Anyone on here have experience of one of these? 2 up touring?
X ADV 750
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@ikkje (not 2up though)
Friend had a 2022 model. Sold it due to its poor quality. Seat wouldn't latch, mouldings coming away from bodywork, most important was the keyless start let him down a few times needing breakdown recovery and dealer fix. He liked the motor and Gbox etc.
I had absolutely no quality problems with mine at all. They’re a lot of fun and amazingly so considering the motor doesn’t actually put out that much power. For me though the key words are ‘a lot of fun’, which means I never really considered the X-ADV for touring, two up or anything else like that. The far, far more practical and all-round capable option would be the NC750DCT. More ‘motorbike’ - incredible practical, economic to run, better for a pillion and cheaper to buy. Downsides? Power and cheap suspension.
I bought one new, ordered it over Christmas and collected it the first week of March 2020, two weeks before the first lockdown. After riding it home it was parked it in the garage for a few months.
Not a great start and this dulled the ownership a little. Putting this aside it was a great bike.
Everyone who's ridden one will say how much fun they are. Despite the measly 54bhp (new models have 58bhp) they're surprisingly quick and handle well. From a standing start, put the bike in 'Sport 3' mode and pin the throttle back, the acceleration is staggering considering the power output.
This is partly down to the smaller 15 inch rear wheel (a small wheel will spin up quicker). The downside of the smaller wheel is it causes a harsh ride by dropping into potholes/ruts in the road easier.
Adding to the above, the suspension's not great. It's quite harsh and lets the bike down, a shame because everything else is premium and what you'd expect on a top end Honda. The brakes are excellent and the bike is very comfortable with good wind/weather protection. There's lots of leg room with the option to change position when the aches set in. This is enhanced if you have the optional footrests which give a motorcycle type riding position also relieving any pressure on your butt.
The rear brake is where the clutch is on a conventional motorbike which can take some getting used to. As I ride a mountain bike, probably more than a motorbike, I actually liked having both brakes operated from the bars. This can be a problem for a 'new to the XAdv; rider as it's an easy mistake to go for what they think is the clutch lever when manoeuvering at slow speed.
Economy is good, I was achieving about 73mpg and this was quite consistent, even when riding quick. With a top box fitted and the excellent under seat storage they are super practical, many times I used mine for shopping trips to the supermarket.
As eye catching and unique as they are, they do attract lots of attention, sometimes unwanted attention so be careful when parking up and leaving it unattended.
A few thinks I didn't like....
-They can be awkward for the rider to mount/dismount (not necessarily the same for a pillion)
-A nightmare to work on as the panels are very difficult to remove
-Choppy suspension
-I'm not a fan of keyless ignition, much preferring a traditional key
I didn't take a pillion but would imagine the bike would be suited to two up riding/touring as there's a big comfy seat and lots of leg room.
Other than the above they're brilliant.
Of course these are only my opinions and based on the 2020 model. The latest bike is supposedly easier to get on and off as the area between the bars and seat is lower. I believe the newer model has an improved TFT colour dash, ride by wire and an extra 4bhp. Plus the footrests come as standard.
I do regret selling mine but I lost a bit of interest in bikes during Covid. I have an NC750DCT now.
Would I have another one. If I had a bigger garage and more disposable income then yes. But I would sort the suspension.
My best memories of the XAdv were the looks I would sometimes get from the weekend warriors riding sports bikes, not believing they'd been overtaken by an old man on a scooter.
Not a great start and this dulled the ownership a little. Putting this aside it was a great bike.
Everyone who's ridden one will say how much fun they are. Despite the measly 54bhp (new models have 58bhp) they're surprisingly quick and handle well. From a standing start, put the bike in 'Sport 3' mode and pin the throttle back, the acceleration is staggering considering the power output.
This is partly down to the smaller 15 inch rear wheel (a small wheel will spin up quicker). The downside of the smaller wheel is it causes a harsh ride by dropping into potholes/ruts in the road easier.
Adding to the above, the suspension's not great. It's quite harsh and lets the bike down, a shame because everything else is premium and what you'd expect on a top end Honda. The brakes are excellent and the bike is very comfortable with good wind/weather protection. There's lots of leg room with the option to change position when the aches set in. This is enhanced if you have the optional footrests which give a motorcycle type riding position also relieving any pressure on your butt.
