

This edition of the Honda X-ADV 745 is the 6 speed | DCT version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Honda X-ADV has a 745cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2017 X-ADV shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the X-ADV's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE Tour | 2024cc.2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 238 kgs (524 lbs) this makes the Honda X-ADV 745 in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 745cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 54 bhp (40 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.7 lb-ft (68.8 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda X-ADV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2017 Honda X-ADV 745 has a Power to weight ratio of 226.8 bhp per ton and 213.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 X-ADV competing with the 1973 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [251.6 bhp\ton] and the 1976 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [251.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda X-ADV generating around 213.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator [238.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1979 Suzuki GS 1000 S [238.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.7 secs, this makes the Honda X-ADV 745 similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder (16.3 secs) and the 2019 Honda X-ADV 745 (16.3 secs). This Honda X-ADV 745 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Honda X-ADV 745 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1989 Suzuki DR 250 SH (0 secs) and the 2003 Kawasaki KLX 250 D-Tracker (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda X-ADV 745 has a maximum speed of 0mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Honda X-ADV 745 then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).