I’m very impressed with your honesty and willingness to be real about negative points, most people don’t give their true opinion till they have sold it on. Thanks for that. I’m a motorcyclist of 45 years and I’ve been through many fazes, sports, muscle, touring, adventure but the past four years has been hard on my joints to the extent that I couldn’t even swing my leg over it. My last one being a suzuki bandit 1250, I literally had reached the end and found the thought of that very upsetting. Hence my final attempt at carrying on. I’ve bought a 2011 Suzuki Burgman 650. I’ve been out 2 times on it as of yet but things are promising.

The Jack Dee of reviewers. Fantastic thanks. Can’t wait for your Transalp Cheers

great video once again and agree with how quick they are ! I took one out for a test ride the other day and was very impressed with the smoothness and speed , what a fantastic bike it is I will be getting one and will use it more than my Tuareg I'm sure. its so easy to ride and great fun which at the end of the day the thing that matters most, fun.👍

Thanks for posting your very watchable videos on the ADV350 and for being so concise - taking the time to script the content is appreciated. I've had my ADV350 for a year here in the UK and I've done 5,250 miles. I thought I'd pick up on a few of your interesting points: The LCD screen could be larger but it suits the styling, sits in a good location and has all the necessary info'. I've managed to squeeze a charging cable out through the bottom of the front storage compartment without difficulty. At about 18 miles/litre the fuel economy could be a little better but, as you point out, the power/torque is surprising. I don't find the bike heavy, with the weight low down and the wide bar, its no problem to move around and not difficult to get it on the centre stand ( a plus point you don't mention). I'm 5'9" and the screen works very well for me. Yes, it's a touch narrow due to the handguards, which keep my hands appreciably warmer. I couldn't afford the heated grips! After some practice, it is possible to adjust the screen on the move and it keeps your core well protected leading to body warmth lasting longer than on any other motorbike I've owned (25). I find the suspension good. It's worth checking the tyre pressures as the smaller tyres seem negatively affected by even a little over inflation. The drone of the CVT isn't lovely but earplugs work and the engine itself sounds okay.. The styling still looks fresh a year on and no colour changes for 2023 help. Yes, the Karoo Streets are excellent, wet or dry, and though they've flattened off it hasn't affected the handling and they have plenty of wear left. The comfort is second to none - 2-3 hours without a break, no problem. The storage is staggering - camping trips, shopping trips, extra helmet, second jacket, standard lamp? No problem and so useful. Like you, I've done more miles and had more mini-adventures on it than I expected simply because it's so useful, fun and easy to ride. My motorbike riding friend rode it and said it was "weird", I think he secretly loved it. I do.

Thanks for sharing, very practical and useful info. for me. I am reading XMAX300 now and considering ADV350 is the next one.

Thank you very much for your honest review. I had been toying with the idea of buying the CB 500X but now i seem to be leaning towards the ADV 350.

Great review, thank you. I have been riding for over 35 years and enjoyed my time on different bikes, however my last bike was a Burgman 400 which I had for 7 years before selling it, 3 years ago. I have decided to retire early (63) and have a hankering for two wheels again so I have been scouring YT for reviews on both the Forza 350 and the ADV 350. My conclusion is that there are aspect of both scooters that need bringing together and wow, you would have the perfect one. However I have to say, at the moment I am leaning towards the Forza as I honestly think its better for me in terms of weather protection and MPG etc, after market shocks will smooth out the usual complaints about the very stiff suspension. Thank you for sharing and ride safe.......

Excellent review. Very comprehensive.

Loved your review of ADV350 as I’m considering getting one having just sold my GSA1200. I was particularly interested in your comments about the ADV suspension and Mrs RM’s “colossal bulk”. My oh my, you are a very brave man ! Thank you RM very informative cheers RG

Nice review of what looks like a decent machine, RocketMan. I wouldn't be without my Honda Forza 250cc (no 350 Forza in Istanbul where we live). Provides me 500+km intercity jaunts to the Aegean like a pro, with smiles and zero back strain. Go the maxi-scooter life!

