Honda NC750X 2015 review
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The ultimate commuter bike, Honda NC750X 2015 model, tested and reviewed in Gran Canaria during the summer of 2018. Does this motorcycle even have any competition, or is it unique in a segment of its own? We're not sure, but we tested it anyway!
Just test drove a cb500x and a nc750 today. Totally agree with the character part!
I love my Honda NC 750X such a cool bike!
Hey! That's great! Have you taken it on any long trips?
I'm a club rider in the UK and we regularly do trips around the country and Europe, the bike rides well on the country roads and takes the bumps really well. The Stock tyres are not great which is why I changed them for Michelin Road 5s and they change the whole handling and braking of the bike, a totally different machine now. I have ridden many bikes before the NC like the Yamaha FZ08 and I found the Yamaha too fast and unpractical. The Honda NC is also fantastic in the town areas and easy on the wallet, you can have fun on the Honda NC but you have to use all the revs available and the torque is excellent. It's practical and does everything I need.
I to love my NC750X. I Think it handles very well but I took a note about the tires you have on. You mean that you really noticed an improved handling just by changing to those tires? Then I know what tires to get next :-) thx.
The stock tyres were Dunlop trails, when leaning into corners you feel like you are on a ledge and that the rear will give way, hard braking caused the ABS to activate but due to the lack of grip from the tyres the rear wheel still locked up. In wet weather the bike did not feel planted and did not give me any confidence. When I changed the tyres to the Michelins I noticed that they encouraged me to lean the bike, when I took the bike in to the countryside I noticed that my braking distance was shorter and the ABS did not activate due the to high grip. The bike just feels better under me and sticks like glue to the road when touring which is important as you are in the saddle for long periods. The rear wheel also does not lock with the abs anymore. The wet weather performance is great too.I hope this helps.
This is really great and valuable information! The way you describe the bike on stock tyres aligns very well with how I experienced driving it.
The most informative review for me that I have watched on utube
Most versatile and easy to maintain bike ever. Love it so much that by now I have two.
Thanks Honda 👍🏍
Hi, Andree! Glad you found the right one for you 🤠 Drive safe!
@@MotorcycleTourists What is your preference, this or the Versys 650?
Calm considered review, I’ll take that over a reviewer shouting ten to the dozen any day. Useful bike.
I have a Honda NC750X DCT. As Honda states, it's a commuter bike, and as a commuter bike they do not come better. I suspect, like me, a lot of NC owners will actually have a second bike, for the days when they want that something extra. But as this is so cheap to run it means your second bike doesn't rack up miles, and you don't have to constantly justify the pathetic fuel economy of your hyper-sports to get to work and back.
What’s your other bike?
@@MotorcycleTourists Hayabusa
Bib The Boulder That’s quite the leap from NC750X :-D It’s a beast!!
The 'Busa is my fourth one, so the leap was in getting used to the lack of power, which believe it or not was just as underwhelming as the first 'Busa I rode was overwhelming. Just have to remember on the weekend not to crack the throttle open too wide..oh, and to remember I need to change gear..then again as it does a ton in first I guess I could get away with not bothering lol
what about wind issue on knees
Admittedly, I didn't think of it as an issue. It's been really warm there every time we've tested it (for the past three years). Any wind felt was welcomed like water to a tourist lost in the Australian outback. But since it doesn't have a whole lot of fairing, expect your knees to be exposed.
I fell asleep a few minutes into the boring criticism of the NC750X. It’s the top selling model in the class throughout Europe. A pretty sad bunch of drivel.
this motorcycle is great! I went on the silk road from Europe till China with it, without any issues :) videos will be coming soon on my channel
So cool! Looking forward to seeing those!
Hi! It sure is a great bike :-) .
its one of the most underestimated for sure ;)
I have the NC750X, done 40,000km so far. My wife has the CB500X.
While I ride my bike outside it’s intended purpose (see some of my videos ) I think your review is pretty spot on for both bikes.
