I've owned an NC700X DCT for 9 years. 50000miles. FANTASTIC. Great commuter. Amazing fuel economy 75mpg (UK). Great in slow London traffic, very manouverable at low speeds between cars. Capable on the highway but is never going to set any 0-60mph records. In 9 years the only non-standard part that has failed is the water pump. Great bike
What you never hear anyone say is that the NC is a GREAT bike on curvy roads, the torque is way more important than horsepower when you only need to go, say, 30-80 mph and *that* is where the true fun riding is. The NC easily kept up with top shelf sport touring bikes in my riding group...RT, GS, KTM, GSX-S, FJR, 'Wing, Ninja, Ducati. None of them ran away from the NC. Top speed, of course, but under 100 mph, no problem. The bike is fun, confidence inspiring, and fast enough to hang with almost anyone but the most insane. A monkey can pin the throttle on a straight, ho hum, but push the NC to its limits, that's a blast.
I sold my Concours14 for a safer Miata NC to take my kids with. But with the recent poor leadership choices the gas is likely to stay high due to the green goals of some. So I’m considering getting a 2 wheel option again in case prices sky rocket. 60mpg + and something that fits me sounds very practical.
Already bought the NC700X. $3500 2012 with some extras like brand new Michelin’s Pilot Power 2Ct (odd choice) but literally less than 10miles on them, heated seat, Honda top case. All dealer services every 4K miles. Now time to change all fluids, plugs, valve check, center stand and many more upgrades.
Nice, I still haven't checked my valves yet but have done all the other maintenance. I avg 60-64 mpg on my fill ups. Its a great basic bike to be on two wheels and sip fuel. I added oxford touring heated grips, ugly tall Vstream with sport deflector , engine bars, radiator protector , vox bar risers, lowered pegs and it is a comfy upright bike. I might change the sprocket to allow me to cruise at 3300 rpm at 70mph. I found on a 5hr trip where I was pushing it around 80mph the entire way I dropped into the 40's MPG. The engine really likes mid 3000 - 3500 range RPM for fuel economy. On the way back I took slower mountain roads and avg 50-60mph and was back into the 60's. For this practical the bike is a great budget focused rided. The engine is mild and not really that fun but it should last a long time being so detuned. I never even hit 8000k miles on it each year so yearly oil changes is all I will be doing.@@PeteMoss1021
Thanks for the review. I’m a new biker (2 years) and want to go farther than my Honda shadow phantom will take me. I’m 5’8”, 58 years old, considering the CB500X (2023). I’m curious which other Hondas would you recommend to consider for long travels. I’m not a Goldwinger.
I usually like Hondas, but not this time. Heavy, slow, low revving, poor braking, uncomfortable seating, limited suspension, Inconveniet fueling, Short fuel mileage range,...🤦🏼♂️
@@thudtheace I speak from experience (WITH EXPERIENCE) I saw many ABS motorcycles being tested during my Motorcycle Road Course exam, and I saw most of them perform poorly doing the 20mph emergency stop in the rain. (It happened to be windy & rainy that day). NONE of them even came close to stopping in as short of a distance as I was able to stop. (8’-11”) on my Kawasaki Versys 650. So, I can tell you with real confidence that ABS SUCKS ! It’s for people who don’t know how to apply their brakes properly. (Such as yourself) .
@@thudtheace Whenever you want to believe that you’re right about something, you can always stop listening to other people, hide in denial, and tell yourself that other information is null & void. That’s a good way to learn (nothing) .
@@thudtheace I’m a 54 year old Motorcyclist. After hearing from more than one rider who has an ABS system on their motorcycle, I’ve heard their complaints of system failure. The reasons why I haven’t ridden a motorcycle with ABS is because #1 I DON’T WANT ONE # 2 I DONT NEED ONE #3 (Without ABS) I can perform Stoppies (in the rain). Why would I chose a braking system that bleeds out it’s brake pressure the harder that you apply the brakes. I make my own adjustments to braking, because I know how to ride, I know how to sense the road, and I know how to make a motorcycle stop as fast as it can. But, that’s me. I’m an expert. What riding skills do you possess (besides the need for ABS) .
I've owned an NC700X DCT for 9 years. 50000miles. FANTASTIC. Great commuter. Amazing fuel economy 75mpg (UK).
Great in slow London traffic, very manouverable at low speeds between cars. Capable on the highway but is never going to set any 0-60mph records.
