One of the NC750X videos that helped me choose this as my next bike! Thanks guys!. I pick it up this week and cannot wait. Chose Matte Jeans Blue as the colour and I've opted for ALL of the accessory packs too which includes the fog lights so im sure it'll look fantastic 😁😁👌♥️
Thanks Jim, Hope all is well with you. I haven't forgotten about our rideout- Infact I could do with another vid like this one on your thoughts of your cool bike. I have been really busy with the bike stuff so finding it hard to free time mate sorry :(
Hello ER and Paul, this is by far the most honest review of the NC Manual and DCT. Been following Honda’s progress on this model for a while now. Tank bag hooks completely do not understand why Honda did away with them. As a commuter bike is it perfect for every city. Did I mention the Miles Per Gallon…
Great informative video. Glad to hear 2 mature (not old) guy’s opinions. First 6 speed review and I appreciated Paul’s experience with the manual gearbox. Still waiting for mine here In Wisconsin, but listening to your video I believe I’m making the right decision. This will be a local riding bike as I also have a 2017 Trophy SE, and 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 XRT for long distance tours. Both bikes I love and impressed with Triumph quality. All the best!
I bought the DCT model - blue colour in May 2021 and have done 5175 miles so far. Mine came with a centre stand as part of the £8300 purchase price from Hunt's Honda at Manchester. I rode a 140 mile round trip in the Derbyshire peak today and used 7.3 litres of fuel. That is 86 miles to the gallon!! I have fitted the Shad 39 Litre top box. It was £200 including mounting kit and postage. The Honda top box alone is £600.This is a great bike for touring or commuting. Would highly recommend it.
Hi, your right there, fuel economy on this bike is incredible. Riding Air of other bikes always surprises me, and highlights how good the nc is on the juice 👌🍻👍
Enjoyed the interview 👍. Nice to hear good reports on the NC750X, love mine (2019 manual with Shad seat). Notice one subscriber from NZ saying about DCT - I’m in NZ and sure you can dct if required 😃
Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it. I also really enjoy making these vids. Yes I was quite surprised when I heard he couldn't get one in NZ. Thanks for your feedback 👍👍
yeyyyy purchased one yesterday / in dct / A very slight upgrade from my2012 integra / i am absolutely happy with the tings this concept is givimg me / cant wait the spring to come . A also have trouble with the centerstand / cant get it / chhers guys - enjou every mile ... ill be drifting in transylvania next summer
Agree with the mirror width, I fitted 20mm extenders, £11 on ebay; problem solved. Love my 2021 DCT, only got the top box (showroom pack) with high screen & center stand. Had to wait 3 months for accessories.
Great interview, ER and Paul. I have a Z1000SX, which has span-adjustable levers on both sides and great mirrors. The screen is not great either, and neither is the seat. Unfortunately there's no center-stand option for it, not even after market options, due to the catalytic converter position. I think the Z1000SX is a very under-rated bike, just like the NC750. I was considering an NC back when I was shopping for it, but then decided to go for an inline-4 as I was already riding a parallel twin and wanted to try different engine configurations. My plan is to work my way through all the different configurations (maybe a V4 next 🤔😂) I'm liking the new 4 pm slot, ER. I might move my own videos earlier from 6pm to 5pm.
Thanks Noob, I agree about the SX. They should be selling more of them but Kawasaki don't really get themselves out there with the UA-cam thing. A friend of mine has a SX too and loves it. BTW where did the other comment go? I was going to come home and ask google what that word was you mentioned about the microphone, I seem to have to get the dictionary out a lot with your comments. Ironic when I have spoken English for the last 44 years and your trumping me already😁Cheers for watching buddy....I'll get you on one day : )
You really are a good interwiever! I don't know if I'm alone by this but music is not so important for me here (to be correct it is important but then I just listen it and do not watch anything), just makes more difficult to listen what people say (yes I'm a foreigner, for an excuse at least). Yes, that NC 750 seems to be a decent and useful bike! Would like it with DCT more than without!
