Honda NC750x - 20,000 review | KNOX
Honda NC750x - 20,000 review | KNOX
A few months ago, I was speaking with Chris Moss who was super passionate about his latest motorcycle. After wrongly guessing the bike in question was perhaps a classic from yesteryear or a piece of Italian exotica, I nearly fell off my chair when Mossy said it was in fact a Honda NC750x.
So, with 20,000 miles over two years and two bikes, we invited Mossy onto the Knox channel to share his thoughts!
Hope you enjoy.
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In this video, we quoted a Devitt Insurance price. These were based on the below.
*Devitt Insurance Quote is based on Mr Average.
Mr Average is: Based on a 40 year old married Bank Clerk, living in LA13. Kept in a Garage, held full bike license since 2000. Bike has Biketrac and a Datatool S4 C1 Red security. No accidents or claims. Comp cover, 3000 miles, 5 years protected NCD and just SDP use Please see www.devittinsurance.com/.
In the video, Mossy talked about Hyper Pro suspension upgrades. these can be found here - www.performanceparts-ltd.com/. due to the different models on the NC750x, it's best to navigate through and select the correct model for your bike.
The best review I’ve ever heard about this bike I’ve got a 2015 Nc750x with standard transmission as they didn’t offer the dct here in Canada at the time. I absolutely enjoy riding it, I’ve found it to be a great all round machine, great for the daily commute regardless of traffic, great for highway jaunts especially with its 6 speed gear box and the fuel mileage is just fantastic. If I had to make a complaint it would be about the suspension, I was actually thinking about sourcing springs for the bike, but it’s a small complaint for me as I’m a slow rider It’s honestly the happiest I’ve been in the last couple decades with bikes as it’s the first bike that just feels effortless to drive and so practical I’ve been riding now for 39 years and this is a bike I always wanted but didn’t think was possible a mix practical and fun. Great review 😃
I have a 2017 model with the longer travel. I don't understand why they reduced it on the 2022. Great interview and a chap who knows his stuff. Thanks for the video.
A modern Kawasaki GT 750... :-)
Would you recommend it for a beginner? City + Weekend gateways
@@dwightk.schrute3920 is the perfect bike for beginners, it has a low centre of gravity which will help you go through bends, is not weak but not excessively powerful, changing gears is so easy....just a click, I have my 750x for 2y now and I'm still amazed by it.
well said. I'd also call it pretty nippy in general, and by no means slow within a certain range. Our traffic here in Cape Town means slow defensive driving for day to day commuting, expecting the worst from cars and trucks as you do, and the NC has the power to get away from the potential hazards just fine (*touch wood.) I'm on a manual and keeping it upwards of 4k-5k rpm in 2nd & 3rd is plenty for me, and I still get the feeling that this engine isn't even trying, purposely detuned to stay within certain Japanese regulations, and is genuinely capable of so much more..its a looker too, I always say to people its not as fast as it looks 😄 Stay safe friend!
90,000km so far on my NC. No complaints as I’ve grown out of the “my willy is bigger than yours” syndrome.
@@birchwoodbiker - thanks mate. Appreciated.
Couldn't agree more! Your channel has been a huge help btw, very informative. I'm on a 2015 and just replaced the chain and sprocket recently. Thanks.
@@jonathanolson5693 thanks mate
150,000 on mine, all commuting, nothing broken, nothing fixed, it just goes and goes.
@@jonathanolson5693 Is it true that you need to be carefull about overtaking as Chris claims?
Perfect allegory of the current state of the media. Less than one percent of daily riders wheelie and do track days, 99% of people reporting on motorcycles do. This is the perfect bike for 99% and will always be dismissed by the media. I have its big brother the vfr1200x and both are the most underrated bikes for the 99%.
It's the Honda Accord of motorcycles, and I love it. I don't think I've ever seen an automotive review of a Honda Accord. Even though they might not be the cool or exciting answer to the motorcycle/car question; they are the correct answer. Regardless of what other people might think, the Accord/NC750x DCT will never disappoint you.
Well, the Accord 2.0 is actually the NT1100, this is like Civic 1.5, both half engine in terms of motorcycling. 😁
No, it’s not the perfect bike for 99%. Stick a passenger on and some luggage and it’s as limp as last weeks lettuce. A good percentage of bikers actually like a bike that’s capable AND exciting, not 1% as you think. This bike is so dull and soulless. Is that why YOU buy a bike ? if you want to go from A-B and be bored, get a car, loads of storage and comfortable. If you want to commute, get a Forza 350. If you like going slow get an Enfield, at least it has a retro vibe going for it.
