Last year I bought a low mileage 2018 model of the NC750X with manual transmission. Over the 7000 km I have done on it so far, the average fuel consumption has been 35.6 km/l (83.7 mpg US or 100.6 mpg UK). I ride mostly open roads on it, typically at speeds around 80 km/h, and not a lot of city or motorways, which helps fuel consumption of course, but for a 750 cc bike I think the fuel economy is amazing.
Thanks Ole, yes they are fantastic figures and I think the answer there is 80kph. Less wind resistance than at higher speeds, in this day and age of fuel prices it doesn’t get much better than that for a 750cc. Cheers
I had a 2015 Honda NC750X-DCT. I bought it to commute cheaply. I did 55.1 miles each way, riding out of the rush hour (frequently in the early hours). My journey was mostly motorway (49 miles) and I would strictly stick to 50mph. The bike returned 99.9mpg tank after tank.
I DID 22K MILES ON MY MANUAL 2018 VERSION....IF YOU RIDE IS CAREFULLY ITS SUPER EFFICIENT, BUT I found the consumption does suffer if you were keeping up with bigger bikes. My current F800gs gives a not too dissimilar consumption if ridden carefully, with plush suspension added.....
Bro my 185cc 18hp bike has only a little better consumption(2,7 l /100) but we are talking about 185 vs 750 cc difference plus 135 kilos vs 213 .. Kudos to Honda really! I m more torn towards buying a vstrom 650 though..
I ran a 2015 NC750X-DCT for 2 years. I live in the UK and my journey to work was 55.1 miles each way, almost entirely motorway and dual carriageway with a 70mph limit. Only around 2 miles of the whole trip was in a 30mph limit. Fuel economy was my only aim, and as such I would ride to work at 50mph. The digital display maxes out at 99.9 and I achieved this regularly over a full tank. This tells me the bike was clearly achieving in excess of 100mpg. I only sold it because I moved my job and no longer needed a fuel efficient machine as my commute was reduced to 6 miles each way. Free of the need to minimise my petrol costs I bought myself a Suzuki Hayabusa which although I love I am currently giving serious consideration to buying another NC as it is such an easy bike to get on with.
Fantastic economy, yes you would have certainly noticed a jump in fuel consumption with the Bussa. Mind you there was also a major HP jump no doubt. Cheers and thanks for the feedback 👍
@@tiago98bastos I have since bought myself another NC. They really are fabulous bikes. This one has a 4 digit readout and the best I have achieved has been 108.4mpg over a tank. I replaced the hayabusa with a ZZR1400, a much better machine. I now have the best of both worlds
I've been commuting on an NC700X for 10 years. I log every single fill and the mileage I've done at each fill. Lifetime average is 76.8 MPG (UK) which is around 3.6 l/100km. Mine is a manual and I'm frequently on and off the throttle as I filter and negotiate traffic, Occasional bursts >=70mph to make fast progress.
Any ideas how a 2014 nc 750 x dct only gets 200 km before the fuel guage starts flashing. Bike is immaculate and not driven hard. I’d guess I’m only getting 300 km out if a full tank? Thanks
@@treacytribe The last bar will *always* flash when it's the only bar left. I find a filling station once it starts but there's no real rush, there's still 2.5l in the tank at that point, which is another 60 odd miles before you need to worry. What's your riding style like? I'm not a particularly sympathetic rider. 300km is around 186 miles which is what I'd consider poor if it were my bike. What tempertures are you riding in? How many miles has it done? When was the last service done, chain/sprockets?
@ thanks for replying, riding style tame bike serviced and everything is in ship shape. Puzzling as I can’t work out why it’s underperforming the market.
@@treacytribe Could be anything from the fuel to the climate really. I filled up this evening - 11.91 litres to fill (so 2.19 left) distance was 193 with 2.91 left which is around another 80 miles to completely empty. mpg dropped to 73.67 but it's got colder - heated grips in use too.
My 2023 is barely broken in. Wind and speed make a pretty big difference. I get about 80mph my normal use, only 68 mpg (US) on a day when I was bucking heavy wind the whole time and riding into it at higher speeds. If you ride this thing conservatively in the 40-50 mph range with some town, it gets incredible mileage. A fun game to play is to tuck head behind the windscreen, keep same speed (so roll back that throttle) and watch the MPG meter crank up by 20% or so.
I'm a Brit Expat living in Central Mexico. I bought a new 2020 model 750X DCT here in March of that year as a retirement present to myself. This is a great bike for the more leisurely type of rider who wants to mix hard surface road with light off-road riding and as you quite rightly point out the fuel consumption is impressively low. I recently undertook a somewhat crazy 1200 km trip from close to Mexico City up to McAllen on the US/Mexico border in 14 hrs. Most of my trip involved highway riding at the maximum permitted speed of 110 kph. Ok, I confess to occasionally pushing the bike to 125 kmp on long open road, minimal traffic stretches! After reaching McAllen I purchased a drone from a local electronics store - my reason for the trip - turned the bike around and headed back home on a slightly different route with around a quarter of the distance on a regular reasonable quality cross country road before hitting a couple of big city suburbs full of slow moving commuter trafic after which I got back onto good quality highways to take me back to home. My round trip covered just over 2400 kms over a 52 hour period including a couple of shortish stops to eat and take a few hours sleep. The bike achieved a consumption of 3.1 kms per litre which considering I was gunning it at high speed for 3/4 of the journey I consider to be very economical. For most of the journey I ran the bike on the DCT standard mode which is the most fuel economical mode to ride. For general riding around town and the local countryside I tend to average around 3.2 kms per litre. Riding in twisty and hilly areas I often ride the bike in sport mode which is a little less economical but not noticeably so. One other nice thing about this bike is that it performs admirably on regular grade fuel and taking into consideration that I live at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level and most of my local riding is between 2,000 - 3000 meters altitude it never feels starved of fuel. Riding the 750x DCT is an effortless pleasure. As a touring bike the upright seating position allows the rider to take in the scenery around you. The bike has a low center of gravity and is extremely well balanced, particularly when riding at very slow speeds through heavy commuter traffic and the DCT transmission changes are as smooth as silk. One final comment is that the recommended maintenance periods for the bike are stretched out with the first major maintenance from new being at 12,000 kms although I prefer to reduce this to around 9,000 kms, and since a lot of the maintenance can be carried out at home by the average practical DIY rider, this makes the bike economical on the up keep front. This is likely not the bike for everyone but given its sales price and how economical it is to run its certainly ticks a lot of boxes for anyone looking to buy reliable mid-size dual sport machine. Thanks for the video!
Fantastic stuff, thanks for taking the time to put your experiences here for potential buyers of this great bike. We unfortunately don’t get the DCT version here in Australia, not really sure why. We get the Goldwing, Africa Twin, NT 100 all in DCT but not this one, take care & ride safe. Cheers.
Thanks for this review. I have to say you’re a very relaxed and well spoken guy. I’m currently looking into buying my first bike (I’m 29). This is probably going to be it - it’s not the fastest but it’s very comfortable, good looking and has a low consumption. Cheers from the Netherlands! 👍🏼
Thanks for the kind words, yes I think it would make a great first bike. The NC has no bad habits or surprises, it’s just a great all rounder that’s inexpensive to own and run. I did a full review on this actual bike a while ago, I think it was video 48 on my channel. Probably worth having a look if you are interested in buying one. Thanks again, glad you enjoyed it and always great to hear from the Netherlands. Cheers.
I recently bought a 2021 NC750x Manual (0nly had 868 miles)..fuel economy is super. I average about 68 mpg..I could probably do better but once I get it in SPORT mode it's off!! Bike really surprised me performance wise..I'm a long time rider(over 35 years). The balance of this bike is excellent..I rode it once and felt like I had been on it for years. I plan on taking it long distance touring here shortly..I'm in the US. Thanks for the great info.
Got mine month ago. 2022 manual with 15000km on it. After about 1800 km every single fill up returns 3.3l/100km indicated. In last 200km it is showing 3.1l/100km. Riding in sport mode all the time. Seems like riding with panniers (Honda OEM) doesn’t make difference in fuel consumption. Definitely can’t complain about these numbers. My Tracer 900GT takes about 0.8-1 litre more than NC but I think it is great considering it’s 850 engine and almost double HP (59 vs 115). And again - A which is most aggressive mode.
one thing that I've yet to see is a gadget that allows you to fill the fuel tank without having to lift the seat flap. If I'm touring solo (which is most of the time) I always use the pillion seat for packing. I suppose it'd be relatively easy to remove whatever luggage or bag was covering the pillion seat but an alternative fuel filler location would be a nice addition.
Hi, yes that’s an issue if using the rear seat for storage. I don’t really have an answer there apart from a quick release set up for your attached luggage.
@@andreasruhle6125 Thanks Andreas I will definitely check it out, always great to hear from Deutschland. My daughter is actually a German language teacher here in Australia.
Nice review, tells me all so I,m off to check an NC750x out next week at the dealer. I like your style of riding, coffee, feed, another coffee and then fuel. We re about $2.70 plus for gas here in NZ. Jan 20224.
Thanks Sam glad you enjoyed it, 2.70 geees thats getting up there for sure. One of the nice things about riding the NC is you don’t really bother about how much fuel is, good luck with your purchase.
