Honda unveil the Adventure Scooter

[Lutin]

From Visordown -

HONDA has introduced its City Adventure concept at Eicma.

It's a scooter that's been beefed up and equipped to run off road - let's call it an adventure scooter. It looks it might have been cooked up by the Africa Twin's designers and engineers after a hard day's work on the new CRF1000L.

 

[Rubberchicken]

Funny little thing.

I could see that working as an urban assault vehicle, one is bound to think of some very naughty shortcuts with that.

 

[Hudders]

I like that

 

[austin]

I like that

I think it would suit you.

I like it too, but probably for different reasons to Hudders.

 

[Lutin]

Apparently this will be available from 2017 - Honda’s adventure scooter ‘available from 2017’

The City Adventure concept is based on the same platform as the NC750 range, including the NC750X and Integra, using a 745cc parallel-twin 52hp engine and available with Honda’s automatic Dual Clutch Transmission.

No idea on price yet.

 

[Steve T]

I'm in

I reckon that'd be a right giggle round Galloway Forest . . . . . . or any other suitable non urban environment

Steve T

 

[dodursley]

an earlier Honda adventure scooter PS250, seen at Calne bike day this year

 

[Lutin]

The Honda X-ADV is officially here.



From the article -

It’s powered by the 745cc liquid-cooled eight-valve SOHC parallel-twin engine found in the Integra and NC750X - so we're talking 54hp at 6,250 rpm and 50.15lb/ft torque at 4,750rpm. Transmission duties are handled by Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system.

There’s a 17 inch wheel at the front and a 15 inch at the rear, with dual purpose tyres. Stopping duties at the front are handled by a pair of radially mounted four-piston calipers and 310mm discs.

As well as being rugged, the X-ADV is also meant to be convenient and comfortable, which is why it has 21 litres of under seat storage space, a five-way adjustable screen and keyless ignition.

Tank size is 13.1 litres, seat height is 810mm and Honda says the X-ADV’s kerb weight is 238kg.

Hmm, hefty at 238Kg.

 

[Hamster]

I like it. Though you,d have to pretend your Judge Dredd.

 

[Steve T]

Heavier that the CRF1000L FFS

But I'd give it a go for a giggle

 

[Lord Vader]

Well after having seen the mad Italiens with their vespas at the Tauerntreffen I recon this thing would be a laugh for winter rally's

 

[Rubberchicken]

Mental picture: Snowboard under the belly pan, scoopy rubber on the back, thin tyre out front as a rudder?

 

[Lutin]

Found an example of the new X-ADV at the RDS on Sunday -

Sorry, but I couldn't get a better shot as it was sandwiched between the New AT (on the left) and something else (on the right - can't remember what it was).

Looks great in the flesh and I bet they'll be a real hoot to ride.

 

[Steve T]

Looks a hoot, but the price

When they are around the 3.5k price (about a year after they are on the road ) I'd take a punt at one, just for the giggles

Steve T

 

[outrunner]

A fair bit heavier than the NC and the feet forward set up is not to my liking so I think I will stay with my NC750X..........................for now.


Andy.