@@douglasalexander4348 Haha, work in media? Do track days?
1% do wheelies. I feel like that number is way higher? I feel like wheelies are the best part about motorcycles.
Well that's approximately 30,000 km which took me about 6 months and I never looked back this bike has been excellent and has been to an amazing amount of places in southeast Asia including a trip to mount Everest base camp in Tibet. And currently I have 257,000 km which is approximately 160,000 MI that have been trouble free and I've enjoyed every minute. I don't profess to be a professional rider but this machine ticks all my boxes whether it's on road or off-road. I don't feel shy when I talk to people about my bike because I really believe that Honda built a winner !!!
Its similar to a base model Civic, the more you live with it the more you appreciate what a superb piece of everyday transportation Honda have designed.
If Civic did 0 to 60 miles in under 4 seconds that is. I feel that a lot of people reading this will think that this bike has no power, when it absolutely does. With DCT you just drop 2 gears down and you've got all the power you need!
It's amazing isn't it, here's a guy who tests everything and when it comes to it he's bought a bike that does all a bike needs to do. It's a lesson maybe we should all learn from this, do we need 1000cc plus? I'm sure he sees it as a more relaxed ride because on that bike he has nothing to prove. Well done Mossey for being honest.
My bike (a BMW) has nearly 3 times the power of this bike. I am not interested in going on the track, and never use all the power on a public road. The NCX is a much more sensible bike for road use.
I had a 1st Gen between 2013 and 2021, went through countless miles, and toured the country 5 times. This bike is a workhorse that carries you anywhere cheaply, safely, and reliably. DCT is like a drug-addiction ( a good one ) that grows into your bones if you do ride it for daily commute or everyday shopping or any other routine chores. I did 3 Scotland tours with this bike, each one lasted more than 2 weeks. The DCT box frees my mind and allows me to appreciate scenery while riding the bike, especially on those winding twisting yet beautiful B roads. Love this bike to bits, shame I had to sell mine due to job relocation, but I will get a new one as soon as I return to the UK. Take care everyone.
u truly speak my mind - I do bsolutely agree with u . Have an integra 700 and this newest type ... wont trade them for anything -
I've had my 2021 NC750x from new now for 1year, I've just come back from a Euro trip to to the Pyrenees from England, covering 2,800 mile I've done 15,600 mile in total. Sports bike and big adventure bike lovers (BMW 1200 / Africa twins) thought I'd be holding them back. 😂 If we went the wrong way I could turn my NC around where we was. they would have to go down the track to find a big area to spin it around. Yes the suspension is very average, but there is pluses and minuses everywhere. The best i got out of my NC is 94mpg UK gallons, the worst is 68mpg. The moral of this comment is, Don't buy a bike to impress others,buy a bike that suits YOU.
Almost every Sunday a group of BMWs and other 1000cc + bikes go out for a rather sporty ride on the beautiful and winding roads of central California. after my CBR1000rr 2019 was stolen I bought new 2021 NC750DCT, for the reason of upright and more relax riding. I thought like you, my buddy's will be waiting for me and the Harley rider on every intersection, turned out I was sitting on their tail (using + an -) no less far I was than I was on my CBR. yes, as Chris has stated it would be nice to have another 10HP and upgraded shocks. love the tank storage....
I know I'm getting old because I think the storage unit on it is really cool
You must be ancient. 😂 definitely the best feature on the bike
It should be on every bike!! Loved my scooter ones! Aaron Knox
@@KnoxArmour I can imagine it's the sort of thing you'd really miss once it's gone.
Terrific review! As a young (27) owner of the old 700X "diesel truck", I must say that it might not be the fastest or best looking bike, but I'll be damned if you find a more sensible, do-it-all machine. It's a big bike that you can ring out like a small one. It's a bike you can tour on comfortably, even if you're in college, or unemployed or whatnot because it just sips gas and has very long maintenance intervals. It's remarkable, I bought mine with 83K KM on the clock two and a half years ago and now at 125K I can happily report an absolute trouble-free 42K KM and I'm looking forward to many more miles in the saddle.
yeh just keep on top of the oil/filter change happy days
I've always respected the NC750. So efficient, so practical. If you actually use a motorcycle for regular daily transportation, this is one is going to be far better than most. As for Mossy, he could review a 50cc scooter and I would enjoy listening to his thoughts.
