From city streets to the roughest tracks, the new X-ADV Special Edition dares you to push boundaries. A ground-breaking concept built for more, it transforms every journey into an adventure – with striking Tricolour paint inspired by Honda’s Africa Twin and rugged SUV off-road DNA that stands ready for anything.
Adventure-inspired design
The X-ADV Special Edition’s bold new Tricolour paintwork blends iconic rally heritage with aggressive styling that stands out in the wild or the city.
Real off-road capability
Born from Honda’s racing spirit, the X-ADV Special Edition is built for any terrain. Tackle the wild with adventure bike ability and advanced technology.
Premium Urban Adventurer
Leading the way a sharp new front fairing exudes premium SUV style while twin LED projector headlights throw broad beams ahead. The indicators are now incorporated into the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), producing a clean and highly visible look, significantly improving visibility and safety for pedestrians and other road users. But with X-ADV function is as important as form; scooter practicalities like storage under the seat (with bright internal light and convenient internal compartment divider), easy-access glovebox up front, step floor and screen which is adjustable in 5-levels, making life on the move a day-to-day pleasure.
Ready For Anything
You expect best in class performance. You’ve got it: 43kW peak power with a heavyweight 69Nm torque at just 4,750rpm. Throttle by Wire control and four default riding modes – STANDARD, SPORT, RAIN and GRAVEL – cover the urban to dirt tracks, and everything in between, plus you can go fully custom. Honda Selectable Torque Control is newly optimised for smoother traction management in RAIN and GRAVEL mode. And, just like the new CRF1100L Africa Twin, the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) has been superbly updated to enhance start/stop and low-speed feel, with the new cruise control perfectly in sync.
The Adventure Begins from Your Door
From urban to off-road, the X-ADV’s agile chassis handles impeccably. It starts with the strength of a tubular steel diamond-style mainframe, and the bump absorbing abilities of long stroke USD forks (153mm/130mm front and rear) and Pro-Link rear shock. Then builds in an upright riding position, for superb all-round visibility and control. Seat height is 820mm and the seat itself, now with 10% more urethane foam, is comfortable and contoured for easy ground reach. The finishing touch? Motorcycle levels of grip from the 17/15-inch front and rear wheel combination, wearing 120/70-17 and 160/60-15 tyres.
Infinite adventure around every corner
A premium urban explorer, capable of going from city block, to off-road trail (and back) in a heartbeat. The X-ADV turns every single ride into a unique experience. A tubular steel diamond-style frame, combined with the steering geometry and long travel suspension provides light and agile handling. The redesigned seat makes ground reach easier and new bodywork heightens a rugged style that the X-ADV has made its own.
Designed to support you
Throttle By Wire (TBW) control and four default riding modes optimise performance to suit conditions and terrain. And the X-ADV is flexible – you have the option to fully customise engine output and character, as well as the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) shifting schedule, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and ABS level. In all default road riding modes, the ABS level is high; with GRAVEL mode selected ABS level is low, for efficient and consistent braking on loose surfaces. The rear indicators feature Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), which flashes the rear hazards under extreme braking.
No matter the terrain
Long-travel, 41mm cartridge-style Up Side Down (USD) front forks adjust for spring preload and rebound damping. They provide superb bump absorption on broken tarmac or rutted trails, and everything in between. The lightweight aluminium swingarm operates a single-tube, split-pressure monoshock, adjustable for spring preload to maintain optimum steering ability when loaded. The 17-inch front wheel and 15-inch rear use stainless steel rust-resistant spokes and contribute to the X-ADV’s capacity to soak up rough terrain.
Stay connected
The full-colour TFT screen offers intuitive control. You can also now link to many smartphone functions, such as turn-by-turn navigation, calls, messages and music, with Honda Roadsync (available with Android™ and iOS™ devices). So, wherever you end up, you’re never out of touch. You can manage riding modes quickly and easily, as well as customise the information displayed to suit your preference.
LED DRL headlights
For piercing and consistent day time visibility. Sharp, dual LED headlights lead the way with bright, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) technology.
Throttle By Wire control and 5 riding modes
Set the engine how you want it. STANDARD riding mode is the mid-point base setting, SPORT turns up the excitement dial, with low HSTC, RAIN softens everything off and GRAVEL gives full power, with low HSTC and ABS. USER mode allows complete customisation.
Smart Key convenience
All the small details make a big difference. The Smart Key can be stored in your pocket. It operates the keyless ignition system, fuel cap and seat and also opens the (optional) Smart Top Box.
Six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Transform your riding experience as DCT has replaced hand clutch and foot levers with a clean up/down trigger shifter on the left handlebar. With a choice of Manual and Automatic modes at your fingertips, you’ll never lose that exhilarating connection to your bike – on or off the road.
Generous storage capacity
The under-seat luggage space has 21L volume and accepts a full-face adventure-style helmet; you’ll also find a USB Type-C socket for charging your smartphone.
More powerful, 745cc, 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine
69Nm of torque with 43.1kW peak power; the X-ADV can go from highway to trail in a flash, and the engine is tuned to deliver instant response. You also have an extra 600rpm to play with before the redline. And, for A2 licence holders, a 35kW conversion is available from your local Honda dealer.
