Half maxi-scooter, half adventure bike, all DCT. Step-through ease and storage meet proper wheels, suspension travel and ground clearance — a genuinely unusual thing that works.
Tall, commanding and surprisingly composed on a rough road, the X-ADV blends scooter step-through ease with real suspension travel. The familiar NC twin gives relaxed, torquey progress rather than outright pace.
The DCT gains a dedicated off-road G mode that holds gears and sharpens response on loose surfaces. On tarmac it's the same seamless auto-or-paddle setup as the rest of Honda's DCT range.
Storage, weather protection and Honda dependability make it a brilliant year-round tool. The price is the catch — it costs notably more than the equivalent NC750X, and that's before luggage.
The X-ADV shouldn't make sense and yet it does: scooter convenience with bike capability and an off-road party trick. Niche, pricey, but loved by everyone who gets it.
What's good
- Scooter practicality, bike ability
- Light off-road competence
- Distinctive, characterful
Watch out for
- Premium price
- Heavier than it looks
| Year | 2026 |
| Transmission | 6-speed DCT |
| Engine | 745cc |
| Power | 58 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| Economy | 67 mpg |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 L |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Kerb weight | 236 kg |
| Min. licence | A2 |
| Price from | £12,099 |