I dont watch too many reviews, but that was really well made and you seem like a cool bloke. Im getting one of these next month some I was curious if the fuel economy was really that good. Cheers and thank you.
Awesome, thank you! & yes it definitely is. Some even get better than I have in this test, of course it all depends on how heavy handed you are. Wind, hills, speed etc. 🕺🏻
Yes you’re certainly on the upper end for sure but I would definitely see how you feel when riding one. If the pegs feel a bit high a generous seat cover may be a good idea, good luck with your test run and let me know how you go. Cheers.
That is remarkable economy! I thought that my bikes wete good but this is way more economical. I get around 60mpg from my R1200RS and 65mpg from my Vstrom650. I would miss the power advantage if I had the Honda. The UK roads are so crowded now that safe overtakes are often less fraught with something more zippy. The R1200 has huge mid range grunt and makes effortless performance so happy to pay a little extra on fuel and have that in reserve. If the Vstrom went I’d be looking either at the Honda or a Guzzi V7 as a second bike.
Hi yes I’m also a fan of the R1200, I did have the VStrom 650 for a while a few years ago and it also was in my opinion a very good bike but not quite as off rd as I was looking for. The NC is crazy economical and super convenient but certainly no power house, you’ve got a nice mix of bikes there with the Beemer & the Strom.Thanks for the info, cheers.👍
I have a 2018 manualtransmission. It has a 47 liter tail box and a large wind screen, and I weigh over 200lb. I've gotten in the mid 80s/mpg on a few rides. Mine averages about 67 mpg on a mix of roads including free ways. This past summer a friend and I put in 630 miles in two days with an average fuel burn of 78 mpg. This is amazing for a bike that is over 400lb close to 700lb with rider and gear! It's able to keep up with our interstate traffic at 80mph easly, but it will do your mileage into the high 50s mpg. It's VERY dependent on how it's ridden! For comparison, my Rebel 500 NEVER got over 58 mpg no matter how it was ridden!
Had to revisit this post. I traded the 2018 standard transmission with 33,000 miles on her, for a brand new 2014 NC750X with the DCT transmission. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't getting the mileage of the older model. Then I discovered how to hyper mile it! Set up the user mode to the lowest (1) engine breaking, 1 power, 1 on the DCT, 1 traction control. It shifts up at very low RPM speeds, and hold on to tall gears for much longer. Got 79 mpg over 15 miles yesterday!
My dream bike, I would want to get the manual version. I have a honda cb250 2023 but I plan that the NC750X be my long term bike. Although I am thinking if maybe I should get something in between 250cc and 750cc to practice a bit more before jumping to this heavier machine.
Hi , yes they are a great bike for sure and yes spend a year or so on your CB before moving up to the larger capacity bike.Honda also have the CB500X , a good step up from the 250 on the way to the 750. By that time you will know when it’s right to make the move to the larger bike. Ride safe
Steve good video . Im a new viewer from UK . What I love about the nc750x.. As i like to do all my own servicing work and general maintenance. ....Bugger work shops ... . The NC750 you can Change the spark plugs, adjust tappets etc ,without Dismantling the whole bike.Very easy bike to work on...... Really why do bike manufactures make them so hard to work on..........
hi, great test! This week we are going to the dealer to order the nc750x dct for my wife. Not because its a ladys bike, but in my 9 y experience with my nc700d (i had a car accident 16 y ago and my legs and feet are damaged) i only loved the bike more. It is very comfortable and the only thing that my wife didn't like about it was the fact of missing a fuel tank between her legs:) I therefore suggested the nc 750x, much improved comparing to the 700 and... I can ride it too!
Hi Marc, great choice they are an excellent motorcycle. The DCT may use a little more fuel but negligible in the big picture. Enjoy your new ride and let us know what you think after you’ve had it for a while, glad you enjoyed the test. Cheers.
Once again, thanks for another brilliant review. I’m really liking these bikes. Hopefully there’ll be one in my future 🤔 BTW it was interesting watching your ride through Adelaide and the surrounding hills. I was born in Adelaide, moved to Sydney with the family 1978 and always missed the place (except for the heat 😅). I lived in Flinders Park, the old man worked at the Holden plant, and then Phillips in Hendon. I loved hiking and camping in the hills with the scouts, and swimming at the Henley Beach pool (when it existed). I remember Hahndorf was beautiful, easily one of my favourite places 🤩
Great stuff Scott, yes Adelaide has changed somewhat for sure compared to 78. Holdens of course has gone as has Phillips but Hahndorf remains pretty much the same apart from the Suchenfest is no longer in Hahndorf but is still held in Adelaide but on a much smaller scale. Glenelg has changed dramatically, big apartments, boat marina etc. The tram network now incorporates North tce & even down to the entertainment centre at the beginning of Port rd, it still connects Adelaide with Glenelg. I’ve been lucky enough to have traveled much of the world in my time but still have to say Adelaide is right up there as far as livability is concerned. And importantly the Adelaide Hills & surrounding ranges/Barossa etc offer some great riding experiences. 👍
@@standupmoto I hear you. Seems like Adelaide has progressed widely, but still a pretty cool place. I took my family back there on a holiday about 20 years ago and barely recognised the joint. Hired pushbikes and rode along the banks of the Torrens to Henley Beach. It was mental, everything had grown and developed so much ( was sad to see the pool on Henley Beach no longer there, and replaced by all those flash units 😔) Still the feel of the place was still great, the people largely still friendly and the Adelaide hills, well shit, that’s all gold out there 🍻
Thank you Marcos, appreciate the feedback. Yes I see based on comments I’ve had ridden properly the 3.2 to 3.4 seems to be the norm. Pretty good figures for a 750, thanks again.👍
Thanks for the great review and all the hard time you have taken to show us all that. Like you said, someone has to do it.🤔 I have a 2017 NC750X DCT that I did not use often since I also have a Goldwing that I use more often. This new season, I might use the NC a bit more.
Thanks Pascal glad you enjoyed it, you’ve got a nice couple of bikes there. One for the long hauls & one for the economical convenience side of things, I have the same (GW & NC) both great bikes. Cheers.
Thanks glad you liked it.That’s pretty good economy from the big Tenere, the NC is a great bike with exceptional economy but far less power than your S10, I’d ride one first. Cheers.
I ride the older NC700S which has a little less CC and power (35kW). You can get a lot of kilometers out of that little petrol-tank. If you really push it over 5k rpm it needs quite a lot of fuel but the engine runs very well up to 100kph well below that mark.
Update...2 up with full pannier set and loaded, mixed, open road, hot and gusty conditions. 3.63l/100km. It got as low as 2.8 rolling average, but never beyond 3.7 indicated. Indicated was 3.3l/100km, however you have to factor in the factory 10% speed error.
Not that I own one, but I love the NC 750. My Honda ST1100 is at 3000 rpm at 100km. My BMW GS310 gets about the same mileage as the NC! 440cc less than the NC.😅
That would be awesome! Insurance is the biggest hindrance, and I can only ride one at a time. The NC was a contender but I got a great deal on the baby GS, biggest factor was light weight. I wanted a gravel road / dirt trail motorcycle. PS... your country and region and roads are beautiful!! Speed limits more favourable too😅.
@@leoveroude4492 Hello Leo, the small GS is also a very nice motorcycle and great on fuel, a good choice. Yes we are very lucky here in Aus to have lots of riding areas throughout most of the country. Max speed here nowadays is 130kph up north but in my area it ranges between 100 & 110 kph. Cheers mate, thanks for the info.
I have the '22 DCT version and vouch for everything you say about the NC. Very comfortable riding in the city and on the highway. My fuel consumption is not quite as good as yours, probably because I usually ride in Sport mode and at 110 kph the fuel consumption gets up to around 4.5 l/100km, according to the dash reading. And yes, I totally identify with your cappucino breaks. I was surprised that the temperature along the south coast gets so hot. The ocean temperature down there is not known for being tropical is it?
Hi, yes I have heard the DCT can use a little more fuel. I did however behave myself in this video and rode quite sedately in order to get the best possible economy. No certainty not tropical here in South Australia, the ocean for the most part is cold but the air temperature gets up around the 40 deg c here in summer. We will usually see these temperatures when the wind blows from the north, it picks up its heat after covering many kilometers of desert before reaching Adelaide city and then the coast.
Fantastic review, good 👍 to see such a detailed review. Well done 👍, My current two motorcycles are the Moto Guzzi 85tt - LOVE IT , shaft drive , big tank range can get 500km and cruise control. I also have a Honda CRF300 Rally it’s for my off road riding it’s fuel range is amazing ( between 2.9- 3.5 ) depending on how you ride it 😂😂😂
Great video mate, just came across your channel today, Have owned a NC for 4 years now and can certainly vouch for its economical running. BTW I own a motorcycle shop around 20 minutes from the Tyabb airfield in Mornington lol
Gday Brian, welcome aboard. You’re very observant noticing the shirt, well done. Yes used to pop In every now & then to Tyabb but wow there’s a lot of restrictions nowadays due to being built up, 30 years ago it was in the middle of nowhere almost. However great spot & out of controlled airspace. Yes the NC is about as economical as you get for a 750 and once you get used to the mild power delivery a nice ride. Sometimes get down that way on the Wing, drop us an email & I’ll pop in and say hello. Cheers
Hi , yes that seems a little low for an NC. I guess you have but I’ll mention it anyway, have you checked the air filter is not getting a bit tired and restricting the air flow?
