2025 Honda New Model Round-Up
Honda’s big story for 2025 is probably the new Hornet 1000/SP, and updates to the NT1100, CMX500 and CMX1100. But the firm’s also released a load of other news at the 2024 Milan show, with new models like the GB350S, an updated NC750 X, revisions for the excellent XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet, as well as a refreshed ADV350 scooter.
Here’s a quick roundup of the best of the rest 2025 Honda model updates.
2025 Honda GB350 S
The GB350S is a return of an old name: Honda’s ‘GB’ moniker goes back to the early 1980s when Honda sold the GB250, GB400 and GB500 models, mostly in Japan. These simple single-cylinder roadsters were designed to pay homage to old British bikes, with classic styling, twin-shock rear suspension, swooping tanks and premium finishes.
2025 Honda GB350 S
This 2025 GB is a bit different though – it looks very much like Honda’s version of the Royal Enfield Meteor/Classic 350 single cylinder lightweight roadster which has been a surprise hit in the past few years. So – we have a Japanese firm, making a bike in India, that copies an Indian firm’s bike, that is copying an old British bike. And it’s got the same name as the old Hondas which did the same job 40 years ago. Are you keeping up? Good.
2025 Honda GB350 S
Anyway – the GB350S is very similar to the Enfield in terms of specs. The single-cylinder engine makes just 21bhp, from a long-stroke (70×90.5mm bore and stroke), SOHC two-valve layout. This simple motor is fitted into a steel tube frame, with bog-standard suspension each end: 41mm RWU forks and preload-adjust twin rear shocks.
A pair of disc brakes, one at each end, with statutory two channel ABS, chunky tyres on a 19-inch front wheel, and a decent 178kg kerb weight rounds off the chassis spec. It looks good, and is priced to sell at £3,949 – right on par with the Royal Enfield 350 range.
GB350S TECH HIGHLIGHTS
Long stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder engine
Strong low to mid-range torque performance
Low friction technology for excellent fuel efficiency
Wide ratio five-speed gearbox with assist/slipper clutch
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
Tubular steel semi-double cradle frame, box section swingarm
41mm telescopic forks, twin rear shock absorbers
310mm front disc, 240mm rear with ABS
Evocative styling is simple and timelessly classic Honda, with steel tank and stylish resin side panels
Full LED lighting
Neat display features analogue speedo and digital gear indicator
Honda Emergency Stop System (ESS) integrated
XL750 and CB750 updates
Both the XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet have been big hits for Honda, so they didn’t need too much in the way of updating for 2025. But Honda’s given them a fettling anyway: the XL750 gets a new fairing with dual LED headlights, new air intake and improved aerodynamics. There’s also a new 5” LCD TFT colour dashboard, with new switchgear and updated phone connectivity.
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp
Meanwhile the CB750 has had a similar update to the lighting, with a new dual LED headlamp setup. The Hornet gets that new 5” colour dashboard, and Honda’s also tweaked the suspension, with new damping settings on the Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks and Pro-link seven-stage preload-adjustable rear shock.
2025 Honda CB750 Hornet
The excellent 91bhp parallel twin engine is unchanged for 2025, and the CB750 Hornet weighs just 192kg ready to ride, with the Transalp weighing in at 210kg. Prices for both models are tbc.
NC750 X
Honda’s long-running soft-adventure style NC750 X commuter bike gets a series of changes for next year, including uprated brakes, new equipment, and other tweaks.
2025 Honda NC750X
The most obvious change is the front brake, which now features twin 296mm discs with twin-piston calipers, in place of the old single 320mm disc, and the wheels are also new, lighter designs.
2025 Honda NC750X
The same 5” full colour TFT LCD dash and connectivity setup seen on the other 2025 Honda models is fitted here too, as is the new switchgear, LED headlight and revised bodywork. Power is mostly as you were at 58bhp, despite Euro5+ emissions compliance for next year, and the price is to be confirmed.
NC750 X TECH HIGHLIGHTS
Peak power of 58bhp with 69Nm torque
EURO5+ compliant, with 3.6l/100km fuel efficiency
Assist/slipper clutch control available on MT models
35kW A2 licence version available
Tubular steel diamond frame, 41mm SDBV telescopic forks, Pro-Link rear monoshock adjustable for spring preload
New dual axial mount two-piston front brake calipers, 296mm floating discs and ABS
New, lightweight ‘3by3’ wheel design for 17-inch front and rear
Refreshed styling and distinctive new LED headlight exude tough durability
New five-inch TFT display offers Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity
Application of Durabio and recycled materials in bodywork
Integral 23L storage space holds an adventure-style full-face helmet
Honda ADV350
Honda’s middleweight ‘adventure scooter’ has carved out a decent little niche for itself, giving very mild offroad styling to a premium 350-class urban commuting tool, that has the performance to go on longer trips when needed.
2025 Honda ADV350
The 29bhp 330cc single-cylinder engine has been updated to meet tougher emissions regs, with a new exhaust design, larger catalyst and new oxygen sensor in the link pipe.
2025 Honda ADV350
The rear suspension now has preload-adjustable remote reservoir twin shocks, matching the 37mm USD front forks, and the chassis remains based on a steel tube frame. Equipment levels are boosted with the new Honda 5” TFT colour LCD dash with the latest Honda RoadSync phone connectivity setup, a four-way adjustable windscreen, and a revised HSTC traction control system.
2025 Honda ADV350
There’s new switchgear, underseat lighting, USB charging socket and keyless ignition rounds off the high spec, and the 2025 Honda ADV350 costs £5,899.
ADV350 Tech Highlights
330cc enhanced Smart Power+ (eSP+) SOHC four-valve engine
Peak power of 29bhp@7,500rpm with 31.5Nm torque @ 5,250rpm
New ECU settings, catalyser and O2 sensor with muffler internals – and protective cover – updated
7L fuel tank and 28.6km/l economy (WMTC mode) gives a potential 330km+ range
Lightweight tubular steel frame, features motorcycle-style 37mm USD forks
Remote reservoir rear shocks – now spring preload adjustable – deliver agile handling and natural control
Six-spoke cast aluminium wheels run block-pattern tubeless tyres
Disc brakes front and rear
Dual LED headlights lead the adventure style, set high above the front wheel and towards the edge of the body
New five-inch TFT display, with four-way toggle switch control and Honda RoadSync functionality
Everyday practicality comes in the form of a (now illuminated) under-seat compartment and a four stage height-adjustable screen
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) warns other road users of sudden braking
More info on all the 2025 models: www.honda.co.uk
