Honda Forza 750

From a press release issued by Honda:

The Forza 750’s taut, angular bodywork offers ample high-speed wind protection, plenty of rider leg room and low seat height – and a distinct lack of any excess bulk. Dual headlights with Daytime Running Lights and in-built indicators led the 25YM style update while sustainability was enhanced by the use of DurabioTM material in certain areas. There’s under-seat storage space to take a full-face helmet and the handy glovebox for everyday items. An updated five-inch TFT instrument display offers Honda RoadSync linking the rider to their smartphone. Ignition, locking and seat opening is via Smart Key. Cruise control is now standard-fit.

Powered by a torquey, fuel-efficient 745cc twin-cylinder engine, Throttle By Wire (TBW) allows adjustable engine character through three default rider modes: RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT, plus a customisable USER mode. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) offers a fine level of intervention over three levels (with 25YM refinements in RAIN mode) while the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) features automatic shifting schedules that link with the riding modes. Low speed response and feel has been optimised.

A tubular steel frame, aluminium swingarm, 41mm USD forks, radial-mount four-piston brake calipers, Pro-Link rear suspension and 15-inch/17-inch front/rear wheel combination comprise the well-equipped chassis and deliver sports motorcycle levels of handling in scooter form.

The 27YM Forza 750 will be available in the following colour options:
- Gunmetal Black Metallic (new)
- Mat Iridium Gray Metallic (new)
- Mat Warm Ash Metallic

Styling & Equipment
- Classy and roomy GT styling provides ample weather protection for rider and pillion
- Bio-based DurabioTM and recycled materials used in manufacture of bodywork
- High technology count, with Smart Key operation, new LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), 5-inch TFT display with illuminated handlebar control, smartphone connectivity, cruise control and much more.

As befits a GT scooter, the Forza 750’s sleek front fairing mounts the mirrors high and wide and provides ample wind protection for high-speed cruising, without the type of excessive bulk that hinders around-town agility. The Forza 750’s bodywork is a taut, angular design which exudes premium maxi-scooter style. Up front, the headlight unit features Daytime Running Lights for a premium face
The electric screen design cocoons rider and pillion in a tranquil pocket of air; at 480mm it is 100mm (25%) wider than the previous design and operates through 120mm of height adjustment with a 10° difference in angle (forwards) at maximum extension. The screen also features an automatic lowering function, which lowers the screen to its lowest position when the ignition is turned off, contributing to convenience when parking. The screen is also equipped with a memory function that automatically raises the screen to its last set height from the last trip. This functionality activates when driving from 5km/h.

In addition, manufacture of the screen and fairing uses DurabioTM (a bio-based polycarbonate resin), with more recycled plastic/rubber materials also used in other areas of the bodywork.

But on top of the all-important riding functionality – and as head of the sophisticated Forza family – the Forza 750 is also a rolling statement of aspiration, with style that exudes premium appeal and a presence that will attract attention whenever, and wherever, it’s ridden.

Of course, the practical details matter. There’s plenty of leg and foot room up front thanks to the reprofiled fairing and footstep, while the carefully contoured seat is instantly comfortable and ensures easy ground reach. Seat height is set at 790mm.The under-seat luggage space has 22L of volume and accepts a full-face helmet. There’s also a useful, and easy-to-access, glove compartment in the right-side inner fairing which can stow everyday items. The USB-C charging socket is located in a prominent position on the handlebars. Cruise control integrates with the DCT smoothly and is very easy to use; activation is from the right switchgear, with plus/minus and resume/set from the left.

Key data is relayed to riders through an updated five-inch full colour TFT screen, which uses optical bonding to improve visibility in bright sunlight. By sealing the gap between the cover glass and TFT screen with resin, glare is reduced, and legibility improved. The display itself is customisable between ‘Bar’, ‘Circle’ and ‘Simple’ display patterns and offers smartphone connectivity via Honda RoadSync.
Honda RoadSync – alongside an easy-to-use, backlit four-way toggle-switch on the left handlebar – allows straightforward, on-screen turn-by-turn navigation as well as the option (via a Bluetooth helmet headset) for the rider to make calls, listen to music or receive voice feedback of weather conditions. All an owner needs to do is download the free Honda RoadSync app from either the Play Store or the App Store, connect to the Forza 750, and go.