Just wanted to mention I chose DCT because I ride in a very dense, busy and aggressive city environment (NYC). I feel the US market terribly undervalues the ABS, and the DCT is very useful when there is so little room for error.
I have read a lot of reviews of this bike and this was one of if not the very best I've heard. The one thing that I don't hear a lot of people mentioning is the styling of this bike. Maybe I'm in the minority but I think that this a great looking bike to go with all of it's practicality that almost everyone mentions. The lines on the plastic bits flow nicely with all the other good stuff this bike has to offer. I would buy this bike for it's practicality over anything else but in my opinion it is no ugly duckling in the styling department either.
I’m with you, I think it looks good.
The NC is a proper tool! The DCT system is great, for those that haven’t tried it make sure you do!
love the nc, but not the dct. the nc is everything a street/daily bike should be. comfy, nice sound, low torque, good fuel economy, not expensive. i love it, and don't care if a sport bike rider doesn't get that thing, sportbikes, like sport cars, are way to fast for street use, i prefer comfy over fast on the street.
@@donblub each to their own but not having yet tried a bike with DCT I still think that I will very likely like it for the same reason many others have stated in that it will leave me to just enjoy the ride without any concern for hitting the shift points in such an exacting manner. With some practice I feel that using the manual shift buttons will more than suffice when I want a bit more control in something like the twisties.
I had an AT, the combination of the dct and traction control is marvelous.
Glad to see someone review this bike and not just complain that it’s boring.
Excellent review. I've a 2020 nc750x. For the first months of ownership I thought I had made a mistake after the wheel lifting power of a 2019 sv650, until I realised I was actually enjoying riding for the sake of it again, travelling big distances to new places, and in reality was covering the ground faster 90% of the time, compared to my previous more powerful bike thanks to the NCs ease of use, tall gearing and deceptive thrust of the "cross plane," "half a Honda Jazz car engine" motor. It's def a unique offering in modern motorcycling, as it offers that effortless, tall geared, low reving thrust of an old school big capacity v8 sports car, or a big capacity air cooled cruiser, (or critics might say a 3L tdi car lol, but then what fast diesel car sounds like a Ducati 996?) with the excitement of a modern motorcycle frame to throw around corners and cut through through traffic. I've also come to wonder how I managed without the handy built in storage. It's nice to head away for a the weekend or long day trip without a rucksack or top box. Oh and not to mention with current fuel prices, getting 60-70mpg from travelling at a brisk pace isn't to be sniffed at. It's definitely getting under my skin. Strangely good looking lump also. The reasonable asking price for a new Japan built machine was also a factor in my purchase. As always not all perfect, could do with a basic adjustable taller screen, a belt or shaft drive and maybe another 5 or 10 bhp for when you're in the mood, but I've found a simple cheap slip on silencer adds a bit a more excitement at least, and turns it in into something that you can get a lot of sporting enjoyment from without the cost, risks (and guilt) of a modern supersports bike or 170bhp adventure bike, especially for younger riders.
can you not chip it get more BHP?
Having ridden a number of bikes over the years and owned a '94 CBR600 (with trailer! 😁), Kawasaki EL250, and 4 years of riding on a Burgman 400 I'm now looking for something a bit different (midlife crisis, anyone?!), this was a great review & interview video! Coming from the comfort, storage practicality & automatic riding of the Burgman the NC750x is definitely on my watch list now. Thank chaps, much appreciated!
After 352.000 trouble free km with a NC700X manual i must say that it's the best VFM bike out there!
some mileage!!!!!
Any issues with the engine in all that mileage?
@@kevindarkstar No issues. 384.500km today.
You're telling me you have almost 400 THOUSAND km on that twin?@@billy84000
@@billy84000Really?? Thats unbelievable👍
I almost feel like the NC was a favorite work horse sitting their eating it's grass and would look up and nudge Chris on the shoulder for all the respect he showed him. Quality is never boring. Great review.
I just can’t get tired of NC750X. I have 2018 model. Greetings from Uganda. Thanks for the video
Not long back rom my second 2000 + mile trip to Europe on my 2021 NC750X DCT and agree with everything you said. Now up to 18,000 miles in two years and have to say it's a brilliant bike and for me a keeper. Great interview
I'm 18 months into ownership of mt 2021 DCT NC and I love it. I usually change bikes at this stage but this one will be with me for a lot longer, if not permanently.
Great review! Absolutely right. I ride one manual gear since 2016 commuting in Lisbon traffic everyday and it is the most rational thing I´ve ever purchased. Practicability, enough fun at a low price and zero problems all this years.
