Shopping for highway worthy adventure bikes, and Honda makes several similar bikes for this market. Which one should I get?
Honda ADV-X (745cc) - NT$ 498,000
Honda Forza (745cc) - NT$ 475,000
Honda NC750X (745cc) - NT$ 398,000
All these models are equipped with automatic dual clutch transmission. The engine is great with low end torque and excellent fuel efficiency. They are not designed for high revving, racing applications, which is OK with me.
Honda NC750X offers the most traditional styling, with the exception of the fuel tank location. With a lockable front storage space large enough for a full face mask is a very nice feature. The side saddle and rear seat storage box can be added while maintaining the traditional look. The shortcoming includes the access to the fuel cap when the rear seat is strapped with luggage. The foot rest is fixed as a pedestal only. The instrument panel is a mono-chrome LCD display. TFT color display on Forza is much nicer.
As the model name implies, it should offer average off-road capability.
Honda Forza has the typical big-big scooter. Its design is more suitable for paved road, urban riding only. The color TFT instrument panel, and the very comfortable seating are two biggest advantages. Straddling with saddlebags makes the bike look weird. Without them, Forza looks very comfortable for two people on highway cruising.
Honda ADV-X seems to strike the balance of NC off-road capability and functionality comfort of Forza. Could it be a bike that neither excels in urban nor adventure use?
