Honda NC 750 X

[Kevitree]

Ok so today I took my CBF in to Bridge for some work and my loan bike as title suggests was a NC 750x, Just thought I would write a few words after 1 day with it.

I have ridden lots of bikes over the years from single cylinder 500's balls out race bikes and some traillie types including scooters..

Damn its tall.....ok I am only 5'7'' but its a stretch to get my foot on the floor (Honda do a lowered seat £* cost option of course) Handle bars are wide apart and grips seem thin. (could be me, spoilt with heated grips currently)

Storage space where fuel tank should be is big enough for my flip lid just don't put the fuel nozzle in there! also fits (not at same time as lid) pair walking boots, flask, lunch box, rucksack containing everything else in my life

so M5 to Taunton direct route, no wind protection, hands cold, NO BUFFETING (If you've ever owned a CBF1000 you know what i mean) feels tall did I say that already.

hits rev limiter very easy without seeming to make the progress the CBF does. I do like the sound of the 2 cylinder.

Time to come home again after a hard days work, so off M5 at Wellington and via Tiverton to find something a bit more motorbike friendly.

Completely different beast, certainly I hit the rev limiter often buts thats me being used to a 4 Cylinder, The lower centre of gravity is noticeably better for cornering

I liked the digital dash and the gear indicator, for a bike sold on its MPG, i had no worries filled with fuel at Cullumpton and hasn't moved from full yet, I would like to see a MPG readout on the display.

so big question would I buy one?...........

Currently Honda offer 0% finance and the bike is cheap to buy as a basic option. Would have to price up all the extras I was thinking i would need!? ....Lowered seat,Centre stand, panniers/top box, heated grips, hand guards, front fender extender, hugger etc

I like my CBF, I tell everyone i meet its probably the best allround bike I have owned...fuel economy is pants....but has a massive fuel tank to compensate. Might need to look at doing something with exhaust thats all.

I think on balance if i didnt have the CBF i might think about it more seriously but for now Black Betty is going to be safe in my garage and looking forward to some rideouts with you horrible lot

[badgerKDD]

, cheers for that Kev!

[Kevitree]

day 2 with the NC 750.....

nothing much changed, filters in traffic the same, still redlines at slightest twist of wrist...or 6k Rpm

I miss my CBF

[Kata]

whats the MPG like?

[Kevitree]

One review I read said ''The man from Honda said “the more you ride it, the more you’ll like it” and by Jove he was right. '' ...... well he was definitely right...

Now been with this twin for a week and I have to say its growing on me every day, firstly let me correct my earlier mistakes, it DOES have an MPG readout on the digital dash, found that when refilling again (full tank from empty £14)....read 62.9 mpg before resetting it...currently on 54.3

Now i am riding it for the bike it is not the bike i owned (ie 4cyl 1000 sports tourer) it performs well in traffic, handles brilliantly and is comfortable for me. (Haven't been back on motorways) It has plenty of pull in low revs, despite my earlier riding style, it does NOT need to revved to redline at 6250rpm.

Been doing my normal commute as well as some country blasts, and all things considered this is a great bike.

thanks to Bridge Motorcylces for the loan whilst mine is still in bits, now lets see what figures they can come up with to change, bearing in mind the changes I would want to make its a possibility given the huge increase in MPG

[Kata]

Thanks for putting your notes up.

I'm actually taking my GSXR to bridge for a valve-check and warranty work this Friday and whilst it's there, I'm borrowing the Nc750x for a test ride.

So bring it back soon!!

[Kevitree]

Sorry KATA Its still outside my home......

[Kata]

I messed up the dates. Its actually next friday I've got the test ride. Lucky I phoned up b4 I went to Bridge...

Make the most of it.

[bazza]

Well I want to tell you about my new Hinda NC750 XA.
I like to test ride new bikes and after 11 years owning a KTM 950 Adventure i wanted something lower and more economical .It's crazy that a bike can use more fuel than a car, for perfomance hardly ever attained!
So went for a test ride on the manual 750 version and hated it -but tried the auto version and bought one!
Why?
Well having had everything from Fireblades down I am happy with 80 mph cruising and 70+ mpg has gotta be the way to go! This Honda does about 110 if you cane it.
Riding the Auto gives you all the gear choices -them some.
Firstly the button selects N - and will start with the side stand down
Press to go into D - drive or Docile as I call it.If the side stand is up, it clicks in and unless you open the throttle it stays still. This isn't a PARK setting so Honda have fitted a hand brake that stops the rear wheel turning- for hill use, as you aren't supposed to hold it on the throttle.
You can take off in that mode or click to S - for "Sprightly" rather than Sport!
If you want to hold it in any gear -then you can press the AT / MT button to go completely manual
Then in ANY mode you can push the DOWN or UP button to change to the next gear.
So why is it a good idea to go Auto?
Well this bike is NOT a sports bike and a low 6500 red line makes it a constant chore revving it hard.If you check out U tube the auto version out accelerates the manual! Surely we all know that a computer is good at these sort of decisions?
So Off i went to Ireland and did 1500 miles in a week. The suspension isn't anywhere near as good as KTM's WP but hey this bike cost me £7k and I got £300's worth of goodies thrown in. The back tyre isn't happy with my weight and the rough Eire roads -so I am getting the forks/ pro link modded to suit me better
Fuel economy averaged 14.5 miles per litre though - so that's 65 mpg.I might have been slower that my rocketing mates but if you want the power to play-you gotta pay!
Luggage carrying -great. i am thinking of building in a GPS into the hinge up top
Moans? Well 14.1 litre fuel tank is ok but the gauge tells u you its empty with 3 litres to go then counts UP.My KTM gives you a miles done on reserve -so you know far better how far you can go.
So if it appeals - try one. They are selling very well so grab a chance to try it -after all if you were to buy a Bugatti you wouldn't chose a manual box - when you can have both options!

Ride safely

bazza