Honda X-ADV Review

Honda X-ADV 

One of Honda's most awaited bikes is Honda X-ADV. This motorcycle is an adventure compare that is specially made for riders with adventurous hobbies. The price is not cheap, because this motorcycle has a engine with a capacity of 745cc which includes the best stocks ever made Honda.

The design is also futuristic and a variety of advanced features will optimize the performance of a liquid cooled 2-cylinder engine.

Honda X-ADV is a team of R&D Honda Italia. So do not be surprised, if this motorcycle design looks more futuristic and elegant than other Honda motors.

The engine is also powerful and guaranteed to have torque and is able to unleash enormous power. Honda X ADV Price is very expensive, so only certain circles can be appreciated to buy it. Well to see in detail the features and specifications, please refer to the following Honda X-ADV reviews.

Comfortable driving position to be the advantage of Honda X-ADV. The dimensions are 2,245 mm in length, 910 mm in width, and 1,375 in height. The body looks great, so don't be surprised when it weighs 238 kg.

Even so Honda X-ADV has a good balance and can get through various terrain smoothly. Honda X-ADV has a wheel axis distance of 1,590 mm and ground clearance 135. Then for the height of the seat has a size 820 mm.

Each side of Honda X-ADV reflects a future motor and looks perfect with gahar design and sharp body curves.

The Honda X-ADV is equipped with a full digital Rally instrument that will show all the information needed by the driver. Then Honda X-ADV also equipped with a windshield that is useful to protect the driver from the wind. The windshield can adjust its stability and there are 5 different positions from low to high positions.

Honda also complementing the LED lights and handguards on the front and rear. The headlamp design of Honda X-ADV is very sporty and there are 2 lamps that will provide the maximum driver's lighting.

Behind the seats, there is a 21-liter storage room equipped with 12v socket to recharge the gadgets or smartphones that have been buddy and equipped with LED lamps. The rear design also looks futuristic and elegantly emphasized by the tail light which has a thin desian.

Honda X-ADV has a fuel tank with a capacity of 13 liters for touring or supporting long-distance driving. This motorcycle is suitable for you who have a touring hobby, supported by Liquid-cooled machine, 745cc capacity SOHC capable of issuing power of 40.3 KW at 6,250 rpm, L2, and torque reaches 68 Nm at 4,750 rpm, because it will be very comfortable to drive.

Specification Honda X-ADV

In addition, Honda X-ADV has a PGM-FI burning system that makes fuel efficient and makes engine performance even more powerful.

The features of Honda X-ADV are very sophisticated, so do not if the Honda X-ADV price is very expensive. The Honda team designed it with an elegant and rally-style futuristic design that would be difficult for us to encounter on motorcycles made by Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, or European manufacturers.

Looking at the design, sophistication of technology and its features, Honda X-ADV will be successful when marketed.

Hopefully, the Honda X-ADV price can be cheaper, so we don't have to spend too much money to experience the 2 cylinder engine performance of 745cc. Now you can only be patient looking forward to the presence of Honda X-ADV motorcycle.

Duel Honda X-ADV 750 VS Yamaha TMAX 530 DX

Duel Honda XADV Versus Yamaha TMAX. The luxurious Yamaha TMAX 530 DX today faces the hybrid Honda X-ADV 750. A match at the top for two maxi scooters with the technique very singular and just as different to driving.

Here is the shock of 2018 maxi scooters high-end! On the one hand, the must-have Yamaha TMAX 530, sales leader in maxi scooters for ages and represented here in its best equipped and most technological version, the TMAX DX. On the other side of the ring, the new Honda X-ADV 750, a scooter that scrambles the cards, a kind of cross-over between the maxi scooter and the bike. What make it a real rival for the king TMAX, without giving the feeling of being in front of yet another copy. We chose to oppose them today, tests daily, road and measured in support to verify the arguments of each one. Is the Yamaha TMAX 530 DX still the must have of the segment? the new Honda X-ADV 750 is it relevant at all levels? The answers are here and now!