In 9 years the only non-standard part that has failed is the water pump. Great bike
What you never hear anyone say is that the NC is a GREAT bike on curvy roads, the torque is way more important than horsepower when you only need to go, say, 30-80 mph and *that* is where the true fun riding is. The NC easily kept up with top shelf sport touring bikes in my riding group...RT, GS, KTM, GSX-S, FJR, 'Wing, Ninja, Ducati. None of them ran away from the NC. Top speed, of course, but under 100 mph, no problem. The bike is fun, confidence inspiring, and fast enough to hang with almost anyone but the most insane. A monkey can pin the throttle on a straight, ho hum, but push the NC to its limits, that's a blast.
you nailed this review, bike info and rider and health info, thank you.
Excellent, comprehensive review. Thank you!
Great review, just bought this bike, so now gathering info about handling etc. Perfectly presented info in an objective manner.
I sold my Concours14 for a safer Miata NC to take my kids with. But with the recent poor leadership choices the gas is likely to stay high due to the green goals of some. So I’m considering getting a 2 wheel option again in case prices sky rocket. 60mpg + and something that fits me sounds very practical.
Already bought the NC700X. $3500 2012 with some extras like brand new Michelin’s Pilot Power 2Ct (odd choice) but literally less than 10miles on them, heated seat, Honda top case. All dealer services every 4K miles. Now time to change all fluids, plugs, valve check, center stand and many more upgrades.
@@45enojust did the same: 2012 NC700XA, 44000kms, $2900Can. Valve check, fluid and chain and sprocket change next
Nice, I still haven't checked my valves yet but have done all the other maintenance. I avg 60-64 mpg on my fill ups. Its a great basic bike to be on two wheels and sip fuel. I added oxford touring heated grips, ugly tall Vstream with sport deflector , engine bars, radiator protector , vox bar risers, lowered pegs and it is a comfy upright bike. I might change the sprocket to allow me to cruise at 3300 rpm at 70mph. I found on a 5hr trip where I was pushing it around 80mph the entire way I dropped into the 40's MPG. The engine really likes mid 3000 - 3500 range RPM for fuel economy. On the way back I took slower mountain roads and avg 50-60mph and was back into the 60's. For this practical the bike is a great budget focused rided. The engine is mild and not really that fun but it should last a long time being so detuned. I never even hit 8000k miles on it each year so yearly oil changes is all I will be doing.@@PeteMoss1021
well damn. i think you totally just sold me on this bike. pretty much every point you made I was like.. ya.. that's exactly what I care about!
The pressing question for me: can you fit a twelve pack of canned beer in the frunk?
No. Only un-canned
@@KillSwitch80 Pardon me with my English but don't bottles take up more room?
@@boodog4023 yeah I was just joking around because we don’t say “canned beer” we just say 12 pack of beer. Or beer cans
Yes, you can hold a 12 pack or 8 pints. That frunk is huuuuuge
With ice
Is the power gain of the NC750x worth the bigger price over NC700?
Great video ✌️
Thanks for the review. I’m a new biker (2 years) and want to go farther than my Honda shadow phantom will take me. I’m 5’8”, 58 years old, considering the CB500X (2023). I’m curious which other Hondas would you recommend to consider for long travels. I’m not a Goldwinger.
Hi, Can I add quick shifter on 2014 manual NX 700?
Change chane every 10ooo miles no way
I usually like Hondas, but not this time. Heavy, slow, low revving, poor braking, uncomfortable seating, limited suspension, Inconveniet fueling, Short fuel mileage range,...🤦🏼♂️
Based on your comment have never driven or used one then, your comment is null and void.
@@thudtheace I speak from experience (WITH EXPERIENCE) I saw many ABS motorcycles being tested during my Motorcycle Road Course exam, and I saw most of them perform poorly doing the 20mph emergency stop in the rain.
(It happened to be windy & rainy that day).
NONE of them even came close to stopping in as short of a distance as I was able to stop. (8’-11”) on my Kawasaki Versys 650. So, I can tell you with real confidence that ABS SUCKS !
It’s for people who don’t know how to apply their brakes properly. (Such as yourself) .
@@thudtheace Whenever you want to believe that you’re right about something, you can always stop listening to other people, hide in denial, and tell yourself that other information is null & void. That’s a good way to learn (nothing) .
@@thudtheace I’m a 54 year old Motorcyclist. After hearing from more than one rider who has an ABS system on their motorcycle, I’ve heard their complaints of system failure. The reasons why I haven’t ridden a motorcycle with ABS is because
#1 I DON’T WANT ONE
# 2 I DONT NEED ONE
#3 (Without ABS) I can perform Stoppies (in the rain). Why would I chose a braking system that bleeds out it’s brake pressure the harder that you apply the brakes. I make my own adjustments to braking, because I know how to ride, I know how to sense the road, and I know how to make a motorcycle stop as fast as it can.
But, that’s me. I’m an expert.
What riding skills do you possess (besides the need for ABS) .
@@andrewroberts6123 Not really fair to use a bunch or new riders as a measure of how good or bad a bike is.