First Honda 750cc maxi-scooter ever
Launched 2021
The Forza 750 (NSS750) is the first-ever Honda 750cc maxi-scooter. Honda had made the Integra 750 from 2014, but that was a hybrid scooter/motorcycle (foot-pegs, no underseat storage, manual-style stance). The Forza 750 is a proper maxi: floorboards, underseat storage, scooter ergonomics. Honda took 20 years longer than Yamaha to enter this segment.
Same engine as NC750X / X-ADV
745cc 270° parallel-twin
The Forza 750 uses Honda's 745cc parallel-twin — the same fundamental engine in the NC750X, X-ADV and (detuned) Integra 750. Designed for low-rev torque (peak at ~6,250rpm), 70mpg real-world, near-bulletproof reliability. 100,000-mile examples are common in courier fleets.
DCT auto
Stepless or stepped
Honda's DCT (dual-clutch transmission) is unique in the maxi-scooter class. Yamaha TMAX uses a CVT belt; BMW C400 GT uses a CVT. DCT gives proper 6-speed gear ratios with auto or paddle-shift control — meaning more efficient cruising, engine-braking on descents, and proper passing power. Many riders prefer it; some find it busier than CVT.
Cornering ABS via IMU
Class-leading
Forza 750 has Honda's 6-axis IMU enabling cornering ABS — meaning ABS that doesn't lock the brakes mid-corner like older systems do. Same tech as Africa Twin, Goldwing, R1300 GS. None of its scooter rivals (TMAX, AK 550, GTS 300) have IMU-based cornering ABS at this price.
A2-licence compatibility
Honda kit available
Honda offers an A2-licence restriction kit for the Forza 750 — limits power to 47bhp, making it A2-legal for new riders. Buy the bike on a CBT graduate's first proper licence, run it through 2 years of A2, then unrestrict for full A. Very few maxi-scooters offer this.
Real-world fuel range
270 mile tank
13L tank, 70mpg WMTC, ~80mpg real-world cruising at A-road speeds. Real range 250-280 miles between stops. Forza 750 has crossed continents in tests. Genuinely useable as a tourer, not just a commuter — which the Forza 350 isn't quite, and the TMAX 560 isn't either (10L tank).
Why this matters in 2026
Replacing a £15k tourer
A real number: the Forza 750 (£10,649) plus £1,500 of luggage and accessories does what a £15-18k mid-size sport-tourer does for a commuter who occasionally tours. No clutch, no gear-shifting, more luggage. For a lot of riders that's a smarter buy than an NT1100 or Tracer 9. It's not a sports bike — but most people don't ride sports bikes.