MASH ADVENTURE 400 Off Road Bike Test

The stalks are a bit of elegance. Generously sized and well suspended, the Mash 400 Adventure is ideal for hiking. The 400 Adventure Mash breaks with neo-retro style of the rest of the range. In proposing a road trail, the Franco-Chinese brand wants to test this on other grounds. Hinged, fuel tank-type lockable aviation. The bubble 400 Mash properly protects the torso and head of aerodynamic turbulence. In contrast, shoulders and arms remain exposed to the air flow.

On the right hand we find the stop switch (red) and control of the electric starter (black). By their original form, the muffler of 400 Adventure Mash also surprise with their haunting and rewarding sound. The Mash Adventure 400 loads a very good hydraulic fork Fast Ace 43 mm diameter adjustable rebound damping and compression. This fork works on 210 mm of travel. The rear brake is entrusted to a petal disc 220 mm in diameter. A little too aggressive off-road, it is quite convincing on the road. The side stand does not have a cut-contact. We also regret the absence of center stand. To curb Mash 400, we find a petal disc 280 mm in diameter. Power is at the rendezvous, but the attack lever lacks a bit of consistency. According to Sima, a purge definitely gum this phenomenon.

The drum 400 of the Mash Adventure cooled air is identical to that of the Five Hundred. He takes some planning, allowing it to reach the power of 29 hp. Round and pleasant to take on all the beaches use, the Chinese mono feasts (and treats us) especially in the midrange. The very sound of muffled exhausts largely contributes to the atmosphere. Mash the 400 Adventure is fitted as standard in this small-holder packages. These flexible fixing hand guards give some character to the whole. The wide footrests are a boon for trips to the highways. When standing, they allow excellent control of the machine.

Mash the 400 Adventure is equipped with folding passenger footrests. The fuel tank holds 19 liters of fuel. Its width is ideal for contained tighten the machine between the thighs. The 21-inch front wheel causes a certain inertia on the road, but it also gives great stability. Off-road, the front of the Mash 400 Adventure is most reassuring. This engine guard protects the mechanics of flying stones. Rather comfortable for a machine of this type, the seat of the Mash 400 Adventure peaks at 880 mm from the ground. An ideal height to dominate the movement and understand the paths, but shorter riders will experience some difficulties to perform the low-speed maneuvers.

Divided into two-part (analog tachometer and digital window left to right), the dashboard of the 400 Adventure Mash displays time, total and partial mileage, fuel gauge, speed and level charging the battery. Mash the 400 Adventure comes with two aluminum cases (40 liters each) very easy to install and remove. A perfect combo to transport our photographic and video equipment in this test. Note: The cover of these bags is not hinged and another key as the switch is required to lock and unlock them.

Flashing is the play very discreet. Rebound and compression adjustable, the Fast Ace rear shock offers a travel of 200 mm. The decor of the Adventure is too wise for us. It is true that it is easier to let go of the neo-retro type motorcycles. A trail 400 as well equipped it is not running paths. Mash hopes (re) open the way to search practical, fun and economical. Hyper comfortable way, the Mash 400 benefits from its low weight (151 kg), its seat height and its much-cycle to play difficulties. Ergonomics typical offroad of Mash 400 can control easily standing in the roads. On the road, the Mash 400 can reach 135 km / h. If some tingling logically appear at full capacity, the Chinese quite well filter vibrations mono 4 times. Perched high, the driver captures perfectly the road that unfolds before him. For U-turns at the stop, the drivers of less than 1.75 m must play tiptoe. The 21-inch front wheel generates a certain inertia in setting the angle, but stability becomes royal once placed on the trajectory. The chassis of the 400 Adventure Mash conspicuous by its neutrality. With the 400 Adventure trail, Mash wants to expand its field of action beyond the neo-retro.

Warranty and Price:

- 2-year P / MO

- € 5,490

           Ensure Buy

Technical sheet

Engine: 4T single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 4 valves

Capacity: 397 cm3 =

Max Power: 29 hp at 7000 rev / min

Torque: 3.05 nm to 5500 rev / min

Operation: electric starter

Power: injection

Clutch:

