Honda X-ADV adventure scooter patented in India

According to a media report, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has filed a patent for the Honda X-ADV adventure scooter in India. The X-ADV is a cross between an adventure bike and a maxi-scooter and it seems Honda might be planning to launch it in the Indian market, although there has been no official word confirming the same. Also, there has been no indication that the patent has been granted yet.

The Honda X-ADV is based on a steel diamond type frame. It measures 2,245 mm in overall length, 910 mm in width and 1,375 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 1,590 mm and the seat height is 820 mm. The kerb weight of the X-ADV is 238 kg and it comes with 13.1-litre fuel tank.

The moto-scooter has a large front cowl with twin LED headlights and an adjustable windscreen. The dash comprises of a digital instrument cluster. It comes with a single-piece seat with under seat storage and a split rear grab rail. The X-ADV rides on 17-inch and 15-inch spoke wheels in the front and rear respectively with upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a monoshock rear suspension. The exhaust muffler gets a silver heat shield and is positioned at a steep angle with respect to the ground.

The X-ADV is powered by a 745 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine that produces 54 BHP @ 6,250 rpm and peak torque of 68 Nm @ 4,750 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Brakes come in the form of twin 296 mm discs in the front and a single 240 mm disc in the rear. It has dual-channel ABS.

Source: Rushlane