HONDA X-ADV ADVENTURE SCOOTER

Sharp, dual LED headlights lead the way with bright, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) technology. The under-seat luggage space now has 21L volume and accepts a full-face adventure-style helmet; you’ll also find a USB Type-C socket for charging your smartphone.

Linking to your device, the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (available with Android™ devices only) keeps you in touch with everything that matters while you’re riding. You can manage riding modes quickly and easily, as well as customise the information displayed to suit your preference.

Long-travel, 41mm cartridge-style Up Side Down (USD) front forks adjust for spring preload and rebound damping. They provide superb bump absorption on broken tarmac or rutted trails, and everything in between. The lightweight aluminium swingarm operates a single-tube, split-pressure monoshock, adjustable for spring preload to maintain optimum steering ability when loaded.

The 17-inch front wheel and 15-inch rear use stainless steel rust-resistant spokes and contribute to the X-ADV’s capacity to soak up rough terrain. Block-pattern tyres add to the ride quality and L-shape valve stems make checking air pressure easy. Tyres are sized 120/70 R17 front and 160/60 R15 rear.

Set the engine how you want it. STANDARD riding mode is the mid-point base setting, SPORT turns up the excitement dial, with low HSTC, RAIN softens everything off and GRAVEL gives full power, with low HSTC and ABS.  USER mode allows complete customisation.

69Nm of torque with 43.1kW peak power; the X-ADV can go from highway to trail in a flash, and the engine is tuned to deliver instant response. You also have an extra 600rpm to play with before the redline. And, for A2 licence holders, a 35kW conversion is available from your local Honda dealer.

Another feature unique to the X-ADV – seamless shifting either manually controlled or automatic. The DCT shift schedule goes from smooth and early, in RAIN mode to fast and aggressive – with auto-blipping on down changes – in GRAVEL and SPORT modes.

All the small details make a big difference. The Smart Key can be stored in your pocket. It operates the keyless ignition system, fuel cap and seat and also opens the (optional) Smart Top Box. The rear indicators feature Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), which flashes the rear hazards under extreme braking. The system adjusts for wet weather, and the indicators also auto-cancel.