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The New All-Electric VMoto Stash Motorcycle Set To Enter Europe

You could also be conversant in Super Soco, a producer of small-capacity electrical scooters and bikes, however the firm lately rebranded to VMoto in a bid to seize a wider viewers within the e-mobility house. Along with that rebrand got here the Stash, an electrical motorbike packing related ranges of efficiency as that of a 150cc gas-powered machine.

And whereas the VMoto Stash first met the general public eye at EICMA 2021, it was merely an idea. But now, it appears as if VMoto is gearing as much as launch the manufacturing model of the bike.

The VMoto Stash is ready to charge up your daily commute.

The VMoto Stash is able to cost up your each day commute.

Designed by Adrian Morton, the Stash boasts nothing in need of an eye catching design as, in spite of everything, it was additionally Morton who was liable for the styling of bikes just like the Benelli Tornado TRE and MV Agusta F4.

Clearly, a few of these streamlined, sporty traces carry over to the Stash, because it’s enveloped in streamlined bodywork that provides it an phantasm of dimension. The chiseled angular design makes the bike look totally futuristic and extends from the entrance fairing all the way in which to the cropped tail part.

 

At the guts of the Stash lies a mid-mounted electrical motor delivering 8 kW (about 10.7 horsepower). In increase mode, max energy output bumps as much as 15 kW (20.1 horsepower), making it about as highly effective as a 150cc gas-powered bike at full tilt. It’s price noting that in Europe, the market the place this bike is poised to shine, it complies with A1 license rules as its nominal output falls under the 15-horsepower restrict mandated by legislation.

While the Stash could look sporty, it’s hiding some fairly spectacular sensible options beneath the floor. The fake gasoline tank is a storage compartment giant sufficient to accommodate a full-face lid and the battery lies beneath that and is a 72-volt, 100-amp-hour unit promising a variety of 93.2 miles on a single cost.

The VMoto Stash boasts sporty, angular bodywork.

The VMoto Stash boasts sporty, angular bodywork.

VMoto Stash - Cockpit View

VMoto Stash – Cockpit View

Underpinned by an inverted entrance fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock, the Stash seems to be prefer it’s able to relaxed two-up driving, and it involves a cease with entrance and rear disc brakes with ABS, that are additionally linked through a mixed braking system (CBS) similar to that of a scooter.

At a value of £6,299 (about $8,023 USD) plus on-the-road fees, the VMoto Stash instructions fairly a premium. But it’s additionally essential to notice that not many bikes just like the Stash exist at current.

The VMoto Stash was designed by Adrian Morton, responsible for the likes of the MV Agusta F4.

The VMoto Stash was designed by Adrian Morton, liable for the likes of the MV Agusta F4.

Today’s electrical motorbike scene is dominated by small-capacity scooters and commuters whose sole goal in life is to shuttle their customers from A to B. Bikes just like the Stash cater to the fanatic market; to people in search of a bit of extra than simply utility and practicality.

We’ve seen an excellent variety of these emerge from huge names like Energica and Zero Motorcycles. And it goes with out saying that choices catering to lovers such as you and me are at all times an excellent factor.

New Avvenire Tectus Is A Cool Go-Anywhere Mobility Scooter

Mobility scooters aren’t precisely what a variety of us would take into account “cool,” as they’re instruments designed to enhance the standard of lifetime of aged people and people with restricted skills. But an organization by the identify of Avvenire needs to begin a mobility scooter revolution.

Looking like a prop from a sci-fi film, the Tectus may very properly be essentially the most badass mobility scooter on the market. Featuring an enclosed cabin full with AC and heating, and fancy choices like a backup digicam, GPS monitoring, and even wi-fi charging, the Tectus ranges up the practicality. The firm, Avvenire, even fitted the machine with a modular rear finish, permitting for expanded cargo choices.

But it is the Tectus’ capabilities that actually stand out.

The Avvenire Tectus gets chunky all-terrain tires.

The Avvenire Tectus will get chunky all-terrain tires.

The Tectus is powered by an electrical motor delivering 2,000 watts of energy, and with a high pace of 20 miles per hour, it’s a lot quicker than another mobility scooter on the market. It attracts energy from lithium battery packs configurable as much as 6,000 watt-hours offering as much as 99 miles of vary on a single cost.

The firm cites the necessity for year-round transportation, particularly among the many getting older demographic. According to the agency, developments in technology with regards to mobility scooters have lagged behind. The Tectus goals to deal with a number of ache factors confronted by normal mobility scooters comparable to all-weather usability, consolation, and even the power to cost the scooter with out bending over because of optionally available wi-fi charging.