I love the ADV 350. It's the right sort of money £5800 in the UK and looks great. I'd like one but I'd have to justify to my wife why I need three bikes!!! Currently riding an NC750x dct for tours and a Triumph Thruxton for those Sunday bimbles around the Lincolnshire wolds. Great vlog, as usual. Keep em coming

Great review, as always. I bought my wife a Vespa two years ago and the practicality of scooter life is quite appealing. I find myself looking at the motorcycles in the garage and wondering if I could be happy scooter. Maybe.

I had the old version of the Forza 300 for 18 months and did 8500 miles commuting to work, it was a great winter bike, I only sold it because of the harsh suspension as I live down country lanes, in town / city wouldn’t have be an issue. I may consider another one day who knows. Thanks for the review.

thanks for the review. Very helpful since I'd be looking for such myself. One claim though: the fuel consumption of a Vision 110 (or Wave 110 as I own it) is around 1.6-1.8 ltr/100km and those scooters are designed to be run on a very low budget. The ADV350 has nearly 3 times the horsepower (29 vs 10) and weighs nearly double - so the consumption is OK-eish for me.

I also have done 10000km. I pretty much agree with all your observations. The transmission noise and buffeting are the main negatives. The fuel consumption is a bit disappointing but I suppose that is the price you pay for the midrange “get up and go”. For a scooter, the handling and stability is impressive. I have done two long tours. Ireland France Spain and Switzerland. Long days on the road with little discomfort. Unlike you I found the rear suspension a bit harsh until loaded with luggage. Two up, as you mention, is no problem. Thank you for the well presented review. Happy trails!

Pick mine up tomorrow! Cant wait.....

Man I love your channel. Finally a real user with real life comments! Owned several bikes, last one a GS1200 that I sold 10 years ago, tested recently the forza 750 and X-Adv and have to say that your review on the latter could not be more spot on, congrats, keep the good quality coming! Seen your ADV and Transalp videos and am myself trying to decide between both of them which to get…hate weight, love practicality but also acceleration, simplicity and feeling the bike. I know that both are quite different. Bearing in mind that I live outside madrid, would use it for getting around and the occasionally 200km around the Guadarrama mountains, don’t plan longer journeys, what would you get in my place, budget aside and why? Thanks. Adrián.

As always brilliant

Great list and good to have your range of minor niggles to major pluses. Your 10k says a lot about the practicality of the bike and is more of a measure than anything really. I’d be torn between the ADV (heart) and Forza (head) especially in the UK where protection is more of an issue. The pseudo off-road thing is just a marketing gimmick. I like the bigger versions of each but less the significant weight and my recent experience of the DCT in my Africa Twin actually puts me off. Your fuel consumption is a reflection of your enthusiasm I’d guess and more gentle use sees over 85mpg apparently. My current riding gets 70+mpg from my KTM 890 Adventure so in context I’d expect at least 90mpg. Thanks for the food for thought!

Really good video, makes me think about looking into a maxi scooter for commuting. Immediately started looking at your other videos about the ADV 350, and saw you mention owning a Street Triple (which I own as well). I then remembered you compared the Trident to the Street Triple as well, but never really understood why you got rid of it in the first place. I guess I'm just curious why you decided to sell it, since I'm now very much in the honey moon phase of my new Street Triple.

I got my first motorcycle in 1967 (Yamaha YG1). 🎉Other than a 7 year break during my first marriage, I have always had a motorcycle for commutes. I bought my first scooter 4 years ago (2006 Vespa Granturismo). A 2015 Honda Forza 300 currently shares space with my 13 year old Bonneville. I envy the scooter choices that are available in Europe.

Great review by the way

Great to hear that your still enjoying the ADV. Some thoughts on your experiences and a question. I have just checked the operation of my Honda heated grips and as per my memory they have to be switched back on again after the bike is switched off but they do revert back to the last setting (tested with a 5 hour period of the bike being locked). So if your operation is different and you would prefer how mine work it might be worth talking to your dealer. Regarding the wind on your legs, i tried taping up the lower side vents at the front of the fairing and thought it made a small improvement when it's a bit chilly. Question regarding wind buffeting on your helmet, do you remember if this was originally worse with the screen in its higher settings or lower settings? this may help me when i eventually get around to trying some aftermarket options (may well go with the option that has helped you). Best wishes from a very happy ADV350 owner.

