Considering a Honda ADV350 as my next bike.

Checked all the reviews on Youtube, but only the Missenden Flyer mentions riding with a pillion. He says his wife found it a bit too hard sitting right above the rear suspension.
As I ride with a pillion (she who must be obeyed) 95% of the time - do any other muppets ride an ADV350 with a pillion and how does the pillion find it comfortwise?

Any comments much appreciated

Thanks

My wife has been on the back a couple of times. Ive the comfort seat. She is fine with it. Getting on and off is OK too (we are 76 and she is only 5 foot 1.) The only negative is that the pillion pegs close backwards into the bike, so she has to be careful not to push them back when she gets on. All my previous motorbikes have had the pegs flip up to get them out of the way - a much better idea.

You’ll find the limiting factor will be the shocks

Unless you’re both light they’re going to bottom out quite easily, if you ride 2 up most of the time it would be worth upgrading them for something with stronger springs

Apart from that the comfort on the back is good, mine’s a Forza but they’re very similar

The ADV350 has showa adjustable shocks on the back.

mottza wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 9:36 pm The ADV350 has showa adjustable shocks on the back.

2025+ models, earlier versions are non adjustable.

Thanks for the response.
Alan- your circumstances almost mirror mine, approaching 72 yrs old and my wife is also only 5' 1"

I suppose the newer models have more rear suspension adjustment.

The best way to know for sure is a test ride

I always test any bike I buy 2 up as I ride that way a lot of the time

I did actually try an ADV (2 up) but chose the Forza for the better weather protection

I was surprised to see a new red ADV350 come past the end of my road yesterday - 2 up! So its certainly possible...