Sat on 500X in the showroom, really fit my 182cm height and has the touring character I like.

I would have order it if not for my fetish and dedication to go automatic.

Me just got my MLC (mid life crisis) motor lesen summore full B, got myself an ADV150 in Nov 2021 as first bike to rough it out and gain riding experience.

Booked a Forza 250 in April 2022, but no stock and still waiting for it.

Hearsay ADV350 will come in Mar/Apr 2023, so I told salesman to hold my booking even if there is Forza arriving for me until Mar/Apr and see.

I am into more under seat storage space.

XADV storage is small, African Twin is not my cup of tea and need to add box.

Gold Wing is simply too large.

Actually, ADV150 size is just right for what I want.

I might regret the larger chonkier Forza or ADV350 but will see how it goes after riding one.

Solo nice..

Good try dude! hahahaha...
Best fun is always pants down 0 RPM needed..


Having said that, rode the ER6N at riding school, friend's Z650 and GS before.
Few things struck me:
- Too big and heavy feel esp ER6N, I dropped it twice at the driving school.
- Tend to forget the gear I am in,
- Too much work / training to train the muscle for a safe ride.
- Too much power, can be evil calling. Experienced this driving WRX, fella just teasing you all the time asking more from the driver.

I guess good thing with age comes sensible and practical.

I gone for bike license (never rode one all these years) because I wanted to get into those trails I drove by all the years, but unable to go in with a car or to enjoy the surroundings without getting off the car.

Also to go to some river mouth / sea side for simple fishing and sight seeing.

Hence under seat storage is important for me.

Initially have no intention to install top box.
Things change after getting a properly fitting helmet (for my wide head with spectacles), Shoei JCruise2.
Needed a box to tug it away.


As for the ADV350 that might be castrated by Boon Siew to 250, not much a concern at this moment.
The way Honda castrate 350 Forza to 250 was a very simple move.
They just gave it a new top set ie. cylinder block, piston, cam, injector and head.
Everything else is the same ie. ECU, drive train, cooling etc.
Modding it to 350 is cheap, simple (around 4~5k) and reliable as compared to those XMax type of mode.
That said, it's just an option, a very viable option.

Depends on the outcome of me manhandling the chonky scooter, I afraid I might move to XADV but I am still keeping check my riding skills and ability before proceeding.

I can pack my fishing gear nicely under the seat.

2 fishing rods here.
1 x 8.5 feet
1 x 7.5 feet



Can tapao plenty here...


Yam balls from Bidor, mom loves them
they are kept warm and crunchy too


Yummylicious..


This post has been edited by WH4CockcooBird: Dec 11 2022, 08:58 AM