Honda 350 Scooter shoot out

Introduction

The presenter introduces a group test of three Honda scooters: the SH350, ADVV 350, and FZA 350. These scooters have similar engines and frames but feel different on the road.

Scooter Comparison

• The SH350 has a large screen for wind protection, although it is considered ugly.

• The ADVV 350 has a mechanical screen with adjustable settings.

• The FZA 350 has an electronic screen that can be adjusted with a button.

Windscreen Comparison

The presenter discusses the windscreen features of each scooter.

Windscreen Features

• The SH350's screen provides excellent wind protection, despite being visually unappealing.

• The ADVV 350's screen is surprisingly good at creating a bubble of air around the rider's helmet.

• The FZA 350's electronic screen is adjustable and offers great wind protection.

Headlight Comparison

A comparison of the LED headlights on each scooter.

Headlight Features

• Honda emphasizes the LED headlights on all three scooters, with the FZA and ADVV models standing out more than the SH model.

Specifications Overview

An overview of the specifications for each scooter.

Specifications

• All three scooters have a front wheel size of 15 inches and rear wheel size of 14 inches to create ample storage space.

• Two-channel ABS is present in all three models.

• The suspension setup differs between models, with conventional forks on the SH and ADVV models providing excellent handling.

• All three scooters feature Honda's ESP engine technology, offering good power output and torque.

• The FZA 350 has a power screen that can be adjusted to different heights, along with additional features like the Honda Road Sync app.

• The SH 350 has 16-inch wheels, which give it a slightly different riding feel compared to the other two models.

Riding Position Comparison

A comparison of the riding positions on each scooter.

Riding Positions

• The SH 350 has a unique riding position due to its 16-inch wheels and small footboard.

• The ADVV 350 offers a comfortable sitting position with adjustable footboards.

• The FZA 350 provides a pleasant sitting position with good knee angle.

Seat Height Comparison

A comparison of seat heights on each scooter.

Seat Heights

• The SH 350 has a seat height of 795mm and allows for forward or backward foot placement.

• The ADVV 350 has a seat height of 805mm and offers adjustability based on rider positioning.

• The FZA 350 has the lowest seat height at 780mm, providing a flat-footed sitting position.

Conclusion

In this group test, three Honda scooters were compared: the SH350, ADVV 350, and FZA 350. Each scooter had its own unique features and characteristics in terms of windscreen design, headlights, specifications, riding position, and seat height. Riders should consider these factors when choosing their preferred scooter model.

Underseat Storage Comparison

This section compares the underseat storage of the Foosa and ADVV 350 scooters.

Underseat Storage on Foosa and ADVV 350

• The Foosa and ADVV 350 have the same amount of storage space under the seat.

• To access the storage, press a button to open the seat.

• The storage space is large enough to fit two helmets in both scooters.

• There is even some additional space in front of the second helmet for storing items like waterproof pants.

• Honda estimates that there is approximately 48 L of storage capacity under the seat of these scooters.

Underseat Storage on SH 350

This section explores the underseat storage of the SH 350 scooter.

Underseat Storage on SH 350

• To access the underseat storage on the SH 350, unlock and lift up the seat.

• It may be challenging to film while putting a helmet inside, but it appears to have a decent cavity for storage.

• A small-sized helmet fits comfortably inside, but a larger one may not close properly.

• It's suggested that only open-face helmets are suitable for this scooter's storage compartment.

Sound Check Comparison

This section compares the sound produced by three different scooters.

Sound Check Comparison

• A sound check is conducted for three bikes: ADVV, SH 350, and Foosa.

• All three scooters produce similar sounds since they have identical silencers installed.

Performance Comparison in Town Commuting

This section evaluates how well each scooter performs in town commuting scenarios.

Performance in Town Commuting

• The scooters (ADVV, SH 350, and Foosa) perform excellently as town commuters.

• They accelerate well from traffic lights and are suitable for commuting within speed limits.

• However, the ADVV stands out due to its proper set of forks, providing better suspension compared to the other two scooters.

• The Foosa and SH 350 experience some choppiness on rough roads, indicating less effective front-end suspension.

Overall Assessment

This section provides an overall assessment of the three scooters.

Overall Assessment

• The ADVV is considered the best scooter among the three.

• It performs well on dual carriageways and in town commuting scenarios.

• Its off-road appearance is appealing to many riders.

• The suspension is more plush compared to the Foosa and SH 350.

• The power delivery may not be as impressive as the SH 350 but still satisfactory.

• The underseat storage capacity of 48 L is a significant advantage of the ADVV.

Conclusion and Call-to-action

This section concludes the video and encourages viewers to support the channel.

Conclusion and Call-to-action

• Viewers are thanked for watching and riding along with the review of the ADVV 350 scooter.

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