The New Adventure-style Scooter Model – 2020 Honda ADV150 (2BK-KF38) Specs, Price and Review
Honda ADV150 is a new light two-wheeled adventure-style scooter equipped with a 149cc single-cylinder engine and designed to answer the needs and expectations of people who have high activity in crossing various road conditions.
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| 2020 Honda ADV150 (2BK-KF38) photo. Release date: 2020-02-14. Color: Matte Meteor Light Brown Metallic. |
The ADV150 is based on the development concept of “an urban adventurer who goes beyond the limits”, and in addition to the comfort, convenience, and mobility that are the charms of scooters, the unique and powerful appearance and excellent running performance make it possible to commute to work or school. I aimed to be a light motorcycle scooter that I can enjoy as a hobby and extraordinary. This is a new proposal for the adventure model that can run from urban areas to highways in a tough and active adventure style. It will be released on February 14, 2020 (Friday).
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| 2020 Honda ADV150 picture. Model: 2BK-KF38. Color: Red. |
The Honda ADV150 is powered by a 150cc, liquid-cooled, eSP (enhanced Smart Power) engine that provides responsive performance with the PGM-FI injection combustion system. Based on the results of internal tests using the ECE R40 EURO 3 method, the fuel consumption of this model shows a figure of 46.6 km / liter (ISS feature on) so that it can cover a distance of up to 373 km in one full refueling.
The frame with a highly rigid double cradle structure is equipped with the global engine “eSP” * 1 for scooters, which has excellent durability, quietness, and fuel efficiency. In addition, by designing the suspension exclusively, we have realized a comfortable ride in various situations from unpaved roads to highways. In addition, the equipment has been enhanced with the “Honda SMART Key system” that allows the engine to be started more conveniently and the “emergency stop signal” that promptly notifies the following vehicle of sudden braking by blinking the hazard lamp at high speed.
There are 3 colors available: Matte Meteorite Brown Metallic, which has a tough yet high-quality image, Matte Gun Powder Black Metallic, which is fearless and calm, and Gayet Red, which has a bright and passionate color tone.
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| Honda ADV150 2020 – Modern Adventure Scooter. |
Enhanced (enhanced, value-enhancing) Smart (sophisticated, precise and highly sensitive) Abbreviation for Power (power, engine), which uses advanced technologies such as fuel-efficient technology and ACG starter to improve environmental performance. It is a general term for scooter engines with improved power performance.
Main features of Honda ADV150
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| 2020 Honda ADV150 Front View and Visor. |
The Honda ADV150 is equipped with a tapered handle bar and large semi-dual tires 110/80 – 14 (front) and 130/70 – 13 (rear) giving the Honda ADV150 a dashing and different look. At the rear, a twin subtank rear suspension is pinned to provide optimal comfort and stability when cornering, bumpy roads and riding together. The Honda ADV150 has also been equipped with the ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) feature on the ABS type. The ESS will automatically activate the hazard lights when braking suddenly, so that it can give a warning to surrounding drivers, especially in the position behind the vehicle to avoid possible accidents. The ACG starter complements the ability of the Honda ADV150 to keep it smooth when the engine is started. This feature goes hand in hand with Honda’s ISS (Idling Stop System) which makes the engine turn off automatically when it stops, and turn it back on just by turning the gas lever.
This model is equipped with various supporting features such as the Two Step Adjustable Windscreen which is embedded for the first time in a 150cc class scooter whose height can be adjusted in two levels with easy operation. In addition, the Honda ADV150 is equipped with a full digital panel meter system that has a large and impressive screen that can display various information including battery indicators, outside temperature indicators, average fuel consumption, actual fuel consumption, engine oil change indicators, hours, date, Trip A & Trip B.
Suspension
- The front suspension secures a stroke amount of 130 mm, which is the longest in its class. The rear suspension has a stroke amount of 120 mm, and by adopting a reservoir tank with a high heat dissipation effect, stable damping force is demonstrated. The three-stage rate spring ensures excellent road followability and realizes a comfortable ride even when driving on a two-seater or rough road surface.
- Along with adopting a wave disc for the front and rear brakes, it is equipped with a 1-channel ABS that operates only on the front. It enhances the sense of security when braking on various road surfaces.
- Newly developed tubeless tires with wheels and block patterns. It gives a sense of security even when the road surface changes unexpectedly in the city, and realizes excellent running performance from unpaved roads and rough road surfaces to highways.