Well done.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :-) Just like the CB500X, both of these bikes are surprisingly good at doing all sorts of things they weren't intended to do :-D
Lol nice couple. I want to start my motorcycling with CB500X but then I found NC and I'm torn between those too, I'm a woman but not so short 5'7 - 174 cm tall so should I go with cb500x as it's a little lighter and seat is bit lower but since NC has a tank in the seat the weight is a bit lower so I'm guessing you don't feel that weight difference? And I like this compartment... lol
Marika - it comes down to personal choice. Both are excellent bikes. The CB is cheaper to buy and lighter in weight but the NC has a nicer feeling engine, and a glove box.
The 750 is a bigger bike, sure, but if you're 174, you're 4 cm shorter than me, and probably have longer legs because mine are super short. Like a cartoon. Really long torso and tiny little legs underneath me. So you should be fine, either way. That said, I agree with the previous comment from Honda Stuff, it really comes down to personal preference. Best is to try both of them and see which fits you better. Both are really practical in their own ways. The new CB500X 2019 model has addressed a lot of the shortcomings that the previous models had, which you can see in my review of the CB500X (I'm looking a lot forward to reviewing that one). Maybe it you told a bit more of what kind of driving you plan on doing? Mostly city traffic, highways, country roads? Long trips, day or weekend trips? Just to the shop and back, or halfway across the world?
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff what about the suspension? These guys saying the CB 500 has better suspension, then the 750? I live in Hungary, and the roads are preatty shitty, and my back already had an operation on it, so, the suspension is important to me... what do you say about it? :-)
The fuel tank access isn't "meant" to be covered by luggage. It's designed, as you say, as a commuter ! Use a tail box and or tank bag !
Hello! I’m sure you’re right, but it’s a little restrictive to see the bike as a commuter only, when it’s capable of so much more. Just saying it could’ve been solved a little better by the folks over at Honda 🤠
It is the same as having tankbag on a conventional bike. Use quick release buckles and problem solved.
Good review. I have an NC750X and love it. I think it is more fun than you say. OK, not a sports bike but definitely more than a 'commuter', although of course it does that job well too. You compared it to a practical mini van; but I think its more of a sports wagon - practical on the one hand but also has a little extra grunt when you want it. Definitely an under rated bike. cheers
You said this is specific commuting bike... So why U complain about fueling up? In the city u don't need camping bag ;-)
I own the NC750X and I love it. Nippy, and I ride mine way faster than some in the twisties without hanging on for dear life. Very maneuverable. I sing in my helmet riding this bike and I feel it is way more exciting than you guys proclaim it is. Braking the speed limit is way too easy on one of these. The maintenance is a doddle and cheap, no arsing around under the bike with special tools, or stripping off a load of fairings just to remove the oil filter, everything is accessible. You can full service on this bike wearing a suit. Front and rear break pad change 40 min. With some customizations, which are widely available, you can make an extremely good bike a fantastic machine. If the fuel tank position bothers you, get a set of panniers for when you go on long trips. Besides who travels with a load of crap on the back seat?. You will struggle to find a more reliable and good looking machine. It just keeps going. Best purchase I ever made.
You can not have it all! Just few people go on very long trips and gas tank for most is in a very good place. Besides for most long trip riders side boxes would be enough! My understanding is that this bike is best for travelers who tour on good roads and some light off roads which is best for begginers who want to understand what type of riding they want in the future. And finally some people just like traveling around seeing places than rather raving and overtaking sports cars! I think this bike is good quiet not tempered type of adventures!
Hello, Trinity! You make some excellent points, thanks!
I very much liked this review of this bike, and i absolutely liked your mistakes at the end of the video. It brought a big smile on my face lol. I was thinking of buying this motorcycle for my wife as a present. She is now still learning and i thought this would be a good present if she gets her licence. Do you think it's a good bike to start with ? Only problem is, i'm starting to like it myself lol.
