Again in 2015, Honda confirmed off a brand new member of their journey machine lineup: The X-ADV, with the idea dubbed the “Metropolis Journey.”
Reactions instantly spiked to each ends of the proverbial soccer subject, with the next contributions to digital society correct taking middle stage:
- “That is, doubtless, the stupidest factor with two wheels I’ve ever seen.”
- “I’ll most likely burn in bike hell for this, however I really suppose it appears to be like fairly cool.”
- “This appears to be like suspiciously like a Multistrada made candy, candy like to [a] Rukus.”
- “I believe it’s cool as hell. Not my market, however nonetheless cool.”
With the mannequin’s success sealed, Honda went on to put money into the X-ADV – and we’ve now received proof that Massive Purple’s accessible ADV scoot will proceed into the approaching seasons.
Protection from CycleWorld exhibits a patent with photographs that mirror an up to date mild system: Three separate LED bulbs characterize proper and left corning operating bulbs, with the middle bulb performing because the scooter’s headlight and a separate LED strip increased up on the nostril put in for DRLs.
On the again, a tweaked tail and under-seat pipe situ exhibits off a revised rear aesthetic; the pipe adjustment supplies higher floor clearance, whereas Ben Purvis muses that the motion of the pipe might imply perks within the scooter’s energy displacement.

“Shifting the exhaust underneath the seat helps enhance floor clearance and is prone to be linked to modifications to the engine, both in pursuit of extra energy or diminished emissions,” feedback Purvis.
“… the under-seat place permits more room for catalytic converters and permits a larger-capacity muffler to maintain the noise down.”
What do you suppose Honda has in retailer for her subsequent technology of X-ADV scooters?