Absolutely love the x-adv.. I'm going to be buying one this year, there's nothing else that grabs my imagination after 46 years of biking. I've done sports bikes, sport tourers, adventure bikes and retro's.. x-adv is something different that's equally capable of being a tourer and a weekend country lane blaster.. and I'm really into automatics, plus it's Honda, so high build quality and reliability. Scooter type bikes aren't common over here, but on the continent they are huge. The x-adv is Honda's 2nd best selling bike world wide. Good review Mark, there aren't many reviews in English on CZcams for this bike.
I had the XADV gen 1. Alongside my BMW F900XR. I sold it as I thought I would focus the BMW and didn't want the XADV to sit in the garage. After a few months I had "sellers remorse"! I missed it much more than I thought I would. Got spoiled by the DCT. So,,,, I just ordered the new gen XADV again. Delivery is planned for Q1 2022. I rarely buy the same model bike twice but the XADV is in a league of its own. I will not make the same mistake and expect the new XADV will have a space in my garage for a very long time. Fortunately I can still keep the F900XR but I think the XADV will get much more play time. It's really good.
Thanks Mark for a well constructed review on a very interesting bike. I’m seriously considering buying an XADV after 22years on BMW 1150/1200GS bikes. I’ve had a test ride, and like you was most impressed with the performance which really surprised me, The feet forward riding position was excellent for an old timer with worn out knees after years of dirt biking. The bike fitted me very well too (6ft2in tall).
I ride an 06 Concours 1000, but always find I'm taking my wife's PGO Big Max 50 scooter to work. I like it's riding position, the twist and go, especially it's weight. It's simply less work to ride in town.
Hi Mark, Another very extensive Review covered everything 👏👏👏 looks a lovely Bike, but I think I prefer the Forza , as you say Great fir Touring, one up. Look forward to your next review 👍👍👍🏍🏍
As soon as I hired ADV 750 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 that you’ve changed down then want 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.
Absolutely love the x-adv.. I'm going to be buying one this year, there's nothing else that grabs my imagination after 46 years of biking. I've done sports bikes, sport tourers, adventure bikes and retro's.. x-adv is something different that's equally capable of being a tourer and a weekend country lane blaster.. and I'm really into automatics, plus it's Honda, so high build quality and reliability. Scooter type bikes aren't common over here, but on the continent they are huge. The x-adv is Honda's 2nd best selling bike world wide. Good review Mark, there aren't many reviews in English on CZcams for this bike.
I had the XADV gen 1. Alongside my BMW F900XR. I sold it as I thought I would focus the BMW and didn't want the XADV to sit in the garage. After a few months I had "sellers remorse"! I missed it much more than I thought I would. Got spoiled by the DCT. So,,,, I just ordered the new gen XADV again. Delivery is planned for Q1 2022. I rarely buy the same model bike twice but the XADV is in a league of its own. I will not make the same mistake and expect the new XADV will have a space in my garage for a very long time. Fortunately I can still keep the F900XR but I think the XADV will get much more play time. It's really good.
Thanks Mark for a well constructed review on a very interesting bike. I’m seriously considering buying an XADV after 22years on BMW 1150/1200GS bikes. I’ve had a test ride, and like you was most impressed with the performance which really surprised me, The feet forward riding position was excellent for an old timer with worn out knees after years of dirt biking. The bike fitted me very well too (6ft2in tall).
Finally a proper review covering pretty much everything 💯
I ride an 06 Concours 1000, but always find I'm taking my wife's PGO Big Max 50 scooter to work. I like it's riding position, the twist and go, especially it's weight. It's simply less work to ride in town.
i thought you already reviewed this one, forgot that one was the forza... as always, you don't disappoint. keep it coming, cheers.
Saludos desde Colombia.
That’s a machine I would buy. Can’t get one in the USA though, pity. Great review, Mark. I always enjoy your thorough, non biased approach.
Great report. So good in fact i have decided to buy one to go along side my DCT Wing.
Hi Mark, Another very extensive Review covered everything 👏👏👏 looks a lovely Bike, but I think I prefer the Forza , as you say Great fir Touring, one up. Look forward to your next review 👍👍👍🏍🏍
Awesome review mate! New Subscriber here! Got no motorcycle just watching reviews of my dream bike. Happy watching it! Very good review.
Great review. I’ve got one on order. Can’t wait. Glad there is no crap background music too.
As soon as I hired ADV 750 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 that you’ve changed down then want 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.
really makes you think about these bikes as an alternative, to the faster models, very, very pratical.
I've been looking forward to this review. Thanks Mark.
Excellent review and comments.
Took one out last week I loved it
Another great review Mark nice Honda and nice quality as usual.
Great, info-packed review !
Seems like a very accomplished bike, great review Mark.