Aldo Baiocchi, President of Avvenire, highlights the flexibility of the Tectus. In Avvenire’s official press launch, he acknowledged, “The Tectus, with its advanced design and AWD system, can take you anywhere, anytime. There’s nothing quite like it. Now, seniors can travel in style and comfort without the need for traditional charging. The future of mobility scooters is here.”

 
The Tectus is compact and easy to drive.

The Tectus is compact and simple to drive.

Unlike normal mobility scooters that are designed primarily for indoor use, the Tectus can just about go anyplace. It will get beefy tires and all-wheel drive functionality permitting customers to discover past the confines of easy pavement.

Of course, its enclosed cabin full with AC and heating will defend you from the weather.

New Avvenire Tectus Is A Cool Go-Anywhere Mobility Scooter

When it involves pricing and availability, the Tectus will probably be provided in two trim ranges. The entry-level Tectus Deluxe carries an MSRP of $6,995 USD. Meanwhile, the flowery Tectus Ultimate, with its cold and hot cup holders, tire stress monitoring system, GPS, optionally available fingerprint scanner, and wi-fi charging will set you again $8,999 USD.

Products just like the Avvenire Tectus actually maintain a variety of potential with regards to bettering the mobility of people residing within the city setting. Its futuristic styling and fashionable tech absolutely add a variety of enchantment, too. And though the Tectus is marketed in direction of the older demographic, what’s stopping youthful people from utilizing it round city? Or out on a path?

The Zebra09 Is A Rad Off-Road Electric Scooter Nobody Asked For

Electric scooters have taken the world by storm lately, with loads of younger individuals dwelling within the city setting making use of those quick-access two-wheelers for journeys round city. With a very robust presence in Europe and Asia, e-scooters have loved a blended reception, with some locales selling their use, whereas others rolling out partial bans on them as a result of security considerations.

Now, whether or not or not e-scooters are a viable mode of transportation is determined by a mess of things which we’re not going to cowl at present. No matter what you consider e-scooters, there’s no denying that loads of them are packing some fairly wild tech and are fairly darn cool. Take, for instance, the Zebra09, a rugged, four-wheeled electrical scooter that guarantees two loopy issues we infrequently see within the e-scooter world: off-road functionality, and cargo-hauling skills.

The Zebra09 is a creation by Chinese e-mobility firm Zebra Mobility. Based out of Shenzhen, China, Zebra has launched a Kickstarter marketing campaign on the Zebra09, and as of this writing, has raised $39,380 USD. The specs of the scooter are fairly spectacular, and I’m greater than sure that the 42 backers have some excessive expectations with regards to the completed product.

The Zebra09 rolls on knobby nine-inch tires

The Zebra09 rolls on knobby nine-inch tires

For starters, the Zebra09 will get not one, however two electrical motors that energy the rear wheels. A mixed 2,000 watts of output implies that it’s a lot stronger than most e-bikes – not to mention e-scooters – available in the market. Speaking of the wheels, the Zebra09 rolls on nine-inch wheels with knobby off-road rubber. The complete scooter is supported by a metal body, inflicting it to tip the scales at a moderately hefty 45 kilograms. That’s simply shy of 100 kilos. That mentioned, its heavyweight construct doesn’t go to waste, because the Zebra09 may be fitted with an optionally available trailer that may haul round as much as 250 kilograms (551 kilos) together with the rider. Imagine towing your motorbike behind this factor.

Zebra09 Electric Scooter

Zebra09 Electric Scooter

When it involves battery tech, the Zebra09 is packing a 960-watt-hour battery pack that guarantees 45 kilometers (28 miles) on a single cost. Zebra claims a cost time of about 4 to 6 hours by way of an ordinary family socket. It’s additionally value noting that the scooter is immune to the weather, with the battery, motor, and controller being rated IP6, whereas the remainder of the scooter’s elements are rated IP5. There’s additionally a inbuilt LED headlight with a formidable 1,000-lumen output that must be adequate to light up the paths and gravel roads at night time.

An up-close look at the Zebra09's suspension system

An up-close take a look at the Zebra09’s suspension system

For additional comfort, the Zebra09 may be ridden both seated or standing due to a foldable saddle. It may also be folded up for storage, with compact dimensions measuring 41 x 24 x 11 inches, however good luck lifting this factor up a flight of stairs or stowing it behind your automotive with out both tweaking your again, scratching up your bumper, or perhaps even each.