Thanks for just about the best review of that bike I’ve ever seen. Even dealt with the street cred issue. 🤨 I’m an MT-10 owner and I love powering around the twisties. Such a fun bike! But I’d like one of these Hondas for quiet casual riding. The Yamaha is a rock band, and I’ve no place to turn for light jazz. I’m really thinking about getting one. Of course, I’d have to have a sticker made saying, “My other bike is an MT-10.” 😅
Thanks Mark, appreciate the feedback. Mt10 and an nc750x, sounds like you have everything covered! 😀 Aaron Knox
Which is why I've got a Tiger 800 XRT and a Forza 300 scooter. Who cares what people think, the scooter is great for commuting and town stuff, even touring. The Tiger comes out for more serious stuff. I have had a test ride on the NC750 and I'd have bought one if circumstances were different at the time.
@@applecorp just curious what scooter is that you're happy to tour on it?
@@zenden6564 I already said, a Honda Forza 300.
@@applecorp - sorry...thanks
I bloody love mossey, hes the best reviewer. I have this bike too and am gobsmacked he would ride one. I have had 47 bikes and this one is my all time favourite. I will be investigating new suspension. I ride mine in sport all the time and itaverages 80mpg, its quite shocking coming from a 35mpg ‘fast bike’
I assume UK mpg?
@@maxoukos yes it is. If i ride in regular mode the computer says 83mpg, not done a tank to tank work out just going off computer but incredibly frugal and eager in sport mode up to 90mph. Thereafter its progress rather than speed. But for the road more than adequate imo
I commuted 55 miles each way for 2 years. Almost all motorway. I regularly achieved 99.9mpg on mine.
My 2023 DCT is still a baby, and I am a sedate rider, and I average 80 m / us gallon, including a decent amount of highway riding. Cruise on smaller roads at 50 mph and you'll get 90. My biggest complaint is that filling the gas tank doesn't always get me over the $10 credit card minimum purchase out in the sticks, so I have to carry cash.
Excellent review and discussion about a fantastic bike BUT it's as if every reviewer rides it like it's *supposed* to be boring...and it's not! Second and third gear pull like a train and make twisty roads a total blast, even fourth gear on higher speed sweepers. It's a sedentary commuter bike if one chooses to ride it that way but it's also wonderfully sporty on crooked roads.
Exactly. Switch to 2nd when it's at 1700 RPM and just open that throttle wide open. Sweet, sweet torque.
Completely agree. Has tons of power at low revs and due to it’s weight distribution being so low, it’s super fan to ride the twisties.
I often think people don't like to admit it's so good because it is so down on horse power compared to their pocket rocket. But for me, it's this inability to wheelie it, or get it to spit the rear end out that makes it so appealing. I love the fact you can pin the throttle open for more than just a few seconds before you are doing highly illegal speeds. I never feel threatened by the power on the NC, its got plenty for what I use. Anything more is not really necessary 99% of the time...
Thanks for the video and Mossy's thoughts on the NC. This has come at the right time, just considering a used NC700X as a "soft-roader" bike! I know it's not designed for gravel/unpaved roads but that hasn't stopped owners putting 1000's of miles on the bike off-road! Its the frunk, the frugality and the DCT that has me interested in one of these.
After 14 years on my Goldwing 1800 I found this NC750x to be as a Mini-Goldwing...a joy to ride and 230kg less heavy...I adore my new Honda and called him "Easy"...friendly greetings from Belguim....hugo
it's interesting I still have my 2003 Goldwing. After my CBR1000rr was stolen I replaced it with 2021 NC750DCT, now I don't feel like dragging the extra weight out of the parking lot which I would normally do instead of for short rides. now like you titled it Mini... does it all.....BTW I admire the Goldwing
I reluctantly picked up my friends 2021 dct from a service for him as he'd broken his arm, and it's the worst thing I could have done. It's the first dct I've ridden, and after 10 minutes it was like using a dishwasher and I was thinking why should I have to change gear myself ever again? No it doesn't turn heads but if you want to do that get a Rocket or a Harley. I would love one now but can't bear to let go of my 1250RT and my fantastic CB500X which I've grown attached to. The wife won't entertain 3 bikes and I have no room in the shed anyway unfortunately! All I'd say is try one before you decide. It's not for everyone and my main criticism on my 60 minute ride was the wind protection was rubbish (maybe get a better after market screen?). Although it's a heavy bike it's got a low centre of gravity and handles lovely. All I'd say is unless you're seriously looking for a bike, don't try a dct because it's addictive!
