Engine & DCT: 745 cc, 59 hp, NC750-Based—and DCT Is the Decisive Distinction From the Competition

745 cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin, PGM-FI, Throttle by Wire, TBW. Output is 43.1 kW / 59 hp, with strong torque through the middle of the rev range.

The engine comes from the NC 750 platform and is tuned for strong torque and roll-on performance rather than high-rpm character. That is the right calibration for a GT maxi-scooter.

Three-level HSTC traction control comes standard.

There are four riding modes: Rain, Standard, Sport, and User, with User mode individually configurable. Rain mode was refined for 2025.

The six-speed dual-clutch transmission, DCT, is at the heart of the Forza 750—and the feature that separates it from every competitor in the maxi-scooter segment, including the Yamaha TMAX and Kymco AK 575. No other scooter in this class has DCT.

The transmission shifts fully automatically or manually through handlebar-mounted shift paddles.

Since 2025, DCT has been optimized for smoother starts and better control at speeds below 10 km/h, with refined hydraulic clutch control and faster, smoother gear changes.

The update is based on the further development of the DCT system used on the MY2024 CRF 1100 L Africa Twin.

Final drive is by chain. That requires more maintenance than a belt, but is a consequence of sharing the NC750 platform.

Suspension: 41 mm USD Fork, Four-Piston Radial Calipers, 17-Inch Front Wheel—Motorcycle Chassis in Scooter Clothing

Up front is a 41 mm USD fork. At the rear is an aluminum swingarm with Pro-Link linkage.

The front brakes use radially mounted four-piston calipers. That is motorcycle-level braking hardware, not typical scooter equipment.

The chassis uses a tubular-steel frame with an aluminum swingarm.

Wheel sizes are 17 inches front and 15 inches rear, with Pirelli Rosso Scooter tires fitted from the factory.

The 17-inch front wheel is crucial to the handling. It uses a motorcycle-sized front wheel rather than the 14- or 15-inch front wheels commonly found on scooters.

The result is handling that riders consistently describe as “sportbike-like”—unusual for a maxi-scooter of this size and a clear distinguishing feature.

Ergonomics & Equipment: Electrically Adjustable Windshield, Cruise Control, TFT/RoadSync, Helmet Storage Under the Seat

An electrically adjustable windshield with 180 mm of adjustment comes standard—important for long-distance and highway riding.

Cruise control has been standard since 2025.

Dual LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights and turn signals come standard. Introduced for MY2025, they give the Forza a distinctive dynamic lighting signature.

A TFT display with Honda RoadSync comes standard, providing navigation, music, and phone functions.

There is a USB-C charging port beneath the seat and Smartkey operation as standard.

Under-seat storage accommodates one full-face helmet.

A new, more comfortable seat was introduced for 2025, along with larger floorboards providing more legroom.

Seat height is a low approximately 790 mm, making the Forza relatively accessible despite its 236 kg weight.

Durabio, a bio-based, scratch-resistant plastic, is used for unpainted bodywork components.

There are no technical changes for the 2026 model year compared with 2025.

New colors are Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, Matte Warm Ash Metallic, and Pearl Glare White.

New 3×3-spoke cast-aluminum wheels have been fitted since MY2025.

An A2 restriction to 35 kW can be installed by the dealer.

Handling: 236 kg, but Sporty—Equally Good in the City, on Backroads, and on the Highway

At 236 kg fully fueled, the Forza 750 is not unusually heavy for a maxi-scooter—but its handling ability is unusual for something of this weight.

Many riders consistently describe the Forza 750 as feeling like a motorcycle rather than a scooter: agile turn-in, stable cornering, precise braking.

That comes from the combination of the 17-inch front wheel, USD fork, and four-piston radial brakes.

In the city, DCT makes riding relaxing because there is no clutching and no manual shifting. On backroads, Sport mode gives it a more engaged character. On the highway, Standard mode is comfortable.

Cruise control takes care of the throttle on long highway stretches.

The Forza 750 is suitable for daily stages of up to 1,000 km.

