
Where I live the 2019 version, used, costs around 24000£.. 😒
Honda is really best👏👏👏
:( would love if they would have sold this in the usa the adv150 is fun but i need something that can go on freeways and not just back roads across state
While standing and off roading the windshield points towards the neck ..uff it's dangerous
10:33 Japanese Samurai moves? 😁
we need this in the USA
scooters rock, I wont ride anything else, and since I live in Japan, I don’t have people telling me to buy a real bike.
Here in Vietnam, this would be a dream bike for me...
Expect to see stolen ones on London streets soon....
Not taking the piss but you and many like to say "scooter" when talking about many different bikes that do not have traditional gear shifting. Throwing this out there and just saying, you would not say that about the Honda VFR 1200 Dct, CTX, Africa Twin DCT, or the Gold Wing. You might about the Honda 750 Integra but as you say, you've come to like the DCT. I am a convert as well coming from my last bike Triumph Bonnie to the CTX700 DCT which has overall made me a better rider as I focus more on riding that clutch control. The DCT allows me to upshift and downshift lightning fast to handle all conditions. Cheers for the vid, watching them all.
People are tired of shifting gears…
Whats the big Woop?
It has a Motor and 2 Wheels… It is a “Motorcycle”….
Wanna shift gears get a Jeep… Plus this is great for anything you will REALISTICALLY use it for anyways.
Put Knobby’s on this and forget it.👌🏽
Bruce Lee action moves on a bee•••😂
Shame no mud guard on rear tyre
this is so good in my country too many pot holes here a normal scooter can't handle.