Honda X-ADV Finally Unveiled

[bikerdezzie]

I agree with ya grumpy, i would have this over the tmax and i love them also, i guess i have got to the point i hsve waited so long for them to make the tmax sharper and faster too long now its all grown up and sedate its lost its appeal for me even the kymco k50 looks nicer.

[The Bern]

I don't see the rider foot pegs like in the earlier pictures, and no mention of the built-in satnav.

Chain instead of the toothed belt in the earlier pictures

[The Bern]

I'll have to take a wander over to the Honda stand just to overhear they're saying about it.

Message me what day you're going bud, I'll pop over for a brew 'n shoot the breeze for a while

[MrGrumpy]

Like the spoke wheels / usd forks / radial brakes / dct transmission
Dislike the boxy topbox

Hideous isn't it!!!! No doubt Givi will do something fairly pronto - I guess all they have to do is come up with a specific mounting bracket and then their standard cases will fit on. No, I wouldn't fit those aluminium box things that are so trendy!!!

[MrGrumpy]

Chain instead of the toothed belt in the earlier pictures

The chain is remarkably shrouded - in fact you can hardly see its a chain at all. I guess that's a good thing??

[horobags]

I must admit to being quite tempted by the X-ADV - as a Tmax fanatic this is quite something!

It finally looks like a semi-sensible package for the NC engine and DCT transmission that have always intrigued me. Hell, even the dubious off-road capabilities might mean its a good thing for the bumpy muddy back roads I always seem to be riding along! Not sure I fancy cleaning wire wheels though. Having a chain is a drawback but I guess that a Scottoiler or similar will take care of that for the most part.

On the France trip this year , on the way down me(integra) and chippie(t-max) swapped over for 20 miles or so. I was amazed by the t-max's performance and handling, chippie couldnt get back on his t-max quick enough. The honda low down grunt and dct isnt as enjoyfull as the sporty cvt t-max, but one thing that might be a big factor is the honda can do up to 80 mpg, much more than the t-max.

[kayz1]

Re: Scottoiler Mr Grumpy Sir, can't fit one unless it is the electronic one as there is no where to fit a vacuum nipple on the NC motor. There is another electronic oiler and it is cheaper that of the Scot..
Lyn.

[kayz1]

Loads of x-adv pics on the hondanews.eu site i think about 83, Defo lost it's rider foot pegs, a few interesting add-ons. Honda top boxes and engine/frame bars that lights can fit on..Be a bit expensive being Honda thou.

[bikerdezzie]

Looks lush on the numerous videos on youtube now especially in red.

[MrGrumpy]

Re: Scottoiler Mr Grumpy Sir, can't fit one unless it is the electronic one as there is no where to fit a vacuum nipple on the NC motor. There is another electronic oiler and it is cheaper that of the Scot..
Lyn.

Ta - I'll try and remember that if I ever need that info!