Transmission: 5-speed

Frame: Steel tubular

Front suspension. : Fast Ace adjustable hydraulic Ø43, deb. 210 mm

Ar suspension. : Fast Ace adjustable, deb. 200 mm

Brake BC. : Ø 280 mm disc,

Brake ar. : Ø 220 mm disc,

Pneu BC. 90 / 90-21; ar. 130 / 80-18

Fuel tank: 19 liters

Length: 2140 mm

Seat height: 880 mm

Dry weight: 151 kg

Standard equipment

Bubble

Hand protectors

Sabot engine

Adjustable hydraulic fork relaxation / compression

Adjustable dampers relaxation / compression

Passenger footrest

Passenger assist handles

Holder packages

Two removable aluminum suitcases

Front disc

Rear drive

Side stand

Tachometer

Digital Window

Fuel Gauge

Battery Gauge

Total and partial mileage

Key cap petrol

Aluminum handlebar

Manufacturer / Distributor

SIMA

Z.A. Good Girls LEVERNOIS - BP 80134

21204 Beaune Cedex France

www.simamoto.fr

Launched there just three years, Mash is now imposing its name in the landscape of the urban bike. 125 Third Market in 2014 (1,660 units sold), the young brand designed by Sima deftly surfs the neo-retro wave without staking everything on this particular niche market. Indeed, a new machine enters the range ... Mash trail 400 Adventure. After democratized neo-retro scene by selling vintage motorcycles attractive content price, Mash could see himself applying the same recipe on the trail of the road segment. Monopolized by very high-end machines (BMW R 1200 GS in mind), this market is sorely lacking in appeal products for beginners and "adventurers" of the less fortunate every day. By adapting an existing motorcycle (the Shineray Kougar), Sima is based on a solid foundation prior to attempt to (re) develop a niche abandoned by most major brands.

Ready for the Adventure

The style of the 400 Adventure Mash literally broke with the rest of the neo-retro range of French-Chinese brand. Here, sham and style give way to the versatility and escape for a radically different result but no less appealing. Despite Deco too wise and stalks a little cheap, this trail 400 made a good impression thanks to its static frame type "Diamond" generously sized and perfectly balanced air design. Perched on 21-inch wheels in front and 18 inch rear, the Adventure is a high machine on legs whose saddle rises to 880 mm from the ground. Nothing insurmountable in itself, but "climbing" looks quite complex when the two series delivered removable suitcases are installed. Of a capacity of 40 liters each, these aluminum components significantly value the machine and considerably increase a payload reduced to a single rear door packages. For information, the cover lockable suitcases, but it is not hinged.

Other attributes that should satisfy the "fighters", the Adventure is sold with a pair of flexible hand guards, skid plate aluminum handlebars typed all-terrain fork gaiters and to limit the infiltration of water and Dust off-road driving. Minor drawbacks regarding the absence of center stand (practice to ensure regular maintenance) and the absence of safety stop switch at the side stand. Stylistically, the Mash stands out for its advanced beak topped with a bubble high (effective for the bust and the top of the helmet), its dual trapezoidal exhaust outlet and its equipment rewarding cycle parts.

A Five Hundred Heart

Accustomed to correct their products to refine the smallest details and adapt them to the requirements of the French market, the technicians of the Sima had the party rather easy by integrating Mash 400 Adventure in their range. Indeed, this trail takes the injection cylinder air-cooled Model Five Hundred. Now proven, this block 4-stroke dry sump, single overhead camshaft and 4-valve head, develops 29 horsepower at 7000 r / min and torque of 3.05 m.kg at 5500 r / min.

For its part, the cycle part did not demand drastic changes as the original elements seemed to give satisfaction during the validation testing. It must be said that the Mash 400 Adventure is rather well endowed with hydraulic fork (210 mm travel) and Fast Ace shock absorbers (200 mm travel) easily adjustable rebound and compression. Braking is given for its part two petals disks, one of 280 mm diameter at the front and the other of 220 mm at the rear. In the final, the 400 Adventure Mash displays 151 kilos dry, a more than reasonable weight for a vehicle of this class.

Good sound

Key stroke to the right and here is the digital window that comes to life next to the large analog tachometer. Clock, fuel gauge, battery indicator, odometer ... the key is there. Boost the starter, the Mash is silent. It then explains that it is necessary to be in neutral to start up, even if it disengages. Well done for security, however the damage is difficult to find neutral when stopped. After some trial and error with the tip of his left foot, the light turns green and Adventure finally snorts.

