2022 Honda ADV350 previewed at the 2021 EICMA Motorcycle Show

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda expands its adventure scooter family with the introduction of the new ADV 350 at the 2021 EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori) show in Italy. Based on the Honda Forza 350, the ADV350 gets a rugged chassis and tubular steel frame.

The design of the new Honda two-wheeler is inspired by the X-ADV and ADV 150 models. With a similar windshield, same headlight, and same overall shape, the ADV350 looks more muscular with plastic claddings around the front fender. The three colour options of the scooter include - Spangle Silver Metallic, Matte Carnelian Red Metallic, and Matte Carbonium Gray Metallic.

Dimensionally, it measures 2,200 mm in length, 895 mm in width, 1,430 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 1,520 mm. With a seat height of 795 mm, the scooter offers a ground clearance of 145 mm.

At its core, the all-new Honda ADV350 gets a 330-cc single-cylinder, a liquid-cooled engine that kicks out a maximum power output of 28.8 hp at 7,500 rpm, and a peak torque of 31.5 Nm at 5,250 rpm. Power is sent to the ground via a CVT unit. The fuel tank measures 11.7 litres and the fuel efficiency is rated at 29.4 kmpl.

Included in the Honda ADV350 features are - 

• Height-adjustable windscreen
• LCD instrument console paired with Honda Smartphone Voice Control system
• Honda Selectable Torque Control 
• Emergency Stop Signal 
• USB charger
• 40 litres of under-seat storage box that can accommodate two helmets
• 15-inch wheel at the front and a 14-inch unit at the rear wrapped with tubeless tyres

The suspension duties are taken care of by 37 mm USD front forks and remote reservoir twin shocks at the rear. As for braking, there is a 256 mm single front disc and a 240 mm disc at the rear. Also part of the kit is dual-channel ABS.

Honda plans to launch the new ADV350 scooter in Europe in early 2022.

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