Honda ADV350
Honda's adventure-styled maxi-scooter — built on the Forza 350 platform but with off-road-inspired ergonomics, raised handlebars, and dual-purpose tyres. 330cc eSP+ single, CVT, ~29bhp. A2 friendly. Sits in a niche between the Forza 350 (city/commuter) and the X-ADV 750 (full adventure). Strong fuel economy and Honda reliability with the practical scooter format. Underseat storage takes a full-face helmet.
- Engine
- 330 cc
- Power
- 29 PS
- Weight
- 186 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- A2 licence
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eSP+ liquid-cooled SOHC single
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The short version
Forecourt score
Value 50 · Insurance 79 · Theft 65
The Honda ADV350 is cheap to insure (around £340/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. It's A2-licence legal in standard form. We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Honda ADV350; our default estimate is around 30% lost over three years.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better. The value pillar uses our default estimate for this bike, not a model-specific figure.
Variant: ADV350
Engine
Petrol · 330cc
Power
29 ps
Torque
31.5 Nm
Weight
186 kg
Seat
795 mm
Transmission
CVT automatic
Economy
76 mpg
Adventure-styled Forza 350 sibling. Same eSP+ engine and CVT, but with longer suspension travel, raised bars, dual-purpose tyres, TFT dash. 11.7L tank.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£4,269
Range £3,842 – £4,696
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£6,499
At 5 years
£3,899
At 10 years
£2,730
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for this bike. The figures above are our default estimate for machines of this kind, currently applied to 34 models in the catalogue — treat them as a starting point, not a measurement of this model. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Belt or shaft drive eliminates the chain/sprocket consumable; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£1,745
Per year
£582
Per mile
£0.19
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£340/ year
Roughly £28 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £561 | £748 | £1,047 |
| Age 22-29 | £344 | £459 | £643 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £255 | £340 | £476 |
| Age 40-49 | £224 | £299 | £419 |
| Age 50+ | £204 | £272 | £381 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
2/4Medium risk
Medium risk
Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Mid-capacity scooters are stolen in London for delivery work — chain + disc lock essential, ideally garaged overnight.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
0
Medium
2
Low / cosmetic
3
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| medium | CVT drive belt Honda service item 16-20k mi | £220 |
| medium | Front fork seals Long-travel forks pick up more grit 20k+ mi | £180 |
| low | Front brake pads 8-12k mi | £60-80 |
| low | Battery every 3-4 years | £70-90 |
| low | Dual-purpose tyre wear Stock Pirelli MT60 wear quickly on tarmac 6-9k mi rear | £200 pair |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Honda ADV350, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Strengths
- +Practical scooter format with adventure styling
- +Honda eSP+ engine — proven across the Forza/PCX range
- +Real motorway cruising at 75mph+
- +TFT dash, smart key, traction control standard
- +Underseat storage swallows a full-face helmet
Watch-outs
- −Niche styling — divisive looks
- −Dual-purpose tyres trade road grip for off-road capability rarely used
- −Heavier than Forza 350 (186kg)
- −CVT belt replacement at 16-20k mi adds £220
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Common questions
Honda ADV350, answered from the data
- How much is a used Honda ADV350 worth?
- A 2023 Honda ADV350 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £4,250 (typical range £3,850–£4,700). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
- How quickly does the Honda ADV350 depreciate?
- We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Honda ADV350. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 30% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.
- Can you ride the Honda ADV350 on an A2 licence?
- Yes. The Honda ADV350 sits inside the A2 power and power-to-weight limits as standard, so no restrictor is needed.
- How much does it cost to insure a Honda ADV350?
- Expect around £340 a year to insure a Honda ADV350, typically £260–£460. That assumes age 30, full or A2 license, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
- What goes wrong on a used Honda ADV350?
- The wear and failure points we track for the Honda ADV350 are: cvt drive belt (around 16-20k mi, £220); front brake pads (around 8-12k mi, £60-80); battery (around every 3-4 years, £70-90). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
- What does a Honda ADV350 cost to run?
- Expect around 76 mpg, about £287 a year in fuel or energy, £190 for an annual service, £200 a pair for tyres every 8,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
- Is the Honda ADV350 likely to be stolen?
- The Honda ADV350 is a moderate theft target. Mid-capacity scooters are stolen in London for delivery work — chain + disc lock essential, ideally garaged overnight. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, SW postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.
Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.