Reviewed: Honda ADV350

Honda adventurises its Forza 350 scooter to create the crossover we never knew we needed!

The Honda ADV350 is a fully automatic mid-sized scooter, taking design cues from the bigger Africa Twin adventure bike. We took this hugely practical machine for a comprehensive review to see how it copes with commuting in the British winter.

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Thank you to @HondaMotorcyclesEU for supplying the test bike.

[adrianleach]

Had my ADV350 for 12months/5, 000miles. Love it. Handles well, goes well, economical and great storage. Agreed that the Honda heated grips aren't the best. I acquired a slightly larger screen which works well for me at 180cm tall. The Karoo Street tyres are surprisingly good and I can keep up with anything at legal(ish) speeds on country roads. I've got a 1250GS which I also love, but for fun and practicality/£ the ADV is hard to beat.

[MalikontheMove]

Brilliant Scooter. 3 Month trip, 8500km around Greece from Switzerland. Perfect storage and perfect for zipping around cities. Love it.

[paulietv]

I was torn between the Forza and ADV in Thailand, which is where I bought it. As the reviewer says, the electric windshield on the Forza is the main advantage over the ADV. However, the deciding factor in favour of the ADV for me was the shocks and forks, particularly as the road surfaces in Thailand can throw up a few surprises on occasion. After 2, 000 km's on Thai roads, so happy I opted for the ADV - the shocks and forks really iron out the majority of the bumps and potholes, and I really love my ADV ❤ The upright riding position and wide handlebars really give you a posture and presence that you just don't get on the Forza. The locals really love the look of the bike, and regularly give me the thumbs up at traffic lights.

[drdoolittle]

Nice one Sir, mulling over getting a 350, my 700 Integra whilst perfect, is getting heavier, as I get older!!

[ArmadilloGodzilla]

Got one a few months ago, upgrading from a Vespa 300. Very different in ride quality, the Honda is muuuuch more like a motorcycle. Now thinking of the big brother.

[glitter]

Great review. Straight to the point, a refreshing change. I want one! 👍

[GodspeedChris]

You’re a tad mistaken about only having a couple of options in the 300cc scooter range.
There’s a plethora of scooters out there: Lexmoto Aura 300, Lexmoto Pegasus 300, Lexmoto XDV 300, Kymco 350, Vespa 300, Sym 300, Zontes 310 to name a few.

[mprime]

If only Honda would bring this to the United States...

[jamesfox]

You forgot to say about the handling, upside down forks on adv for better handling, I prefer that to the better screen on the Forza, so I would pick the adv, everyone to their own preference though.😮

[jonathantrice]

The genuine Honda heated grips look neat and show on the dash, but they are really weak and only get slightly warm. Both Oxford and Ultimateaddons do very neat heated grips that are cheaper and far more effective.

[derbyshireruralrider]

Must be inferior heated grips. Had mine 2 years and grips supplied and fitted by dealer for around £100 have 10 settings and rarely have it more than half way. Handling is better than Forza or XMax as I have ridden in groups with both and don’t need to apply brakes as much on bends

[problemslayer]

Handgrip covers are adjustable. Forza is a much harder ride along with harder seat

[daltonknox]

Any problems with the keyless ignition?

[dynamicdad]

London to Paris for a fun romantic weekend would be fun on it.

[FairladyS]

Fail. No comment on the suspension at all. How does it ride on rougher roads? Doesn't matter apparently.

[kfan]

Six grand for a 350 scooter, the world has gone mad and pcp is the next scandal waiting to be exposed for what it is. A tool to inflate the true worth of a product. Just saving!

[problemslayer]

Hopefully carol nash is not affiliated to Ageas underwriters, if you are you will never get my business along with many many more

[jamesfox]

You forgot to say about the handling, upside down forks on adv for better handling, I prefer that to the better screen on the Forza, so I would pick the adv, everyone to their own preference though.😮