It's a very minor gripe as far as I'm concerned, though. ER did tune the music down when he was speaking, just maybe a couple of dB more would have done the trick.
IT IS REALLY NICE TO SEE A NC WITH ALL THE CARRY BAGS, FULLY SET UP. IT LOOKS GREAT. I ALSO WISH HONDA WOULD COME OUT WITH A GRAY/BLACK VERSION BUT I COULD FIX IT IN SHORT TIME.
I really enjoyed this interview .The NC with its improvements including lower seat should increase interest in the bike .I do like the idea of the DCT transmission over manual though .Whether the DCT is made available in NZ only time will tell .
@@exeterrider The current model NC is only available in the manual version here whereas the Africa Twin has the DCT option .This new NC ups the game ,and yes Honda should really make the DCT version available here .
Good vlog. Yeah, the Trophy 4 cyl engine was super smooth with lovely power delivery. Whilst I didn't own it as the touring version I had a cafe racer kit roadster customised version which was 30kg lighter than std so pretty quick. Prefer the triple though of my Hinckley 900 trident. Fuel economy on the 4cyl was poor too 👍
Good review guys, i have owen two NC750X DCT that was version 2 and version 3 but haven’t tried this new variation, I love riding this bike so easy and very economically to run. I bought my 2018 DCT bike for £6200 I thought this was a bit of a bargain so can’t think it would be worth changing at the moment. As spoken about I did lock my keys in the frunk I had the keys in my gloves and put them into my helmet and locked all in the frunk😡😡 by mistake, I called out the AA to help but they couldn’t open the frunk to retrieve my keys so the nice AA man run me home 25miles to pick up my spare set phewwww. Never happened again. Gerry
Easily done Gerry. It's worth tryng the new one ....but will it be enough to change. Well if you like your present NC then you will probably find you may not want to upgrade anyway.
Devon’s answer to Parky there matey.....just a shame neither of you were speaking English 😂 lol Nice one. Interesting to hear real world views. I think I would have insisted on holding back the extra cash for the touring pack, until they can supply and fit it in full. Might ‘G’ em up a bit getting the parts in.
L71 👍, I liked this video, I have a 2017 DCT with lots of add ons, but I want the 2021 which has a little more hp, would never get manual as I have even changed my AT from manual to DCT. Great share, stay blessed and safe on two wheels, your biker brother Traveller MIA 🇬🇧
Good video - thanks for posting. If Honda were to give this bike 90 to 100hp, put the same tft screen as on the x adv plus cruise control I would buy a Nc in a heart beat. It would push the price up a bit but well worth it IMHO
I’m standing in front of a 2021 manual on the showroom floor now. Has the Dunlop tires, not the Metzelers I want. I’m pretty sure I want a DCT but it seems now that all the dealerships got their manual ones in the DCT models are all gone, at least in my area.
@@exeterrider Yes it’s definitely the 2021, US market model is the same as UK but only in red. It has Dunlop Trailmax D609. We also get the Metzeler Tourance Next but it’s luck of the draw, maybe half the bikes.
Totally different, hard to explain, but best way is to say the NC isn't built for off road but the 650 is, the 750 feels more lively of course. Both are good bikes
@@exeterrider the nc750x I imagine would be better in the corners than the vstrom with its smaller front wheel, I wish I could test ride both but no one nearby had a vstrom to test
750 I say👍it's quite refined compared to the 650 but you won't be going up and down the gears constantly, that being said there is no wrong decision here. You will enjoy both equally. The 750 will hold its value more too.
Nice vlog 👍. As a 50 years old total beginner, will you considered the NC 750x as a first beginner bike or more the cb500x or others!? Thanx a lot and cheers from Serbia ✌️
@@exeterrider Thanx, I used to ride maxi scooters, the last one i have now is the yamaha tricity 300 with 230kg 🤪. I am 1,83m high with 120 kg, so i think no problems for the NC 😎. Will wait the to try the new cb500x and decide, cheers ✌️
I rest rode a 2014 nc700 and a vstrom 650 2013 and engines were night and day, hands down the vstrom was superior. In goid conditions I get 60+ mpg, but with a flick of the wrist the power is there when I want or need it.