What a sound! Deaf, cavernous limit, Mash downright gives the impression of riding a rally raid machine. Quite simply, throughout this test day, we remained stunned facing the spellbinding sound of the 400. In addition to the boot, this music lover can play other partitions. It benefits including a couple well distributed over the entire range. Tolerant below 3000 r / min, the Adventure little bumps on the first two reports, it even allows driving under light regime without being heckled. Linear sanitized but not for all that, this bike offers a playfulness to 7000 r / min speed at which the 29 horses naturally begin to pull the tongue.

Take to the skies

At full load fast lane, the Adventure vibrates without excess and reaches 135 km / h. A consistent speed for a machine intended primarily to the city, the small country roads and paths. In off-road, the Mash also feels like a fish in water. Its end tank, wide footrest and flat handlebars are ideal for driving up. The roundness of the engine provides very good traction and excellent work dampers optimizes tire contact with the ground. Qualities that can be found on asphalt with a part-cycle that follows the bitumen despite a 21-inch front wheel a little reluctant in setting the angle. Once apprehended slight inertia, maneuverability poses no particular concern. The stability curve is more reassuring, especially as the tire mounts is rather considerate.

Also reassuring, braking is generally convincing despite a front element which lacked consistency on our test machine. According to Sima, a simple drain should definitely erase that feeling of softness of the right lever. Another positive point is the mass transfers remain very limited during braking phases despite the presence of long-travel fork. The sun setting at the bottom of the vines reminds us that it is time to bring the Mash the headquarters of the Sima. Crossing the Beaune center allows us to appreciate the good behavior of the Adenture 400 in urban areas. The big handle is not really handicapping all motorists, warned by the melodious sound, are shifted nicely. Seat height (caution stopped if you measure less than 1.70 m) allows also to dominate the flow and anticipate changes in traffic. Formidable to climb the sidewalks and play the stream of traffic, the Adventure offers a welcome flexibility to dispose of the pitfalls of the city.

Reactions

By marketing its 400 Adventure, Mash hopes to wake the sleepy market too long trail middleweight. The recipe for making things happen? A simple and playful engine, part of a cycle-quality and sound "to fall". A2 licenses or less fortunate fighters could be seduced, especially as the scope of Sima network is reassuring future buyers. Less attractive than the Five Hundred model, the price of this new (delivered with two suitcases and equipped with adjustable shock absorbers) is still a real argument when making his choice. Image and Info Source; moto-infos.com

Honda XRE 300 Rally

Honda XRE 300 Rally. The motorcycles segment on / off-road have won the preference of the Brazilian rider in recent years. More versatile as they may face dirt roads or even our evil paved streets, avenues and highways, the trails have accumulated good sales results and overcome the nakeds models in some cases, such as the Honda XRE 300. In 2014, for the first time since it was launched five years ago, the trail 300cc Japanese factory overcame his sister CB 300R in the number of sales: 37,156 units were XRE emplacadas last year against 34,189 of naked also 300cc.

Runner-up in sales in the trail segment, XRE 300 also held the eighth best-selling motorcycle position of the country in 2014, behind smaller motorcycles (up to 150cc). Indication that bikers rise of "displacement" are seeking the versatility and robustness of mixed-use models. No major "news" for 2015, XRE 300 is available in the "Rally" version, which adopted artwork in honor of the Honda team in the off-road races. Furthermore, Rally version also contains the front fender injected into the red color, as well as the bank. The most colorful garb gives a more youthful air to the model and draws the attention of other bikers.

Autonomy and comfort

Equipped with long-haul suspension, big wheels (21-inch front and 18 back) and mixed-use tires, the XRE 300 was launched in 2009 and underwent a redesign in 2013, when he received a face-lift, won the Flex engine and a larger tank. With 13.6 liters capacity, increased autonomy. On a trip of nearly 1,000 miles round trip between Sao Paulo (SP) and Paranaguá (PR), consumption of trail Honda, filled with gasoline ranged from 23 km / l and 28 km / l. With these numbers the model could run on average about 340 km without refueling.

Besides better autonomy, XRE another strong point of the model for those who want to travel is the riding position. Although it is a trail, your bank on two levels is more dense foam and is wider than other mixed-use motorcycles. Honda also installed a wide handlebars, but in a lower position, which causes the arms are more relaxed - and hence the driver gets tired less in long paths.

