Honda Forza 750 2025 test: Introduction, positioning and rivals of the Honda Forza 750 2025
The 2025 Honda Forza 750 arrives with a renewed design that gives it a modern and practical look. The first thing that catches your attention is the new double LED headlight, which includes daytime running lights and integrated turn signals. Honda has also put cruise control as standard and a 5-inch TFT screen that has been updated with connectivity through Honda RoadSync, perfect for synchronizing your smartphone and taking advantage of functions such as navigation or calls without diverting attention from the road.
In terms of rivals, the Forza 750 competes directly with models such as the Yamaha TMax, the BMW C 400 GT, the KYMCO AK 550 and the SYM Maxsym TL 508. Each has its strong point, but the Forza stands out for its balance between comfort , technology and power.
Test Honda Forza 750 2025: Technical characteristics and equipment
This maxi scooter remains the most powerful in the Forza family. It has a 745 cc twin-cylinder engine that provides very good acceleration, ideal for the city and the highway. In addition, it incorporates an electronic throttle (Throttle By Wire) and has three driving modes: Rain, Standard and Sport, as well as a customizable User mode. For those who have the A2 license, Honda has released a 35 kW version.
The 2025 Forza 750’s engine itself hasn’t changed, but it’s still ideal for agile driving. It is a liquid-cooled, 8-valve SOHC parallel twin, which produces 57.8 HP and 69 Nm of torque. Its long stroke design allows for powerful response from low revs. In addition, it has Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) technology in three levels, ideal for adjusting the control in different conditions.
The chassis is tubular steel with an aluminum swingarm, while the 41mm USD inverted fork and Pro-Link rear suspension ensure a smooth and controlled ride. The brake system has four-piston calipers and radial mounting, which gives it great braking capacity in high-performance situations.
In terms of equipment, the body is compact and angular, designed to provide good wind protection without adding unnecessary volume. Honda also includes the more sustainable Durabio material in certain areas of the fairing.
In addition to the space for the full-face helmet, there is a glove box for daily use items and the Smart Key system that allows you to control the ignition, locking and opening of the seat. Also practical is the USB-C port that is now located on the handlebar, much easier to use.
2025 Honda Forza 750 test: how the 2025 Honda Forza 750 is doing
The first impression as soon as you see the Forza 750 is that it seems more compact than the previous version. It is an optical illusion, because the dimensions, except for the seat height (now lower, 790 mm), are the same. It is because all the panels are new, in search of more simplicity and elegance. Most of the plastics are made of recyclable Durabio material (from corn) or recycled, but the quality feel to the touch is the same as what Honda boasts. The same happens visually, the feeling of quality is omnipresent.
Once on top, it is clear that the ergonomics have improved. The seat is especially comfortable. However, there is the possibility of purchasing a comfort seat, which increases the seat height by 10 mm.
The platforms where the feet rest are now wider, especially in the front, behind the shield. The hands fall naturally on the handlebars, which together with the lumbar support and the aforementioned platforms, form an excellent ergonomic triangle, at least for my 178 cm. I reach the ground with both soles of my feet and a certain reserve of leg flexion, because although the seat is 790 mm from the ground, it is still a certainly wide scooter (or motorcycle).
Before starting, I review the new interface, consisting of a newly designed 5” TFT screen and redesigned pineapples. Best of all, navigating the menus is now very simple and intuitive. Until not long ago, changing the time on a Honda required going to the owner’s manual. That’s over, now everything is easy.
Switching between the different modes (Road, Sport, Rain or User) is possible thanks to a dedicated button. Each of them is assigned a defined combination of power delivery (P), torque control (HSTC), engine braking (EB) and DCT dynamics (D), that is, stretching the gears more or less. User mode allows you to configure these 4 parameters to your liking.
The big news is the inclusion (finally!) of cruise control, essential in a practical vehicle like the Honda Forza 750. It is activated by means of a button on the right pineapple and is regulated with a cam on the bottom of left pineapple. It does not pose any difficulty. It is also possible to assign functionalities (favorites) to certain buttons, such as the electric adjustment of the height of the screen (also made by Durabio).
Once underway, a superior smoothness is perceived, undoubtedly due to the umpteenth iteration of the DCT transmission, which gives the driver barely perceptible gear changes. There are no clonks or accessory sounds anymore, it’s like a flying carpet.
It is possible to ride at very low speed without having to put your feet on the ground or hit the handlebars to maintain a straight line. One of those responsible is the DCT, of course, but also the 1580 mm between axles, the low center of gravity and the new lighter (and stiffer) tires, which are new to the Forza 750.
You can deduce that stability in fast corners is good and the truth is that it is very good. The Forza 750 treads very confidently and the inverted fork provides information about what is happening in the front axle. The 15” rear tire is the secret of the agility with which the Forza 750 is used in twisty areas, with an agility much greater than what its discreet and bourgeois design indicates.
There are no changes to the drive unit and they are not missing either. The feeling at the controls of the Honda Forza 750 is effective in all circumstances, with a very high degree of comfort, to the point that it has several faces: sports, practical and touring.
The first of these is contributed by sensational brakes, made up of double front discs with radial calipers and suspensions with 120 mm of travel on both axles that, although not adjustable, are very well tuned. You can also add the suggestive sound of the newly designed exhaust.
The practical and road component is determined by ergonomics, performance and good load capacity, thanks to the space under the seat, which can fit any type of helmet. In addition, there is a series of accessories in which there are suitcases, a trunk (for two helmets) and a rigid bag with modular compartments designed to be located under the seat.
There is also another optional bag to install in the remaining gap between the seat and the handlebars. The options don’t end there: deflectors, fog lights, heated grips, etc. All of them can be installed through compatible kits (Touring, Urban, Sport or Style) or independently, to adjust to the needs of each client.
It is a pleasure to circulate automatically in any of its modes, and you can intervene to up or down gear at any time using the buttons on the left pineapple. These are activated with the index finger (trigger) or the thumb. The pity is that the arc described by the index and thumb is very wide and will penalize smaller hands.
The size of the left pineapple is considerable and getting used to the location of the different buttons is not immediate. Locating the mode shift button or the horn may require more than a glance. There are few other drawbacks to be found. Perhaps the kickstand is a little short and tilts the Forza 750 too much, but there is the easel to avoid it, which, by the way, requires almost no force to operate.
Although this is the case, the largest of the Forza weighs 236 kg, which is present when moving it while standing, either paddling with the feet (remember that it is wide) or pushing it while standing. The handbrake, located close at hand next to the right fist, is a good ally for stopping the kilos on sloping parking lots.
With no defined price yet, the Honda Forza 750 will be available in January 2025 in two matte shades (champagne and black) and one glossy shade (metallic gray).