I got the 2021 DCT. It's my first auto gearbox honda. I slightly regret it now, I think if they had a manual box with a shifter, it'd have been a no brainer. I have a givi 60L top box, but find on the vid the bike looks very good with panniers. Honeslty I miss the cruise control (which I had on my 2016 GS, but don't have on my current KTM 1190) but not daily cause I mainly use it for commuting. What I miss most, and can't understand why they didn't fit, is THE eXT TEMP GAGE! dammit Mr. Honda!
@@exeterrider really? the dct works ok if you ride chilled and don't have to swing between cars, but our brain still knows best how to operate a clutch and gears. And my NC 750X dct stalls! so does the 2021 Adventure X (which I had as replacement bike) especially when the engine is cold. Very frustrating to start at a red light with lots of cars behind you, then stall unexpectedly like a learner. apparently, it's due to electronic accelerator management and there should be a softwre update coming anytime soon
@Michael Tanghe yes most like the NC DCT, I do and think it changes up and down perfectly. BUT as I said in my first ride and review the fuelling is a issue I know. They need to get on top of that. 👍🍻
Is anyone know the difference of the gearing of 2021 and the previous years (DCT)? They said the first 3 gears has more power and the last 3 are longer so better for the highway. How does it feel at the stop and up to 40 mph? Some one said his 2020 is lacking the power at the stop being left behind by cars.
It feels much the same as the previous model tbh. But yes the first 3 gears are shorter and then 6th gear is higher. Very little difference. But the engine map is totally different
GREAT VIDEO! VERY INTERESTING! I LIKE THE NC BUT ONE THING I WISH HONDA WOULD CHANGE IS THE CHAIN. HONDA NEEDS TO GO TO BELT DRIVE. CHAIN IS OLD TECHNOLOGY, NOT AS RELIABLE. I WATCHED A VIDEO, THE OWNER HAD TO GET A NEW CHAIN AS HIS HAD TWO LINKS FREEZE UP. THAT IS SCARY! OTHER THAN CHAIN, I THINK IT'S AS PERFECT AS POSSIBLE.
@@exeterrider could also depend on GPS or the bike speedo. Also even almost worn out tyres tend to over read. I've got new tyre and I'm now within 3mph of the GPS before it was closer to 5mph.
Great video, really informative. I must say, though, that I am very sceptical about Paul's missing parts being delayed by Covid-19. I wonder who told him that? Far more likely that it's caused by Brexit because there are thousand or millions of similar delivery problems and shortages which have been caused by it.
I could not help notice your clutch lever. This makes me mad because we cant get the manual NC750X in blue in canada. I even special ordered it. We can only get red ones in 2022.
@@exeterrider True about the availability. I waited since July 2021. I was not expecting it till May or June 2022. I got lucky for Christmas. (I'm referring to the bike.) But really, only one color available in Canada? Come on!!! That's like only being able to buy pink bubblegum from when gum was first invented. Which by the way is sugar, corn starch and pink food coloring added via hot plate to semi cured latex rubber. Simple but available pigment changes I guess won't matter in 10 years. Everything will be mandated electric. Range may be limited and make bikers dependant on charging stations. I will enjoy my gas powered, " RED ", NC750XAN, till the end of this era. Until gas/petrol, is no longer affordable, available, or becomes illegal. By then. Everthing will be green! Ha Ha! Puny how that works.
