I ride Honda NC700X nearly for 10 years daily and I see negative as positive: 1. The engine is not racing, but it is not weak either, thanks to that I drive it all the time without an accident. 2. It is one of the least noisy motorcycles, ideal for a quiet ride. 3. A large windshield is easy and necessary to buy, as well as foot covers and thus the problem is solved, although the new models already have a better wider shape. 4. The petrol tank is not small, as the motorcycle is very economical, compared to other older motorcycles it is up to 50 percent more economical. 5. The dash board. A driver has to monitor the traffic and not read the excess data, in simplicity I give the advantage. 6. As for the tires, the motorcycle is not off-road, and those interested can install other dimensions of tires. 7. The suspension suits me fully, it is a heavy motorcycle 240kg so its weight stabilizes it, so it does not jump on the road like a frightened mustang and flying into a road pit is not pleasant on any motorbike. 8. Two locks, one for the motorcycle and the other for the luggage compartment, I see as an advantage, as both locks are simple and therefore durable. The whole problem is easily solved with the luggage compartment permanently unlocked, and locked only during longer journeys. 9. On the contrary, the seat seems hard to me, but it suits me. An easy help is to buy a seat that suits you. When driving over 400 km long, each seat is a bit uncomfortable. 10. Belt drive might be better, I don't know, I have no experience with this kind of drive. The fact is that chain drive is a concern such as measuring flexibility, cleaning, lubrication, corrosion and adjustments. 11. Really like the look, especially the silver color of the engine, although I do not like the engine in the black of later models. There are no signs of oxidation on the entire motorcycle and engine even after 9 years. The handlebars are practical and there is room for other accessories. 12. Yes, the tourist rider must always release the rear seat when refueling, but we must not forget that the Honda NC700X has a very practical luggage compartment instead of a tank where it can fit and lock the helmet. The author of the video really sees bad things in good things, a wonderful gift.

@pcofranc

3 жыл бұрын

All good points. I think suspension strikes a very good balance between ride quality and handling. Exhaust note sounds good and even better with a pipe. Every inline 3 or 4 cylinder sounds all the same as all sport-bikes always have. Trunk is awesome. Economy is awesome. Taller windshield is mandatory on all bikes except touring or HD baggers.

@DemonIsland

3 жыл бұрын

@@pcofranc I love mine, went from NC to AZ in September with it. My only complaint is the seat so I just have a beaded cover over it. I appreciate everything else you say, cause I don't have to, but everything is optimal and what ever I need to make up for what it lacks at stock, I just buy. I see too much, "It's a perfect commuter" but makes people think its restricted or classed to that, them saying, "It's not fun to ride" is beyond me hence the fact I could run 2800 miles no issue on a trip. If someone wants fun like wheelies or racing, then they need to buy a bike that fits that. Not this, this bike will do everything sport touring as expected but you can still run 60/40's but I would advise a plate underneath before doing so. ;u;

@timjohnson1199

3 жыл бұрын

I would agree with you. After 9 years my NC700X has been a great all around bike. I did accessorize it with a taller windscreen, lights, USB port, better seat and a few other things. That OEM seat is a killer. But, my NC700X is for sale as I bought a new NC750X recently.

@robinmcphail34

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, some bikes have bigger tanks, but drink more fuel, so the Honda gets further with a smaller tank.

@MrBeardedgelfling

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he pretty much spends the whole vid review the bike saying why it's not a good adv/tour bike... When it's not made to be that lol.

Its faster than a scooter thats enough for me

Lots of parallel twins sound great, including this one with an aftermarket exhaust.

@MrBeardedgelfling

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, any twin with a 270 firing order sounds great... Just like this bike

I gave up a sports tourer for the nc700x and it’s way less than half the power but... the nc700x is twice the bike I love it

@45eno

2 жыл бұрын

I sold my 2008 Concours14 with around 150bhp about 3 years ago. I’m thinking about getting this nc700x 2014 maybe tomorrow. Mpg is important to me going into summer 2022.

Love my 2015 nc700x, 65 to 70 miles per gallon..perfect for what I need,

I ride a 2017 650 vstrom and I had the opportunity to try out this nc700x. you have to jump from one to the other to believe that even with a lot less HP the NC feels much more powerful. It pulls better on low range and it is extremly smooth. I ride my DL for years and I am really thinking of changing it to a 2012 NC700X

@trailblazeratv6306

4 жыл бұрын

Gábor Szarvas yep it feels like a V8

@trailblazeratv6306

4 жыл бұрын

The DCT is very smooth

@MrWhothefoxthat

2 жыл бұрын

i got a dl 650 09, its a bitch to ride in low revs, it like to be ridden hard like a dirty hoe

Know what you’re buying before purchasing. That simple. Loved my vfr800 and love my nc 700x just as much . If you ever feel like upgrading a bike for performance clearly you have purchased the wrong bike

Everything you said confirms that this is the bike I should get. I am a new rider, not small, 210 lbs. looking for good gas mileage for my commute, quiet so it doesn't wake the neighbors up at 5 am. After I get more miles under me I'm looking to get something more interesting. Hoping to pick one of these used for around $4k. Seems like there are a few out there.

