It's great to see you back on the road again, Paul! I love the NC 750X but with all the dirt and gravel roads here where I live, when it becomes tire changing time I'd probably put some more off-road biased skins on. But I love the low center of gravity with the fuel tank below the seat. Easier to pick up if I dropped it.....which is a probability! Good to see you riding again!
Thanks Gregory! Don't worry, if I was doing more serious or extensive off road work I would change the tyres too. I've looked into it and there are a lot of good options out there. To give you an idea of the pillion seat size, the usable area is 11" long (from front to back) 9" wide at the front of the pillion seat and tapers back to 6" at the rear of the seat. The seat foam is firm. The drop from the pillion seat to the pillion pegs is 17". As a comparison, the drop from the rider seat down to the footpegs is 19". The rider pegs are aluminium with rubber tops but the pillion pegs are plain aluminium, no ruuber. We haven't given the pillion seat a good distance test yet but I'm not expecting it to be good for longer runs. I'd say my wife wood start getting uncomfortable after about 30 minutes.
I have 1k usd saved...im excited...i was speaking with my friend...he say...its 10k, dont worry you have 1k already..you just need 9k more and you got it...i said yes...im 1/10 there already...one day at a time...
Was out with my Rebel 1100 yesterday here in Finland, beautiful weather, 14C and sunny! One of the best riding days, not too warm/cold. The Rebel is great.
Interesting review, I’m in Aus ( Wollongong) I came from owning 2 FJR1300s over 20 years and bought a 2017 NC December 2023. Apart from the driveshaft I’m not realty missing the bigger bikes Shame we can’t buy the 2021 version and yet New Zealand still sells them
An excellent video review my man 👍🙂 I have just bought one of these here in Ireland. It's a white 2017 manual model. Pick it up tomorrow. Take care.....👍
🏴 Hi Paul I have a 2021 nc750 I am 6'1" and love the 800mm seat hight also the seat is higher at the front so more comfy. the nc hides its weight very well as you say. fuel cosump is ace👍
5:10 this is more of a rumor than fact, but it persists. A Honda engineer meant it as kind of a joke when the bike was first revealed. The engine design and valve train is similar, but it’s not really a Honda Fit engine minus two cylinders, especially as a 270° crank angle.
I was very close to buying the 2021 NC750X, but couldn’t decide between manual and DCT. Here in Southern California the DCT models don’t last long at dealerships and some have huge markups on them. I thought I had one lined up, no deposit necessary, but then the salesman informed me it had sold before I could get there. I tried for a manual one at another dealership, but it had just sold also. I was going to go to another, farther away dealership that had a manual and a DCT in stock, but at that same dealership I was already at they had just gotten a very hard to find Rebel 1100 DCT (which I also had an interest in) so I went for that instead. Only a $700 difference between the NC750X DCT and Rebel 1100 DCT to me means one may be overpriced or one is very underpriced. Liking it so far, but still curious about the NC. It definitely won’t be difficult to sell the Rebel if I decide I want the NC next year. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Others have said the NC is very hard to get in the US at the moment, are those shipping containers still banked up on the water? I wonder how many bikes are in those? Surprised there is only $700 difference between a DCT NC750X and Rebel 1100 DCT... does sound like there is a hefty markup on the NC750X in the US. It's hard for me to make a price comparison locally as the NC750X is no longer sold in Australia 😒
@@BikesILike Not sure if it’s the backed up shipping containers, lack of semiconductors, both, or neither. The 2021 NC isn’t sold in Australia?! What a crime. I hope that changes for 2022. I thought it might not come to the US considering it has never been a strong seller here like it is elsewhere, but that seems to have changed dramatically with the 2021 model. And yes $9299 for a NC750X DCT ($8499 manual) and $9999 for the Rebel 11000 DCT ($9299 manual). The Rebel 1100 is the motorcycle bargain of 2021 and one of the best I’ve seen since the MT-09/MT-07 of 2014, if you can get one that is.
@@mindspinn311 I got lucky and found a 2022 NC750X DCT version about 250 miles from me. As soon as I saw it was available I put a deposit on it. I missed two other 2021 versions that were closer because I hesitated about putting a deposit down.
I've tested it and liked very much. However storage box is too small. Lot of wasted space between seat and handlebar - easy to enlarge it with next 5 or more liters. No usb socket. But the coception is great.
