Honda X-ADV 750, Forza 750 and NC750X Get 2027 Colour Update — But Not in India

Honda has rolled out its 2027 model-year update for the X-ADV 750, Forza 750 and NC750X, and the changes are all in the paint booth — not under the bodywork. The update, announced this week for European and UK markets, brings fresh colourways across all three 745cc siblings but leaves the mechanical package completely untouched. For Indian riders, the update carries a different kind of relevance: none of these three motorcycles are currently on sale in the country. Honda briefly imported the X-ADV 750 here in limited numbers before pulling it from the lineup, and the Forza 750 and NC750X have never officially reached Indian showrooms at all.

What's Actually New for 2027

Start with the X-ADV, because it gets the biggest wardrobe change of the three. Honda has added four new shades — Mat Warm Ash Metallic, Pearl Deep Mud Gray, Grand Prix Red and Mat Ballistic Black Metallic — with the red and black options arriving as Special Editions carrying gold forks and big-logo graphics. The Forza 750 picks up two new finishes, Gunmetal Black Metallic and Mat Iridium Gray Metallic, while the NC750X adds Glint Wave Blue Metallic and Mat Deep Mud Gray alongside its existing Earth Black and Earth Khaki options. That's it. No new engine map, no revised suspension, no fresh electronics package.

The shared 745cc parallel-twin continues to make 57.7bhp at 6,750rpm and 69Nm of torque at 4,750rpm, sent through either a conventional gearbox or Honda's dual-clutch transmission depending on the model. It's the same motor that's powered this trio for years, tuned more for a flat, usable torque curve than outright numbers — which is exactly why Honda hasn't felt the need to touch it. The NC750X had already been through a substantial hardware refresh in 2025, so this year Honda's engineers were clearly saving their attention for whatever debuts at EICMA later in 2026.

In the UK, where pricing has been confirmed, the NC750X starts at £7,599 (roughly ₹8 lakh at current conversion), the Forza 750 comes in at £10,699 (around ₹11.2 lakh), and the X-ADV tops the range at £11,499 (close to ₹12.1 lakh). These are European list prices, not Indian ones — and that distinction matters more than usual here.

Why India Isn't Getting Any of This

Honda actually gave the X-ADV 750 a shot in India, launching it in May 2025 with a small, deliberately limited allocation aimed at early adopters rather than volume buyers. It didn't stick. By April 2026, less than a year later, Honda quietly discontinued the adventure scooter in the Indian market. The Forza 750 and NC750X never got that far — both remain absent from Honda's India lineup, with no confirmed launch timeline from the company despite years of speculation and unofficial price estimates floating around online.

The reasons aren't mysterious. A 745cc maxi-scooter or crossover motorcycle sits in a price band — realistically ₹9 lakh to ₹13 lakh once you factor in import duties and homologation — where it competes against full-size adventure bikes and premium tourers that Indian buyers already understand and trust. Royal Enfield's Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure own that conversation here, offering serious off-road capability at a fraction of the price. A DCT-equipped scooter built for European motorway commuting, however clever its engineering, is a tough sell against that.

Where These Bikes Actually Sell

Europe remains the stronghold, and the sales numbers explain why Honda keeps investing in colour updates rather than pulling the plug. The X-ADV was Honda's best-selling model in the on-off segment across Europe in 2025, with over 16,100 new customers. The NC750X has racked up more than 120,000 registrations since its debut in 2012, and the Forza 750 delivered over 6,000 units in 2025 alone. Rivals in that market include the Yamaha TMAX 560, Suzuki Burgman 650 and BMW C 650 GT — all scooters built for exactly the kind of high-speed, long-distance commuting that European infrastructure rewards and Indian traffic rarely allows.

That's really the gap. These bikes aren't underpowered or overpriced for what they do; they're built for a riding environment that doesn't map cleanly onto Indian roads, at least not at the volumes Honda would need to justify a full launch and local support network.

What This Means If You're Shopping in India Right Now

If you were hoping this 2027 update signalled a fresh India launch, it doesn't — this is a colour refresh for markets where these bikes are already established, not a reintroduction plan. Anyone who bought an X-ADV 750 during its brief Indian run should expect Honda's India service network to keep supporting it, but new buyers are out of luck until, or unless, the company reconsiders. For now, if you want a capable crossover or tourer that Honda actually sells here, the NC750X's spirit of do-it-all versatility is closer to what the CB300F or the Himalayan 450 already deliver on Indian roads, at a fraction of the running cost.

Honda's 2027 lineup update is a reminder of how differently the same motorcycle can perform depending on where it's sold — a European mainstay that couldn't find its footing in India within a year. Check out Drivio's coverage of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure for crossover options that are actually available, and priced, for Indian riders today.

Want to know what similar-capacity adventure and touring options cost on the road in your city? Compare on-road prices and EMI options for bikes actually sold in India on Drivio.