@@standupmoto That's what I would have thought without knowing the bike either but I got it with only a few hundred miles on it and it hasn't seen a bit of dust since. Still less than 4K miles. Living in the rainy side of the PNW is good for long lasting air filters. I'm just back from a longer trip and got 59mpg. By that bike doesn't like speeds above 70 for gas mileage, but no vehicle does. Force is wind is cubed with speed! I think my side cases, bigger windscreen, and fat ass at 100kg doesn't help.
Cool 😎 got me one over here in new Zealand great bike really enjoying it had a bit of a dumb ass moment and put a hole in the sump got a new one coming ×japan in at engeering shop getting a skid plate made 😳 also ride a v Strom 1050xt Cheers keep up the good work
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, bad luck with the sump but at least you can get one. The 1050 Strom is a good thing also, spent a bit of time on one and really liked it. Cheers.
Great video! I liked the format and historical overview. Great fuel economy too.. though for electric bikes, the weakness I think would be the charging times compared to how long it takes to put gas in the tank.😂
Thanks ,glad you enjoyed it. Yes battery technology needs to come along a bit before electric motorcycles are sold on mass but I guess they’ll get there eventually. Cheers.
You have done a few Honda bikes lately, which you have given great reviews to, but not the 2022-23 cb500x. They have been reviewed to death, I know, and again with a consensus of “great bike”. But it would be good if you too could do one and in particular compare the comparative ownership of it and the 2 750’s recently reviewed.
Great idea, I’ll put out my feelers and see if I can get hold of one. I have actually spent some time riding the 500X (21) and it was a very good ride. Thanks for the request. cheers.
a slightly undersquare engine is more efficient than a over-square engine.. .. The Honda has a bore to stroke ratio of 0.96... A modern 765cc triumph triple with its over-square engine (1.46) has a mixed consumption at 18.4km /l )..
I've just bought an NC750X, yet to pick it up and have never ridden one...bought it over the phone. Great review and of course this vid also. I'm very confident I'll like it and have a good experience owning it. Given their value for money on the used market, I can justify keeping the plucky little Rally. It's all Honda in my shed...nice.
Hi Steve. It was pleasant to watch; You managed to create a friendly, warm atmosphere in this film. I tried this bike once - I like it much. Greetings from Warsaw
one of those, delivering MEDICIN, or something that can fit in the rear box, would be AWESOME FUN!!! not as much fun as delivering on a GL1800 but better on fuel economy ! that's prolly pretty sure
@@standupmoto my wing was like 30 MPG but oh my the FUN!!!! we say it balances out the RANCHERO 1972 (ute lol) with the 351 v8 that gets like 15mpg lol sigh...
How is this the dual sport helmet on the highway? like around 80km\h or so does the peek of the helmet pull the helmet back due to winds? I do want to get a agi dsv3 helmet just need some advice please. Love the video 😎
Thanks, it’s not bad up to about 100 kph but after that it can get a bit noisy but it doesn’t really push you around much. The one in this video is my Arai XD4, my ONeil version of the same certainly does push. I’m not familiar with dsv3 helmet, ideally it would be good if you could try one before you buy it.
I'm Reviewing Bikes Now , Beyond Any Doubt At This Point ,It's Gonna Be A NT750x ,,Or Possibly The NT1100x , Price will likely be the deciding factor between the two, The 1100 comes with some great extras from the factory,But Is It Worth The Extra $3000 U.S. $$ , I'm buying About September so I have a little bit of time to choose,The NC 750 Or Now NT750x Just Keeps Standing Out As The Bike I'm Looking For, Run about Bike, Some Longer Touring Is Planned ,it's the purpose for the Fuel economy , You can use the savings in Fuel economy for Lodging and A Good Meal/Coffee etc,,, Along The Way , Anyhow Preciate Ya Review 👍🇺🇸
gday mate good review i have no idea what the 500x does but i know it is a myser on fuel , when i am doing 100kmh i think it sits about 4200 rpm .I wish that they had done the same with the tank the 500x but i think it has a lot to do with the engine angle , as i said in your test before shims are a pain in the butt these have screw and locknut for the valves so much easier anyway great review on a bike i probably should have bought but the x does me ok if your interested nc 750 stuff is a good channel to look at about this bike adrian does everything bar the tyres himself anyway great review of real world riding .
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, yes they certainly are easy to live with & you’re right with the 500X, a mate has one and he is very happy with the fuel burn on that one also. Cheers.
@@standupmoto Yes. I think the CB500X gets a similar MPG to the NC750X. The advantage of the 500X is that it's lighter. The advantage of the 750X is that it's lower revving and has the storage where the tank should be. That's why I got the 750X. Had it about 4 years now with no problems at all, and average about 80 - 85MPG. Had 92MPG on a few occasions, whilst on fairly gentle rides doing around 50 - 60 mph.
Thanks for the video! I have the 2022 NC750 DCT and the computer tells me I get about 65 mpg if I'm taking it easy. When I do longer trips on the freeways (averaging 75mph) the mileage goes down to about 55mpg. I haven't tested yet to see if the online computer is accurate.
Hi Jim, it probably is giving the correct reading. From what I’ve read the DCT does absorb a little bit of the power which of course means not quite the same economy but that’s still very good for a 750cc. Cheers.
I've just bought a 2016 NC750X and haven't had chance to test its fuel consumption yet but your video was engaging and although you stretched it out to 8? minutes before revealing the answer, you were interesting in the build up. It's also good to see some sunshine from the chilly, damp, autumnal UK!
@@BenHur872 Ah great you’ll love it, a fantastic bike. Great to hear from the UK. ps (the stretching out to eight wasn’t intentional but thanks for hanging in there)
No, the stretching wasn't a problem like it is with some UA-camrs because the video was interesting ☺️ I enjoyed the bit of history about the neighborhood you were riding through, and was jealous that you were able just to spend the day riding, stopping for coffee etc apparently without a care in the world. Modern life often stops me doing that as much as I'd like
What’s your thoughts on the NC700? Curious as there is one going near me. I currently own a TA 650 which is an almost classic as she is a 2000 model. But with my partner on pillion and some luggage I could do with some more power so put my TA up for sale. The NC750 caught my attention as fuel here in Scotland is not cheap and hoping to do some decent miles tours so petrol cost is a huge consideration. Thanks for the great video btw. Watching your video of that bright sunshine made me jealous, we don’t get a lot of that in Scotland. Slange Var laddie.
Madainn mhath, the Trans Alp 650 is a good old bike, probably worth putting a blanket over it for a few years, they are getting pretty scarce here in Aus. The NC is a great bike and yes crazy fuel efficient but it’s not the most powerful bike in the category. Plenty enough for two up at highway speeds but the economy would start to suffer a bit, in saying that it would probably only use as much as what other bikes ridden solo would use and you’d be carrying a pillion. Personally I’d recommend trying one first, the low reviving nature of the parallel twin in the NC at first makes you think it’s a bit gutless but when you look at the speedometer you realise you’re going at a decent pace. You get the DCT over there and that might be worth a look also, honestly I haven’t got a bad thing to say about the NC, they are just a good economical hassle free convenient motorbike . I can’t give any thoughts on the 700 though as I’ve not had any time with one. Hope this helps, cheers. ps(yes the sunshine is wonderful but can get a bit too hot in summer 40+)
@@standupmoto Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am planning to do a test ride, there is a dealership near that has a nice 2nd hand NC750. I agree, I would keep the dear TA 650 but, I don’t have a garage and our winters here are cold and damp. Dry storage is silly money, looked at it last winter so opted for a poly tunnel with a cover over Alpie. Started her up at least once a week. Went down to -12 deg C here last winter. Last ride out was in Oct and first ride this year was in March and it was still cold. So, with our cold, damp weather here I feel my Alpie should go to a better home. I know in Italy and Spain she would fetch a lot more money. Maybe I should offer to deliver 😊 Lived in Africa a while and yes, 40 deg C is uncomfortable, at least you are near the ocean. Slange var laddie.
Gday Nick, yes all valid points but I think at this point in time most reviewers just talk about how much HP it makes. Fuel economy doesn’t rate, however as time goes by and fuel costs go up (as is inevitable) priorities may change. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.
Jeez, I get about 78 mpg UK out of my NC750S 2014, but then I'm not particularly (*ahem) "fuel conscious" in my riding style. Wanted the X, my legs are too short, the S was cheap second hand and chugs along great. Also have an Interceptor for sunny Sunday afternoons. Nice vid, now subbed. Ta
@@remembertheporter Hi Chris, I’m currently doing a review on the interceptor. I have to say it’s a real surprise, I hadn’t paid it the attention it deserves in the past. Welcome aboard by the way 👍
@@standupmoto I like my Interceptor, I mean, it's a motorbike, so yeah, I like it. I like that it was cheap, it's starts right up after six weeks in a cold garage and that it's cheap enough to not be too worried about getting caught in the rain. But i do feel a bit, hmm, "wannabe" on it maybe? It's not vintage, it's not a bonnie, it's a bit plasticky here and there... Valves every 6k miles as well... But I think some of the more tasteful and less chromey mods work well and I think the bike works great if you're not too precious about it. It's not a vintage, it's a pretty hack, you can commute on it, it makes a nice sound, it's great if you like tinkering and it doesn't take up too much space.