 

As talked about earlier, Zebra is crowd-funding the Zerba09 on Kickstarter, with the scooter carrying a pre-order price ticket of 929 euros, or about $1,000 USD. It ought to go with out saying that we must always train warning when patronizing stuff on crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, as doing so is alway accompanied by a sure diploma of danger. If you need to be taught extra concerning the Zebra09, you possibly can test it out on its official Kickstarter landing page.

2024 Yamaha Vino Gets Three Charming Colorways In Japan

Here at JourneyApart, we love scooters and different charming small-displacement machines. Unfortunately, lots of these pint-sized two-wheelers aren’t accessible within the US, so our US-based readers will both need to journey overseas, or simply dwell vicariously by way of both me or Earl (as we’re primarily based in Southeast Asia) who’ve fast and quick access to those little bikes.

Over in Japan, Yamaha has launched a refresh of one among its hottest scooters, the Vino. The Yamaha Vino began life in 2004 and since then, the little scooter hasn’t actually modified a lot, with Yamaha largely retaining its simplistic, charming styling, all whereas updating it to evolve to modern-day efficiency and emissions requirements. For the 2024 model-year, the Vino is making a comeback with Yamaha throwing on a recent coat of paint.

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 - Mahogany Brown Metallic

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 – Mahogany Brown Metallic

For 2024, the Vino is being offered in three extra colours unique to Japan – Fighting Red, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, and Puco Blue. Yamaha says that every of those colours is supposed to focus on the Vino’s playful and charming nature. The new Fighting Red colorway is alleged to embody the scooter’s retro inspirations, and comes with black accents on the saddle and footrests. Meanwhile, the Matte Jeans Blue Metallic colorway places a sporty spin on the scooter, with grey accents that add a contact of distinction. Lastly, the Puco Blue colorway accentuates the scooter’s informal styling, making it equal elements commuter and life-style car.

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 - Puco Blue

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 – Puco Blue

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 - Matte Jeans Blue Metallic

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 – Matte Jeans Blue Metallic

Apart from the three new colorways, the Yamaha Vino will proceed to be supplied in Japan in Beige, Brown, and Black motifs, with a complete of six coloration selections for patrons to select from.

Colors apart, the Yamaha Vino’s design is supposed to embody each life-style and practicality. Its retro styling immediately units it aside from common scooters. However, within the facilities division, it impresses with its practicality and luggage-carrying capabilities. For starters, there’s a big storage compartment and a hook for hanging your bag on the entrance apron. Up entrance, the glove field has a charging port so that you can energy up your gadgets on the go. The Vino additionally will get a rear wheel lock and key cylinder shutter for theft deterrence. Last however not least, its instrument cluster is minimalist, displaying the time, gasoline degree, velocity, and repair interval.

On the efficiency aspect of issues, the Vino is powered by a compact workhorse of an engine – a 50, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, single-cylinder engine. Yamaha claims a powerful gasoline financial system of 58.4 kilometers per liter (about 137 miles to the gallon), which signifies that you’ll get various vary from its 4.5-liter (1.2-gallon) gasoline tank. When it involves pricing, the Vino carries an inexpensive price ticket of 214,500 yen, or about $1,434 USD.

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 - Harvest Beige

2024 Yamaha Vino 50 – Harvest Beige

 

BMW Motorrad crowns its one centesimal anniversary with the strongest gross sales end result within the firm’s historical past.

Munich. In its anniversary 12 months, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 bikes and scooters to prospects, 3.1% greater than within the earlier 12 months and the very best gross sales quantity within the firm’s historical past. The areas of Europe, Asia and Latin America specifically made a major contribution to BMW Motorrad’s report gross sales quantity with report gross sales figures. Germany and North America additionally contributed to the report end result with robust gross sales. The convincing product portfolio with profitable choices that characterise their respective segments and the market launch of common new fashions such because the 
high-powered BMW M 1000 R or the touring enduro icon BMW R 1300 GS had been robust arguments for the profitable efficiency in 2023.

Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad: “I would like to thank our customers all over the world for the great trust they have placed in us again in 2023. With a record result in our anniversary year, BMW Motorrad remains the world’s number one in the premium motorcycle and scooter segment and once again demonstrates the brand’s successful strategic orientation. Our market leadership in numerous segments is based on innovation leadership, our highly attractive product range and our strong brand. Based on these three main success factors, BMW Motorrad is ideally positioned and I am very confident about the year 2024.”