Liked my 2017 NC, but by god did it rust quickly. I test rode the new one and it’s a good step forward but I just can’t trust the build quality on paint. The two at the dealer had cracks in the paint on the engine cases, a basic quality control fail in Thailand. Shame really, Honda have dropped their game
Make sure if you get the DCT it has been reflushed .Honda has recalled the 750 DCT after issues with stalling. Really dangerous. Sold mine back to dealer. Shame on Honda .
wow ; that is a long to reach clutch lever ,,,,, and not adj ,, almost dangerous for people with small paws.. another reason for dct ??? crafty honda ;
@@exeterrider good idea ,, i am not a quick shift fan or dual clutch fan on a bike , but it just seems to suit the image of the nc and the goldwing ,,, and i admit if i where to buy either i would opt for dct ;;;
One of the NC750X videos that helped me choose this as my next bike! Thanks guys!. I pick it up this week and cannot wait. Chose Matte Jeans Blue as the colour and I've opted for ALL of the accessory packs too which includes the fog lights so im sure it'll look fantastic 😁😁👌♥️
Good choice! It's a great bike and will give you many miles if smiles
Enjoyable video, ER. It's nice to hear other folks' views on their choice of bike and experiences riding them. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Jim, Hope all is well with you. I haven't forgotten about our rideout- Infact I could do with another vid like this one on your thoughts of your cool bike. I have been really busy with the bike stuff so finding it hard to free time mate sorry :(
I've got a 'Slipstream' screen with a deflector on mine and I can easily ride with my visor open now. Huge difference.
Not heard of that, sounds good though, Thanks Geoff
Hello ER and Paul, this is by far the most honest review of the NC Manual and DCT. Been following Honda’s progress on this model for a while now. Tank bag hooks completely do not understand why Honda did away with them. As a commuter bike is it perfect for every city. Did I mention the Miles Per Gallon…
Thanks that's kind of you to say. I enjoyed making this video and your comment makes it even better. Thanks👍📹
Great informative video. Glad to hear 2 mature (not old) guy’s opinions. First 6 speed review and I appreciated Paul’s experience with the manual gearbox. Still waiting for mine here In Wisconsin, but listening to your video I believe I’m making the right decision. This will be a local riding bike as I also have a 2017 Trophy SE, and 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 XRT for long distance tours. Both bikes I love and impressed with Triumph quality. All the best!
Thanks for watching! Thats a stunning collection you have there!
At 72 I’m stilling loving it, and intend to ride as long as I’m able! Keep the excellent reviews coming please.
Excellent interview! Thank you. More please.
Thanks, I'll try 👍😎
I bought the DCT model - blue colour in May 2021 and have done 5175 miles so far. Mine came with a centre stand as part of the £8300 purchase price from Hunt's Honda at Manchester. I rode a 140 mile round trip in the Derbyshire peak today and used 7.3 litres of fuel. That is 86 miles to the gallon!! I have fitted the Shad 39 Litre top box. It was £200 including mounting kit and postage. The Honda top box alone is £600.This is a great bike for touring or commuting. Would highly recommend it.
Hi, your right there, fuel economy on this bike is incredible. Riding Air of other bikes always surprises me, and highlights how good the nc is on the juice 👌🍻👍
I think these types of videos go down very nicely - try to do more if you can - enjoyable - thanks!!
Thanks, will do! I have a couple more filmed : )
Enjoyed the interview 👍. Nice to hear good reports on the NC750X, love mine (2019 manual with Shad seat). Notice one subscriber from NZ saying about DCT - I’m in NZ and sure you can dct if required 😃
Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it. I also really enjoy making these vids. Yes I was quite surprised when I heard he couldn't get one in NZ. Thanks for your feedback 👍👍
yeyyyy purchased one yesterday / in dct / A very slight upgrade from my2012 integra / i am absolutely happy with the tings this concept is givimg me / cant wait the spring to come . A also have trouble with the centerstand / cant get it / chhers guys - enjou every mile ... ill be drifting in transylvania next summer
Brill, awesome bike! Have a good ride 👍🍻
Very informative interview. Thank you. Test rode a manual version last week and loved it. My CB is going and I'm getting this new NC... DCT probably.
It's a good upgrade, different bikes of course. With trying one 👍🍻
Why not manual?
Agree with the mirror width, I fitted 20mm extenders, £11 on ebay; problem solved. Love my 2021 DCT, only got the top box (showroom pack) with high screen & center stand. Had to wait 3 months for accessories.
Way of the world at the moment isn't it. Enjoy your bike Kevin : )
Great interview, ER and Paul.