The rear brake is where the clutch is on a conventional motorbike which can take some getting used to. As I ride a mountain bike, probably more than a motorbike, I actually liked having both brakes operated from the bars. This can be a problem for a 'new to the XAdv; rider as it's an easy mistake to go for what they think is the clutch lever when manoeuvering at slow speed.
Economy is good, I was achieving about 73mpg and this was quite consistent, even when riding quick. With a top box fitted and the excellent under seat storage they are super practical, many times I used mine for shopping trips to the supermarket.
As eye catching and unique as they are, they do attract lots of attention, sometimes unwanted attention so be careful when parking up and leaving it unattended.
A few thinks I didn't like....
-They can be awkward for the rider to mount/dismount (not necessarily the same for a pillion)
-A nightmare to work on as the panels are very difficult to remove
-Choppy suspension
-I'm not a fan of keyless ignition, much preferring a traditional key
I didn't take a pillion but would imagine the bike would be suited to two up riding/touring as there's a big comfy seat and lots of leg room.
Other than the above they're brilliant.
Of course these are only my opinions and based on the 2020 model. The latest bike is supposedly easier to get on and off as the area between the bars and seat is lower. I believe the newer model has an improved TFT colour dash, ride by wire and an extra 4bhp. Plus the footrests come as standard.
I do regret selling mine but I lost a bit of interest in bikes during Covid. I have an NC750DCT now.
Would I have another one. If I had a bigger garage and more disposable income then yes. But I would sort the suspension.
My best memories of the XAdv were the looks I would sometimes get from the weekend warriors riding sports bikes, not believing they'd been overtaken by an old man on a scooter.
I have had 3 of these so far and say that the 2nd gen bike's gearing does suit 2 up riding better than the gen 1, the bike is no rocketship solo and does suffer a little 2up but with my Mrs on the back Circa 9 stone we had a great laugh on the bike, 70-80 on motorways is all day cruising speed no issue and it still had enough guts to out accelerate 95% of cars from the traffic lights,
Rob
Rob
It’s supposedly getting the 92bhp motor from the Hornet next year
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I saw that rumor too, but I don’t see how they’d get it into a scooter format, the cylinders need to be at a very shallow angle or horizontal
Could be interesting though if it’s true
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That would be rapid, I waited to order the 2025 model just to see if it was but no same spec just some nicer bits chucked at it, not sure the Cruise control will be needed, they would have been better fitting that to the Transalp !!
although im glad they did not as Id be looking to trade a 4 month old 600 mile Transalp in LOL
Mind you nothing unusual there !!
Rob
although im glad they did not as Id be looking to trade a 4 month old 600 mile Transalp in LOL
Mind you nothing unusual there !!
Rob
No Hornet engine !
Just a few tweaks and a Special Edition in yellow.
Just a few tweaks and a Special Edition in yellow.
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Funky colour and sharp angles.
Still, 237kg is an awful lot for poking around inner cities & suburbia.
Plus, that high tunnel is going to play merry hell with older riders with hip replacements of TKR knee joints. (I suspect this market segment will self de-select on that basis alone).
I heard, when at Chiswick Honda, that these bikes are a target for thieves in Greater London. Not sure what tgat means for insurance rates on a regional/national level?
Thanks for sharing the clips.
Still, 237kg is an awful lot for poking around inner cities & suburbia.
Plus, that high tunnel is going to play merry hell with older riders with hip replacements of TKR knee joints. (I suspect this market segment will self de-select on that basis alone).
I heard, when at Chiswick Honda, that these bikes are a target for thieves in Greater London. Not sure what tgat means for insurance rates on a regional/national level?
Thanks for sharing the clips.
Glad to see MCN did a decent review on this seeing as I ordered one in white mid October with a delivery date of the 12th of December, which has now been changed to the 20th, when I heard this I asked if Doble could deliver the bike as soon as its in so I can get all the bits Ive bought for it and register it 2nd of Jan so at least it is a 2025 model registered in 2025 I doubt if id ride it beforehand
Rob
Rob
Should have got the faster yellow
I really would have but I cant do Matt bikes they are a pain to keep clean, if it was gloss yellow Id have had it even with its £1200 premium 
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