@@remembertheporter Thanks Chris, that’s interesting stuff, yes it reminds me a lot of my old Bonnie with less power. You ok if I use some of your thoughts in my video on the RE?
Wow, yes it’s getting up there for sure. Probably why I notice you in the UK have taken up electric vehicles way more than us here in Aus. Our time will come I’m sure with fuel prices , thanks for the info 👍
@@standupmoto The reason people started buying electric vehicles was the government are intending to ban internal combustion engines by 2030 haha best of luck with that, electric prices are going through the roof in UK and there aren't enough public chargers there was chaos at some motorway services over Christmas.
@@paulgibson490 Ok wow, yeah to be honest I’m not sure how they will go here in Aus. We travel such long distances a lot of the time and there is next to no charging infrastructure, and then there’s the heat. I guess time will tell, 2030 ! 7years away ! Paul when you say ban ice cars does that mean the sale of new ice cars or all ice cars on the roads full stop?
@@standupmoto New cars as far as I know at the moment but politicians can change and a new idea might come along. They are trying to ban anything to do with hydrocarbons. They think importing coal from Australia and wood chips from Canada is the best way of making UK green and keep us warm in the winter. Our bozo politicians just follow the green agenda 🙄. PS they are also totally influenced by the WEF controlled by the super rich.
Hello I’m assuming it would be the loss in the transmission & maybe a little more aerodynamic than the XADV. However 4.1 is still very good, unfortunately we don’t get the XADV here in Australia. If we did I’d have one for sure, do you like it?
@@standupmoto maybe xadv is a little faster. 0-100km with my bike is 4.1 seconds. It has sone capability to go off-road. If you come to Turkey, i'll lend you my bike for a ride, chap🙂
A very excellent motorcycle. Rumor is the engine shares the same architecture as the Honda Jazz/Fit car albeit half the engine of the 1.5 liter. That's a very good lineage as it demonstrates the same characteristics from a well designed power plant. I have the XADV, basically the same bike in different clothes. A fantastic platform that will likely always have a space in my garage. And that's having recently taken delivery of an NT1100. In the past I was a BMW fanboy but now really appreciating Hondas efforts!
Yes you are correct, most of the early printed reviews indicated it was half a fit motor. I envy you having the XADV, a bike Honda for some reason don’t bring to Australia. It looks like a great all rounder and would suit our country well. Thanks for the info, cheers.
I am considering a nc700/750. I love everything about them, but I’m wondering if I could keep up with my riding buddies here in the states. We generally cruise at 70mph and need to pass slower vehicles where I may hit 80-85mph for a limited time. Do you think this bike is capable of reaching those speeds quickly? I presently own a Honda nc700 and a BMW 850r and do fine fine.
Hi Clay your Beemer is definitely quicker but the NC will operate up there without too much hassle, it just takes a little longer at the higher speeds to build up but the fuel consumption suffers. I would recommend finding someone with one that will either let you have a ride or will ride with your group to see how it goes.
Yes agreed, the problem I have is the strap on this Arai helmet is so short it’s so hard to clip on. Not a problem in town when traveling around town, it doesn’t flap.👍
Hi, is yours the manual or DCT? The camera is the Senna 50 series . If you want further details on the camera feel free to email me. howtoinfive@gmail.com
@How to in five and reviews it's manual... I wasn't sure about the idea of DCT on my bike at that time... 🤔 people say that they are pretty good... thanks for info about your camera, I'll check it out...
Only just 'stumbled' across Your excellent channel, slip me a sub and I'll certainly subscribe, lol, the algorithms deduced I run the NC700D Integra, which with the DCT is best bike I've had in 58 years and possibly upgrading to the 750 X-ADV soonish! Really liked this vid and it just shows Honda's supremacy because my auto does 88 mpg day-in-day-out! And, I fill properly, not above the bar, unlike those who live in places we sent sheep stealers too once!! ( no offence met - just sad truth about humanity once! ) All the best from 'The Road Racing Capital of The World'!
Great, thanks glad you like it. The Integra is a great ride, unfortunately it was crazy expensive here in Aus and not too many were sold. Sadly also Honda with all their wisdom decided not to bring in the ADV! If they had one would have been in my garage for sure. Long live the GW revival, ok must go now and wrangle some sheep.😂
Hi, mainly the price of the fuel, modern machines mostly adapt to the octane level in the fuel but as a general rule follow the guide sticker either on the tank or in the books. The required octane level is based on the compression ratio and the manufacturer determines what fuel is suitable. I have tried the higher level in this one but it made no difference, is the higher octane fuel a better cleaner option? That’s a question for someone with a degree in this field but I would say don’t fall for the fuel adds we see on television, they are all about the money. Cheers.
Yes fuel is very expensive but if it makes you feel any better, right now 9 th Aug 23 @ 11am regular unleaded here in my city is $2.09 per litre x 3.78 to make one US gal = $7.90 AUD converted to USD = $5.17 us gal !!! Want to swap governments? I can feel a Tesla is probably in my future somewhere. Cheers.
Last year I bought a low mileage 2018 model of the NC750X with manual transmission. Over the 7000 km I have done on it so far, the average fuel consumption has been 35.6 km/l (83.7 mpg US or 100.6 mpg UK). I ride mostly open roads on it, typically at speeds around 80 km/h, and not a lot of city or motorways, which helps fuel consumption of course, but for a 750 cc bike I think the fuel economy is amazing.
Thanks Ole, yes they are fantastic figures and I think the answer there is 80kph. Less wind resistance than at higher speeds, in this day and age of fuel prices it doesn’t get much better than that for a 750cc. Cheers
I had a 2015 Honda NC750X-DCT. I bought it to commute cheaply. I did 55.1 miles each way, riding out of the rush hour (frequently in the early hours). My journey was mostly motorway (49 miles) and I would strictly stick to 50mph. The bike returned 99.9mpg tank after tank.
@@BibtheBoulder Wow it doesn’t get much better than that 👍
I DID 22K MILES ON MY MANUAL 2018 VERSION....IF YOU RIDE IS CAREFULLY ITS SUPER EFFICIENT, BUT I found the consumption does suffer if you were keeping up with bigger bikes. My current F800gs gives a not too dissimilar consumption if ridden carefully, with plush suspension added.....
Bro my 185cc 18hp bike has only a little better consumption(2,7 l /100) but we are talking about 185 vs 750 cc difference plus 135 kilos vs 213 .. Kudos to Honda really! I m more torn towards buying a vstrom 650 though..
I ran a 2015 NC750X-DCT for 2 years. I live in the UK and my journey to work was 55.1 miles each way, almost entirely motorway and dual carriageway with a 70mph limit. Only around 2 miles of the whole trip was in a 30mph limit.
Fuel economy was my only aim, and as such I would ride to work at 50mph. The digital display maxes out at 99.9 and I achieved this regularly over a full tank. This tells me the bike was clearly achieving in excess of 100mpg.
I only sold it because I moved my job and no longer needed a fuel efficient machine as my commute was reduced to 6 miles each way.
Free of the need to minimise my petrol costs I bought myself a Suzuki Hayabusa which although I love I am currently giving serious consideration to buying another NC as it is such an easy bike to get on with.
Fantastic economy, yes you would have certainly noticed a jump in fuel consumption with the Bussa. Mind you there was also a major HP jump no doubt. Cheers and thanks for the feedback 👍
It was an amazing change, going from super mpg to super mph
@@tiago98bastos I have since bought myself another NC. They really are fabulous bikes. This one has a 4 digit readout and the best I have achieved has been 108.4mpg over a tank. I replaced the hayabusa with a ZZR1400, a much better machine. I now have the best of both worlds
That’s exactly what my 500X averaged on a 510km trip across France yesterday. Honda have really cracked the secret of good mpg.
Yes and without the surging, unlike some bikes 👍
I had a 125 cc bike and now i have a 21 nc750x, the 750 is more economic than the weak 125 4strokes... its a great bike...
Yes they are amazing on economy👍
I've been commuting on an NC700X for 10 years. I log every single fill and the mileage I've done at each fill. Lifetime average is 76.8 MPG (UK) which is around 3.6 l/100km. Mine is a manual and I'm frequently on and off the throttle as I filter and negotiate traffic, Occasional bursts >=70mph to make fast progress.
Thanks for sharing! 👍
Any ideas how a 2014 nc 750 x dct only gets 200 km before the fuel guage starts flashing. Bike is immaculate and not driven hard. I’d guess I’m only getting 300 km out if a full tank? Thanks
@@treacytribe The last bar will *always* flash when it's the only bar left. I find a filling station once it starts but there's no real rush, there's still 2.5l in the tank at that point, which is another 60 odd miles before you need to worry. What's your riding style like? I'm not a particularly sympathetic rider. 300km is around 186 miles which is what I'd consider poor if it were my bike. What tempertures are you riding in? How many miles has it done? When was the last service done, chain/sprockets?
@ thanks for replying, riding style tame bike serviced and everything is in ship shape. Puzzling as I can’t work out why it’s underperforming the market.