I have a Z1000SX, which has span-adjustable levers on both sides and great mirrors. The screen is not great either, and neither is the seat. Unfortunately there's no center-stand option for it, not even after market options, due to the catalytic converter position. I think the Z1000SX is a very under-rated bike, just like the NC750. I was considering an NC back when I was shopping for it, but then decided to go for an inline-4 as I was already riding a parallel twin and wanted to try different engine configurations. My plan is to work my way through all the different configurations (maybe a V4 next 🤔😂)
I'm liking the new 4 pm slot, ER. I might move my own videos earlier from 6pm to 5pm.
Thanks Noob, I agree about the SX. They should be selling more of them but Kawasaki don't really get themselves out there with the UA-cam thing. A friend of mine has a SX too and loves it.
BTW where did the other comment go? I was going to come home and ask google what that word was you mentioned about the microphone, I seem to have to get the dictionary out a lot with your comments. Ironic when I have spoken English for the last 44 years and your trumping me already😁Cheers for watching buddy....I'll get you on one day : )
@@exeterrider the other comment was on WhatsApp 🤣
@@exeterrider oh yes, I'd love to be interviewed by you sometime. Let's make this happen!
@@NooBiker Too many platforms....lol Ill answer later😄
1000sx are great bikes i was thinking to buy one but Im looking for something for two up and rear seat is not the best ...
I really like these interview videos. Good to see differing opinions about the same bike!. Good video!!
Goodo, Thanks KG🙂
You really are a good interwiever! I don't know if I'm alone by this but music is not so important for me here (to be correct it is important but then I just listen it and do not watch anything), just makes more difficult to listen what people say (yes I'm a foreigner, for an excuse at least).
Yes, that NC 750 seems to be a decent and useful bike! Would like it with DCT more than without!
I'm with you on the music (I'm also a foreigner and English isn't my first language). Maybe just needs to be tuned down a bit more in sections.
It's a very minor gripe as far as I'm concerned, though. ER did tune the music down when he was speaking, just maybe a couple of dB more would have done the trick.
Yes I would like to try a manual to compare it but for me DCT will still win I think.
Yes note taken on that ,thanks : )
IT IS REALLY NICE TO SEE A NC WITH ALL THE CARRY BAGS, FULLY SET UP. IT LOOKS GREAT. I ALSO WISH HONDA WOULD COME OUT WITH A GRAY/BLACK VERSION BUT I COULD FIX IT IN SHORT TIME.
Yes, I think they did make one at some point didn't they? Black Airways sells well too
I really enjoyed this interview .The NC with its improvements including lower seat should increase interest in the bike .I do like the idea of the DCT transmission over manual though .Whether the DCT is made available in NZ only time will tell .
Thanks, I would have thought Honda will be missing out of they don't bring dct to NZ. 👍
@@exeterrider The current model NC is only available in the manual version here whereas the Africa Twin has the DCT option .This new NC ups the game ,and yes Honda should really make the DCT version available here .
Great interviewer, good job matey
Wow thanks mate 👍🍻
Good vlog. Yeah, the Trophy 4 cyl engine was super smooth with lovely power delivery. Whilst I didn't own it as the touring version I had a cafe racer kit roadster customised version which was 30kg lighter than std so pretty quick. Prefer the triple though of my Hinckley 900 trident. Fuel economy on the 4cyl was poor too 👍
Yes the Hinkley stuff was proper old skool like my 98 r850r👍
Good review guys, i have owen two NC750X DCT that was version 2 and version 3 but haven’t tried this new variation, I love riding this bike so easy and very economically to run. I bought my 2018 DCT bike for £6200 I thought this was a bit of a bargain so can’t think it would be worth changing at the moment. As spoken about I did lock my keys in the frunk I had the keys in my gloves and put them into my helmet and locked all in the frunk😡😡 by mistake, I called out the AA to help but they couldn’t open the frunk to retrieve my keys so the nice AA man run me home 25miles to pick up my spare set phewwww. Never happened again. Gerry
Easily done Gerry. It's worth tryng the new one ....but will it be enough to change. Well if you like your present NC then you will probably find you may not want to upgrade anyway.