Hello, Stephan! Sorry for the late reply :-) Yeah, I think it's a good beginner bike. It's very well behaved and doesn't set your pants on fire. It's very easy to drive, very practical and gives fantastic fuel economy. What's not to like? You probably won't take it across a potato field, or any kind of serious off-roading or suchlike. But if that's not on your list anyway, it's a great bike! Next to a Yamaha Tracer 700, BMW F750GS, or a Versys 650, I think it provides good value for the money. The BMW F750GS might be a good option to look into as well, but more expensive. My girlfriend has a Tracer 700 and it's great to drive, too. The BMW has the best suspension in the class, by a big margin and is much better for gravel and dirt roads and light off-roading, the Tracer is quite playful and likes to drive maybe a little faster than you should. The Versys has really, really good rider ergonomics, but the Honda is definitely the most practical of them all. It's such a tough call because there are so many great bikes out there. But if you guys like it, that's the most important factor of them all :-)
This is the best NC750 review I've seen, and I've seen many! You guys are great! That's my favourite colour on the NC, blue. Plan to buy one someday, still enjoying my ST1100😀 Thanks guys!
Cheers, Leo! Glad you liked it! :)
I have the same bike for more than 6 month and it runs perfect great fuel economy!
Cheers! It's pretty good! And the fuel economy sure doesn't hurt!
Good accurate review full of useful data to buy or not
Thanks, Joe! We do our best :-)
Hey! Funny Boys. The NC750X DCT is a top Motorcycle for Evers das.
Hey! It sure is 👍
Spot on my friend. Put Michelin pilot 4s on though. I found the stock tyres awful.
Hallå där grabbar!!! Jag kör en 2018 Honda NC750X och jag ler från öra till öra mest hela tiden. Mini-Van!!?? lägg av ;-) . Skämt åsido, så tycker ni som ni tycker men jag ÄLSKAR min NC750X. Jag är iof inte en så van biker som ni och det är kanske därför jag älskar en lättkörd mc? Same thing in English ;-)Hi there guys! I ride a 2018 Honda NC750X ... and it´s awesome!!!Thx for interesting videos :-)
(English after) Hej, Hasse! Jag absolut älskar min Kia Sportage! Den är bekväm, relativt lyxig och lättkörd, precis som NC750X. Inget fel på det alls, om det är det man är ute efter. Bara fantastiskt om man hittat rätt. Alla är vi ju olika, och ingen hoj är perfekt. En kort hjulbas gör en motorcykel smidig men mindre stadig på motorväg och vice versa. Mjuk fjädring är bra för offroad men sämre för asfalt och likaså bakvänt med stum fjädring. Det går liksom inte att få allt. Gäller bara att hitta den hoj vars kompromisser man inte störs av, och vars styrkor man kan uppskatta. Vi gör vårt bästa för att belysa vilka kompromisser som har valts av tillverkaren och vart fokuset varit på en motorcykel, så de som kanske funderar på att köpa en sådan kan göra ett mer informerat val, och bedöma själva om kompromisserna/styrkorna på en enskild hoj passar just deras körstil och önskemål. Sen har vi ju lite personliga preferenser och åsikter också :-) Men vi försöker i regel att markera om det är frågan om personlig åsikt eller en hyfsat objektiv bedömning. Personligen så tyckte jag att NC750X var lite som en mini-van :-) Farsan gillade den starkt, mer än mig. Så olika vi kan vara :-)
Hey, Hasse! I absolutely love my Kia Sportage! It's comfortable, relatively luxurious och easy to drive, just like the NC750X. Nothing wrong with that, if that's what you're after. Only great if you find the right one for you. We're all different, and no bike is perfect. A short wheel base makes for an agile bike, but less stable at higher speeds and vice versa. Soft suspension is great for offroad, but worse for asphalt, and again the opposite for stiff suspension. You can't have it all. It's about finding the bike whose compromises don't bother you, and whose strengths you can appreciate. We do our best to shed light on the compromises made by the manufacturer and the focus they've had with a motorcycle, so those who consider buying one can make more of an informed decision, and judge for themselves if the compromises/strengths of a particular bike fits their driving style and preferences. Then, of course, we have our personal preferences and opinions as well :-) But we do try to mark out when it's question of a personal opinion or a fairly objective assessment. Personally, I thought the NC750X was a bit like a mini-van :-) Dad liked it a lot though, more so than me. How different we can be :-)