For added convenience the Forza 750 uses a Smart Key, which lives in the rider’s pocket and does away with the need to use a key for ignition, fuel cap and seat. With the Smart Key present, one push of the knob-type main switch powers it up and makes it possible to turn, giving the rider control of the ignition/steering lock and, via two rocker switches, the fuel cap and seat. It also locks and unlocks the optional Smart Top Box and has an ‘answer back’ function which makes the indicators flash for easy identification from a distance. A clutch mechanism in the main switch stops the handlebars unlocking by force.

The rear indicators have an Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) function. If negative acceleration of 6.0m/s2 is detected at a minimum speed of 53km/h with either brake working, the hazard lights flash to warn other road users a hard stop is in process. At the same speed the threshold is reduced if ABS is activated to a negative acceleration of a minimum 2.5m/s2.

They also auto-cancel; rather than using a simple timer, the system compares front and rear wheel speed difference and calculates when to cancel the indication relative to the situation.

Engine
- Peak power of 43.1kW, with 69Nm torque and 7,000rpm redline
- Throttle By Wire engine management
- 28.3km/l possible (WMTC mode)
- 35kW A2 licence version available

The proven design of the liquid-cooled, SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine ensures punchy performance in the low-to-mid range. Mechanically unchanged for 27YM, its relatively long-stroke architecture and specially shaped combustion chambers combine with the high-inertial mass crankshaft to produce large amounts of effortless torque from very low rpm. A forward cant brings the centre of gravity down for optimum stability.

Peak power is 43.1kW @ 6,750rpm with maximum torque of 69Nm @ 4,750rpm, capped by a 7,000rpm redline. The Forza 750 will cover 0-50m in 3.9s and at 60km/h the engine is turning over at just 2,500rpm.

Twin balancers counteract vibration from higher rpm inertia without affecting the distinct ‘throb’ delivered by the engine’s irregular firing order and 270° phased crankshaft. Bore and stroke are set at 77mm and 80mm respectively. Where possible, components are made to do more than one job: the camshaft drives the water pump, while one of the balancer shafts drives the oil pump. By keeping the number of parts to a minimum in this way, the engine is kept light, efficient and reliable.

For A2 licence holders a 35kW version is available, which can be easily converted to the full power version by a Honda dealer at the appropriate time. Equally, it is possible to restrict the full power version to 35kW by a Honda dealer.

The Forza 750 engine is exceptionally frugal ­– with a measured consumption of 28.3km/l (WMTC mode) providing a potential 375km cruising range from the 13.2-litre fuel tank.

Engine Electronics
- Throttle By Wire allows three default riding modes, plus USER customisation
- 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control features smooth management and refined Rain mode

With TBW managing the engine electronics, there are three modes for the rider to choose from, covering a wide range of riding conditions. Mode selection is managed between the left-hand switchgear and TFT display.

STANDARD delivers a balanced middle point between engine power delivery (P), Engine Braking (EB) and HSTC

SPORT gives more aggressive P delivery and EB, with low HSTC intervention

RAIN transmits low engine power delivery and braking, with high HSTC

USER offers custom options of low/medium/high between P/EB, low/medium/high/off for HSTC.

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) offers unobtrusive operation and refined control as it manages rear wheel torque thanks to TBW, over three levels:
Level 1 allows the minimum intervention for the lightest control over rear wheel spin.
Level 2 is the default setting and provides confidence-inspiring traction for general riding conditions.
Level 3 provides maximum control for slippery roads and was made smoother in operation for the 25YM update.

HSTC can also be switched OFF.

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Improved starting/ slow-speed response uses same clutch oil pressure estimation update as 24YM Africa Twin

Differing shifting schedules link with riding modes

USER mode allows choice of settings from smooth to aggressive.

Honda’s DCT technology delivers consistent, seamless gear changes up or down and very quickly becomes second nature in use. It uses two clutches: one for start-up and 1st, 3rd and 5th, the other for 2nd, 4th and 6th, with the mainshaft for each clutch located inside the other for compact packaging.
Each clutch is independently controlled by its own electro-hydraulic circuit. When a gear change occurs, the system pre-selects the target gear using the clutch not currently in use. The first clutch is then electronically disengaged as, simultaneously, the second clutch engages.