Solid gross sales in Europe with report development in Eastern Europe.
With 116,012 (+ 4.7 %) bikes and scooters bought, Europe as a complete remained by far the strongest gross sales area for BMW Motorrad. Germany remained the strongest particular person market with 24,176 items (+ 0.2 %), adopted by France (21,668 items / + 2.1 %), Italy (16,179 items / + 3.3 %) and Spain (12,716 items / + 1.7 %). Eastern Europe additionally contributed to BMW Motorrad’s very pleasing total European efficiency with gross sales of 6,000 items, a report improve of 105.4 % and greater than double the earlier 12 months’s determine.

China, India, Brazil and Mexico made a major contribution to this success.
In different areas, a number of international locations ended the 12 months with report gross sales. In Asia (47,061 items / + 1.6 %), each China (15,832 items / + 2.8 %) and India (8,768 items / + 20.4 %) achieved their greatest outcomes thus far. Brazil, with report gross sales of 14,106 automobiles (+ 8.1 %), and Mexico (7,088 items / + 6.8 %) additionally made a major contribution to BMW Motorrad’s report end result.

The R 1250 GS and GS Adventure, together with the extremely profitable new R 1300 GS, prepared the ground.
The boxer fashions R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure additionally delivered their customary robust efficiency, with gross sales of round 56,000 items. Together with the brand new R 1300 GS (4,528 items), which has been on sale since autumn 2023, the three GS fashions as soon as once more made a major contribution to BMW Motorrad’s report gross sales of 60,535 items (+1.62%).

Sporty four-cylinder fashions with undiminished dynamism.
The fascination with efficiency and driving dynamics additionally resulted in a constructive gross sales pattern for the sporty four-cylinder fashions from BMW Motorrad. With 11,442 items bought
(+ 13.9%), the S 1000 RR underlined its prime place and market management within the supersport bike section, whereas the M 1000 R hyper roadster exceeded all expectations with 3,655 items delivered to prospects. Together with the S 1000 R, the S 1000 XR and the unique M 1000 RR, 25,194 items (+ 7.5 %) of the high-performance four-cylinder fashions had been delivered to prospects worldwide.

BMW Motorrad additionally achieved prime efficiency within the mid-range section and within the BMW Motorrad section of as much as 500 cc.
With a complete of 62,834 items bought (+ 3.2 %), the F collection with two-cylinder engines and the G fashions with single-cylinder engines additionally made a major contribution to
BMW Motorrad’s report end result. The F 750 GS, which is especially common with new prospects, was a specific spotlight, with 11,064 items bought (+ 15.6 %).

Clear market management for the CE 04 and robust efficiency of BMW Motorrad’s Urban Mobility vary.
With a share of round 70 % within the world marketplace for all-electric bikes and scooters with an output of greater than 11 kW, the CE 04 has secured itself the undisputed market management. With 7,177 items delivered, the expressive electrical scooter exceeded the earlier 12 months’s deliveries by 44 %. Supplemented by the 2 profitable scooters
C 400 GT and C 400 X, the Urban Mobility section of BMW Motorrad achieved a gross sales quantity of 20,460 items, which corresponds to a rise of 17.9 % in comparison with the earlier 12 months.

Optimistic outlook for 2024.
Stephan Reiff, Head of Sales and Brand: “The sales record in our anniversary year is both an honour and an obligation. With numerous new, innovative models and products for our customers, we at BMW Motorrad will do everything in our power to build on this record year in 2024 and further consolidate our leading position in the premium segment. Our new GS models in particular will play an important role here. This year, our customers and fans can once again look forward to numerous world premieres, highlights, events and emotionally charged motorcycles offers.”

You will discover press materials on BMW bikes within the BMW Group PressClub at www.press.bmwgroup.com.

2024 Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Gets Tech And Performance Enhancements

Electric scooters have ingrained themselves as mainstream mobility options in nations like India. In a rustic the place gasoline is closely taxed and the typical wage is round $12,000 per yr, it simply is sensible that the populace gravitates in direction of reasonably priced and accessible transportation.

Recent years have ushered in new and thrilling choices within the e-mobility house, and a variety of them concentrate on utility, practicality, and affordability, whereas nonetheless throwing in tech options that make these in any other case appliance-like two-wheelers really feel a bit extra particular. We’ve seen it from new gamers like Ola Electric and Ather Energy, nonetheless, established gamers aren’t prepared to be left behind, both. For the 2024 model-year, Bajaj, one of many greatest motorbike producers on this planet by way of quantity, has launched a much-awaited replace of the Chetak electrical scooter.