Great video….hoping to get this bike….love the scenery…which part of Victoria was it….I have travelled on holiday around the Yarra valley, Macedon range and up in the Dandenongs….cannot wait to get back late next year…..now to get this 2022 version…..cheers..stay safe
love the vid sir...I just put my fincance application in for my own one :D would be my 1st bike ever :) I just fazed out watching you ride :D I can not wait for mine now :D
@@marcellojune63 Really!? Wow, we are seeing a slow down of deliveries. Predictions are it may get worse before it gets better. My parents were born in the Netherlands 😉👍
At first I was trying to work out if that was a good or bad thing. After thinking about it I'm guessing that was unusually warm for you guys at this time of year?
I designed mine and 3D printed it. If you have a 3D printer or know someone with a 3D printer you can use my part. Here is a link to my STL file - 1drv.ms/u/s!AunpO2iVY5IMjZxdkufFSXRNKg_0FA?e=p3mGvs But it's pretty simple really. All you need to do is to make up a small steel bracket. This video here shows the process. Honda Nc700x forward slope seat mod - ua-cam.com/video/tTejItiBNwg/v-deo.html
Can you comment on the value of a used nc750x vs the nc700x . This is my second bike stepping up from a Versys x300 which is grossly under powered for my 35 mile commute
Thank you! Yes I made a 3D printable bracket which I'm happy to share with you if you are into 3D printing. But in reality all you need is a flat piece of steel bent into shape. Here are a couple of videos on UA-cam showing the process. ua-cam.com/video/623_CIpyulU/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/xk6F0_m1dts/v-deo.html From memory, in one of the videos the guy cuts up the seat. I wouldn't recommend doing that, It's not necessary and the bike can be put back to original condition when it's time to sell if you leave the seat untouched. 👍
@@murraydavis6158 Yes this is a link to the STL part I designed for the NC750X. 1drv.ms/u/s!AunpO2iVY5IMjZxdkufFSXRNKg_0FA?e=q8AQEk For maximum strength I printed it solid and in the orientation as shown in the STL file. I've designed many more 3D printable models which I share freely and you can find them all here! printverygood.blogspot.com/
What about vibrations in the bike? I have 2 bikes now and the Z650 Kawasaki are killing my arms with vibrations. Other bike i have is a brad new Harley Davidson Softail Standard. And its almost no vibrations in that bike because of the new M8 engine. But im thinking of sell my Kawasaki and buy a bike for use on shorter trips.
I'm sensitive to vibrations through the bars, my hands would start tingling on the BMW K 1300 S I had. Vibration wise there's nothing that grabs my attention on the NC750X.
@@BikesILike I have some nerve damage in my arms and neck so im thinking of buy a Rebel 1100 or a Africa twin with no clutch. The thing that i worry with same bike as you have is the power in it. Im used to have much more power so i was hoping it had like 80-90 hp. But i need to test this bike first. And here in Thailand they still sell it 🙂
@@kongebilj193 Your situation is different from mine so I'd definitely be test riding each bike before purchasing. If you like more horsepower then the NC750X might not be the bike for you. The Rebel 1100 or Africa Twin might be better options. 👍
They have reduced the suspension travel on the newer NC750X but my bike is the 2020 model and it has longer suspension travel. For the kind of roads I ride on I find it to be very good.
I think it's a great bike! And that's coming from someone who's owned and ridden a lot of bikes. I originally wanted to buy a DCT version but they were never released in Australia so manual it is. I have no regrets, the manual gearbox is a pleasure to use. I don't even think about it to be honest.
@@arismous8586 Sorry I don't quite understand your question? I think you're asking what rpm the bike is doing at highway speeds with the manual gearbox? If so, it's a very relaxed feel, engine is not working hard at 100 km/h. No vibrations.
Yeah they stopped selling them in Australia not long after I bought my bike, mine's a 2020 model. They are great bikes Jack I can understand why people would choose to hang on to them.
Both US and British mile are practically the same. In the US you can use International mile or survey mile when measuring. The international mile is exactly 0.999 998 of a US survey mile. That's close enough for me. 1 international mile equals 1.609344 km and 1 US Survey mile equals 1.6093472. The International mile is most commonly used.
Thanks David. Yes I've seen Honda dealers in the US with next to no stock on the floor. I've heard the problem is all those ships parked at sea loaded with containers. Hopefully they can get that situation resolved soon and stock can start flowing again.
@@BikesILike There is that. I can't even find used bikes available. I suppose that says something good about the ones already here. I'm up in the air between the Honda NC750X, the VFR800X Crossrunner, and the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. I'm not sold on the DCT idea, as I have gotten used to clutching and coasting at times. Not sure how that would work without a clutch lever.