I've got one and love it....use for work everyday

Yes, I could. But only as another, second bike. The fact its a scooter doesn't worry me anymore. I'm too old and ugly to care. It's a 350 2-wheeler with decent performance. Safe, happy travels 👍

Completely agree with everything you said, I have 5,000 Km after 9 months. It's such an easy scooter to ride. I did take up the throttle slack it made a big difference, very easy to adjust the cable. It took me quite a while to find the headlight adjusters. I'm looking for a second bike for weekend trips in the Alpes, something as comfortable with a little more power. Any ideas? Frank.

Nicely done review. But I guess, I will stick with my X-Max 300. Consumes less fuel and everything else is quite similar, except for the rear suspension, which is quite firm and the opposite of comfy.

Last year I spent a week riding on Honda PCX125 in central Europe on all sorts of roads, including motorways, and found its power doable. The (light) weight of the bike was really lovely. A few times I needed to stop in places where the road was sloping in a couple of directions (only old Europe can produce such road/intersection sections) and the light weight was a blessing. At the same time I'd go for this ADV350 in a heartbeat for, as you mention, the more practical power and more storage. Let's see how long you last with this one ;-)

RocketMban great review , I think 350cc is the perfect size for a scooter. How are the service prices in Europe . Here in the States a service on a scooter say one of the BMW's will put you in sticker shock. Friend of mine had a big Suzuki scooter, he sold it because the maint. cost were killing his budget.

Hi love your video very informative. Im planning to buy this in the next 4 months. Can you install heavier rear shocks , my wife is on the heavy side at 195 lbs we plan to tour a lot down the coast . Thznk you

I just bought it, and I love it! But that noise... An aftermarket exhaust is a must have. I think a MIVV Mover will do just the trick!

I had the same scooter for the same mileage and length of time. Would agree about the grips, which is why I always go Oxford and not Honda. I got the same with the centre tunnel and did the same with protective film. Clock is built to price point. Though the managed a better on on the SH350i. Agree about front storage. I never use that bit on a scooter. And I ran power to the bars straight from the battery, which is a surprisingly short distance and easy to feed the cables.

Great review. I'm currently on a 2016 Kymco downtown 350. I'm looking for something new, and cannot decide between the ADV 350 and the X-ADV.

great honest vid. is it suitable for camping (inc. tent and other gears) on rural roads and paths ? or any idea for 5.7 tall?

Thanks for your great videos😊 and reviews. any chance you can do a review on the kymco Xciting 400 Vs🙏. I cannot choose .thanks

What does rocketman think of getting a comparison or test ride on a Yamaha XMAX300? They just did a mid life refresh on the cluster and front facia.

Very tempted by one of these or a Forza, but I’m a one bike only guy (wife hates bikes and would never get on the back) and I’m not sure I could go scooter only again, even though for 99% of my riding it would make more sense. That said, if I lived it the algarve a scooter would make more sense than a car most of the time. It’s -1 at the moment.

Hi, I find you're reviews great and really informative. I was hoping you could help me with a choice I am facing for a new bike. I am unsure between the Honda Forza 350 or the Honda adv 350. I am coming off a k5 Suzuki gsxr 750. I want something more fuel efficient that is twist and go to get to work on. Commute (uk) is about a 15 miles each way daily through town and A and B roads. I also ride twice per week 90 mile each way on motorways to London. Between the two which would you choose? I personally like the style of the adv better and the idea of a larger fork. However wind protection, and adjustable adjustable screen on the Forza are making the choice difficult. Which would you choose? As a side note I know in a previous video you said the adv is good with cross winds. Did you find the same on the Forza or do larger body panels create and issue? Thanks and hope I get a response. Keep up the good work. Elliot.

I own the 350 Forza and after 16000 miles I'm mostly pleased (except for a fuel pump failure just out of warranty). What do you prefer, the Forza or the ADV? Thanks for the upload.