Great video. Have 2020 dct and I have to say at 56 years old a new job with a killer commute and $425 a gal. For gas this IS the the perfect motorcycle. It's my 19th bike I've owned and I'm so glad I chose it. It's not a Fireblade and not a Supermoto but what a concept. All I've done is put a center stand, change the oil and ride it like I stole it. It's fun, fast enough to put yer eye out and the helmet/glove storage. Any bike is better than no bike and this one's a keeper.
Low center of gravity does not make any change to the fact that this is still heavy bike. Slightly too heavy. U feel it especially in the corners. Sometimes you have to move bike, park it. Should be lighter. But this is a lovely construction.
Now, that was a real pleasure to listen. Humble experienced driver who knows what he is saying. Appreciate it Sir, cheers from Poland.
I got mine in blue last week, already put 250km on it Looking forward to ride it for years to come Everyone seems to love their NC750X so I'm sure I will love mine just as well
i love mine since 2018 :)
I didn't know the channel and obviously this video caught my attention because I'm also a NC750X 2021 owner. I didn't quite understand who is your guest, I'm from Portugal, but I want to leave here my statment as an owner of an NC. I had never seen or heard a comment, about this bike, so but so correct, accurate, honest and competent. Everything your guest said is the greatest of truths, exactly what I feel and would say. All specialty channels, almost all compratives forget about this bike precisely because they don't understand it. Many "experts" seek for things that were not thought for this bike. The most common mistake is to think that this bike does not have enough power, just by reading numbers on paper. So wrong! I really appreciate it. Thank you very much Mr Chris Moss
I have had a 21 model since November. Changing the ride-by-wire 'user' mode I found that the bike is at its best with max power, max torque, max engine braking and 3/4 rpm uplift on the DCT. This change makes if run fast and smooth. (In other words go from standard on 2,2,2,2 or sport on 3,1,3,4 to user on 3,2,3,3). It will make a great bike smoother yet sportier ! - The settings take a while to understand, but are well worth adjusting to suit your riding style or terrain !
Thanks, I shall make a note of that!
Great review! I have a 2013 NC700X with the DCT and I love it. I've seen 70mpg from several tanks, and it's practicality for street and dirt roads is much appreciated. It suits my personality. -Tom
I owned the DCT version and still miss it. It was such a great motorcycle for touring the backroads and get lost into the scenery. Very useful advise regarding upgrading the suspension. Thanks for that. And I must agree, the tank storage is brilliant, still miss that as well. Now I must go to my garage to see if I can fit in another bike.
If I was only allowed 1 bike it would be the NC750X-DCT every time.
I am much the same as you @erikjblauw in that I too thought that the advice on the suspension and the tank storage were bang on. More manufacturers would do well to adopt moving the fuel tank down in the chassis to improve a bikes handling while at the same time creating a handy storage space that is right in front of the rider. I suspect that this bike would be nowhere near as nimble if the fuel tank was in the traditional position. Particularly for new riders the centre of gravity is so important on a bike and by moving the fuel tank to where Honda did it has undoubtedly helped with a new riders learning curve. Now I just need to find a used one that fits my budget which might be tough when I think of why would anyone want to rid themselves of this bike after riding it for awhile.
It's a brilliant bike. I enjoyed mine for 3 years now. Traveling a lot with it. Simple and honest machine. A lot of fun.
One of the best reviews of this bike. When the bike is about going somewhere, not the bit between A and B.
Many thanks!
As a boring yank, I could listen to that guy tell me stories all day long. Love the accent! Tell me more. 😃
This is my first bike, 2014 model, my best bike, and considering reliability and universatility, my last bike! Commuting, traveling two up with luggage, you name it, this bike covers it all with ease.
I own the 2017 manual version, an amazing bike. I love how low the weight distribution is. It’s so nice to go to the twisties with this bike.
Perfect review, well done! Sold my Ducati SuperSport 939 S last year to get a 2021 NC750X DCT. Such a great bike. It's not a hot italian lady (who can be pretty annoying at times). It's just like your best mate, you always have a good time with. After 25 years of riding different kinds of motorcycles, I really don't want or need anything else.
I am planning to buy 2023 , test ride done such a smooth easy to Handle
What a brilliant review and Chris Moss is and absolute best dude to talk about bikes. Period.
Love mine so much that I am on my 3rd NC700x MT and have sitting in my garage a NC750XD as well. Love it for everything, been riding for over 35 years.