No idea what these blokes were talking about I was just staring at them bikes the whole time😍
They are'nt talking about much mate haha
Devon’s answer to Parky there matey.....just a shame neither of you were speaking English 😂 lol
Nice one. Interesting to hear real world views. I think I would have insisted on holding back the extra cash for the touring pack, until they can supply and fit it in full. Might ‘G’ em up a bit getting the parts in.
Yes , I am hoping to brush up on my English skills ha! Could be worse if if I were from ooop north😂
L71 👍, I liked this video, I have a 2017 DCT with lots of add ons, but I want the 2021 which has a little more hp, would never get manual as I have even changed my AT from manual to DCT. Great share, stay blessed and safe on two wheels, your biker brother Traveller MIA 🇬🇧
Great Thanks MIA, I am glad it is reaching you. Thanks for your time watching it : )
Good video - thanks for posting. If Honda were to give this bike 90 to 100hp, put the same tft screen as on the x adv plus cruise control I would buy a Nc in a heart beat. It would push the price up a bit but well worth it IMHO
Hi Forden, fair comment mate 👍💯
Agree with you there. 100hp would be appropriate. It runs out of steam, on my test ride you quickly hit the redline
The bird chilling at 8.00 🤣
Is there where too, I can't see it?
@@exeterrider infront of the rear wheel (to the right of it) on the left bike. 😆
Hi ER just watched your NC thoughts again, get yours taxed and back out on it👍👍👍
Hi mate, back on the road as of last week. Nice to get back on it again, now I just have to find time to ride it!
I use cruise control in France so I don't trigger the speed cameras. With RBW throttle, it shouldn't add much to the cost
Yes, in theory 😉🍻
Ive sent my standard 2021 screen to slipscreens for them to make a taller screen so they should be available soon.
Interesting, I will have to look them up sometime.
One thing about Honda and Yamaha they are going to be very reliable. More reliable than any other brand.
Yes, I tend to agree, suzuki aswell 👍
Nice One Paul!
Great interview. That clutch lever looks rather odd being so far out with no adjustment.
Thanks mate, yes I couldn't live with that. I would stick it in the vice and pull it back to where it should be!
I’m standing in front of a 2021 manual on the showroom floor now. Has the Dunlop tires, not the Metzelers I want. I’m pretty sure I want a DCT but it seems now that all the dealerships got their manual ones in the DCT models are all gone, at least in my area.
Is that definitely the 2021, I don't think the new one would have the Dunlops unless the dealer swapped them. Yes I like dct👍
@@exeterrider Yes it’s definitely the 2021, US market model is the same as UK but only in red. It has Dunlop Trailmax D609. We also get the Metzeler Tourance Next but it’s luck of the draw, maybe half the bikes.
Beautiful bike but I'm looking at the NT 1100. A full loaded 750x can't be far off the NT price?
No, the NC is a couple K less at least even with the boxes I think.
What's the NC like for a tall rider? 6', 33" hide leg. I've seen guys talk about lowering the pegs but I'm not keen on that.
Possibly too small on the 2021, id be leaning towards a africa twin tbh👍
Interesting concept -- it's down on HP yet the gearing "compensates" making it quite snappy from a stop...
Yeap, clever math to make it all work : )
I have a 2021 NC750X excellent bike but I had to wait 12 weeks for the accessories that I ordered.
Yes it seems to be the easy of the world at the moment 🌍
How does the 2021 nc750x compare to the same year v strom 650 in the twisties?
Totally different, hard to explain, but best way is to say the NC isn't built for off road but the 650 is, the 750 feels more lively of course. Both are good bikes
@@exeterrider the nc750x I imagine would be better in the corners than the vstrom with its smaller front wheel, I wish I could test ride both but no one nearby had a vstrom to test
Is it mainly road you will be riding? Motorways as well 60 MPH plus?
@@exeterrider Yes all pavement. The roads here have lots of corners and typical travel is 60-65mph down to 30mph in sharp corners.