@@Vibe77Guy I can understand why people are hanging on their NC750X's, they're great bikes. I like new Tracer 900 GT, getting good reviews too. My only concern with the Crossrunner would be resale value. They're not as big a seller as the NC750X or Tracer.
Nice review and love your scenery and terrain. I've just ordered a new NC750X with a delivery date for August here in UK.
It's great to see you back on the road again, Paul! I love the NC 750X but with all the dirt and gravel roads here where I live, when it becomes tire changing time I'd probably put some more off-road biased skins on. But I love the low center of gravity with the fuel tank below the seat. Easier to pick up if I dropped it.....which is a probability! Good to see you riding again!
Thanks Gregory! Don't worry, if I was doing more serious or extensive off road work I would change the tyres too. I've looked into it and there are a lot of good options out there.
To give you an idea of the pillion seat size, the usable area is 11" long (from front to back) 9" wide at the front of the pillion seat and tapers back to 6" at the rear of the seat. The seat foam is firm. The drop from the pillion seat to the pillion pegs is 17". As a comparison, the drop from the rider seat down to the footpegs is 19".
The rider pegs are aluminium with rubber tops but the pillion pegs are plain aluminium, no ruuber. We haven't given the pillion seat a good distance test yet but I'm not expecting it to be good for longer runs. I'd say my wife wood start getting uncomfortable after about 30 minutes.
I have 1k usd saved...im excited...i was speaking with my friend...he say...its 10k, dont worry you have 1k already..you just need 9k more and you got it...i said yes...im 1/10 there already...one day at a time...
Enjoyed the scenery and the tour of your Honda. Nice for you to be footloose after your lockdown. Thanks for posting!
Thanks Guy! 👍
Was out with my Rebel 1100 yesterday here in Finland, beautiful weather, 14C and sunny! One of the best riding days, not too warm/cold. The Rebel is great.
My son spent a few weeks in Finland a couple of years ago. Really liked your country, said the people were warm and welcoming. 👍
@@BikesILike Good to hear! Warm summers and cold winters. All fairly well organized. Love Australia, been in Sydney and Melbourne.
Interesting review, I’m in Aus ( Wollongong)
I came from owning 2 FJR1300s over 20 years and bought a 2017 NC December 2023. Apart from the driveshaft I’m not realty missing the bigger bikes
Shame we can’t buy the 2021 version and yet New Zealand still sells them
An excellent video review my man 👍🙂 I have just bought one of these here in Ireland. It's a white 2017 manual model. Pick it up tomorrow.
Take care.....👍
Thanks Goose! And hello Ireland! 👍
🏴 Hi Paul
I have a 2021 nc750 I am 6'1" and love the 800mm seat hight also the seat is higher at the front so more comfy. the nc hides its weight very well as you say. fuel cosump is ace👍
Thanks for sharing your 2021 model feedback Gus! I was hoping the 2021 seat would fit on my model but I've heard they're unfortunately not compatible.
Totally agree on the suspension travel point. Spot on.
I just bought one love the video
5:10 this is more of a rumor than fact, but it persists. A Honda engineer meant it as kind of a joke when the bike was first revealed. The engine design and valve train is similar, but it’s not really a Honda Fit engine minus two cylinders, especially as a 270° crank angle.
Thanks for the heads up 👍
I was very close to buying the 2021 NC750X, but couldn’t decide between manual and DCT. Here in Southern California the DCT models don’t last long at dealerships and some have huge markups on them. I thought I had one lined up, no deposit necessary, but then the salesman informed me it had sold before I could get there. I tried for a manual one at another dealership, but it had just sold also. I was going to go to another, farther away dealership that had a manual and a DCT in stock, but at that same dealership I was already at they had just gotten a very hard to find Rebel 1100 DCT (which I also had an interest in) so I went for that instead. Only a $700 difference between the NC750X DCT and Rebel 1100 DCT to me means one may be overpriced or one is very underpriced. Liking it so far, but still curious about the NC. It definitely won’t be difficult to sell the Rebel if I decide I want the NC next year. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Others have said the NC is very hard to get in the US at the moment, are those shipping containers still banked up on the water? I wonder how many bikes are in those? Surprised there is only $700 difference between a DCT NC750X and Rebel 1100 DCT... does sound like there is a hefty markup on the NC750X in the US. It's hard for me to make a price comparison locally as the NC750X is no longer sold in Australia 😒
@@BikesILike Not sure if it’s the backed up shipping containers, lack of semiconductors, both, or neither. The 2021 NC isn’t sold in Australia?! What a crime. I hope that changes for 2022. I thought it might not come to the US considering it has never been a strong seller here like it is elsewhere, but that seems to have changed dramatically with the 2021 model. And yes $9299 for a NC750X DCT ($8499 manual) and $9999 for the Rebel 11000 DCT ($9299 manual). The Rebel 1100 is the motorcycle bargain of 2021 and one of the best I’ve seen since the MT-09/MT-07 of 2014, if you can get one that is.
