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Title: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Neil955i on September 04, 2024, 03:45:28 AM
* Sorta Scooter Related!

OK guys, thoughts on this?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/x-adv/

I kinda like the concept, if only it were belt final drive rather than chain?
Title: Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 04, 2024, 11:36:39 AM
Heavy!
520lbs in the gravel should be fun.
I love Honda 2-wheelers...but this seems a ......?
. Give the project to the French or Italians for a less goofy looking machine. The 2014 era Forzas and Majestys...were sleek smile producers every morning. (Proving Japan can do it)

This is a popular seller though!🙄

Stig
Title: Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Iahawk on September 04, 2024, 10:49:03 PM
I like the big scooters...but at that price point you sure have a lot of good motorcycle options.
Title: Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 04, 2024, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: Iahawk on September 04, 2024, 10:49:03 PM
I like the big scooters...but at that price point you sure have a lot of good motorcycle options.
Amen!
My argument for years against the pricey maxis.
Stig
BTW - Just spotted my first red Forza in the wild!
No chance to even follow him for a chat.
Title: Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Neil955i on September 05, 2024, 01:20:40 PM
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on September 04, 2024, 11:36:39 AM
The 2014 era Forzas and Majestys...were sleek smile producers every morning. (Proving Japan can do it)

Stig

You think Stig?  I always thought those early Forzas looked ponderous at the front with all the plastic around the handlebar/headlamp area - well, at least side on they did?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cycleworld.com%2F2014%2F02%2F07%2F2014-honda-forza-abs-scooter-riding-impression-review-photos-specifications%2F&psig=AOvVaw1Gmv-OEoWsbWiZXRUDfeoS&ust=1725628804822000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCKCujbjyq4gDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
Title: Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 05, 2024, 03:02:33 PM
Quote from: Neil955i on September 05, 2024, 01:20:40 PM
You think Stig?  I always thought those early Forzas looked ponderous at the front with all the plastic around the handlebar/headlamo area - well, at least side on they did?

I liked 'em.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VkX65KyT/FORZA.jpg)

and they were good in the snow!
(https://i.postimg.cc/0NgV02Bj/Forzasnow1.jpg)

Stig