@@treacytribe Could be anything from the fuel to the climate really. I filled up this evening - 11.91 litres to fill (so 2.19 left) distance was 193 with 2.91 left which is around another 80 miles to completely empty. mpg dropped to 73.67 but it's got colder - heated grips in use too.
My 2023 is barely broken in. Wind and speed make a pretty big difference. I get about 80mph my normal use, only 68 mpg (US) on a day when I was bucking heavy wind the whole time and riding into it at higher speeds. If you ride this thing conservatively in the 40-50 mph range with some town, it gets incredible mileage. A fun game to play is to tuck head behind the windscreen, keep same speed (so roll back that throttle) and watch the MPG meter crank up by 20% or so.
Thanks for the feedback, yes with some experimenting with speed etc you can get unbelievable economy for a 750. Cheers & ride safe.
I'm a Brit Expat living in Central Mexico. I bought a new 2020 model 750X DCT here in March of that year as a retirement present to myself. This is a great bike for the more leisurely type of rider who wants to mix hard surface road with light off-road riding and as you quite rightly point out the fuel consumption is impressively low.
I recently undertook a somewhat crazy 1200 km trip from close to Mexico City up to McAllen on the US/Mexico border in 14 hrs. Most of my trip involved highway riding at the maximum permitted speed of 110 kph. Ok, I confess to occasionally pushing the bike to 125 kmp on long open road, minimal traffic stretches! After reaching McAllen I purchased a drone from a local electronics store - my reason for the trip - turned the bike around and headed back home on a slightly different route with around a quarter of the distance on a regular reasonable quality cross country road before hitting a couple of big city suburbs full of slow moving commuter trafic after which I got back onto good quality highways to take me back to home. My round trip covered just over 2400 kms over a 52 hour period including a couple of shortish stops to eat and take a few hours sleep. The bike achieved a consumption of 3.1 kms per litre which considering I was gunning it at high speed for 3/4 of the journey I consider to be very economical. For most of the journey I ran the bike on the DCT standard mode which is the most fuel economical mode to ride. For general riding around town and the local countryside I tend to average around 3.2 kms per litre. Riding in twisty and hilly areas I often ride the bike in sport mode which is a little less economical but not noticeably so. One other nice thing about this bike is that it performs admirably on regular grade fuel and taking into consideration that I live at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level and most of my local riding is between 2,000 - 3000 meters altitude it never feels starved of fuel. Riding the 750x DCT is an effortless pleasure. As a touring bike the upright seating position allows the rider to take in the scenery around you. The bike has a low center of gravity and is extremely well balanced, particularly when riding at very slow speeds through heavy commuter traffic and the DCT transmission changes are as smooth as silk. One final comment is that the recommended maintenance periods for the bike are stretched out with the first major maintenance from new being at 12,000 kms although I prefer to reduce this to around 9,000 kms, and since a lot of the maintenance can be carried out at home by the average practical DIY rider, this makes the bike economical on the up keep front. This is likely not the bike for everyone but given its sales price and how economical it is to run its certainly ticks a lot of boxes for anyone looking to buy reliable mid-size dual sport machine.
Thanks for the video!
Fantastic stuff, thanks for taking the time to put your experiences here for potential buyers of this great bike. We unfortunately don’t get the DCT version here in Australia, not really sure why. We get the Goldwing, Africa Twin, NT 100 all in DCT but not this one, take care & ride safe. Cheers.
3.1km per litre. Doesn’t look like very economical to me. 😊
@@richardhretczak536 Sorry - made a typo. I meant to say 3.1 litre per 100 KM
Thanks for this review. I have to say you’re a very relaxed and well spoken guy. I’m currently looking into buying my first bike (I’m 29). This is probably going to be it - it’s not the fastest but it’s very comfortable, good looking and has a low consumption. Cheers from the Netherlands! 👍🏼
Thanks for the kind words, yes I think it would make a great first bike. The NC has no bad habits or surprises, it’s just a great all rounder that’s inexpensive to own and run. I did a full review on this actual bike a while ago, I think it was video 48 on my channel. Probably worth having a look if you are interested in buying one. Thanks again, glad you enjoyed it and always great to hear from the Netherlands. Cheers.
Did you get yourself an NC? I love these machines, especially the DCT version....
A year late but thank you for this awesome video. Grateful for your inclusion of different measurements as well
Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it 👍
31,56 km/liter or 3,16 liter/100km. That's really impressive. Normally the display show a far more positive figure as the real figure. 👍 to Honda.
I recently bought a 2021 NC750x Manual (0nly had 868 miles)..fuel economy is super.
I average about 68 mpg..I could probably do better but once I get it in SPORT mode it's off!!
Bike really surprised me performance wise..I'm a long time rider(over 35 years).
The balance of this bike is excellent..I rode it once and felt like I had been on it for years.
I plan on taking it long distance touring here shortly..I'm in the US.
Thanks for the great info.
That’s great information, thanks for sharing. Ride safe.
Got mine month ago. 2022 manual with 15000km on it. After about 1800 km every single fill up returns 3.3l/100km indicated. In last 200km it is showing 3.1l/100km. Riding in sport mode all the time. Seems like riding with panniers (Honda OEM) doesn’t make difference in fuel consumption. Definitely can’t complain about these numbers. My Tracer 900GT takes about 0.8-1 litre more than NC but I think it is great considering it’s 850 engine and almost double HP (59 vs 115). And again - A which is most aggressive mode.
Great numbers, thanks for sharing 👍
one thing that I've yet to see is a gadget that allows you to fill the fuel tank without having to lift the seat flap. If I'm touring solo (which is most of the time) I always use the pillion seat for packing. I suppose it'd be relatively easy to remove whatever luggage or bag was covering the pillion seat but an alternative fuel filler location would be a nice addition.
Hi, yes that’s an issue if using the rear seat for storage. I don’t really have an answer there apart from a quick release set up for your attached luggage.
Thank you !! for the European 9,91l/312,8Km=3,17l/100Km, that's freaking good !
Cheers Dirk, glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@andreasruhle6125 Yes these figures sound spot on 👍 Not a lot of motorcycles that can offer this type of economy for this capacity. Ride safe.
@@andreasruhle6125 Thanks Andreas I will definitely check it out, always great to hear from Deutschland. My daughter is actually a German language teacher here in Australia.
Just back from a 6000 km trip in the pacific N.W. dash read out was an amazing 3.1 litre per 100 lm overall.
Yes that’s great economy, they are an amazingly efficient motorcycle.👍
Thanks for the look!
Nice review, tells me all so I,m off to check an NC750x out next week at the dealer. I like your style of riding, coffee, feed, another coffee and then fuel. We re about $2.70 plus for gas here in NZ. Jan 20224.
Thanks Sam glad you enjoyed it, 2.70 geees thats getting up there for sure. One of the nice things about riding the NC is you don’t really bother about how much fuel is, good luck with your purchase.
I dont watch too many reviews, but that was really well made and you seem like a cool bloke. Im getting one of these next month some I was curious if the fuel economy was really that good. Cheers and thank you.
Awesome, thank you! & yes it definitely is. Some even get better than I have in this test, of course it all depends on how heavy handed you are. Wind, hills, speed etc. 🕺🏻
@@standupmoto Only concern I have is my height. I'm around 200 cm or 6'6, so it might have to undergo some modifications...
Yes you’re certainly on the upper end for sure but I would definitely see how you feel when riding one. If the pegs feel a bit high a generous seat cover may be a good idea, good luck with your test run and let me know how you go. Cheers.
That is remarkable economy! I thought that my bikes wete good but this is way more economical. I get around 60mpg from my R1200RS and 65mpg from my Vstrom650. I would miss the power advantage if I had the Honda. The UK roads are so crowded now that safe overtakes are often less fraught with something more zippy. The R1200 has huge mid range grunt and makes effortless performance so happy to pay a little extra on fuel and have that in reserve. If the Vstrom went I’d be looking either at the Honda or a Guzzi V7 as a second bike.
Hi yes I’m also a fan of the R1200, I did have the VStrom 650 for a while a few years ago and it also was in my opinion a very good bike but not quite as off rd as I was looking for. The NC is crazy economical and super convenient but certainly no power house, you’ve got a nice mix of bikes there with the Beemer & the Strom.Thanks for the info, cheers.👍
Mine is a 2018 model . I don’t regret buying it. It’s for keeps
Nice review and little tour around your beautiful area. I think I would be riding one too at those gas prices.
Cheers mate, thanks.
I have a 2018 manualtransmission. It has a 47 liter tail box and a large wind screen, and I weigh over 200lb. I've gotten in the mid 80s/mpg on a few rides. Mine averages about 67 mpg on a mix of roads including free ways. This past summer a friend and I put in 630 miles in two days with an average fuel burn of 78 mpg. This is amazing for a bike that is over 400lb close to 700lb with rider and gear! It's able to keep up with our interstate traffic at 80mph easly, but it will do your mileage into the high 50s mpg. It's VERY dependent on how it's ridden! For comparison, my Rebel 500 NEVER got over 58 mpg no matter how it was ridden!
Hi Scott, thanks for your feedback & yes so much of it comes down to the riding style but as you say they are amazing on economy for a 750.
Cheers.