There are welcome details for the adventurous, as the luggage series, integrated with handles to the croup, which facilitates secure luggage. Already the small fairing on the panel offers little aerodynamic protection, so that many owners install larger bubbles to face long journeys. Another annoyance is the loud noise of the original tires of the model. The pair of tires Metzeler Enduro 3 (90 / 90-21 at the front, and 120 / 80-18 at the rear) are great on dirt roads, but noisy when running on asphalt.

Fair Engine

The single cylinder 291.6 cc, double camshaft (DOHC) and air cooled has not changed. Powered by electronic injection, still producing 26.1 hp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 2.81 kgf.m of torque at 6,500 rpm when fueled with gasoline - ethanol the numbers are slightly higher: 26.3 hp and 2.85 kgf.m.

The engine performance is satisfactory for its cubic capacity. In highways, like BR-116 toward the Paraná, one can maintain 120 km / h there is still some "slack" for overtaking. Already in a steeper rise, we need to reduce a march in exchange five-speed. In other words, a fair engine to the size of the bike. But above this speed, the propeller appears to be "esgoelado" and vibrates too. The maximum speed on the panel is at 145 km / h.

Cycling

A chassis mounted on the cradle semiduplo type of steel, the joint unit of the tested suspensions were shown to be well balanced. At the front, telescopic fork with 245 mm of travel, and back, aluminum scale with monoshock set by links. In the mountains of paved highway Regis Bittencourt had the necessary rigidity to circumvent safely to sharper turns and well absorbed the imperfection of cobbled Serra da Graciosa, which descends towards Morretes, already in Paraná.

The brakes of the XRE 300 Rally with the C-ABS system impress. The single disc 256 mm with three-piston caliper in front; and the disc clamp 220 mm of a piston, back, stop the model with efficacy and safety of the antilock system. Adjusted even to work on earth, ensures safe braking even in off-road.

Versatile, but expensive

After more than 1000 km with the new version Rally, more beautiful and attractive, in my opinion, it's easy to understand the success of the model. Slim and lightweight (151 kg in the version with C-ABS), Honda XRE 300 does well in the city, ensures comfort and is free to hit the road, and facing dirt roads without problems. Versatility is the key word of the success of the XRE 300, on the market since 2009 and with gradual increase in sales year on year.

Its success is not only larger, due to the price, high to outgoing bikes up to 150cc. Honda XRE 300 in the Rally version (only available with C-ABS brakes) has suggested price of US $ 16,576. Its main competitor, Yamaha XTZ 250 Ténéré has smaller engine and does not offer the ABS brakes.

Imprint:

A motor cylinder, DOHC, air cooling

Cubic Capacity 291.6 cm³

Maximum power (declared) 26.1 hp at 7,500 rpm (petrol) / 26.3 hp at 7,500 rpm (ethanol)

Maximum torque (declared) 2.81 kgf.ma 6,500 rpm (petrol) 2.85 kgf.ma 6,500 rpm (ethanol)

Five-speed exchange

Final drive chain

Power Electronic injection

Electric Start

Table semiduplo Cot steel

Front suspension Telescopic forks with 245 mm stroke

Rear suspension damper Pro-Link with 225 mm stroke

Front brake Single disc 256 mm in diameter (C-ABS)

Rear brake Single disc 220 mm in diameter (C-ABS)

Tires Metzeler Enduro 3-90 / 90-21 (D) / 120 / 80-18 (T)

Length 2,171 mm

Width 830 mm

Height 1,181 mm

Wheelbase 1,417 mm

Ground clearance 259 mm

Seat height 860 mm

Weight in running order not available

Dry weight 151 kg

Fuel tank 13.6 liters

price of US $ 16,576

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA Trial

The "English GS" is back on the adventure in 2018! Increased engine potential, downward weight, impressive equipment endowment, the Tiger 1200 XCA promises a lot. We checked on the field under test. In 2016, the Triumph Tiger Explorer XCA made a strong impression on Arnaud, our TT tester. For 2018, here comes a new Tiger family, more advanced, lighter, smarter! Finally adept for adventure and to counter BMW R1200 GS and Ducati Multistrada 1260? A nice alternative anyway.