@@mindspinn311 I got lucky and found a 2022 NC750X DCT version about 250 miles from me. As soon as I saw it was available I put a deposit on it. I missed two other 2021 versions that were closer because I hesitated about putting a deposit down.
If you are planning to keep the bike long then you should get Hyper Pro shocks with their front fork cartridge. It transforms the bike
Woa, that is interesting. What do they do exactly? And how much did this change cost for you?
I've tested it and liked very much. However storage box is too small. Lot of wasted space between seat and handlebar - easy to enlarge it with next 5 or more liters. No usb socket. But the coception is great.
Great video….hoping to get this bike….love the scenery…which part of Victoria was it….I have travelled on holiday around the Yarra valley, Macedon range and up in the Dandenongs….cannot wait to get back late next year…..now to get this 2022 version…..cheers..stay safe
Thanks Karl! This was filmed at Lake Learmonth, Waubra and Mt Bolton in Central Victoria.
love the vid sir...I just put my fincance application in for my own one :D would be my 1st bike ever :) I just fazed out watching you ride :D I can not wait for mine now :D
Nice! Enjoy! I hope the wait is not too long.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I’m looking to test drive the latest model but all of my local dealerships are out of stock.
Thank you! Yes I'm hearing that, very frustrating. Hopefully supplies can get back on track soon.
I bought a 2021 model in september here in the Netherlands and I must wait until Jan 2022
@@marcellojune63 Really!? Wow, we are seeing a slow down of deliveries. Predictions are it may get worse before it gets better. My parents were born in the Netherlands 😉👍
Did you consider a DCT transmission? I think the low rev torque engine of the NC is great for DCT.
I would've bought a DCT NC750x as I really wanted to try it but for some reason Honda never brought that model to Australia.
@@BikesILike Same in NZ ?????
Great video. Very informative. Thanks!
Thanks Andrew! 👍
update to my post below, I've had my new NC750X for almost 2 weeks and love it.
TFT is not on the 2021. It´s a new panel but it´s only LCD.
We had 12c on Christmas day in Manchester first ever recorded
At first I was trying to work out if that was a good or bad thing. After thinking about it I'm guessing that was unusually warm for you guys at this time of year?
Hi & Thx for sharing your experience! I have a 2017 model and wonder where I can purchase the seat mod gizmo? Thx again. JP
I designed mine and 3D printed it. If you have a 3D printer or know someone with a 3D printer you can use my part. Here is a link to my STL file -
1drv.ms/u/s!AunpO2iVY5IMjZxdkufFSXRNKg_0FA?e=p3mGvs
But it's pretty simple really. All you need to do is to make up a small steel bracket. This video here shows the process. Honda Nc700x forward slope seat mod - ua-cam.com/video/tTejItiBNwg/v-deo.html
This bike looks like bliss
Hello,
Can you please let me know where to get the file for the seat mod? Good bike review, plenty of relevant information..
Thank you! You can download the STL file directly here 1drv.ms/u/s!AunpO2iVY5IMjZxdkufFSXRNKg_0FA?e=kEhJHS
Can you comment on the value of a used nc750x vs the nc700x . This is my second bike stepping up from a Versys x300 which is grossly under powered for my 35 mile commute
If it was me I'd buy the NC750X over a NC700X
I forgot to ask: is the passenger seat and pegs alright for the wife, or too narrow/tight?
Depends on the dimensions of your wife really:)
She's tiny. 5 ft nothing and petite.
Great info… did you make the seat height adjustment bracket r did you buy it ? Cheers
Thank you! Yes I made a 3D printable bracket which I'm happy to share with you if you are into 3D printing. But in reality all you need is a flat piece of steel bent into shape. Here are a couple of videos on UA-cam showing the process. ua-cam.com/video/623_CIpyulU/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/xk6F0_m1dts/v-deo.html
From memory, in one of the videos the guy cuts up the seat. I wouldn't recommend doing that, It's not necessary and the bike can be put back to original condition when it's time to sell if you leave the seat untouched. 👍
I have a 3D printer … do you have a file for this ?