Among large maxi-scooters over 700 cc, the Honda Forza 750 is the only model with DCT as standard.

Costs: From €13,579—Yamaha TMAX More Expensive With Less Power; the Only Maxi-Scooter With DCT

The direct comparison is the Yamaha TMAX, starting at €14,149, with 560 cc, 48 hp, no DCT, and belt final drive. It has less power, costs more, and does without DCT.

The Kymco AK 575 costs €12,719 and uses belt drive, single-piston brake calipers, and no DCT.

The Forza 750 offers the most comprehensive technology package in the maxi-scooter segment.

The standard warranty is two years with unlimited mileage. A paid extension through Honda GarantiePlus is available.

Service intervals are every 12,000 km.

The chain final drive requires more maintenance than the belt systems used by many competitors, but with regular care it is not a problem.

Verdict

The Honda Forza 750 is the technological leader in its maxi-scooter segment: the only DCT in the class, four-piston radial brake calipers, 17-inch front wheel, 59 hp, cruise control, electrically adjustable windshield, TFT/RoadSync.

The Yamaha TMAX costs more and offers less.

If you are buying a maxi-scooter and want the best available overall package, buy the Forza 750.

 

Quick Check

+ DCT standard—the only maxi-scooter over 700 cc with a dual-clutch transmission; automatic or manual via shift paddles

+ MY2025 DCT optimization: smoother starts, better control below 10 km/h, faster gear changes

+ 41 mm USD fork and four-piston radial brake calipers: motorcycle-level chassis hardware

+ 17-inch front wheel: motorcycle handling rather than scooter handling

+ Cruise control standard since MY2025

+ Electrically adjustable windshield with 180 mm adjustment range standard

+ TFT with Honda RoadSync, navigation, music, and phone functions, standard

+ Four riding modes including User mode, three-level HSTC

+ Dual LED headlights with daytime running lights and integrated turn signals, standard since MY2025

+ Full-face helmet storage under the seat; USB-C standard; Smartkey

+ A2 restriction to 35 kW available

+ Less expensive than Yamaha TMAX despite higher power and more equipment

 

– Chain final drive: requires more maintenance than the belt systems used by many competitors

– 236 kg fully fueled: heavy when maneuvering

– No lean-angle-sensitive ABS, no IMU—a criticism at this price level, especially since the NT 1100 has an IMU

– €13,579: high entry price for a scooter concept

– Warranty: two-year base warranty; extension through Honda GarantiePlus costs extra

 

Technical Specifications: Honda Forza 750 (2026)

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Platform: NC750 platform

Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin; PGM-FI; Throttle by Wire

Displacement: 745 cc

Power: 43.1 kW / 59 hp

Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch transmission, DCT, standard; fully automatic or manual via shift paddles; MY2025 DCT optimization for smoother starts and improved control below 10 km/h

Final Drive: Chain

Riding Modes / Electronics: Four riding modes—Rain, Standard, Sport, User; three-level HSTC traction control; cruise control standard since MY2025; ABS standard

Frame: Tubular-steel frame with aluminum swingarm and Pro-Link rear suspension

Front Suspension: 41 mm USD fork

Front Brakes: Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers

Wheels: 17-inch front, motorcycle standard; 15-inch rear; new 3×3-spoke cast-aluminum wheels since MY2025

Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tire: 160/60 ZR15

Display: TFT display with Honda RoadSync standard, including navigation, music, and phone functions; four-way switch

Lighting: Dual LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights and turn signals standard since MY2025

Wind Protection: Electrically adjustable windshield with 180 mm adjustment range standard

Storage: Full-face helmet storage beneath the seat; USB-C charging port standard

Security: Smartkey standard

Sustainability: Durabio bio-based, scratch-resistant plastic for unpainted bodywork components

Fully Fueled Weight: 236 kg

Seat Height: 790 mm

License Class: A / A2, 35 kW restriction available from dealer

2026 Colors: Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, Matte Warm Ash Metallic, Pearl Glare White

Price in Germany: From €13,579

Warranty: 2 years with unlimited mileage as standard; paid extension through Honda GarantiePlus available