I own one of these, but with the manual transmission. Its a really great bike. I've owned everything from a vintage Guzzi to new Gixxer and this one is one of my favorites. Its just so easy to use and get along with. Once you get used to having that frunk for a water bottle and gear, you'll never go back. It sounds much better than it needs to as well, with that 270 crank,
How is the clutch lever pull?
@@ernieschatz3783 Really light. It's a slip and assist clutch.
@@NA-oo4ls Thanks!
Thanks for sharing
@@KnoxArmour I was excited to see a 2014 750S for a decent price, but soon found out the slipper clutch wasn't added until 2021. The 2014 I checked out has super-hard-clutch-lever pull. Had to pass on it. Can't be having my left hand cramp up all the time. Clutch control is a b#tch when that happens!
A perfect commuters bike. No tricky shifting, you pay attention to traffic around you, and keep the rubber side down.
“It’s something you gotta keep for yourself” Like it matters what other people think anyway mate.
I have a 2012 with standard transmission. It’s heavily modified with Race Tech forks, Madstadd windshield, hard luggage, hand guards, EBC HH pads, Oxford heated grips and Givi engine guards. I didn’t feel the need to change the rear shock. It handles very well. It’s not exciting to ride but gets the job done in a super reliable way. When I want fun I have an MT-01, and a DR650 for the rough stuff, but if I could only have one bike it would be the NC700X.
Great to see Wastwater and the roads nearby. Spent summer holidays in Gosforth when Riggs garage was a bike dealership and dozens of machines would drop by on Saturdays.
I've got one it's awesome. My other bike is a VFR1200 but the NC750X comes out the garage more often.
@DM KnoxArmour ON TELEGRAM Hi, you asked me to message you on the KZhead video?
@DM KnoxArmour ON TELEGRAM will do. 👍
What a great honest interview and opinion on the bike. Superb.
I love my NC. Got the same model as Mossie. Honda replaced my silencer under warranty as it was flaking paint too. Agree about the suspension - it's on my to do list. Otherwise this is probably the best bike I've owned in a long while. It is especially good at long days and motorway munching. A recent three day trip I was averaging 80mpg which given the current price of fuel is significant. I wish it was a few kilos lighter but the weight is low down so it is not a killer issue.
love mossy. brilliant presenter and rider. hilarious vids on 44teeth
Couldn't of got a better person in to talk about this bike, well done
people overthink everything.. I currently ride a gsxr 750. i love it, its fun. but i always liked this bike and many others. not everyone is judging you about what you ride as much as you are judging yourself. ride what you like and don't ever be ashamed of what you like.
I am 76 and gave my 2009 HD to my nephew as I thought I couldn’t handle the weight anymore. I miss biking and the Honda 740 might be a way back to biking. Thanks for the excellent review.
Nice one mossy. I've put 65k miles on a 2014 DCT model. They are brilliant. Even did a Lydden Hill track day on it and it was a hoot. No pressure at all as it's a slow bike so I just concentrated on having fun! Yss rear shock definitely helped, as did Road 5s. I can't ever see myself without one if I'm honest. It'd be the last bike I'd ever sell.
I had the dct version for 2 years. Dullest bike I ever owned, but I loved it. Superbly practical and easy to ride. A great bike
Brilliantly boring, yet boringly brilliant. I loved my DCT version.
We own a 21 750X and this is the most accurate review of the bike. Just a perfectly functional bike. My wife absolutely loves it.
is it a good bike for passager too? i was thinking to buy it and travel with my wife? thank you.
@@burns985 Certainly works for that but not going to pull two as well as you might like.
I'd like to think I'm unbiased, but I own an NC750x DCT. My first road bike was a Royal Enfield Himalayan and it was trash. I had the RE for about 6 months. The NC is the exact opposite of the RE in terms of build quality and refinement. I'm not above getting rid of a motorcycle if it's bad. I 100% agree with your review of the NC750x DCT.
I traded my BMW RT1100 for a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan and bought a 2021 NC750xDCT a month later. I agree with you about the build quality and refinement. Still I enjoy both the bikes. I mostly drive 45-55 mph on country roads in TN, NC and GA. Both bikes have enough power for what I like to do, and they both fit my budget. Want to do more dirt road riding, and for me the R.E. is a perfect bike for that.
Spent a fortune on a Royal Enfield pre-Covid, and it was easily the most unreliable bike I’ve ever had! Maybe I had a bad example but it just could not handle rain without something or the other playing up. Lost a good chunk of money getting rid of it.
