Honda X-ADV 2020 vs. Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Honda X-ADV 2020

Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Overview - Honda X-ADV 2020 vs Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Honda X-ADV 2020

Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Technical Specifications Honda X-ADV 2020 compared to Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Honda X-ADV 2020

Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Honda X-ADV 2020

Piaggio MP3 500ie LT Sport 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Variomatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	745 ccm	Displacement	493 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Prallelogramm
Travel	Travel	154 mm	Travel	85 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	258 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	13 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	220 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,375 mm	Height	1,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,550 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, B

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda X-ADV 2020

Honda has done it again. The new X-ADV continues to present itself as a versatile work tool that attracts a lot of attention. Improvements have been made in the right places to make it more accessible, more practical, but also more refined. While its extravagant concept will always attract sceptics, proud owners swear by it and can enjoy thousands of kilometres in the saddle.

Real all-rounder

Improved drivetrain

More powerful sound

More accessible than predecessor

High level of comfort

Sublime feeling in the saddle

Running boards a little too narrow

chain drive for scooter/adventure operation requires high maintenance

extroverted appearance not for everyone