Had to revisit this post. I traded the 2018 standard transmission with 33,000 miles on her, for a brand new 2014 NC750X with the DCT transmission. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't getting the mileage of the older model. Then I discovered how to hyper mile it! Set up the user mode to the lowest (1) engine breaking, 1 power, 1 on the DCT, 1 traction control. It shifts up at very low RPM speeds, and hold on to tall gears for much longer. Got 79 mpg over 15 miles yesterday!
My dream bike, I would want to get the manual version. I have a honda cb250 2023 but I plan that the NC750X be my long term bike. Although I am thinking if maybe I should get something in between 250cc and 750cc to practice a bit more before jumping to this heavier machine.
Hi , yes they are a great bike for sure and yes spend a year or so on your CB before moving up to the larger capacity bike.Honda also have the CB500X , a good step up from the 250 on the way to the 750. By that time you will know when it’s right to make the move to the larger bike. Ride safe
i love your chilled out video style, thanks mate, i enjoyed it, and im hoping to buy a nc750 one day.
Thanks Tim👍 , yes couldn’t recommend them higher they’re a great bike.
Another stellar review. I might have to go out and buy one of the "NC" twins.
Thanks mate 👍
My old NC700X I have gotten 74+ at times US. My Triumph 1200 Thruxton can get 62 both take 87 regular as well.
Steve good video . Im a new viewer from UK . What I love about the nc750x.. As i like to do all my own servicing work and general maintenance. ....Bugger work shops ... . The NC750 you can Change the spark plugs, adjust tappets etc ,without Dismantling the whole bike.Very easy bike to work on...... Really why do bike manufactures make them so hard to work on..........
Gday Carl welcome to the channel, yes exactly the NC is not only economical to run it’s inexpensive to own in general 👍
hi, great test! This week we are going to the dealer to order the nc750x dct for my wife. Not because its a ladys bike, but in my 9 y experience with my nc700d (i had a car accident 16 y ago and my legs and feet are damaged) i only loved the bike more. It is very comfortable and the only thing that my wife didn't like about it was the fact of missing a fuel tank between her legs:) I therefore suggested the nc 750x, much improved comparing to the 700 and... I can ride it too!
Hi Marc, great choice they are an excellent motorcycle. The DCT may use a little more fuel but negligible in the big picture. Enjoy your new ride and let us know what you think after you’ve had it for a while, glad you enjoyed the test. Cheers.
Once again, thanks for another brilliant review. I’m really liking these bikes. Hopefully there’ll be one in my future 🤔
BTW it was interesting watching your ride through Adelaide and the surrounding hills. I was born in Adelaide, moved to Sydney with the family 1978 and always missed the place (except for the heat 😅). I lived in Flinders Park, the old man worked at the Holden plant, and then Phillips in Hendon. I loved hiking and camping in the hills with the scouts, and swimming at the Henley Beach pool (when it existed). I remember Hahndorf was beautiful, easily one of my favourite places 🤩
Great stuff Scott, yes Adelaide has changed somewhat for sure compared to 78. Holdens of course has gone as has Phillips but Hahndorf remains pretty much the same apart from the Suchenfest is no longer in Hahndorf but is still held in Adelaide but on a much smaller scale.
Glenelg has changed dramatically, big apartments, boat marina etc. The tram network now incorporates North tce & even down to the entertainment centre at the beginning of Port rd, it still connects Adelaide with Glenelg.
I’ve been lucky enough to have traveled much of the world in my time but still have to say Adelaide is right up there as far as livability is concerned.
And importantly the Adelaide Hills & surrounding ranges/Barossa etc offer some great riding experiences. 👍
@@standupmoto I hear you. Seems like Adelaide has progressed widely, but still a pretty cool place.
I took my family back there on a holiday about 20 years ago and barely recognised the joint. Hired pushbikes and rode along the banks of the Torrens to Henley Beach. It was mental, everything had grown and developed so much ( was sad to see the pool on Henley Beach no longer there, and replaced by all those flash units 😔)
Still the feel of the place was still great, the people largely still friendly and the Adelaide hills, well shit, that’s all gold out there 🍻
Steve, you use more coffee as your Honda petrol per km ☕☕☺☺
You're right! 😂
Great review, i did watch your other video too and enjoyed them both thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed them 👍
I'm glad I subscribed to the channel, clearly you are a very hard-working man and had to put forth so much effort.
Hi James welcome to the channel, and yes I appreciate your concern for wellness. I will attempt to take it a bit easier next review 😂🤣😂
Nice video. Educational and well produced. Congrats! I have an NC750x and get the same ballpark numbers.
Thank you Marcos, appreciate the feedback. Yes I see based on comments I’ve had ridden properly the 3.2 to 3.4 seems to be the norm. Pretty good figures for a 750, thanks again.👍
Hi mate great test. I lived in woodcraft South of the city back in the UK now.
Gday Neil, top stuff, glad you liked the video 👍
Thanks for the great review and all the hard time you have taken to show us all that. Like you said, someone has to do it.🤔 I have a 2017 NC750X DCT that I did not use often since I also have a Goldwing that I use more often. This new season, I might use the NC a bit more.
Thanks Pascal glad you enjoyed it, you’ve got a nice couple of bikes there. One for the long hauls & one for the economical convenience side of things, I have the same (GW & NC) both great bikes. Cheers.
I to, test the speed of bikes on "the track". It's a great place.
For sure, there’s nothing coming from the other direction. 👍
Nice countryside riding and video 😀. My 2012 Y S10 gets around 59 mpg US. I am thinking anout getting the Auto NC750DX LOL
Thanks glad you liked it.That’s pretty good economy from the big Tenere, the NC is a great bike with exceptional economy but far less power than your S10, I’d ride one first.
Cheers.
I ride the older NC700S which has a little less CC and power (35kW). You can get a lot of kilometers out of that little petrol-tank. If you really push it over 5k rpm it needs quite a lot of fuel but the engine runs very well up to 100kph well below that mark.
Yes it’s all about that right hand👍
Great review informative and entertaining. Hats off.
Thank you sir, I had fun making it. Regards.
Hard day at the office there pal! Like minded bloke here, sub gained. Ride safe brother
Thanks for the sub, will do. 👍
Update...2 up with full pannier set and loaded, mixed, open road, hot and gusty conditions. 3.63l/100km. It got as low as 2.8 rolling average, but never beyond 3.7 indicated. Indicated was 3.3l/100km, however you have to factor in the factory 10% speed error.
Thanks for the update, they are really good figures 👍
Time to grow up from a Honda shadow phantom. I’m liking this one for longer hauls.
Great stuff, you’ll love it. Would probably recommend a taller screen if you’re going to use it for touring.👍
9,9l for 313 km is actually 3,16 L/100km. Even lower than the 3,3 stated in the video.
Even better! thanks 👍
Not that I own one, but I love the NC 750. My Honda ST1100 is at 3000 rpm at 100km. My BMW GS310 gets about the same mileage as the NC! 440cc less than the NC.😅
Cheers Leo, you’ve got a couple of nice motorcycles there. Maybe an NC to keep them company?
That would be awesome! Insurance is the biggest hindrance, and I can only ride one at a time. The NC was a contender but I got a great deal on the baby GS, biggest factor was light weight. I wanted a gravel road / dirt trail motorcycle. PS... your country and region and roads are beautiful!! Speed limits more favourable too😅.
@@leoveroude4492 Hello Leo, the small GS is also a very nice motorcycle and great on fuel, a good choice. Yes we are very lucky here in Aus to have lots of riding areas throughout most of the country. Max speed here nowadays is 130kph up north but in my area it ranges between 100 & 110 kph. Cheers mate, thanks for the info.
A no nonsense video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, thanks.
I have the '22 DCT version and vouch for everything you say about the NC. Very comfortable riding in the city and on the highway. My fuel consumption is not quite as good as yours, probably because I usually ride in Sport mode and at 110 kph the fuel consumption gets up to around 4.5 l/100km, according to the dash reading. And yes, I totally identify with your cappucino breaks. I was surprised that the temperature along the south coast gets so hot. The ocean temperature down there is not known for being tropical is it?
Hi, yes I have heard the DCT can use a little more fuel. I did however behave myself in this video and rode quite sedately in order to get the best possible economy. No certainty not tropical here in South Australia, the ocean for the most part is cold but the air temperature gets up around the 40 deg c here in summer. We will usually see these temperatures when the wind blows from the north, it picks up its heat after covering many kilometers of desert before reaching Adelaide city and then the coast.
Fantastic review, good 👍 to see such a detailed review. Well done 👍, My current two motorcycles are the Moto Guzzi 85tt - LOVE IT , shaft drive , big tank range can get 500km and cruise control. I also have a Honda CRF300 Rally it’s for my off road riding it’s fuel range is amazing ( between 2.9- 3.5 ) depending on how you ride it 😂😂😂
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, 2 nice bikes you’ve got there. Haven’t ridden the Guzzi TT but have admired them👍
Great video mate, just came across your channel today, Have owned a NC for 4 years now and can certainly vouch for its economical running. BTW I own a motorcycle shop around 20 minutes from the Tyabb airfield in Mornington lol
Gday Brian, welcome aboard. You’re very observant noticing the shirt, well done. Yes used to pop In every now & then to Tyabb but wow there’s a lot of restrictions nowadays due to being built up, 30 years ago it was in the middle of nowhere almost. However great spot & out of controlled airspace. Yes the NC is about as economical as you get for a 750 and once you get used to the mild power delivery a nice ride. Sometimes get down that way on the Wing, drop us an email & I’ll pop in and say hello. Cheers
Great video yes that was really useful thanks for all the work nice one.