I use a Honda CB350 H'ness (yes, that's what they actually named it) ... sold as GB350 in Japan. It's simple 350cc, single, air-cooled 20hp machine that does 2.5litre / 100km. Smooth as silk and I have done 800-1000km days on Indian roads touring. It actually has less street presence than it's direct rivals - the Royal Enfield 350 range, and I prefer it that way when I'm visiting remote corners of my country, to remain discreet, non-boastful. Costs ~GBP2300. I only miss the underseat storage. Honda is supposed to launch the Forza 350 in India soon and I'll have to make a decision.

went to buy one last September, wait lidt was 6months, got a Kymco xciting S400, only bad thing is bad luggage room, 400cc and 36HP love it. got it with promotional price

When is your transalp going to arrive? Also, will you go to the Motogp in algarve?

Yeah I could live with one of these but would probably opt for the 150 cc as only 5 kms to work and have my other Honda for touring

Thanks for the awesome review. Would you reccomend me getting the ADV350 or XMAX 300?

Good video

I'm sorely tempted though i think the Forza just pips it for me. Yes, the front suspension might be even more crashy but i much prefer the analogue dials, the better screen and weather protection. Close call though.

ETA on your Transalp? Looking forward to your review.

Very detail review! May share what is the brand of back rest installed? Can I install a rear box with this seat back rest both together?

Hi, do you know that there's aftermarket wind screens for sale? Priced at around 100 euros different models from ermax, puig , wrs, givi. It is really worth upgrading! Thank you for your new scooter review, I just got mine after 11 months waiting and I'm loving it...

I saw one of these in my mirrors on my Forza-300 and thought I had better let him past! I thought it was a adv x 750 as they look very similar! I've done 23,000 miles since end 2018. Suspension is my main negative on the forza.

I'm considering a switch from my Z400 to a maxi scoot but finding it impossible to get test rides here within riding distance, so thanks for your reviews as they really help. I think I'll rule it out after this video, so it's Forza vs Xmax, although if the ADV350 has the same engine as the Forza, does the Forza make the same annoying noise?

Hello rocket man. Question. I am also 6.1 feet tall and mij adv 350 is coming this friday. I wanted the forza, bud mij legs didnt fit . The left steering nob comes to mij leg when steering short corners. Did you sit on a forza and experience the same problem? Greetings from the Netherlands. 👍

I did consider the adv 350. I've gone trough several scooters over the years and the flat floor ones are more comfortable to me. Flat floor maxi scooters are rare buy they do exist. I spend years on Kymco grand Dink 250 and now got my eye on the new Sym Joyride 300 flat floor maxi scooter with 16" front wheel.

Hi, does the front left storage compartment has lock? Thanks

I have an ADV now also part in thanks to your videos, and yes I love it, but I have an anoying noise from somewhere around the cockpit area over bumps, dealer said they cant find anything but I'm sure they didn't spend longer than 2 mins to check, do you have any idea what it could be?

They're great as a second bike. Unfortunately in the mid size scooter, other than Vespa's there is only Yamaha's XMAX and BMW C400 (terrible for under seat storage) available in Canada.

What transparent film did you use to prevent scuffing? Good video.

It appears that the tire treads are installed in different directions. Am I seeing that correctly? If yes, why? Would totally own one if I lived in an urban setting.

Where did you buy the passenger backrest from?

I think your wife used to drive the Vision 110. Does she solo on ADV 350? If so, what's her opinion?

é muito "porreira" e versátil com um motor agradável ajustada para a utilização diária, pena é ainda não haver em 2 mão, acho o preço em nova desajustado

Hi where did you get the back rest please?

Hello de Belgique, je me demande si tu devais choisir entre le Forza et l'ADV, tu reprendrais lequel ? ✌

noise 4:30 did they suggested anything to improve the sound? change the rollers ? or the variator with polini/malossi smaller or bigger rollers? are they sure 100% that this is the cause of the sound?

So considering this list of negatives, may I ask if there is another scooter in the 300/350 range you prefer over this one? Thanks

My 24 yr old honda nes125 also has a metallic noise in the variator. Just the ringing of the rollers on the disk. But it sounds sh!t... Maybe a jcosta variator solves it?

