Honda NC750X

[nerrrd]

For those of us who liked the look of the NC700X, they're bringing in the updated version:

http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/bik...e/2014-nc750x/

Not much different, new seat, revised dash (yawn), more cc and an extra balance shaft, scarily no mention of ABS in Honda's blurb (but it's supposed to be standard worldwide now - they wouldn't, would they?), also supposed to have adventure-ish tyres now (like the 500X). And it's the same price! (scratch that - might be an extra $500) Go Blue Wing! /sarcasm/.

[nerrrd]

Turns out Blue Wing has left off the ABS again. Maybe a nod to the fact they class it as an 'adventure' bike?

[Gremlin]

Turns out Blue Wing has left off the ABS again. Maybe a nod to the fact they class it as an 'adventure' bike?

Yeah... I'm suuuuuure that's the primary reason

[Erelyes]

From 51hp to 54hp. One wonders why they bothered giving what is obviously a commuter bike an extra 3hp.

And since when is 3hp from a 75cc capacity increase anything to shout about...

I mean, I love the helmet storage and all that kinda guff. Just wish the thing wasn't so asthmatic.

[nerrrd]

Yeah... I'm suuuuuure that's the primary reason

I know, I was trying to be charitable. I guess if it did have ABS they'd just price it higher. Might as well have gone for the 700x when I had the chance, my bad for wanting to wait and see. Or...wish the versys had been this price when I was looking:

http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/catalog/st...50DDF/overview

[mossy1200]

From 51hp to 54hp. One wonders why they bothered giving what is obviously a commuter bike an extra 3hp.

And since when is 3hp from a 75cc capacity increase anything to shout about...

I mean, I love the helmet storage and all that kinda guff. Just wish the thing wasn't so asthmatic.

Should have made it smaller and lams legal.

[Ribit]

The CBR500x covers that market

[nerrrd]

Review on stuff this am.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bike...d-shouldn-t-be

[Richard Mc F]

Big chance is the 6Nm more torque and if I am not having a senior moment I think they spaced the transmision ratios wider..........meh............ I have ridden and it is a NC700 with more........so imfomatave am I

I like them a lot they are not as bland as the article suggests YMMV

[nerrrd]

And now that you've sent me this, I don't think I care anymore.

[STJim]

I rode this machine today. Honda Hamilton have a whole stack of demonstrators available to test ride this week. I liked it. It would make an ideal commuter bike plus there is no problem taking it out for a Sunday spin. The twin cylinder power plant provides a nice beat to let you know it's alive.
However it couldn't replace my ST.

[nerrrd]

OK so it turns out you can order an ABS model through Honda NZ for $13995 - thanks to Peter from Honda Hamilton for following up on my enquiries.

All I need now is somebody to give me 10 grand for my 500...yeah right.

Also note that the 750S is on the Honda NZ website now.

http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/bik.../naked/nc750s/

[James Deuce]

Wait two years and a get a new/old stock ABS one for $10,995 inc. ORC.

[nerrrd]

So I just couldn't let it go; signed on the dotted line today on a barely used Japanese import NC750X with ABS + sundry extras today, didn't even test ride it.

Right now the right side of my brain is smiling, while the left is looking at it ruefully and shaking it's head. Or the other way around, or neither...

Picking it up Thursday.

[Maha]

Good on you Rodney, sundry extras = luggage?