Honda ADV 350 Better Than Forza 350 & Yamaha XMAX, Thailand
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2022
- I compare my rider experience with the Honda ADV 350 against the Honda ADV 150, Honda Forza 350, and Yamaha XMAX 300. I spent a month on the ADV 350, riding on all road conditions in all types of weather. This ADV 350 is my new favorite mid-size motorbike (scooter)!
The GPS top speed of the 27.6 HP XMAX is 82mph, and the 28.8 HP ADV 350 is 81mph. The XMAX is faster on top, but the ADV gets there much quicker. From a dead stop to wide open throttle, the ADV will pull ahead by more than a few scooter lengths in no time. The low-end power is much better. The mid-range power also feels more responsive when twisting open the throttle compared to the soft acceleration of the XMAX.
I spent most of my ride time around Pattaya, with limited riding in Chonburi City, Thailand. Whether short trips, long trips, running errands, or just commuting, this motorbike is fun. Within a short block of riding, I felt at home, as if I had owned the ADV 350 in a previous life, and I was now reconnecting with my soul bike. I had the exact same experience with the ADV 150. Honda has created something special with its ADV lineup. I love everything on two wheels, but these machines are fun and much more practical than a motorcycle. The ADV 350 is a perfect blend of a scooter with motorcycle vibes.
The Yamaha XMAX was my favorite midsized scooter until I rode the ADV 350. I knew within a short ride this machine was better at everything I loved about the Yamaha XMAX. The Forza 350, in comparison, feels dated with a terribly stiff and harsh ride. The Forza 350 gets you from point A to point B, but it completely lacks the fun factor of the Yamaha XMAX and ADV 350.
I look forward to riding a new 2022 Forza 350 to see what improvements Honda has made to this popular scooter. However, as of this moment, the ADV 350 is by far a superior machine, in my opinion.
I rented the Honda ADV 350 from Mr. Deen Big Bike in Pattaya, Thailand, next to Central Mall on Beach road. He purchased it new, and I was the first person to rent it. $22/day or $504/month to rent. Mr. Deen continues to have the best selection of larger cc scooters and motorcycles that are well-maintained. As of this posting, Mr. Deen has the only ADV 350 available to rent in Pattaya as far as I could find.
Riding in the US is fun, but riding in Thailand is next-level fun. So if you're not already in Thailand, get over here and ride!
Mr. Deen Big Bike goo.gl/maps/oTiA7s3NS9jFqScj6
I see in the video that the whole machine shakes in the potholes. unacceptable for this money to be close to breaking your back.
Best review I've watched so far. I especially like how you compared it to the other bike models.
i used to have an tmax so im still more of a xmax commuter guy but i love the honesty and layout of this review, bravo
Fantastic review. You hit exactly the points I need to hear with the comparison with the xmax 300 and the adv 150.
Thank you very much for the review. You;ve answered all my questions :)
Its so good to have an english moto vlog on thailand for us philippines viewer and other countries who like insights in thailand motorcycle. Keep it up.
Thank you for your review, I hope this reaches the shores of the Philippines some day.🙏😔
GREAT review! Thanks for the top speed test. Now all I need is for it to be sold in the U.S.
Awesome review Jake Snow, I currently ride in Jomtien/Pattaya with some trips to Koh Chang on a 2018 Honda Forza 300 and I am looking to purchase another scooter. This video was very helpful.
Great video. Im also an expat (UK) living in Thailand. I've had this model on order with my nearest Honda 'Big Wing' dealer near Hua Hin, since it was launched in Thailand 6 months ago but still no sign of an allocation! I believe they are more freely available vis Bangkok dealers but it's frustrating having to wait so long with no useful updates from the dealer!
THIS!!! my next scoot! ty for your review 🙏🙏
Best review by far.... Very detail and informative.
Thanks for the vid review. I had a Forza on order and I just changed it to the ADV. Im a bigger rider 6'2 300lbs. I travel back and forth from the US and Thailand. So i wont get to ride the bike till Dec when i go back to Hua Hin. I love riding south of Hua HIn its so beautiful and relaxing. Thanks!
thanks for the review, just moved to bangkok, gonna get the 160
Thanks! Great Review, I knew it already, but nice to hear a confirming opinion...
Jake, overall good 👍 performance oriented information shared… 👏👏👏
Great review. I’ve got mine for a month now and I was concerned that I would miss the power of my other bikes. Turns out the ADV350 has plenty of power to cruise at 80mph at around 7000 rpm on motorway. Top speed for me was around 93mph. As you said it very easy to maneuver in town. This makes the perfect commuter scooter.
Great review sir. That ADV 350 looks gorgeous and powerful. Hope they bring it to Philippines. Ride safe always!
That was a really informative review.....so hard to find useful info these days! ....my prob is they dont sell them in Philippines untill sometime next year!
best review so far... I just bought an adv 350 in Croatia because of this review..