Honda NC750X

[quickbuck]

..... to the point where I expect the ABS might even kick in, but it never does, and the bike always stops. So I guess there's not much 'feel' to be felt. Actually I've never felt the ABS kick in on the front, even when practising emergency braking, so I wonder sometimes if it's even working. Paranoia probably (hopefully, anyway.)

The thing about ABS is if you are braking properly, it will never kick in.....
It is only if you are braking across a slippery surface, or hit one while braking...
Or just snatch the brake without loading the front tyre properly.

Hope this helps

As for Feel... I wonder if the ABS module takes some away? Not sure, will have to ride one to work that out.

[nerrrd]

The thing about ABS is if you are braking properly, it will never kick in.....
It is only if you are braking across a slippery surface, or hit one while braking...
Or just snatch the brake without loading the front tyre properly.

Hope this helps

As for Feel... I wonder if the ABS module takes some away? Not sure, will have to ride one to work that out.

I like that explanation, I must be braking properly then . Nah it probably doesn't, more likely I have about as much sensitivity as a block of wood. Still, there's a stiffness to the lever that comes and goes at low speed or when I'm stationery, and a distinct vibration when braking downhill and coming to a complete stop - but the CB500X I had did the vibration thing also, so at least that part is familiar.

Glad to see somebody else is happy with theirs!

[Gremlin]

Boss has a 700X and yes, did find it a bit limiting 2up for touring. He's not large, neither is his partner, but it was still a little cramped, plus underpowered when hitting strong winds on the southern coast near Invercargill. He didn't want to go too large due to trying to handle it, but so far (along with the NC for the city) has enjoyed the low seat height of the new Multistrada and also likes the new Honda Crossrunner.

[quickbuck]

Boss has a 700X and yes, did find it a bit limiting 2up for touring. He's not large, neither is his partner, but it was still a little cramped, plus underpowered when hitting strong winds on the southern coast near Invercargill. He didn't want to go too large due to trying to handle it, but so far (along with the NC for the city) has enjoyed the low seat height of the new Multistrada and also likes the new Honda Crossrunner.

Yes. I can imagine it will be a little small and limited, but I am happy with that compromise.
The 750 is actually 75cc bigger than the 700, so that should address a little bit of the power issues, although on paper it doesn't look like much.

The Crossrunner, well there is a very nice bike. Particularly the new one where they put the footpegs in the right place. Honda forgot about that on the first model.
I loved the VTEC kicking in. My partner did get a little tired of me doing it though lol.

[nerrrd]

And now the new 2016 model is here. Not keen on the silver fairing myself. ABS still not standard here though, wonder if the DCT version can be ordered now? (since the AT DCT is now available in NZ)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1086251301.htm

[Scubbo]

can't help but think it'd look way better without the fat side fairings? they look bulbous and weird :| ?

[nerrrd]

And a review of the new one:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bike...-its-hair-down

Had my 2014 for a year now and getting more and more comfortable on it, barring anything unforeseen I may never buy another bike (thanks Honda for building the perfect bike for boring old me.)

[nerrrd]

And here we are again, another new model. Possibly the best looking version so far, and more updates than usual. Lighter, a bit more go, lower seat, some more electronics and a bit of a price bump. Still doesn’t look like the DCT is an option through Honda (maybe as a special order?)

https://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/ad...e-bikes/nc750x



I’m still riding my 2014, just clicked over 50,000kms and I continue to be very happy with it. Would love to take a new one for a test drive but not really a fiscally responsible option at the moment.

[release_the_bees]

I did the TT2000 on one that I rented a couple of years back, as my bike was waiting on parts from overseas and wasn't able to be ridden. I was pleasantly surprised with the old model's handling. It certainly got put through its paces between Napier and Wairoa.

The DCT version does seem to be the way to go for that engine. Coming from a bike with a 13k red line, the number of times that I accidentally hit the limiter was far too many to remember.

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[nerrrd]

The DCT version does seem to be the way to go for that engine. Coming from a bike with a 13k red line, the number of times that I accidentally hit the limiter was far too many to remember.

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Yes even I’ve managed that, apparently they’ve upped the redline on the new model a whole 500rpm to 7000!

[quickbuck]

I’m still riding my 2014, just clicked over 50,000kms and I continue to be very happy with it. Would love to take a new one for a test drive but not really a fiscally responsible option at the moment.

My 2015 has just done over 88000k. Got it when it was 6000k old. Did the clutch at 85000, as it was dragging since about 20000... Finally got sick of it being difficult to push it in gear with the lever travel where I like it...
Anywho, bike still feels like new... Will probably replace with new model, eventually.... Or get the new one and keep the old one as a back-up. Not that it has ever let me down.

As for hitting rev limiter, only done that once... Thought I had hooked the gear, but had not! I grew up short-shifting the heck out of everything...

I use it for work. (Instructing).

[nerrrd]

My 2015 has just done over 88000k. Got it when it was 6000k old. Did the clutch at 85000, as it was dragging since about 20000... Finally got sick of it being difficult to push it in gear with the lever travel where I like it...
Anywho, bike still feels like new... Will probably replace with new model, eventually.... Or get the new one and keep the old one as a back-up. Not that it has ever let me down.

As for hitting rev limiter, only done that once... Thought I had hooked the gear, but had not! I grew up short-shifting the heck out of everything...

I use it for work. (Instructing).

That’s interesting, at my last service I asked about the clutch and turns out the plates are getting a bit worn and ‘sticky’ but there doesn’t seem to be any other symptoms once underway. I picked up mine at 2000kms and have ridden it in a lot of stop/start traffic as filtering with my 42L panniers can be a little challenging at times, so a fair bit of feathering the clutch happens…and I’m not the most coordinated of riders lol.

Pretty sure I’ve been on one of your ride forever courses too, they’re always good value. Haven’t done any for a while what with Covid and everything but used to do them regularly with Prorider.