Honda ADV 150

It is necessary to talk about the looks while discussing the Honda ADV 150, for the maxi-scooter is one of the more attractive products available in the Philippine automobile market. The Japanese scooter flaunts an aggressive & muscular front apron with a dual headlamp setup and an adjustable high mounted front windshield. Sitting behind the windscreen is a fully-digital digital instrument cluster with blue backlit and digital readouts for speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, clock, odometer, and trip meters. The side profile is then bolstered by 14- and 13-inch wheels at the front and rear, respectively along with multiple silver accents and an upraised exhaust pipe.

At the rear, we find the maxi-scooter vaunting an LED tail lamp setup, split pillion grab rails, and a large mudguard. Speaking of the under-seat storage, the Honda ADV 150 features a 28-litre facility under its large and comfortable seat. An external fuel filler and USB charging for smartphones further improve the practicality co-efficient.

In the simplest of words, the Honda ADV 150 is a very agile and easy to manoeuvre maxi-scooter which plays the role of an adventure tourer rather well with much hassle. It features a tall suspension setup, a tall 795 mm seat height, and a high 165 mm ground clearance. As for the wheels and tyres, the Honda ADV 150 rides on a 14-inch alloy at the front and a 13-inch alloy at the rear. The two wheels wear 110/80 and 130/70 tyres, respectively. Moreover, the agile yet comfortable handling and ride quality come via a pair of telescopic forks at the front and twin shocks with a sub tank at the rear.

At the heart of the Honda ADV 150 is a 150cc single-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled engine that is capable of churning out 14.3 hp of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The ample power goes to the rear wheel via a V-belt automatic transmission. At 46.6 kmpl, the Honda ADV 150 a fairly economical maxi-scooter in terms of fuel consumption. The fuel tank capacity reads 8 litres. Thanks to the potent 150 cc motor, you are never going to feel any lack of power, no matter you're on the streets or the highway.

As far as the braking capabilities are concerned, the Honda ADV 150 does a great job in the department thanks to the presence of a 240 mm disc brake at the front and a 220 mm disc brake at the rear. Also, the maxi-scooter comes equipped with single-channel ABS. Other safety features on the Honda ADV 150 include the Honda Smart Key system, which brings on-board a smart keyless ignition along with an alarm and an answer back system.

After looking at all the different aspects concerning the Honda ADV 150, it is easy to say that the Japanese maxi-scooter is a very good-looking, agile, and performance-friendly adventure tourer. While the Honda ADV 150 is a little expensive at Php 150,000, the maxi-scooter, however, makes for a great buy courtesy of the quality of parts used, modern-day features, large under-seat storage, potent powertrain, and much more.