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This is not just a new scooter, but also a new concept of scooter, something alone for which Honda should be praised. But what exactly is it?

To quote Honda’s press release, the X-ADV is a “crossover motorcycle” that “mixes SUV style and off-road appeal with a tough chassis, long travel suspension, four-piston radial-mount brakes and strong performance from its 745cc twin-cylinder engine driving through Dual Clutch Transmission. A large underseat storage compartment, 5-way adjustable screen and Smart Key system ensure day-to-day convenience.”

DCT – Dual Clutch Transmission

At a quick glance, the X-ADV looks very much like Honda’s Integra, launched a few years ago now. In fact like the Integra the new X-ADV will use the same 745cc, liquid-cooled SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine (peak power is 40.3kW @ 6,250rpm with maximum torque of 68Nm @ 4,750rpm), as well as Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The system uses two clutches: one for start-up and 1st, 3rd and 5th gears: the other for 2nd, 4th and 6th, with the main shaft for each clutch located inside the other. Each clutch is independently controlled by its own electro-hydraulic circuit.

Auto or manual?

There are two automatic modes plus the MT mode for manual gear changes. Specifically for the X-ADV – and delivering acceleration to deal with the cut and thrust of busy traffic – standard automatic D mode selects lower ratios compared to other DCT-equipped machines.

The S mode (which shifts up and down at higher rpm than D mode for a sportier ride) offers three levels of performance to suit rider preference; each level is programmed with a progressively more aggressive response for the X-ADV. The selected level is stored, and acts as the default S mode for subsequent rides.

Stand out from the crowd

Underneath there is an all-new tubular steel frame and the overall aesthetic design of course makes the new X-ADV stand out from the rest. In fact to find out more about that we’ve got an exclusive interview with the Group Leader of Honda’s Planning Department at their European R&D centre in Rome for you to look forward to on SLUK in the next few days.

Rugged good looks

In the meantime, regarding the rugged looks and tough, stylish SUV image that “will be fully at home navigating the urban sprawl and will be loaded with all of the premium features that enable easy life in the big city,” Mr Kenichi Misaki, Large Project Leader stated, “Our development concept for the X-ADV was simple: ‘Go Have Fun!’ and we wanted to create a motorcycle that comes with an adventurous spirit as standard fitment. We also knew we needed the X-ADV to be truly usable as a tool to move around the city, and be full of utility and user-friendly features. And come the weekend it can be used to escape all of the daily routine, in a unique and uplifting new style.”

With it’s powerful engine, long travel suspension front and rear with motorcycle forks and rugged 17-inch/15-inch front and rear spoke wheels, ABS, along with stylish lights, 21 litres of underseat luggage space and a Smart Key which does away with the need to use a key for ignition, fuel cap and seat, and Honda have certainly pushed the boundaries of scooters and/ or motorcycles here.

Will it succeed? That’s hard to answer right now.
Will it be fun to ride? You’ll find out first on SLUK!

Andy Gillard

This is not just a new scooter, but also a new concept of scooter, something alone for which Honda should be praised. But what exactly is it?

To quote Honda’s press release, the X-ADV is a “crossover motorcycle” that “mixes SUV style and off-road appeal with a tough chassis, long travel suspension, four-piston radial-mount brakes and strong performance from its 745cc twin-cylinder engine driving through Dual Clutch Transmission. A large underseat storage compartment, 5-way adjustable screen and Smart Key system ensure day-to-day convenience.”

 

 

DCT – Dual Clutch Transmission

 

At a quick glance, the X-ADV looks very much like Honda’s Integra, launched a few years ago now. In fact like the Integra the new X-ADV will use the same 745cc, liquid-cooled SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine (peak power is 40.3kW @ 6,250rpm with maximum torque of 68Nm @ 4,750rpm), as well as Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The system uses two clutches: one for start-up and 1st, 3rd and 5th gears: the other for 2nd, 4th and 6th, with the main shaft for each clutch located inside the other. Each clutch is independently controlled by its own electro-hydraulic circuit.

 

Auto or manual?

 

There are two automatic modes plus the MT mode for manual gear changes. Specifically for the X-ADV – and delivering acceleration to deal with the cut and thrust of busy traffic – standard automatic D mode selects lower ratios compared to other DCT-equipped machines.

 

The S mode (which shifts up and down at higher rpm than D mode for a sportier ride) offers three levels of performance to suit rider preference; each level is programmed with a progressively more aggressive response for the X-ADV. The selected level is stored, and acts as the default S mode for subsequent rides.

Stand out from the crowd

 

Underneath there is an all-new tubular steel frame and the overall aesthetic design of course makes the new X-ADV stand out from the rest. In fact to find out more about that we’ve got an exclusive interview with the Group Leader of Honda’s Planning Department at their European R&D centre in Rome for you to look forward to on SLUK in the next few days.

Rugged good looks

 

In the meantime, regarding the rugged looks and tough, stylish SUV image that “will be fully at home navigating the urban sprawl and will be loaded with all of the premium features that enable easy life in the big city,” Mr Kenichi Misaki, Large Project Leader stated, “Our development concept for the X-ADV was simple: ‘Go Have Fun!’ and we wanted to create a motorcycle that comes with an adventurous spirit as standard fitment. We also knew we needed the X-ADV to be truly usable as a tool to move around the city, and be full of utility and user-friendly features. And come the weekend it can be used to escape all of the daily routine, in a unique and uplifting new style.”

 

 

With it’s powerful engine, long travel suspension front and rear with motorcycle forks and rugged 17-inch/15-inch front and rear spoke wheels, ABS, along with stylish lights, 21 litres of underseat luggage space and a Smart Key which does away with the need to use a key for ignition, fuel cap and seat, and Honda have certainly pushed the boundaries of scooters and/ or motorcycles here.

 

Will it succeed? That’s hard to answer right now.
Will it be fun to ride? You’ll find out first on SLUK!

Andy Gillard

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New X-ADV and 25th anniversary CBR1000RR Fireblade lead new Honda 2017 line-up at EICMA

New X-ADV and 25th anniversary CBR1000RR Fireblade lead new Honda 2017 line-up at EICMA

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