Honest & fair review - I'll add this one to the list for sure! Thank you!
This is one of the best bike reviews I've ever seen. Now I'm tempted to buy one Nc750x, and determined to watch more of this channel too!
Many thanks! Aaron KNOX
Great interview/review. I've got a bike with similar built in storage and the convenience is real, so real it's had me thinking about one of these as a another bike for a while!
Reminds me of my crossrunner… I get a lot of flack from those that don’t understand it but, it grows on you and makes distance easy.
Don't listen to the nay sayers!! 😅
What a great sensible review. So many you see are done after the proverbial ‘spin around the block’ and, as Chris says, that doesn’t give you the true picture of a bike and what it’s like to live with long term. We’re so lucky in the range of bikes that are available to us now, but for the majority of people, outside of the track day superstars, bikes like this and the Yamaha MTs are affordable good all round bikes 👍
Great review! Was out on mine today and would agree about the suspension specially when pushed,but I have ridden many bikes and the Honda NC750X 2021 does everything well rather than being brilliant at anything ,but this may be it’s BRILLIANCE 😮. Anyhow as Chris has stated in the review the more I ride it the even better I like it,and will consider the shock and fork springs upgrade. Pat
Brilliantly boring, boringly brilliant. Best all-round bike I have ever owned.
Had the original NC700. It remains the most perfectly engineered bike I’ve ever owned. Great review.
Wonderful video. Calm, informative, top notch. Cheers!
Spot-on! Riding means different things to different people, but...if taking her out for the day, weekend or week involves ACTUAL touring (you, know, seeing the actual sites, not saying like most writers, "...fantastic roads!" and then don't remember what is what like AROUND those roads), then this is the right tool for the job. You know you've fully escaped when the bike underneath you disappears and you get lost in the scenery. Nothing is wrong with that! Thanks for the honesty (again), Mossy!
Nice to see a bike review done on my local roads with some of the best views in the UK 🇬🇧
Great video. Loved the background music too, seems very appropriate.
Chris is so right about riding a bike for at least 1000 miles. I loved the Tiger 660 in a small test ride. So I bought one and hated it for the next 3000 miles (one month) until I sold it.
excellent and thorough review great jobs guys.
I have a U.S. version from 2017 which is a NC700X. I use it for daily commute of 30 miles round trip rain or shine. Very reliable, low maintenance, fast enough for open highways and narrow enough for lane filtering when those highways turn into parking lots. It’s also a smooth bike that I can ride all day on the weekends and still go grocery shopping with on the weekdays. It’s feels like a “SUV” of motorcycles to me. While the suspension could use some improvement, the only upgrade I spent money on was a taller Puig windscreen with a spoiler on top to reduce wind contact with my helmet. Excellent “Gets the job done” bike as the video interview mentions. Favorite feature is the “frunk” (front trunk). Combined with the top box in rear, I can get enough groceries to last a couple of days.
Big thanks for this interview
Got a 2013 NC700X, travelled to Nuremburg on. Perfect did everything it needed to. One 30l dry bag on the rear rack and everything else packed in the cubbie hole. Yeah a few BHP would be good but it handled the autobahn with ease and kept up with my mate. Love it and so does my 13 year old lad.
Considered this for years, but just could not sell my VFR800F to get this. Then the NT1100 was launched and was all that the NC750X is and then some. Sold. This type of bike is highly underrated for the riding most of us do.
Great review! Honest and to the point. I like it! I bought my first ever bike recently, the nc750sa and I love it so far! I may be a stereotypical dull rider who can’t brag about it (“says who!?”) but when looking for a bike that is a bit forgiving and comfortable during my first newbie rider years I can highly recommend this bike to keep improving skill & xp.
One of the best bikes i ever owned, would buy another no problem
Honda should make a nc750x with a 19" front wheel. suspension/shock with 20cm travel. 👍👍👍
Interesting and Mossey came to the same conclusion as me as regards the 2021 model concerning brakes and suspension in part. So I ordered the SBS pads: Front - SP - EVO SINTER Rear - LS - SINTER Also the Hyperpro fork springs and just the rear shock spring. Other mods: Honda Rack Honda Centre Stand Honda heated Grips Honda USB in Frunk Honda Optimate MRA Vario Touring Screen with deflector Side stand pad Handguards Tail Pack Tank Bag Hugger Fork protectors Front and rear mudguard extensions.
what are the conclusions after you did the new suspension? thx
On overtaking on the NC750X vs a bike with double the power: 1 NC: come up behind traffic; see gap; twist throttle, DCT changes down 2 gears instantly; you have passed 2 Sports bike: see gap; change down 2 gears taking 2 seconds; accelerate much quicker but the NC was already these 2 seconds ahead of you
Love my 2012 NC700x. It really is a special bike, unique in many ways.