2024 Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Gets Tech And Performance Enhancements
2024 Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Gets Tech And Performance Enhancements

For 2024, the Bajaj Chetak might be supplied in two variants: Premium and Urbane. Across the board, the Chetak focuses on affordability and accessibility, with the extra reasonably priced Premium mannequin retailing for Rs 115,001, or about $1,380 USD. The barely higher geared up Urbane carries a sticker worth of Rs 135,463, or about $1,627 USD.

2024 Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Gets Tech And Performance Enhancements

Bajaj has thrown in a variety of premium options that deliver the Chetak in control with a few of its contemporaries. For instance, it will get a brand new five-inch TFT show that offers it a contact of premium modernity. On the efficiency aspect of the equation, Bajaj has dialed up the facility to offer the scoot a prime pace of 73 kilometers per hour (45 miles per hour). As for vary, riders needn’t fear about working out of juice when driving within the metropolis, because the 2024 Chetak guarantees as much as 127 kilometers (about 80 miles) of vary on a single cost. The Premium trim mannequin will get a built-in 800W fast-charger, too.

Other facilities within the 2024 Bajaj Chetak embody self-canceling flip indicators, left and proper management switches, and a useful digital lock for additional safety. The under-seat storage compartment can be accessed with a change, and talking of which, Bajaj has elevated the storage capability to supply a bit of additional practicality for urban-dwellers.

2024 Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Gets Tech And Performance Enhancements

For riders seeking to get the perfect by way of connectivity tech, Bajaj can be providing the TecPac which consists of turn-by-turn navigation, on-screen music controls, notifications, and even useful options like hill maintain management and reverse mode. The TecPac could be included on each the Premium and Urbane variations, and each scooters might be supplied in a wide array of shade decisions. For reference, the Premium mannequin might be offered in Indigo Blue, Brooklyn Black, and Hazelnut, whereas the Urbane model could have 4 colours to select from: Coarse Gray, Cyber White, Brooklyn Black and Indigo Metallic Blue.

SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

Taiwanese model SYM is all about scooters. The model’s fashions revolve round sensible and reasonably priced city mobility, with a big selection of scooters which might be a match to most budgets. We’ve talked fairly a bit concerning the firm’s scooters previously, and for 2024, its mannequin vary is rising with the addition of a brand new adventure-style scooter.

The journey scooter section popularized by the Honda X-ADV again in 2016 has seen tons of latest entrants, and the SYM ADX 300 is the most recent of the bunch. It’s a step up from the ADX 125 that was launched again in October, 2023, and provides a bit extra efficiency and premium options than its smaller sibling, all whereas retaining the identical rugged styling. Speaking of which, the ADX 300 will get a mini beak up entrance, a tall windscreen, and angular bodywork. It additionally will get full LED lights that elevate its aesthetic and provides it a extra premium feel and look.

SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

When it involves the ADX 300’s technology, it’s powered by a 278.3cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine with a max energy output of 25.8 horsepower and 26 Nm (about 19.24 pound-feet) of torque, placing it squarely inside the ballpark of maxi-scooters of this displacement when it comes to efficiency. It rolls on 15-inch entrance and 14-inch rear wheels, and comes with entrance and rear disc brakes for assured stopping.

SYM’s ADX 300 Adventure Scooter Is Ready To Explore

As for the weather that make this journey scooter a scooter, nicely, it will get ample under-seat storage, a big saddle spacious sufficient for 2 riders, lengthy floorboards for a snug seating place, and seize handles for cozy two-up driving. The adjustable windscreen and built-in handguards present added safety from the weather, too. Apart from being a scooter, the ADX 300 is designed to transcend the crushed path too, and so SYM took the body of the Joyride 300 and bolstered the central portion for added rigidity. The gas capability was additionally elevated from 11.5 liters to 16 liters.

As of this writing, SYM has but to announce pricing and availability for its latest journey scooter. We can, nevertheless, count on to see it hit European roads in 2024, as reported by a number of sources from the area.

New Velocifero Tennis-E Is A Compact And Charming Electric Scooter

Velocifero is a small Italian firm specializing in small-displacement scooters and commuters. It just lately dabbled into the world of electrical bikes, and we beforehand talked about a few of their improvements, with the Race-X being one of the crucial thrilling to be revealed in EICMA 2023. The model additionally has a brand new electrical scooter focused in direction of the stylish city commuter.

