Introduction
Have you ever looked at your daily commuter and thought, “I wish you could go off-road too?” Or maybe, “Why can’t my scooter have the soul of an adventure bike?” Well, Honda’s got you covered. Meet the X-ADV, a machine that looks like it was designed after a scooter and a dirt bike had a wild night out and decided to raise a child with both genes.
Launched at ₹11.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the X-ADV isn’t your typical run-to-the-grocery scoot. It’s bold, it’s burly, and it’s built for those who believe commuting and adventure should not be two different things.
Design: Not Your Regular Scooter
One look at the X-ADV and you’ll realize—this ain’t your average Activa on steroids. It’s tall, muscular, and unapologetically unique. From its tubular steel frame to those rugged spoke wheels (17-inch at the front, 15-inch at the rear), everything screams adventure.
Add in the dual LED headlights with sleek DRLs, and you’ve got a scooter that could easily pass for a futuristic enduro bike. And yes, that’s a proper tall windscreen and a sharp rear end—not something you expect from a ‘scooter’.
Power & Performance: The Beast Beneath the Bodywork
Let’s kick things off with the most jaw-dropping bit—this isn’t your average scooty. Underneath its rugged, adventure-ready skin, the Honda X-ADV packs a 745cc twin-cylinder engine. Yes, a 745cc scooter—let that sink in. It churns out a meaty 57.8bhp at 6,750rpm and 69Nm at 4,750rpm, numbers that put many middleweight motorcycles to shame.
Twist the throttle, and it doesn’t just move—it launches. Whether you’re darting through city traffic or blasting down an open highway, it feels ready, responsive, and just plain fun.
And then there’s the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). You don’t have to mess with gear shifts—it does it all for you, buttery smooth. But hey, if you’re in the mood to feel like Rossi, manual mode is a click away. It’s like having a chilled-out commuter and a growling performance bike rolled into one.
Ride Quality: Bring On the Bumps
Indian roads can be unforgiving, but the X-ADV doesn’t flinch. Thanks to 41mm upside-down forks up front and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock, this thing handles rough roads with the grace of a mountain goat. Smooth on tarmac, unshaken by gravel, and confident over potholes—it’s built for everything our roads throw at us.
And when it’s time to slam the brakes, you’ve got dual 296mm discs with 4-piston calipers doing the hard work up front, with a solid rear brake setup backing them up. The result? Braking that feels confident, progressive, and totally under control.
Tech & Features: Brains to Match the Brawn
Honda hasn’t just given this scooter power—it’s loaded it up with tech too. Right up front, you get a sharp, full-color 5-inch TFT display that links up with your phone via the Honda RoadSync app. Navigation, calls, texts, music, voice control—it’s all right there at your fingertips (well, your thumbs, actually).
You also get:
- Ride-by-wire throttle
- Cruise control
- USB Type-C charging port
- Four riding modes – Standard, Sport, Rain, and Gravel
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) for tricky surfaces
It’s like riding with a tech-savvy buddy who always knows the fastest route, the best playlist, and when to hold back just enough traction.
Who’s It For? The Riders Who Want More
Let’s be honest: this isn’t for the typical scooter buyer. This is for riders who crave something different—those who want to commute Monday through Friday, then turn around and chase sunsets on Saturday without needing a second bike.
It’s for the bold. The explorers. The commuters who aren’t content with just point A to point B. It’s for those who want to stand out—and have a blast while doing it.
Booking & Delivery: Your Wild Ride Awaits
If all this has you mentally planning your next ride already, here’s the good news: bookings for the Honda X-ADV are now open across Honda BigWing dealerships in India. With deliveries scheduled to begin in June 2025, now’s the time to lock in your machine before the rest of the world catches on.
Just walk into a BigWing outlet, drop that booking amount, and start counting the days. And don’t be surprised if your dealer gives you a second look—it’s not every day someone books a scooter that can climb mountains.
Conclusion: Not Just a Scooter—A Statement
The Honda X-ADV doesn’t follow rules—it rewrites them. It’s bold, premium, and unapologetically different. Whether you see it as a scooter that thinks it’s a motorcycle or a motorcycle dressed as a scooter, one thing’s certain—it’s designed to thrill.
So, if your daily ride feels too safe, too silent, too same-old—maybe it’s time to stir things up. Because sometimes, the road less traveled isn’t a road at all. It’s a trail, a shortcut, or a long, winding climb.
And the X-ADV? It’s already waiting for you there.