Honda says that the X-ADV has 21 liters of storage under the seat – large enough to fit an off-road style of helmet. Other amenities include a 3.4 gallon fuel tank, ABS brakes, USD forks and Prolink rear shock suspension, centerstand, skid plate, keyless start smartkey, and a Dakar Rally inspired instrument cluster.
Of course the most important aspects of the 2017 Honda X-ADV are the long-travel scooter suspension (6” front, 5.9” rear), spoked wheels (15” front, 17” rear), and big block tires (120/70 R17 & 160/60 R15).
Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is standard equipment and for X-ADV application selects lower gear ratios for smarter response in D mode; 3 levels of S mode are available with shift patterns to allow sportier riding. Perfectly matched to DCT the X-ADV’s 745cc twin cylinder engine puts out strong low-to-mid range torque, delivering attention-getting acceleration from very low rpm. It also returns 79mpg (WMTC mode).