2021–2024 · Scooter · Buyer's Guide
X-ADV (RC 21)
The Urban Adventurer That Delivers
The Machine's Character
The X-ADV is Honda proving it can do crazy and get away with it. Take a maxi-scooter, give it an SUV stance, an upside-down fork, a steel trellis frame and a 745 cc parallel twin, then add a DCT that does the shifting for you. On paper that's a contradiction. On the road it's one of the most complete packages in the scooter world: 59 hp, 51 lb-ft, chain final drive and a 17-inch front wheel like a real motorcycle. ABS, traction control and ride modes are standard, and so are a TFT display, a keyless system and navigation. Nothing else looks like it.
It rides like a motorcycle that happens to be convenient. The twin pulls hardest in the mid-range, right where you live in traffic, and the chassis makes 520 lb (236 kg) feel surprisingly agile once you're rolling. Honda reliability and 65 mpg keep the long-term bill low, so this is a bike you buy once and keep. It's for you if you want one machine for the weekday commute and the Sunday back road. The honest caveat: the tall stance and knobby-look tires promise more adventure than the bike delivers. This is an urban machine. A very good one!
Hard Numbers
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| Power | 59 hp (43 kW) @ 6,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 51 lb-ft (69 Nm) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Displacement | 745 cc |
| Engine | Parallel twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-15 |
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Wet weight | 520 lb (236 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Fuel economy | 65 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
- Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard
Comfort
- Heated Grips Optional
- Adjustable Windscreen Standard
- Luggage System Optional
Connectivity
- TFT Display Standard
- Smartphone Connectivity Standard
- USB Charging Port Standard
- Keyless System Standard
Drivetrain
- Automatic Shift (DCT / ASA / AMT) Standard
Lighting
- LED Headlight Standard
Safety
- ABS Standard
- Traction Control Standard
The Numbers Compared
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What's new versus the previous generation
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2017–2026
Honda X-ADV (RC 95-SE)
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