750 I say👍it's quite refined compared to the 650 but you won't be going up and down the gears constantly, that being said there is no wrong decision here. You will enjoy both equally. The 750 will hold its value more too.
I have the Honda panniers and used them in the pouring rain and everything stayed dry
Good to hear ,Thanks Mark
Nice vlog 👍. As a 50 years old total beginner, will you considered the NC 750x as a first beginner bike or more the cb500x or others!? Thanx a lot and cheers from Serbia ✌️
Hi Allen, the NC 2021 is quite OK....prior 2021 models are heavy! If you go steady, but id say the 500x will be a better option.
@@exeterrider Thanx, I used to ride maxi scooters, the last one i have now is the yamaha tricity 300 with 230kg 🤪. I am 1,83m high with 120 kg, so i think no problems for the NC 😎. Will wait the to try the new cb500x and decide, cheers ✌️
Ahh OK, yes the NC then is a better choice then. Much more universal. The 500x may get boring..... I didn't know you had maxi scoots👍🍻
I rest rode a 2014 nc700 and a vstrom 650 2013 and engines were night and day, hands down the vstrom was superior. In goid conditions I get 60+ mpg, but with a flick of the wrist the power is there when I want or need it.
Different bikes for different people I guess. Both are good in their own right and tick different boxes 👍🍻
I got the 2021 DCT. It's my first auto gearbox honda. I slightly regret it now, I think if they had a manual box with a shifter, it'd have been a no brainer. I have a givi 60L top box, but find on the vid the bike looks very good with panniers. Honeslty I miss the cruise control (which I had on my 2016 GS, but don't have on my current KTM 1190) but not daily cause I mainly use it for commuting. What I miss most, and can't understand why they didn't fit, is THE eXT TEMP GAGE! dammit Mr. Honda!
That surprises me. Your the first to say such a thing. I appreciate your honesty.
@@exeterrider really? the dct works ok if you ride chilled and don't have to swing between cars, but our brain still knows best how to operate a clutch and gears. And my NC 750X dct stalls! so does the 2021 Adventure X (which I had as replacement bike) especially when the engine is cold. Very frustrating to start at a red light with lots of cars behind you, then stall unexpectedly like a learner. apparently, it's due to electronic accelerator management and there should be a softwre update coming anytime soon
@Michael Tanghe yes most like the NC DCT, I do and think it changes up and down perfectly.
BUT as I said in my first ride and review the fuelling is a issue I know. They need to get on top of that. 👍🍻
great video - insightfull
Is anyone know the difference of the gearing of 2021 and the previous years (DCT)? They said the first 3 gears has more power and the last 3 are longer so better for the highway. How does it feel at the stop and up to 40 mph? Some one said his 2020 is lacking the power at the stop being left behind by cars.
It feels much the same as the previous model tbh. But yes the first 3 gears are shorter and then 6th gear is higher. Very little difference. But the engine map is totally different
@@exeterrider Thank you sir.
I have a 2015 DCT which was £4800 new I would change for anew model with cruise control
I will feed that back. Thanks for your comment : )
Good job 👏🏻
Thanks Saddle. Your turn one day!
But I don’t have an NC 🤪
@@Saddlebags73 Good that makes it even more interesting : )
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I think this bike only makes sense with the DCT gearbox. It was made for that gearbox.
Yes I'm kinda with you on that. Although I'm sure the manual is good aswell👍🍻
GREAT VIDEO! VERY INTERESTING! I LIKE THE NC BUT ONE THING I WISH HONDA WOULD CHANGE IS THE CHAIN. HONDA NEEDS TO GO TO BELT DRIVE. CHAIN IS OLD TECHNOLOGY, NOT AS RELIABLE. I WATCHED A VIDEO, THE OWNER HAD TO GET A NEW CHAIN AS HIS HAD TWO LINKS FREEZE UP. THAT IS SCARY! OTHER THAN CHAIN, I THINK IT'S AS PERFECT AS POSSIBLE.
