Honda ADV 150 (KF38) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
149cc Liquid-Cooled Single SOHC 2V eSP Urban Adventure Scooter · Source: Honda ADV 150 (KF38) (2019–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda ADV 150 (KF38) (2019–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2019–2022 Honda ADV 150 (KF38) (chassis KF38) requires 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MB, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) with filter service (15421-KPL-900 (Oil Strainer Screen)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (110/80-14 M/C 53P) and 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI rear (130/70-13 M/C 57P), paired with 1× NGK MR8K-9 / CPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ7S / YTX7L-BS battery.
Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt)
R 225 kPa (2.25 bar)
Est. Range: ~332 km (206 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MB · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 0.9 L (0.95 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15421-KPL-900 (Oil Strainer Screen) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 120 ml (0.12 L) — SAE 10W-30 JASO MB (120 ml final reduction gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/80-14 M/C 53P · Rear: 130/70-13 M/C 57P (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR8K-9 / CPR8EA-9 × 1 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ7S / YTX7L-BS (12V 6.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry V-Belt CVT Drive — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 20,000–24,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 149 cc · 14.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm · 13.8 N·m (10.2 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 134 kg (295 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 8 L (2.1 US gal) · ~41.5 km/L → ~332 km (206 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 6,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 12,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
First-gen compact adventure scooter pairing the 2-valve 149cc eSP motor with Showa twin reservoir shocks and 14/13-inch block tires prior to the 4-valve ADV 160.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda small-displacement dry-CVT scooter platform requiring low-friction SAE 10W-30 JASO MB oil plus 120 ml rear gear oil; measure dipstick resting unscrewed.