@andrewroberts6123

6 ай бұрын

Speed kills. If you want to live forever, buy a Honda NC-700 . With a Rev limit around 6,000 RPM the NC 700 engine should live forever, too !

I own the 2012: #1 is the throttle spring is too soft makes it hard to modulate power. #2 I agree with the trunk and did lock my key in once so now I got a duplicate key and keep that on a second key chain. #3 Gear indicator #4 When warming up bike has issues if you let the rpm fall below 2K. Once warmed up not a problem. Shaft would be awesome and doesn't cost much or a belt.

@diffmiss

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the duplicate key?

I have Yoshi on mine. It sounds great 👍

@marmac567

3 жыл бұрын

I have a standard can on mine,,, it sounds great,,, I hear the windrush

this guy should ride a Harley. He wants to make noise, and he wants to rev the engine. Everyone has a right to their wrong opinion Chains are better than belts. Belts are vulnerable to rocks/stones. You will never never never see a belt drive on a motocross bike because of that.A belt and a chain properly adjusted and lubed only uses about 2% of the power, or, there is only a 2% power loss with a chain or a belt. but, ask any dynamometer operator about a worn chain and sprocket‘s. They can cost up to 6 Horsepower loss having a worn chain and sprocket’s. The best shaft drives with one90° change in power flow uses about 12 to 15% power loss. shaft drive severely hampers handling and suspension compliance. You will never ever see a shaft drive on a motocross bike or on a road racing motorcycle although Laverta did produce a V6 endurance racing motorcycle back in the 70s with shaft drive.. as far is the engine not revving high, that’s because it has a long stroke which gives mostly low end and mid range grunt power.. piston speed at half stroke is the reason engines can or cannot rev high. there is a threshold in physics it’s around 4200 ft./min. that is around the maximum that street bike engines piston speeds are limited to.. A Japanese four-cylinder 250 at 19,000 RPMs with a 42 mm stroke has about the same piston speed as this Honda 700 at 7,000 rpm because of its longer stroke. That’s why Harleys can’t rev Like jap engines do.. Harleys have a longer stroke and they’re piston speed at red line is close to the same as a Japanese four-cylinder sport bike engine at redline, believe it or not. But a Harley long stroke gives stump pulling power at low RPM‘s. Japanese sport bike with a 12,000 RPM redline does not have stump pulling torque. There’s always a trade-off compromise..

Put a slip on the exhaust mate. It's a 270 firing order. You CAN make that bike sound a lot nicer 270 mimics a V twin sound. Things like Bonneville's, MT07, RE intercepter etc have 270 parallel twins and sound awesome with a good exhaust. It's not like the Kawasaki Versus 650 with a dull 180 firing order.

My 2011 700x on 85000 trouble free all weather all year Scottish riding says its perfect . So easy to work on too.

I really do wish the Honda had a belt drive and at least one more gallon in the tank. It's a wonderful bike, the gas mileage is amazing, and it looks to be built Honda tough. I can short shift like a demon so the diesel powerband would never bother me. Me and my NC could laugh at traffic together while she just plugs ahead like a freight train. I've sat on one and it looks like they measured my body to fit on it. Great seating dimensions. We will see.

Dude it's a commuter bike, seems like all your negatives seem to be that it's not a very good adv/tour bike. It's NOT an adv bike it was never made to be one. It's a commuter bike. Sure you can tour it, you could tour on any bike if you really want to, but it's not made to fill that role as it's primary use. Also 19 inch will make no difference on gravel that's all about tire choice - as in type of rubber you have on it. Gravel is not going to give any wheel issues even 17 inch if you have the right rubber on it.

They require the ignition key to be removed to open the frunk so people don't rummage around in the storage while riding or open the compartments by accident at 40 mph

@radomircermak1565

4 жыл бұрын

I ride Honda NC700X for nearly 10 years in town with the trunk unlocked with no problem, on highway I will lock the trunk as it can be suddenly forced open by strong wind and all light things blown away.

What throttle lock are you using?

I've had mine for four years 2012. It really is an all round bike; does a little bit of everything. I would define it as mellow, even paced and consistent.

Did you try to go darkside with nc700x? What size car tire would you use for it. Thanks for your videos.

@motardsquid

2 жыл бұрын

No never did that. I think you would have to go 205 on it. Plenty of space to fit in the swingarm. My super tenere has a 175, but that size is no longer being sold

@workouvideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@motardsquid I will give it a try. Thanks again

Nice review. I wanted to ask. Can this bike do high milage? Like lets say 100k miles for example like the V-strom can

@fryfamily1993

4 жыл бұрын

My 2012 NC700XD has 60K miles and holding strong. The gas tank can be smaller since it averages over 60 MPG.