@@murraydavis6158 Yes this is a link to the STL part I designed for the NC750X. 1drv.ms/u/s!AunpO2iVY5IMjZxdkufFSXRNKg_0FA?e=q8AQEk
For maximum strength I printed it solid and in the orientation as shown in the STL file. I've designed many more 3D printable models which I share freely and you can find them all here! printverygood.blogspot.com/
@@BikesILike Thanks very much for this appreciated ... enjoying your channel... cheers
@@murraydavis6158 You're welcome Murray 👍
What about vibrations in the bike? I have 2 bikes now and the Z650 Kawasaki are killing my arms with vibrations. Other bike i have is a brad new Harley Davidson Softail Standard. And its almost no vibrations in that bike because of the new M8 engine. But im thinking of sell my Kawasaki and buy a bike for use on shorter trips.
I'm sensitive to vibrations through the bars, my hands would start tingling on the BMW K 1300 S I had. Vibration wise there's nothing that grabs my attention on the NC750X.
@@BikesILike I have some nerve damage in my arms and neck so im thinking of buy a Rebel 1100 or a Africa twin with no clutch. The thing that i worry with same bike as you have is the power in it. Im used to have much more power so i was hoping it had like 80-90 hp. But i need to test this bike first. And here in Thailand they still sell it 🙂
@@kongebilj193 Your situation is different from mine so I'd definitely be test riding each bike before purchasing. If you like more horsepower then the NC750X might not be the bike for you. The Rebel 1100 or Africa Twin might be better options. 👍
Hi Paul I'm confused you have a honda nc, ie no Clutch, but what's that lever on the left side handlebar. 😮
The NC750X was released in both manual and DCT auto options. In Australia we only got the manual version. ;)
@@BikesILike well it's a bit of a misnomer calling the manual version NC/ No Clutch they surely should have called it the WC 750 X = with Clutch. 😊
I understand that NC stands for "New Concept" clutch or no clutch. 😀
What's it like in a poor road surface with it's reduced suspension travel? Thanks
They have reduced the suspension travel on the newer NC750X but my bike is the 2020 model and it has longer suspension travel. For the kind of roads I ride on I find it to be very good.
Do you think its good bike and its better eith dct or without
I think it's a great bike! And that's coming from someone who's owned and ridden a lot of bikes. I originally wanted to buy a DCT version but they were never released in Australia so manual it is. I have no regrets, the manual gearbox is a pleasure to use. I don't even think about it to be honest.
@@BikesILike how its the feeling with low rpm on fast driving? With manual gearbox
@@arismous8586 Sorry I don't quite understand your question? I think you're asking what rpm the bike is doing at highway speeds with the manual gearbox? If so, it's a very relaxed feel, engine is not working hard at 100 km/h. No vibrations.
This Bike is no longer available in Australia
Must be great bikes not one for sale on bike sales
Yeah they stopped selling them in Australia not long after I bought my bike, mine's a 2020 model. They are great bikes Jack I can understand why people would choose to hang on to them.
what a british mile compare to the american mile in km
Both US and British mile are practically the same. In the US you can use International mile or survey mile when measuring. The international mile is exactly 0.999 998 of a US survey mile. That's close enough for me. 1 international mile equals 1.609344 km and 1 US Survey mile equals 1.6093472. The International mile is most commonly used.
@@BikesILike And what about when I'm out on the high seas with my NC750x......what's a nautical mile...;)
The problem I'm running into is finding one.
Which country?
@@BikesILike
USA
Thanks David. Yes I've seen Honda dealers in the US with next to no stock on the floor. I've heard the problem is all those ships parked at sea loaded with containers. Hopefully they can get that situation resolved soon and stock can start flowing again.
@@BikesILike
There is that. I can't even find used bikes available. I suppose that says something good about the ones already here. I'm up in the air between the Honda NC750X, the VFR800X Crossrunner, and the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT.
I'm not sold on the DCT idea, as I have gotten used to clutching and coasting at times. Not sure how that would work without a clutch lever.
@@Vibe77Guy I can understand why people are hanging on their NC750X's, they're great bikes. I like new Tracer 900 GT, getting good reviews too. My only concern with the Crossrunner would be resale value. They're not as big a seller as the NC750X or Tracer.