:-) Nåja, jag är ju mer i "farsa"-åldern, 62 år :-). Gillar era inlägg och tycker de är balanserade. Ville bara skoj-skälla lite :-) Dessutom ... stod jag och valde mellan 500:an och 750:n hos Honda-handlaren. Man vill såklart ha valt rätt :-)
Har du två hjul och en motor så har du det bättre än de flesta som inte upptäckt mc ännu :-) Jag gillade 750 bättre än 500 och farsan gillade 500 mer än 750. Finns ju liksom inget rätt eller fel. Om du flinar när du kör, och längtar efter varje åktur, då vet du att du valt rätt ;-) Han fick en kick av att läsa ditt inlägg, så det var uppskattat :-)
What a superb quality video👍. What camera and gear do you use and how you achieve that colours ? 🏍️🏍️🏍️😎😎😎👏👌👍
Tags: #NC750X #GrandCanaria #PanasonicGH5S #1235f28 #BestEdit #BestColourGrading
Thank you! A lot of work goes into it, so I do appreciate it :-) For this video, I used a Panasonic GH5S, with the native 12-35mm f/2.8 lens and a B+W variable ND filter for video, with a Røde VideoMic Pro+ for the audio, along with three GoPro Hero 6 Blacks and a Zoom H1 for riding footage and audio. Colours are mostly about waiting around for the best light, having proper exposure and then spending a lot of hours in post production fixing not having had either, along with editing and colour grading the footage (I use Final Cut Pro and Colour Finale for editing and colour grading) :-)
+Motorcycle Tourists Thank for Your comment and explanation 🎬📽️👍👌👏. Is pleasure watching that 4k high image quality.
I own bmw k1200s - first bike, done 16k km in 3 years and planing to change to something smaller and easier but after 3 days in Mallorca(Ma-10 best road) on Nc750x It will never happen [163ps vs 55] ;-))))))). maybe ktm 790 next year.
About bike or road from my small expirience, if you would have the chance I can recommend Kawasaki vulcan s (best 3 days in my life on Tenerife)
Thanks and all the best🏍️🏍️🏍️😎😎😎👏👌👍 Tags: #NC750X #GrandCanaria #PanasonicGH5S #1235f2.8 #BestEdit #BestColourGrading
I've been wanting to add a new mid-CC bike to my Honda '82 Gl500 and '83 GL650 for travel (no dirt or gravel,.) But your review makes think maybe my GL650 is better. (what would be perfect for me is a 2020 GL650! I like quirky bikes, that is what catches my attention in the NCs What do you think of the DCT? I am guessing you never road one if you don't mention it.
I think the NC750s would be more of what I want, but they don't sell them in the USA.
Gr8 Honest reviews... keep them coming guys
Thank, Mark! I'm glad you liked it! We will certainly keep them coming :-)
Migal a man of few words 😂
Extraordinarily good review. Thank you!
Thanks again, Kamillus! It means a lot to us to hear :-)
Нихуя не понял, но очень интересно.
You two are very funny. I am currently working on getting my motorcycle license in Québec, Canada. I will turn 62 this October. I am 188cm and 113 kilos. I will probably end up deciding between the cb500x and the nc750x. First and foremost, I must be comfortable and safe. I have to feel that I can handle it without any problems at low speed in parking lots or in the streets of the city and I have to feel safe at highway speed (100 km/h). If I had to make a choice right now, it would be the nc750x. Because this will be my first bike, I do not thing that I will have a problem with "short shifting". I will get used to it. The standard version of the nc750x is also 26 kg heavier than the cb500x. I see this as a plus for the highway and your review confirmed that. The low torque and low center of gravity should make this bike usable in the city. Your review was very helpful and looks like you are having lots of fun doing the videos. I am looking forward to watch the others.
Hello Jean-Claude! Thanks for the encouraging words! And congratulations on deciding to join the motorcyclist community :-) Getting a motorcycle has been one of the best things I’ve done in my life. And you’re right, we do have a lot of fun making the videos ;-) The NC750X is a great bike and a good choice for a first bike. It handles highways just fine (better than the CB500X). The only other bike I could think of with a similar character would be the BMW F700GS which is also a great first bike, runs on low rpms and doesn’t set your pants on fire. Either way you can’t go wrong :-)
You cant do anything wrong with the NC750X, even a mistake can be corrected easily .. easy to handle, great beginners -like me- bike
It's been 9 months you posted this... sooo, what did you get? :-)
Haha.. it takes about 30 seconds to unstrap the luggage to get fuel. Not a bad trade-off for the low center of gravity and storage space.
