Honda Adv350

"Smart, sorted urban-adventure tool that rarely disappoints its owner."

The ADV350 sits in that sweet spot Honda nailed — genuinely capable enough for weekend touring but light enough that your 60-year-old neighbour could flick it through a car park. The DCT-adjacent automatic transmission is slick, fuel economy is ridiculous (around 70mpg real-world), and the underseat storage actually fits two full-face helmets. Used examples are holding value stubbornly, so don't expect fire-sale prices. Checking used ones, look hard at the front forks for stiction — early owners complained about vague steering feedback, and some of that's down to slightly underserviced suspension. Inspect the 12V socket and USB port area for water ingress if the bike lived outdoors. Tyres are a known weak point; the stock Dunlops go off quickly, so factor in a replacement set. Overall though, it's Honda reliability wrapped in genuinely useful adventure-scooter packaging. The 350cc parallel-twin is punchy enough for dual carriageways without feeling stressed. For commuting-plus-occasional-adventure duty, it's hard to argue against.