The 25YM update allowed smoother starting from standstill and control at low speed – under 10km/h – for U-turns. This required a ‘quick yet gentle’ driving force at small throttle openings.

Surpassing the operating parameters of the previous generation DCT the latest iteration now estimates the oil pressure of the clutch piston chamber and completely reviews the way feedback gain is applied – rather than just relying on an oil pressure sensor upstream of the clutch piston – resulting in improved, more delicate clutch response. Alongside a refinement to the way TBW now opens from closed, the DCT also features a dedicated setting for extremely low speed running.

Consistent, fast and seamless gear changes are always on offer. Furthermore, as the twin clutches transfer drive from one gear to the next with minimal interruption of the drive to the rear wheel, any gear change shock and pitching of the machine is minimised, making the change feel direct as well as smooth. Extra benefits include durability (as the gears cannot be damaged by missing a gear) impossibility of stalling, low stress urban riding, reduced rider fatigue and – crucially – the ability to concentrate more on riding lines, braking and acceleration points.

The DCT system offers two distinct riding approaches – Automatic Transmission (AT), with pre-programmed shift patterns which constantly read vehicle speed, gear selected and engine rpm to decide when a shift should occur, and Manual Transmission (MT), for gear changes using the paddle-shift style triggers on the left handlebar.

Through TBW control there are four Automatic shifting schedules available. Level 1 is the most relaxed, with upshifts and downshifts operating at relatively lower rpm; it is linked with the RAIN riding mode. Level 4, on the other extreme, shifts up at higher rpm and also downshifts earlier for more engine braking effect; it is linked with the SPORT mode. Level 2 is linked with STANDARD riding mode, with Level 3 situated between STANDARD and SPORT.

The USER mode functionality allows the rider to select any of the DCT shift patterns with the preferred permutations of the other parameters – Power delivery, Engine Braking and HSTC.

Chassis
- Tubular steel diamond frame, 41mm USD fork, Pro-Link suspension and aluminium swingarm
- Radial mount four-piston front brake calipers, 310mm discs and ABS
- ‘3by3’ 17-inch front and 15-inch rear cast wheel combination

For core strength the Forza 750 uses a rugged tubular steel diamond frame, which neatly packages all ancillaries and gives ample space for the under-seat storage area. Rake and trail are set at 27°/104mm with wheelbase of 1580mm. Overall wet weight is 236kg.

The spring preload adjustable rear shock is a single tube split pressure design and operates the aluminium swingarm – constructed from a machined-hollow cross member and U-shaped (in cross section) arms – through Pro-Link.

‘3by3’ 17-inch front and 15-inch rear cast aluminium wheels deliver confident handling and stability, whilst looking stylish, and are wrapped in 120/70 R17 and 160/60 R15 tyres front and rear. Dual radial-mount opposed four-piston calipers grip 310mm discs and work through ABS.

Accessories
A full range of Genuine Honda Accessories are available for the Forza 750 either individually or in carefully curated packs for user convenience:

The Comfort Pack is versatile collection of parts designed to enhance rider comfort and convenience:
- Deflector Set
- Comfort Seat
- Heated Grips
- Console Bag

The Style Pack builds in additional protection and looks:
- Parking Lever
- Parking Lever Cover
- Lateral Cover
- Floor Panel
- Fog Lights

The colour matched Travel Pack increases carrying capacity:
- Panniers (Right 26L, Left 33L)
- Colour Matched Pannier Panels
- Pannier Inner Bags

Also colour matched, the Urban Pack ups daily commuting ability:
- Aluminium Rear Carrier
- 50L Smart Top Box
- Top Box Cushion (2 versions available, with grey or red stitching to match the Comfort Seat)
- Colour Matched Smart Top Box Panel
- 25L Top Box Inner Bag
- Under-seat Luggage Divider

Also available
- Aluminium Panels for Panniers and Top Box
- 50L Manual Top Box
- 38L Manual Top Box
- Alarm System
- Passenger Backrest
- Akrapovič Slip-on muffler