Cheers mate, thanks.👍
I own a NC750X 2016, and i drive on heavy traffic every day, my avg is 22 km per liter, but when i do open roads the avg change to 32 km per liter
Thanks for the information, very good economy for a 750cc.👍
Great video, I challenged myself to see if I could break 100mpg (UK) today, I was amazed to get over 110 out of the tank! Crazy.
Nice work! Yes if you really think about it when riding you as you proved can get amazing economy out of the NC. 👍
@@standupmoto crazy isn’t it? It peaked around 117mpg after about 40 miles of non stop main road cruising at 50mph. Quite remarkable.
@@BikingChap Agreed, ride safe.
Hello , great vídeo, my 750x make 3.5 l/km , nice bike. See you from Portugal.
thanks for review, great video!
yes i have DCT and the mpg not so high, about 70 mpg. uk
I use mine to commute, mostly, and never get more than 55mpg. I keep it between 3-4,000 RPM generally. Put Put. Don't know how people get better.
Hi , yes that seems a little low for an NC. I guess you have but I’ll mention it anyway, have you checked the air filter is not getting a bit tired and restricting the air flow?
@@standupmoto That's what I would have thought without knowing the bike either but I got it with only a few hundred miles on it and it hasn't seen a bit of dust since. Still less than 4K miles. Living in the rainy side of the PNW is good for long lasting air filters. I'm just back from a longer trip and got 59mpg. By that bike doesn't like speeds above 70 for gas mileage, but no vehicle does. Force is wind is cubed with speed! I think my side cases, bigger windscreen, and fat ass at 100kg doesn't help.
@@salishwanderer7869 Yes the screen makes a bit but I know on my STenere the boxes destroy my economy over 100kph. Cheers.
Cool 😎 got me one over here in new Zealand great bike really enjoying it had a bit of a dumb ass moment and put a hole in the sump got a new one coming ×japan in at engeering shop getting a skid plate made 😳 also ride a v Strom 1050xt
Cheers keep up the good work
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, bad luck with the sump but at least you can get one. The 1050 Strom is a good thing also, spent a bit of time on one and really liked it. Cheers.
Great vid, very well put together
Thanks very much 👍
Great video! I liked the format and historical overview. Great fuel economy too.. though for electric bikes, the weakness I think would be the charging times compared to how long it takes to put gas in the tank.😂
Thanks ,glad you enjoyed it. Yes battery technology needs to come along a bit before electric motorcycles are sold on mass but I guess they’ll get there eventually. Cheers.
You have done a few Honda bikes lately, which you have given great reviews to, but not the 2022-23 cb500x. They have been reviewed to death, I know, and again with a consensus of “great bike”. But it would be good if you too could do one and in particular compare the comparative ownership of it and the 2 750’s recently reviewed.
Great idea, I’ll put out my feelers and see if I can get hold of one. I have actually spent some time riding the 500X (21) and it was a very good ride. Thanks for the request. cheers.
Thank you from KSA.
My pleasure, thank you.
Thank you for the video!
My pleasure hope it was helpful!
a slightly undersquare engine is more efficient than a over-square engine.. .. The Honda has a bore to stroke ratio of 0.96...
A modern 765cc triumph triple with its over-square engine (1.46) has a mixed consumption at 18.4km /l )..
Thanks for the info 👍
Great review thank you!
Thanks Bill glad you enjoyed it 👍
The economy is better than my CRF250 Rally and I thought that was great.
They certainly are good, I was also being very good with the throttle during this test.
I've just bought an NC750X, yet to pick it up and have never ridden one...bought it over the phone. Great review and of course this vid also. I'm very confident I'll like it and have a good experience owning it. Given their value for money on the used market, I can justify keeping the plucky little Rally. It's all Honda in my shed...nice.
Best fuel consumer
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That's great fuel economy 👍🏻
Yes Kevin, for a 750cc they are fantastic. Thanks for watching. 👍
Thanks for that info. And the tour of south Oz. :)
My pleasure
Hi Steve. It was pleasant to watch; You managed to create a friendly, warm atmosphere in this film. I tried this bike once - I like it much.
Greetings from Warsaw
Glad you enjoyed it! and many thanks, lovely to hear from Warsaw.
one of those, delivering MEDICIN, or something that can fit in the rear box, would be AWESOME FUN!!! not as much fun as delivering on a GL1800 but better on fuel economy ! that's prolly pretty sure
my Goldwing uses 5 L / 100 km, also not so bad
That’s good out of a Wing, mine is probably more like 6.5. Maybe I should lighten the right hand a bit ! cheers Alex
@@standupmotomaybe its that we in Europe drive on the right side 😄😄😄😄 my right hand is lighter 😄😄cheers
@@standupmoto my wing was like 30 MPG but oh my the FUN!!!! we say it balances out the RANCHERO 1972 (ute lol) with the 351 v8 that gets like 15mpg lol sigh...
How is this the dual sport helmet on the highway? like around 80km\h or so does the peek of the helmet pull the helmet back due to winds? I do want to get a agi dsv3 helmet just need some advice please. Love the video 😎
Thanks, it’s not bad up to about 100 kph but after that it can get a bit noisy but it doesn’t really push you around much. The one in this video is my Arai XD4, my ONeil version of the same certainly does push. I’m not familiar with dsv3 helmet, ideally it would be good if you could try one before you buy it.
Thanks
I'm Reviewing Bikes Now , Beyond Any Doubt At This Point ,It's Gonna Be A NT750x ,,Or Possibly The NT1100x , Price will likely be the deciding factor between the two, The 1100 comes with some great extras from the factory,But Is It Worth The Extra $3000 U.S. $$ , I'm buying About September so I have a little bit of time to choose,The NC 750 Or Now NT750x Just Keeps Standing Out As The Bike I'm Looking For, Run about Bike, Some Longer Touring Is Planned ,it's the purpose for the Fuel economy , You can use the savings in Fuel economy for Lodging and A Good Meal/Coffee etc,,, Along The Way , Anyhow Preciate Ya Review 👍🇺🇸
What a wonderful choice to have to make, good luck with your decision 😀
gday mate good review i have no idea what the 500x does but i know it is a myser on fuel , when i am doing 100kmh i think it sits about 4200 rpm .I wish that they had done the same with the tank the 500x but i think it has a lot to do with the engine angle , as i said in your test before shims are a pain in the butt these have screw and locknut for the valves so much easier anyway great review on a bike i probably should have bought but the x does me ok if your interested nc 750 stuff is a good channel to look at about this bike adrian does everything bar the tyres himself anyway great review of real world riding .
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, yes they certainly are easy to live with & you’re right with the 500X, a mate has one and he is very happy with the fuel burn on that one also. Cheers.
@@standupmoto Yes. I think the CB500X gets a similar MPG to the NC750X.
The advantage of the 500X is that it's lighter. The advantage of the 750X is that it's lower revving and has the storage where the tank should be.
That's why I got the 750X. Had it about 4 years now with no problems at all, and average about 80 - 85MPG. Had 92MPG on a few occasions, whilst on fairly gentle rides doing around 50 - 60 mph.
Top stuff Geoff, 92mpg ! it doesn’t get much better than that. Cheers.
Thanks for the video! I have the 2022 NC750 DCT and the computer tells me I get about 65 mpg if I'm taking it easy. When I do longer trips on the freeways (averaging 75mph) the mileage goes down to about 55mpg. I haven't tested yet to see if the online computer is accurate.
Hi Jim, it probably is giving the correct reading. From what I’ve read the DCT does absorb a little bit of the power which of course means not quite the same economy but that’s still very good for a 750cc. Cheers.
Great video! Thanks
Thanks👍
I've just bought a 2016 NC750X and haven't had chance to test its fuel consumption yet but your video was engaging and although you stretched it out to 8? minutes before revealing the answer, you were interesting in the build up. It's also good to see some sunshine from the chilly, damp, autumnal UK!
@@BenHur872 Ah great you’ll love it, a fantastic bike. Great to hear from the UK. ps (the stretching out to eight wasn’t intentional but thanks for hanging in there)
No, the stretching wasn't a problem like it is with some UA-camrs because the video was interesting ☺️ I enjoyed the bit of history about the neighborhood you were riding through, and was jealous that you were able just to spend the day riding, stopping for coffee etc apparently without a care in the world. Modern life often stops me doing that as much as I'd like
What’s your thoughts on the NC700? Curious as there is one going near me. I currently own a TA 650 which is an almost classic as she is a 2000 model. But with my partner on pillion and some luggage I could do with some more power so put my TA up for sale. The NC750 caught my attention as fuel here in Scotland is not cheap and hoping to do some decent miles tours so petrol cost is a huge consideration. Thanks for the great video btw. Watching your video of that bright sunshine made me jealous, we don’t get a lot of that in Scotland. Slange Var laddie.