Not available in the states. I would have considered one, but just bought a 2023 cb500x instead.

I'm just about to order a clear Puig wind deflector (clip on type), can you confirm the exact part number of yours as i believe your link takes you to a different model. Is yours is a Puig clip on 6320W? Best wishes.

Not really for off-road, but the suspension is great for the street. Also love the wide motorcycle type handlebars

Oh the wind. The wind. How much the small extension helps? How tall are you?

What phone mount is that please?

Yes i hear some noise from the drive unit when i test drive one. I taught it was the belt vibrating against the aluminium case. It sems it is normal for this scooter.

We need this in the USA!!!

Going out test ride one tomorrow going use it for commuting so should be just the ticket I think

Lol, yes the styling is really nice for a scooter. That makes the NT really look not so ... attractive, at least for me. At which temperatures do you switch the heated grips on? Weather looks so nice at least on the records :D. Sure could I try such a vehicle. I think the monotone engine reving because CVT could make it less attractive for me. I got my Honda NC for this commuting tasks, it has less storage, but offers likely more fun and the fuel consumption is surprisingly quite similar. Warmest regards!

Heated grips in southern Algarve?

Maxi cruiser life style looks good in Portugal, might work here in rural New Mexico though I'm sure pretend Hell's Angels on Harleys would want to beat me up!

From a performance perspective how does it compare to the NC/ADV/Forza 750’s?

It has 30hp and a CVT but it goes pretty well. Imagine how well a Duke 390 goes with 43hp and a manual trans. I did some research. A Honda CB300R is twice as fast 0-60 as a Vespa 300.

Never really considered the ADV350 even though I had to wait 2 months for my 2023 Forza 350. My dealer did have a silver ADV in the showroom and said it was mine if I wanted but I was so stuck on the Forza I said I would wait. Fast forward 3 months and I’ve now done almost 2000 kms on the Forza. I downgraded from the GS1200 and I don’t regret it. I do find the front suspension quite poor and surprised at how easily it bottoms out. Now wondering if I should have gone for the ADV 🤔

Hola a todos, tengo un problema de un sonido en la parte de la correa/embrague/distribucion, suena un poco mal, os pasa a alguien? Suena como algo suelto Espero que me ayudéis, saludos de España

I love scooters. They are so practical, motorcycles don't come close. I've owned two Honda 250s and an Aprilia Scarabeo 500. The Hondas were brilliant, the Aprilia was a bust.

3,5 L / 100 km is what I get on average with an Integra 750 which is more than double the displacement and double the power of an ADV.

I think Honda should have went with DCT instead of CVT ?

I've got a Forza 300 which is pretty similar to the ADV, I guess. Fantastic all round machine but I have to say the suspension is shocking. Sorry, I'll get my coat.

front beams adjustment is a problem for me

Hello everyone, i just recently bought a adv350 too and i notice when i turn it off i hear a small clunk and wanted to know if it’s normal , thanks

Would you happen to know the weight carrying capacity ? ;-]

Colossal bulk! Bet you was sleeping on the sofa when she saw that !

Her COLOSSAL BULK? Well said Good Serrr

I have the Handlebar wobble Problem on my ADV 😒

Pity that Honda Australia doesn't even import or sell the ADV350 here.

14.000kms during 6 months. i like it but it's not an adv bike. so i will change for a cb500x or adv 750 in 2024

I think the rear suspension is way to hard.

I think I'd rather have a CB300r with a topbox. Cheaper lighter faster and no negatives over a scoot. I currently have a Yamaha Aerox 155 scooter that isn't sold in Europe. 60 Kilos lighter than the ADV, half the price to buy, 2.3l to 100kms and quick enough with 15bhp.

Very high consumption

I saw this today about the noise from the engine kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9ldZKWcmN_chWg.html the solution is at the end of the video

Man, drilling holes in your nice Honda is not allowed.

Agreed. I have a 160, that's all we can get here in the states. Severely disappointed in my scooter. We can't even get the 350 here. Rear showa shocks are horrible.

7850 euros here