Honda ADV125

Price: Honda has not announced the price of the ADV125 yet, but it will be premium (though it’ll be the cheapest scooter under Honda’s ADV scooter range). That said, it is unlikely to be launched in India as our scooter segment is extremely price-conscious. However, if you want a rugged adventure-themed maxi-scooter, you may consider the Honda ADV160. The scooter will be offered in four colour options: Pearl Falcon Gray, Pearl Cool White, Mat Cynos Gray Metallic and Mat Pearl Diaspro Red.

Design: The Honda ADV125 takes design inspiration from the larger ADV350 and X-ADV, featuring rugged styling with sharp bodywork, prominent horizontal lines and an elevated stance. Its wide block-pattern tyres further enhances its adventure scooter appeal. At the front, it gets a tall, adjustable windscreen and an upright handlebar setup. The windscreen can be adjusted across two positions, with a 75mm range of movement to provide better wind protection when required. The scooter also features full-LED lighting and a narrow seat profile, which, along with its 780mm seat height, is intended to make it easier to manoeuvre at low speeds. The ADV125 has an upright riding position with a relaxed rider triangle, offering good visibility in traffic and improved comfort over longer journeys. Its overall design combines the practicality of a city scooter with the rugged appearance of an adventure motorcycle.

Features: The Honda ADV125 gets a 5-inch full-colour TFT instrument console with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity. The system allows riders to access selected smartphone functions, including navigation, music control and messaging. Other features include full-LED lighting, a USB Type-C charging port, Honda Smart Key operation and an adjustable windscreen. The latter can be adjusted through 75mm using a slide-lock mechanism to offer better wind protection on longer journeys. For safety, the scooter gets a traction control system (not really necessary on a 125, but should come in handy on super slippery surfaces), and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), which flashes the indicators during hard braking to alert vehicles behind. It also features an Idling Stop system that automatically switches off the engine when stationary and restarts it when the throttle is twisted. Practicality is taken care of by 29 litres of underseat storage, enough to accommodate a full-face helmet, along with a 2-litre front glovebox. Honda also offers optional accessories such as heated grips, a security buzzer, a rear luggage rack and a 40-litre smart top box.

Engine: The Honda ADV125 is powered by a 125cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-valve SOHC engine, similar to the one used in the PCX125. It produces 12.5PS at 8,750rpm and 11.7Nm at 6,500rpm. The engine is paired with a CVT. Honda claims a top speed of 97kmph. It also gets an 8.1-litre fuel tank and a WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle) claimed mileage of 47.6kmpl, offering an estimated range of around 385km on a full tank.

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The Honda ADV125 is built around a steel duplex cradle frame, with telescopic front forks and twin rear gas-charged shock absorbers. The suspension offers 116mm of front wheel travel and 103mm at the rear, while the scooter gets a ground clearance of 165mm. For braking, it gets a 240mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc, supported by single-channel ABS. The braking setup uses Nissin calipers at both ends. The scooter rides on 14-inch front and 13-inch rear cast alloy wheels, wrapped in block-pattern tubeless Pirelli Tourance tyres. The front tyre measures 110/80-14, while the rear gets a 130/70-13 section rubber. Other important dimensions include a 780mm seat height, 1,324mm wheelbase and a kerb weight of 133kg.

Rivals: The Honda ADV125 will compete in the European 125cc scooter segment, where its adventure-inspired styling and long-travel suspension give it a distinctive identity. Its potential rivals include the Yamaha NMAX 125 and other premium 125cc urban scooters.