The X-ADV is a breakthrough of sorts by the Japanese bike maker, Honda. A 750cc production scooter that can take on some trails would have sounded like a fantasy until Honda revealed it in its concept form in 2015 and then showed its production version in 2017. This year, the adventure scooter has received some major changes that promise to make it even better. Let’s shed some light on these updates along with some alluring pictures of the 2021 Honda X-ADV.
A scooter that already looked like a tiny spaceship has received changes in its styling that make it look even more astounding. Honda has carved it with sharper lines across its body panels now.
The most pronounced cosmetic revision has been executed in the front fascia that houses a new set of the more radical-looking full-LED headlamp with angular DRLs that adjust its brightness depending on the ambient lighting.
Sitting behind its tall and apparently useful five-step adjustable windscreen is a five-inch full-colour TFT display that gets a voice control system. Pair it with your smartphone via Bluetooth and it gives access to calls, email, navigation and audio.
Other practical features in the 2021 X-ADV include a USB charging socket, self-cancelling indicators and a ‘Smart Key’ that allows the rider to remotely control the ignition, fuel cap and seat. It also gets a large 13.2-litre fuel tank.
Just like big bikes, the X-ADV comes equipped with advanced riders aids like as many as five riding including Rain, Standard, Sport, Gravel and User. These modes vary different parameters like throttle response, ABS and traction control.
Coming to the crux of this full-size ADV scooter, providing it with the propelling force is a 745cc, parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is capable of churning out 57.6bhp at 6,750rpm and 69Nm of peak torque at 4,750rpm. Notably, it makes more power and torque than its predecessor.
And unlike smaller-displacement scooters that incorporate a CVT transmission, the X-ADV features a six-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) that has been tinkered with for better fuel economy while keeping the performance unhampered.
Speaking of its adventure intentions are block-pattern tyres, spoke wheels and a metal sump guard for protecting its engine from potential damage that could happen while thrashing it off the road.
Unfortunately, the Honda X-ADV won’t land on the Indian shores in the near future. However, it will be interesting to see Honda selling a big-displacement scooter through its premium BigWing dealerships.