Madainn mhath, the Trans Alp 650 is a good old bike, probably worth putting a blanket over it for a few years, they are getting pretty scarce here in Aus. The NC is a great bike and yes crazy fuel efficient but it’s not the most powerful bike in the category. Plenty enough for two up at highway speeds but the economy would start to suffer a bit, in saying that it would probably only use as much as what other bikes ridden solo would use and you’d be carrying a pillion. Personally I’d recommend trying one first, the low reviving nature of the parallel twin in the NC at first makes you think it’s a bit gutless but when you look at the speedometer you realise you’re going at a decent pace. You get the DCT over there and that might be worth a look also, honestly I haven’t got a bad thing to say about the NC, they are just a good economical hassle free convenient motorbike . I can’t give any thoughts on the 700 though as I’ve not had any time with one. Hope this helps, cheers. ps(yes the sunshine is wonderful but can get a bit too hot in summer 40+)
@@standupmoto Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am planning to do a test ride, there is a dealership near that has a nice 2nd hand NC750. I agree, I would keep the dear TA 650 but, I don’t have a garage and our winters here are cold and damp. Dry storage is silly money, looked at it last winter so opted for a poly tunnel with a cover over Alpie. Started her up at least once a week. Went down to -12 deg C here last winter. Last ride out was in Oct and first ride this year was in March and it was still cold. So, with our cold, damp weather here I feel my Alpie should go to a better home. I know in Italy and Spain she would fetch a lot more money. Maybe I should offer to deliver 😊 Lived in Africa a while and yes, 40 deg C is uncomfortable, at least you are near the ocean. Slange var laddie.
Great vid
Cheers mate , thanks.👍
Very informative ! I wonder why more manufacturers don't make long stroke motors with mild cam timing and long gearing ?
Gday Nick, yes all valid points but I think at this point in time most reviewers just talk about how much HP it makes. Fuel economy doesn’t rate, however as time goes by and fuel costs go up (as is inevitable) priorities may change. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.
Jeez, I get about 78 mpg UK out of my NC750S 2014, but then I'm not particularly (*ahem) "fuel conscious" in my riding style. Wanted the X, my legs are too short, the S was cheap second hand and chugs along great. Also have an Interceptor for sunny Sunday afternoons. Nice vid, now subbed. Ta
@@remembertheporter Hi Chris, I’m currently doing a review on the interceptor. I have to say it’s a real surprise, I hadn’t paid it the attention it deserves in the past. Welcome aboard by the way 👍
@@standupmoto I like my Interceptor, I mean, it's a motorbike, so yeah, I like it.
I like that it was cheap, it's starts right up after six weeks in a cold garage and that it's cheap enough to not be too worried about getting caught in the rain.
But i do feel a bit, hmm, "wannabe" on it maybe? It's not vintage, it's not a bonnie, it's a bit plasticky here and there...
Valves every 6k miles as well...
But I think some of the more tasteful and less chromey mods work well and I think the bike works great if you're not too precious about it.
It's not a vintage, it's a pretty hack, you can commute on it, it makes a nice sound, it's great if you like tinkering and it doesn't take up too much space.
@@remembertheporter Thanks Chris, that’s interesting stuff, yes it reminds me a lot of my old Bonnie with less power. You ok if I use some of your thoughts in my video on the RE?
In the UK in my area unleaded is about £1.45 or approx $2.64 per litre wish ours was your price 😢
Wow, yes it’s getting up there for sure. Probably why I notice you in the UK have taken up electric vehicles way more than us here in Aus. Our time will come I’m sure with fuel prices , thanks for the info 👍
@@standupmoto The reason people started buying electric vehicles was the government are intending to ban internal combustion engines by 2030 haha best of luck with that, electric prices are going through the roof in UK and there aren't enough public chargers there was chaos at some motorway services over Christmas.
@@paulgibson490 Ok wow, yeah to be honest I’m not sure how they will go here in Aus. We travel such long distances a lot of the time and there is next to no charging infrastructure, and then there’s the heat. I guess time will tell, 2030 ! 7years away ! Paul when you say ban ice cars does that mean the sale of new ice cars or all ice cars on the roads full stop?
@@standupmoto New cars as far as I know at the moment but politicians can change and a new idea might come along.
They are trying to ban anything to do with hydrocarbons. They think importing coal from Australia and wood chips from Canada is the best way of making UK green and keep us warm in the winter. Our bozo politicians just follow the green agenda 🙄. PS they are also totally influenced by the WEF controlled by the super rich.
Wow it's so much lower than my xadv which has the same engine. My consumption is 4.1 litres in 100 km.
Hello I’m assuming it would be the loss in the transmission & maybe a little more aerodynamic than the XADV. However 4.1 is still very good, unfortunately we don’t get the XADV here in Australia. If we did I’d have one for sure, do you like it?
@@standupmoto yeah i like it very much. It's bigger than nc750 and more stable. And the looks... gorgeus 😁
@@verbummentis Agreed, hopefully we get them here in the future 👍
@@standupmoto maybe xadv is a little faster. 0-100km with my bike is 4.1 seconds. It has sone capability to go off-road. If you come to Turkey, i'll lend you my bike for a ride, chap🙂
@@verbummentis Yes it would be faster, your on! & ditto if your in Aus 👍
Thx from Paris
You're welcome! Thanks. Great to hear from France.👍
A very excellent motorcycle. Rumor is the engine shares the same architecture as the Honda Jazz/Fit car albeit half the engine of the 1.5 liter. That's a very good lineage as it demonstrates the same characteristics from a well designed power plant. I have the XADV, basically the same bike in different clothes. A fantastic platform that will likely always have a space in my garage. And that's having recently taken delivery of an NT1100. In the past I was a BMW fanboy but now really appreciating Hondas efforts!
Yes you are correct, most of the early printed reviews indicated it was half a fit motor. I envy you having the XADV, a bike Honda for some reason don’t bring to Australia. It looks like a great all rounder and would suit our country well. Thanks for the info, cheers.
I am considering a nc700/750. I love everything about them, but I’m wondering if I could keep up with my riding buddies here in the states. We generally cruise at 70mph and need to pass slower vehicles where I may hit 80-85mph for a limited time. Do you think this bike is capable of reaching those speeds quickly? I presently own a Honda nc700 and a BMW 850r and do fine fine.
Hi Clay your Beemer is definitely quicker but the NC will operate up there without too much hassle, it just takes a little longer at the higher speeds to build up but the fuel consumption suffers. I would recommend finding someone with one that will either let you have a ride or will ride with your group to see how it goes.
I tend not to do the snap on my helmet as well, until it starts flapping and knocking off the helmet, only happens sometimes.
Yes agreed, the problem I have is the strap on this Arai helmet is so short it’s so hard to clip on. Not a problem in town when traveling around town, it doesn’t flap.👍
I have a 2014 nc750x since new... average fuel consumption is around 70mpg (UK)... what kind of camera do you use on your helmet?
Hi, is yours the manual or DCT? The camera is the Senna 50 series . If you want further details on the camera feel free to email me.
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it's manual... I wasn't sure about the idea of DCT on my bike at that time... 🤔 people say that they are pretty good... thanks for info about your camera, I'll check it out...
Only just 'stumbled' across Your excellent channel, slip me a sub and I'll certainly subscribe, lol, the algorithms deduced I run the NC700D Integra, which with the DCT is best bike I've had in 58 years and possibly upgrading to the 750 X-ADV soonish! Really liked this vid and it just shows Honda's supremacy because my auto does 88 mpg day-in-day-out! And, I fill properly, not above the bar, unlike those who live in places we sent sheep stealers too once!! ( no offence met - just sad truth about humanity once! )
All the best from 'The Road Racing Capital of The World'!
Great, thanks glad you like it. The Integra is a great ride, unfortunately it was crazy expensive here in Aus and not too many were sold. Sadly also Honda with all their wisdom decided not to bring in the ADV! If they had one would have been in my garage for sure. Long live the GW revival, ok must go now and wrangle some sheep.😂
@@standupmoto Could you not pop up Thailand and ride an ADV back? Must be containers available and all major parts are NC stuff!
Is there any noticeable difference in type of fuel you use? Low vs high octane? :)
Hi, mainly the price of the fuel, modern machines mostly adapt to the octane level in the fuel but as a general rule follow the guide sticker either on the tank or in the books. The required octane level is based on the compression ratio and the manufacturer determines what fuel is suitable. I have tried the higher level in this one but it made no difference, is the higher octane fuel a better cleaner option? That’s a question for someone with a degree in this field but I would say don’t fall for the fuel adds we see on television, they are all about the money. Cheers.
Which model are you riding nc750
Hi, it’s the 2016 manual.
🆒😎👍!
🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻 great review
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 🦘
Fuel is expensive due to the government. I just paid $3.65/ US per gallon. You get the government you vote for.
Yes fuel is very expensive but if it makes you feel any better, right now 9 th Aug 23 @ 11am regular unleaded here in my city is $2.09 per litre x 3.78 to make one US gal = $7.90 AUD converted to USD = $5.17 us gal !!! Want to swap governments? I can feel a Tesla is probably in my future somewhere. Cheers.
@@standupmoto I love my Country but right now I have an extreme dislike for my government. Ask me after the 2024 elections about a swap.
That’s definitely a B road.
We call ist Autobahn
Yes thank you, I should know this as my daughter is a German language teacher here in Australia. I will remember next video 👍.