Honda X-ADV: the evolution of the model for 2021 [PHOTO]

The new Honda X-ADV it features an engine that expresses greater power and torque and a limiter set at a higher speed, together with gear ratios optimized to enhance pick-up and dynamism, keeping efficiency in mind.

Features

Four colors listed: Grand Prix Red, Graphite Black, Matt Beta Silver Metallic, Pearl Mud Gray.
The frame has tubes of different thicknesses and weights, an aspect that has allowed it to contain its overall value, reduced by 1 kg. The design is distinctive with a redefined front light cluster full LED split with daytime running lights DRL and a saddle positioned at 820 mm shaped and designed to facilitate the placement of the feet on the ground. The underseat compartment is one liter larger, reaching a capacity of 22 litres. This houses a USB-C charging socket. The windshield can be adjusted to 5 positions without tools and in the front part of the shield there is a new lockable storage compartment, then note a central stand equipped with a tilt sensor. The parking brake control has been moved to the handlebars. Also figure is a new one 5 inch TFT display which can interact with the smartphone via a new Honda Smartphone Voice Control System and a functional Smart-Key is also mentioned.
The data regarding the inclination of the steering head of 27°, the trail of 104 mm and the wheelbase which amounts to 1.590 mm remain unchanged. There is also a steering angle of 39° and a turning radius of 2,8 m together with long-travel suspensions of 153,5 mm at the front and 150 mm at the rear, which make use versatile together with the increased ground clearance of 3 mm at a height of 165 mm.
Technically it is characterized by a 41 mm upside down fork that can be managed in spring preload and rebound, therefore the shock absorber with progressive Pro‐Link linkage adjustable in spring preload fixed to an aluminum swingarm with differentiated arms composed of a hollow cross section and U-section arms. The braking system includes 296 mm floating front discs paired with radial four-piston Nissin calipers and a 240 mm rear disc flanked by a single-piston caliper. The chain transmission is protected by a carter which protects it from possible impacts and dirt, while the aluminum wheels with tangential spokes are 17 and 15 inches respectively at the front and rear, covered with large section tires measuring 120/70 R17 and 160/ 60 R15 characterized by on/off notches. The range of accessories is varied.
Also indicated: a throttle control of the type Throttle By Wire, five Riding Modes (Standard, Rain, Gravel and Sport, plus a fully customizable User mode) and traction control HSTC extension on three levels and can be deactivated only in User mode.

2021 HONDA X-ADV

Motor

The parallel twin-cylinder engine from 745 cc Euro 5 it transmits an increased thrust of 3,6 horsepower, with a high maximum rotation speed of 600 rpm to 7.000 rpm. The weight with a full tank is 236 kg, contents of 2 kg. The overall power reaches 58,6 horses at 6.750 rpm and the torque rises by 1 Nm touching 69 Nm at 4.750 rpm. A unit paired with a Honda DCT gearbox that uses two coaxial clutches, with shifts in 70 milliseconds as reported. A version is also proposed 35 kW for license A2.

Photo: Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Italy