2025 Honda X-ADV

Long standing apart from the crowd, the X-ADV has always cut a unique shape. For the 25YM refresh, the bodywork has been redesigned to introduce an even sharper, more aggressive look with a premium frontal light signature. Redesigned dual LED headlights feature highly visible Daytime Running Lights (DRL) which, in a world’s first for motorcycles, also subtly integrate the bike’s indicators. For easier ground reach the seat has been carefully re-shaped; thicker urethane improves comfort. The under-seat storage has a 22L volume and houses a USB-C charging point; there’s also a useful glovebox. 

A new five-inch full colour TFT screen features newly designed images, colourways and menu structures. It has been designed for easy readability on bright days and features Honda RoadSync connectivity. Managed by a new, easy-to-use four-way lefthand backlit toggle switch, the rider can enjoy on-screen, turn-by-turn navigation in addition to other smartphone features. Cruise control is a useful 25YM addition for longer highway journeys and works exceptionally well with the DCT to provide a high-quality, less tiring ride when touring.

As before, the parallel twin-cylinder engine blends strong low-to mid-range performance with easy manners and excellent fuel efficiency. Peak power is set at 43.1kW with an impressive 69Nm of torque. Throttle By Wire (TBW) serves up four default rider modes with pre-set combinations of settings for Power, Engine Braking and Honda Selectable Torque Control plus a ‘customisable’ USER option. The 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) features newly refined inputs for its Gravel and Rain settings. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) has automatic shifting schedules that integrate with the riding modes, as well as the option to select the favourite shift pattern in the USER set-up; it has also been updated for smoother low-speed response.

A tough chassis is comprised of a tubular steel frame, 41mm USD front forks, rear monoshock (with Pro-Link) and aluminium swingarm. A 17-inch front wheel is matched to a