Hey, Timothy! You make a valid point! I think it could have been solved more cleverly, like putting the fuel cap on the side like the older BMW GS models, but I guess Honda had its reasons. And on the grand scale of things, if that’s the (pretty much) only shortcoming we can find on the bike... Well,
I guess it’s a good bike! :-)
Thanks for review
Nice review, but how come every motorcycle content maker with 2 bit video editing software, thinks they are Stanley Kubrick?
I mean, Fortnine does great reviews, but all the videos are so focused on flash, and dazzle. Its just not necessary, in this context.
Hello, Mike! I can only guess, but I think that Stanley Kubrick didn’t wake up one day and make the Shining, or Clockwork Orange. I think the process was long, and that before his masterpieces were a long string of hobby projects, documentaries and a career as a photographer. A full 22 years from his first camera at the age of 13, until his first debut, and another 10 years still, before his (arguably) first masterpiece. That’s 33 years of honing his craft. Making these videos is a craft, and it’s a thrilling and wonderful journey to discover it, and gradually, video by video progress from a complete novice with no mastery of it, and no understanding of what works and what doesn’t, to wherever your talent (or lack thereof) will take you. And (I think) what you are seeing, are inspired, passionate artists making that journey (with varying success), honing their craft with that first camera, like Stanley Kubrick held in his hand at age 13. Eager but clueless, and full of unknown potential. And I think most content creators here have that spark, that same desire that drove Stanley Kubrick to make that first movie. Not his genius, but the same desire. We experiment, we explore the art and the craft, and perhaps one day far from now, I might even get good at it. Given enough practice and experimentation :-) I don’t speak for everyone, of course, but that’s my theory. What do you think?
@@MotorcycleTourists
Great reply.
You miss the point by a long mile, but thanks for the Wikipedia article.
What music are you using here?
I love mine.....will treasure it forever.
very good review guys, I did on mine 50k km, good bike as you said I would add low center of gravity as a big plus yet, suspension is bad indeed. NC750x is best in the city or short trips so placement of fuel cup is not a problem and this bike can be a fun as well, all depends on rider skills :)
Hey! 50k km is pretty good! I guess you do a lot of commuting then? And you’re absolutely right! A good enough rider will have fun on anything. I’ve seen people do knee scrapes with a Harley! Which is really cool. But I’m nowhere near that good :-D
actually I used that bike initially for everything, trips to Morocco on and off-road (got tkc80 tyres), Chroatia, Romania, two up and commuting as well. Today is just commuting, shopping etc.
20:55 Haha Funny
Cheers! Glad you liked it! I don't know how many people watch the bloopers at the end, but some of our videos do have them :-)
No, it is not a car engine cut in half. Get it right, guys.
Technically it is not exact ly a car engine cut in half but it can definitely be defined as such. It definitely behaves like à car engine regarding the power curve, the rpm, the torque, the power délivré.
Excellent review thanks....
Thanks, Walt! Much appreciated, and glad you liked it :-)
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Amazing rewiew
Thanks, Purcel! Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the review. I would loke to see more riding footage, and it would be more interesting if you would associate the review points with riding footage.
I am about to buy my first bike and I am seriously considering a NC 750x (post 2016). Do you think it is an appropriate choice or do you suggest a better option for a similar price?
Hey, Nuno! That’s really good feedback, thank you! It depends a lot on where you will take your bike. If you’re going to go on long trips across continents, just to and from work with the occasional excursion, on gravel and dirt roads, and so on. The NC750X is a really good bike. It’s not really an adventure bike, though, and I think personally, that the suspension makes it a bit restrictive in terms of where I would be able to take it with confidence (and relative comfort). No bike is perfect. Every bike is a collection of (usually) well thought through compromises. So it really depends on you. It could be perfect for you, or totally wrong, depending on what you plan on doing with it.
Great bike, love mine!