Power unit
The engine is equipped with a lightweight, compact water-cooled, 4-stroke, 149cc single-cylinder engine “eSP” that is popular for its good fuel economy and easy-to-use and powerful output characteristics. The setting emphasizes the strength at low speeds and the ease of handling on rough roads, and realizes a stretchy output characteristic in the low and medium speed range. The idling stop system is adopted to make it environmentally friendly and quiet.
Styling
Realizes a tough and active sophisticated appearance and adventure styling composed of functional parts. By concentrating the functional parts in the center of the car body, the body design has a condensed feeling and pursues the impression of an active adventure model. The muffler has a compact design with a reduced front and rear length, and the muffler end is placed at a high position to express a tough adventure taste that matches various situations.
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| Image of 2020 Honda ADV150 Rear/Tail Lights & Turn Signal Lamp |
Electrical equipment/equipment
- The screen has a newly developed slide lock mechanism that enables easy and speedy operation to adjust the height in two steps.
- Uses LEDs for all lighting equipment. It contributes not only to visibility but also to light weight, compactness and power saving. The technology in the full LED lighting section also makes this scooter appear more futuristic. The headlights have used LEDs and are equipped with a modern Daytime Running Light (DRL) system.
- Adopts a square-shaped LCD speedometer. By consolidating various indicators into a separate meter, both the amount of information displayed and visibility are achieved.
- The luggage box has a capacity of 27L and can store one full-face helmet *, making it suitable for loading a variety of luggage from daily use to long-distance touring.
- The inner box with accessory socket secures a capacity of 2L.
- Adopts Honda SMART Key system. By carrying the smart key and approaching the vehicle, it is possible to unlock the main switch knob without removing the smart key itself from the pocket of clothing.
*ABS is a system that assists the rider’s braking operation. As with vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, sufficient deceleration is required in front of corners, etc., and it is not possible to handle unreasonable driving. When ABS is activated, the system is activated by kickback (swing back).
Storage
The Honda ADV 150 has a storage space of 28 liters that can support the needs of users in storing goods. On the security side, this scooter has been supported by a Honda Smart Key and an alarm system. For convenience, it has been equipped with a power charger on the front console box and a higher design seat at the back which will support driving comfort.
Honda ADV150 Specifications
| Common name | ADV150 | |
| Car name/model | Honda 2BK-KF38 | |
| Overall length x Width x Height (mm) | 1,960 x 760 x 1,150 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,325 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (mm) ★ | 165 | |
| Seat height (mm) ★ | 795 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 134 | |
| Riding capacity (persons) | 2 | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 1.9 | |
| Engine model | KF38E | |
| Engine type | Water-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder | |
| Total displacement (cm3) | 149 | |
| Inner diameter x stroke (mm) | 57.3 x 57.9 | |
| Compression ratio ★ | 10.6 | |
| Maximum output (kW [PS]/rpm) | 11 [15]/8,500 | |
| Maximum torque (N ･ m [kgf ･ m]/rpm) | 14 [1.4]/6,500 | |
| Fuel consumption rate* 5(km/L) | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism notification value Fuel consumption value* 6(km/h) |
54.5 (60) [when two people are on board] |
| WMTC mode value ★ (Class)* 7 |
44.1 (Class 2-1) [When one person is on board] | |
| Fuel supply device type | Electronically controlled fuel injection device (PGM-FI) | |
| Starting method ★ | Self-type | |
| Ignition system type ★ | Full transistor battery ignition | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 8.0 | |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable transmission (V-matic) | |
| Tires Size | Front | 110/80-14M/C 53P |
| Rear | 130/70-13M/C 57P | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | |
| Suspension method | Previous | Telescopic method |
| Rear | Unit swing type | |
| frame format | double cradle | |
*Manufacturer : Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Country of manufacture : Thailand.
Honda ADV150 Price
Planned sales volume (Japan domestic/annual) : 3,000 units
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Japan (including 10% consumption tax) : 451,000 yen (main unit price excluding consumption tax 410,000 yen).
In Indonesia, the Honda ADV150 is marketed in two types, ABS – ISS is marketed at Rp. 37,805,000, – (On The Road Jakarta). Meanwhile, the CBS-ISS type is marketed for Rp. 34,742,000, – (On The Road Jakarta)