It’s known as the Tennis-E, and it takes the type of a retro-inspired scooter. Velocifero was based by Italian designer Alessandro Tartarini, so it’s clear that the corporate takes no shortcuts relating to design. The Tennis-E is, in any case, primarily based on the Tennis 125 gasoline-powered scooter, however swaps out the interior combustion engine for an electrical motor for a silent, zero-emissions trip.

New Velocifero Tennis-E Is A Compact And Charming Electric Scooter

From a styling perspective, the Tennis-E will get a minimalist exterior accentuated by flowing bodywork. It’s all about retro appears on this scooter, with a body-colored entrance apron and wheel covers. There are, nonetheless, fashionable touches integrated into the design, equivalent to a dual-optic headlight and full-LED DRLs.

Powering the compact and charming scooter is a everlasting magnet motor housed within the rear wheel. It pumps out three kilowatts of nominal output, and peaks out at 5 kilowatts, or about 6.7 horsepower, placing it throughout the similar efficiency ballpark as that of a 125cc gas-powered scooter. It is, nonetheless, differentiated when it comes to its torque, with Velocifero claiming a whopping 175 Nm (129.5 pound-feet) of torque from this electric motor. The Tennis-E provides its rider three trip modes consisting of Eco, Comfort, and Sport, and has a high velocity of 85 kilometers per hour (53 miles per hour).

New Velocifero Tennis-E Is A Compact And Charming Electric Scooter
New Velocifero Tennis-E Is A Compact And Charming Electric Scooter

As for its energy supply, the Velocifero Tennis-E will get two detachable lithium-ion battery packs with a mixed capability of two.99 kilowatt-hours. Each pack weighs in at 10 kilograms, so riders have the choice to avoid wasting weight and run only one battery on shorter journeys. The batteries could be totally charged in about 4 hours, and mixed, they supply 80 kilometers (50 miles) of vary on a single cost.

When it involves pricing and availability, the Italian model has but to announce any information on the brand new Tennis-E, nonetheless, it’s anticipated to hit European sellers in time for spring, in March, 2024.

Honda ADV 350, Forza 350 And 125 Get New Colors In Europe

Across the pond in Europe, scooters are extremely popular, especially for folks shuttling in and around town. Their compact dimensions, ample storage space, and affordable price tags make them much more practical options than cars, and even more so than standard motorcycles. Among the top-selling small-displacement models are, unsurprisingly, from Honda, in the form of the Forza series which comes in 125 and 350 flavors.

The Forza 125 and 350 have been updated for the 2024 model-year, but their updates are pretty much confined to mild styling revisions in the form of color updates. There are also some changes to the bodywork, with new chiseled dual-headlights, and angular fairings inspired by the bigger Forza 750 touring scooter. In terms of amenities, Honda doesn’t hesitate to provide a lot of features such as an electronically adjustable screen, a USB Type-C charging socket, underseat storage space that’s big enough for two full-face helmets, and even Smart Key operation.

From a performance standpoint, the Forza 350 gets a 330cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine pumping out about 29 horsepower and 23.3 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Forza 125 complies with A1 restrictions, and gets a 125cc single-cylinder engine with 14.7 horsepower and nine pound-feet of torque. For added safety, both models come equipped with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), which is really just a fancy name for traction control.

For the 2024 model-year, the Forza 125 will be offered in a new Pearl Sienna Red colorway. There’s also the Forza 125 Special Edition, which sets itself apart with a Matt Cynos Gray Metallic motif, gets contrasting red wheels, saddle stitching, dial surrounds, logos, and blacked-out passenger pegs. Meanwhile, the Forza 350 will be offered in two new colorways consisting of Pearl Nightstar Black and Matt Pearl Cool White.

2024 Honda Forza 125
2024 Honda Forza 125
2024 Honda Forza 125

Apart from updates to the Forza 125 and 350, Honda has also rolled out new color options for the ADV 350 in Europe. Now, this adventure-style scooter follows in the footsteps of its bigger sibling, the X-ADV 750, which first hit the scene in 2016. The ADV 350, launched in Europe for the 2022 model-year, is praised for its versatility, rugged styling, and practical performance. It’s powered by the same 330cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine in the Forza 350, and dishes out 29 ponies and 23.3 pound-feet of torque.

The adventure-style scooter is underpinned by a robust tubular steel frame and beefy 37mm inverted front forks. Rear suspension duties are handled by remote reservoir rear shocks. Like the two other scooters, the ADV 350 also gets HSTC, as well as commuter-focused amenities like a Type-C charger, and underseat storage good for two helmets. Premium goodies include an LCD dashboard and a height-adjustable windscreen.