That would be cool, but belt drive is a thing of the past the way things are going ....unless its electric!?!?!?
Does anyone actually miss those extra 1.2" rear travel pre-2021?
I don't, but many miss the front travel tbh mate
No longer available in Australia definitely got the sh#ts I was planning to make this my next bike
Thats a strange move by Honda. I would have thought they would have done well with the NC in Aus👆👍🍻
@@exeterrider the opposite mate sold bugger all
@@roadstrom ahh I don't blame them then 👍
@@exeterrider everyone wants a CBR 1000 here a lot of small penis syndrome 😆
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It was 70mph @4000rpm with the nc700 it's 70mph @ 3500rpm on the nc750 sounds good but remember it doesn't really rev over 6000rpm anyway.
Hi Chris, I think I was getting 3200RPM at 70 with the 2021. I could be wrong and will check, thanks!
@@exeterrider could also depend on GPS or the bike speedo. Also even almost worn out tyres tend to over read. I've got new tyre and I'm now within 3mph of the GPS before it was closer to 5mph.
Great video, really informative. I must say, though, that I am very sceptical about Paul's missing parts being delayed by Covid-19. I wonder who told him that? Far more likely that it's caused by Brexit because there are thousand or millions of similar delivery problems and shortages which have been caused by it.
Yes exactly who knows. He has since been in contact and told me that his parts are coming in september : )
High screen with deflector is the answer, don't need earplugs now.
Fair enough Kevin, My touring screen is pretty good too : )
I could not help notice your clutch lever. This makes me mad because we cant get the manual NC750X in blue in canada. I even special ordered it. We can only get red ones in 2022.
How strange. May be its because of the easy the world is for the past 2 years. We are struggling to get any bikes in the UK at the moment!
@@exeterrider True about the availability. I waited since July 2021. I was not expecting it till May or June 2022. I got lucky for Christmas. (I'm referring to the bike.) But really, only one color available in Canada? Come on!!! That's like only being able to buy pink bubblegum from when gum was first invented. Which by the way is sugar, corn starch and pink food coloring added via hot plate to semi cured latex rubber. Simple but available pigment changes I guess won't matter in 10 years. Everything will be mandated electric. Range may be limited and make bikers dependant on charging stations. I will enjoy my gas powered, " RED ", NC750XAN, till the end of this era. Until gas/petrol, is no longer affordable, available, or becomes illegal. By then. Everthing will be green! Ha Ha! Puny how that works.
Liked my 2017 NC, but by god did it rust quickly. I test rode the new one and it’s a good step forward but I just can’t trust the build quality on paint. The two at the dealer had cracks in the paint on the engine cases, a basic quality control fail in Thailand. Shame really, Honda have dropped their game
That really surprises me. I have found the NC to be pretty top notch with great finishing. Bit of bad luck perhaps?!
NC750X vs V-Strom 650XT vs Tracer 7....
750X for me, Then the Tracer 7 .....maybe.....
4:04 Plymouth yay 🙌
No comment 😂 O damn I just did!
Make sure if you get the DCT it has been reflushed .Honda has recalled the 750 DCT after issues with stalling. Really dangerous. Sold mine back to dealer. Shame on Honda .
Yeap im glad I mentioned that... No one else mentioned it 👍🍻
Nice video but lose the loud music - it adds nothing and blows your ears off.
OK mate, it is a bit empty without it mind but I'll turn it down a bit perhaps. Thanks
wow ; that is a long to reach clutch lever ,,,,, and not adj ,, almost dangerous for people with small paws.. another reason for dct ??? crafty honda ;
If it were mine I would bend it back a bit 👍
@@exeterrider good idea ,, i am not a quick shift fan or dual clutch fan on a bike , but it just seems to suit the image of the nc and the goldwing ,,, and i admit if i where to buy either i would opt for dct ;;;
Thoughts, not thought's
Ahh Yes your right, not sure how that slipped the net!
@@exeterrider thanks for being positive - I genuinely have a condition! Great channel, by the way.
Thanks very much 🙏👍