@danielrodgers1178

4 жыл бұрын

@@fryfamily1993 I have seem some online at 80,000+ miles

@motardsquid

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielrodgers1178 I saw one with 240k miles , didnt think it was possible. It was a guy in Brazil.

@spencerbruno53

4 жыл бұрын

​@@motardsquid Hey, i live in Brazil. This guy lives in São Paulo. I meet he in a whatsapp group. Now his bike have more than 298 k miles on original engine. He send photos and i've to tell you: is awesome the reliability in this motorcycle.

@trailblazeratv6306

4 жыл бұрын

Yes on FB over 300k km

Please review the new NC750X, Your critique is valuable feedback to potential customers.

@motardsquid

4 жыл бұрын

I heard the nc750x is a big improvement over the 700x

I respect ur points but I think the bike is perfect for what it was engineered for. Honda make the mistake of not specifying the bikes intended function in its marketing. If it had done that I believe there would be very little criticism.

Good review. At this stage of the game, just what I need, until I have to get a trike. If I can't slow my game down mentally, I'll have to buy a bike that will do it for me, or I might just get that BMW1000 R I've been thinking about.

I have a 2012 NC700X Honda for sale. Runs like new, recent service, new tires/chain/battery. Has a windscreen. 18,000 miles. 65-70mpg. Listed for $3500. Obo.

@leedesrosiers3382

3 жыл бұрын

Still for sale? Where are you located?

@timjohnson1199

3 жыл бұрын

@@leedesrosiers3382 I'm in Illinois, outside of Chicago. How about you?

@timjohnson1199

3 жыл бұрын

@@leedesrosiers3382 I got a new bike so it's just waiting for a new rider.

@leedesrosiers3382

3 жыл бұрын

Nuts. Out in WA state. Bit far.

@timjohnson1199

3 жыл бұрын

@@leedesrosiers3382 If it was a little closer I'd consider delivering it, I need a road trip. We're getting ready because it might be 90 degrees here for the first time this year. I hear you guys are running pretty warm too.

This is so funny. I have the cb500x which I think is a good compromise with the parallel twin. Very peppy bike with something to prove. I don’t know if I would like a bigger beefier version of the same thing. If I went up in class I’d get a Tenere

3.5 gallons at 75 to 80 = average 250 on a full tank, my v strom 269miles but cost me more to fill up, nothing in it only in the pocket.

Well, one reason for the small tank is to go see that cashier at the corner store, she is soooo cute O/O°

do you get the sore nuts on a long ride ?

Seems like a lot of nit picking, I have found the bike to be excellent at most types of riding that I do. You can always find things you don’t like with any bike

@motardsquid

2 жыл бұрын

Nitpicking is important imo. So many people just love whatever bike that they are currently riding that you never really get the full picture.

The bike is a honda fit on wheels. Quiet ride. Better not to irritate your neighbors. I run sport touring tires 250 installed F&R, Great storage, I would like a shaft drive. Try riding a CTX700 DCT. I love Scooters more. Honda is proud but you're talking about a bike 8 years. The bike is not an adventure bike. The bike was motorcycle of the year in 2012. Vstrom gets less gas mileage.

I mean yeah youre right, but also not really. 1) The engine may have 55hp but it pulls 70Nm. There are videos showing how the NC rips middle class Mercedes. Unluss you're competing against other motorcycle with more hp, then i support you, you will get blasted. 2) I 100% disagree on low quality. Honda is especially known to be very very well made. "Heavy but strong" that describes every honda, that's what theyre known for. I hear this the first time ever, thats how good they are. 3) Range. I read people manage 2,5l (bit less than a gallon) so the small tank is no problem. You can expect 3,5l if you ride normal in the city without trying to safe gas. Just a few things i had to say. The rest is personal preference really, accept the compartment thing, you have to be stupid to lock your keys inside your too right?

@ibrahimdeniz7308

3 жыл бұрын

Also the engine wasnt designed for a motorcycle. They just took a car engine, removed two cylinders and put it on a motorcycle = high torque low hp? I dont know but it will last forever and never break down, winter or summer it doesnt mind.

@motardsquid

3 жыл бұрын

I mentioned the honda fit engine thing to a honda engineer and they told that isn't true. It was written in a motorcycle magazine and then people started to repeat it including me. But very similar orientation to the engine.

It was designed to be a commuter bike with 60 plus miles per gallon ! You ride it and Judge the less than stellar performance ? Also, it seems from Your words You might be a pessimist. The NC 700x is not pretending to be any other bike, it is in a class of bikes made for commuting.

Won't find a vstrom for $4k though...

@Butzy621

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree on reversing the turn signal and horn though. Having 3 bikes makes it terribly annoying

@trailblazeratv6306

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, it feels like a V8

Parallel twin.

ARE YOU A VIRGO?

Everything this tool says is BS. This is the perfect bike for what it was designed to do. Plus it's a honda, no need to say more.

The NC is brilliant

Not enough power? This bike has almost a minimum of 40HP in every rev span.

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