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Neil955i

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SSR* Honda X-ADV
« 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?
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Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
« Reply #1 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!🙄

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« Last Edit: September 04, 2024, 11:41:03 AM by Stig / Major Tom »
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Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2024, 11:17:16 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.
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No chance to even follow him for a chat.
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Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2024, 01:20:40 PM »
The 2014 era Forzas and Majestys...were sleek smile producers every morning. (Proving Japan can do it)

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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
« Last Edit: September 05, 2024, 06:36:14 PM by Neil955i »
Regards & ride safe,
Neil

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Re: SSR* Honda X-ADV
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2024, 03:02:33 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.



and they were good in the snow!


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