2017 Honda X-ADV Preview
The SUV of scooters
A year ago at EICMA, Honda debuted its intriguing City Adventure concept, combining an adventure-bike design with a scooter platform. Today, Honda officially presented the final production version in the 2017 X-ADV. At the moment, the X-ADV has only been announced for Europe and it’s not likely to be brought over to the U.S.
The X-ADV is powered by a 745cc parallel-Twin with a dual-clutch transmission inherited from the NC700/750 series. Honda claims a peak output of 54.0 hp at 6250 rpm, while maximum torque of 50.2 lb-ft. is reached at 4750 rpm.
Rather than using the same frame as the NC series, Honda developed a new tubular-steel chassis to create room for 5.5 gallons of underseat storage space. The 41mm upside-down fork offers spring preload and rebound damping adjustment along with 6.0 inches of travel, while the preload-adjustable Pro-Link rear shock offers 5.9 inches of travel.
Up front, the X-ADV runs on a 17-inch wheel while a 15-inch wheel spins at the back. Both use stainless steel rust-resistant spokes and come wrapped in chunky-looking block-pattern tires. Radial-mount four-piston calipers stop the dual 310mm front rotors, while ABS comes standard as per Euro 4 requirements.
Other features include a five-position adjustable windscreen, all-LED lighting, a CRF450 Rally-style instrument cluster, Africa Twin-style hand guards, and a shot-peened aluminum bash plate.
The 2017 Honda X-ADV will be offered in four color options. Digital Silver Metallic and Matt Bullet Silver are the standard colors, but Honda will also offer a Pearl Glare White with the Africa Twin’s tricolor scheme and a CRF-inspired Victory Red.
2017 Honda X-Adv | |
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Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, L2, SOHC |
Displacement | 745cc |
No. of Valves | 4 per cylinder |
Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77 x 80 |
Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
Max. Power Output | 54.0 hp at 6,250rpm |
Max. Torque | 50.2 lb-ft at 4,750rpm |
Oil Capacity | 1.1 gallons |
Carburation | PGM-FI |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 3.4 gallons |
Fuel Consumption | 64.7 mpg |
Starter | Electric |
Battery Capacity | 12V-11.2AH |
ACG Output | 420W @ 5,000rpm |
Clutch Type | Wet multiplate Hydraulic Dual clutch (DCT) |
Transmission Type | 6-speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Type | Steel Diamond |
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 88.4 in. x 35.8 in. x 54.1 in. |
Wheelbase | 62.6 in. |
Caster Angle | 27° |
Trail | 4.1 in. |
Seat Height | 32.2 in. |
Ground Clearance | 6.4 in. |
Kerb Weight | 524.7 pounds |
Turning radius | 9.2 ft |
Front Suspension | 41mm upside-down fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustment |
Rear Suspension | Prolink with rear shock preload adjustment |
Front wheel | 17 inch |
Rear wheel | 15 inch |
Front Tire | 120/70 R17 |
Rear Tire | 160/60 R15 |
Front Brakes | Dual four-piston calipers with 310mm discs |
ABS System Type | 2 Channel |
Instruments | Digital |
Headlight | LED |
Taillight | LED |
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Why do I want this so bad?
Here is the latest video I've found, floggin it, down a staircase, jumps, slides. Can't wait to see the US press or MCN get their hands on it. Honda is going to sell a lot of these bikes.
It's in Italian.
https://www.youtube.com/wat...
IxAhDeyVoo!