I'm a tourer. I have no interest in wheelies, skids or burnout: all idiotic crap in my mind. This motorbike is perfect for what I want: the long, winding roads, the touring and camping. The fuel economy is nothing to sniff at either. I love this bike.
We need more bikes like this.
I so don't care about bikes that can wheelie, burn out, look like a transformer character or have 200 HP which you can’t at all use anyways. For me motorcycling is about enjoying the ride, the views on a (dare I say it) conformable machine THAT WON’T LET YOU DOWN. I had a friend who had a gorgeous Aprilia RSV4. After an hour, his wrists hurt, is bum was numb and he was partly deaf from it. Another friend who’s KTM 1290 drains his battery if he doesn’t put it on a tender every few days. Meanwhile on my old CB 650 I was happy as a peach. And now riding the VFR800 5th gen and a 22 year old bike is dependable as ever. I don’t get the whole LOOK AT ME and what i'm riding part of motorcycling. And I praise Honda for making a bike that is different and yes practical. Thanks for the review guys. Might just pop into my Honda dealer and try one. 😊
Love this english spoken hyper focused interview
Recently fitted the Hyperpro back shock and Hyperpro fork springs as Chris recommended…massive difference! Little or no drift in corners and can really push the bike now,even in not so well paved roads and the difference over sunken manhole covers is sublime!! Anyway looking forward to summer and a smooother ride. Pat
Hello, what model of hyperpro suspension have you installed?
@@aldeztube It was the basic version with manual adjustment,works fine and a good deal cheaper that the top of the range one. But if you can go for the higher priced one ,it may make life a little easier But whichever one you choose it will make a big difference Aldez .
@@patrickj5256 Thank you so much for the quick reply. I'm hesitating between the basic one and the one with an external deposit. I suppose that with the basuca you will notice a lot of difference with the original Honda one.
@@aldeztube indeed..it’s just the price really Aldez
You don't have to convince me, Sir, i am convinced by the bike itself. I love the Nc750x DCT.
Best " Allrounder" Bike concept ,love this bike
A great honest review of this bike. Thank you very much.
Glad you liked it!
I can go one further. Now aboard an SH300i.. Great upload and always a blast with Mossy along.
Saving up for this bike to start motorcycling again after many years. Sold my Kawasaki after Uni in ‘86. Been puttering about on a Piaggio Beverly 125 in Spain for years.
I did a 600 km trip on mine and got 2.9 l/100 km out of it. Fantastic bike. No complaints at all
totally agree. driving the rc90 Version from 2016, I wanted to Upgrade this year to an NT 1100, but decided to stay a few years longer with the NC. oh and you for sure can ride more sports oriented on it, also never had an issue when overtaking others. but Yeah, it took me 6 years to realize that I really like the NC...
I ride a 2013 NC700S and I understand what makes the NC special. It is a calm motorbike. Great ergonomics. The engine is just a great piece of technology.
I fully vouch for the analysis. Maybe i'd like to add the bike's motor feels a bit strangled by emission regulations. Could do with a freeer exhaust flow. And yes, I got used to the DCT too but it took at least 5000 miles before i left everything in auto
I have a 18 dct 32,000 miles 🤪I’m a Hillbilly Cowboy I’ve been riding since I was 8. I ride 60% on two lane Twisties 40% gravel/ dirt. I have imagine being on my butt with a lot of the other bikes I have owned. I’ve been places on this NC that I’ll never try again alone. It’s got soul
Had a 2015 version (manual) for 6 years. Great commuter, amazing fuel economy, easy to ride, but a tad dull. But when I commuted it was perfect. Now I don't commute I have a Tracer 9GT as it's a but more fun :) - but I do miss the "frunk".
I love riding on country roads like the one shown. The NC750x is the only big bike I can see myself on, riding quietly all the way.
I'm an expat Brit living in Mexico and recently retired. I bought a 2020 NC 750X DCT for local travel as well as touring medium to long distances. I previously worked in the US where I owned a BMW F800R which was a great bike for travelling around on decent roads but I decided to not bring it back into Mexico for one simple reason. It was technically too complicated and most maintenance required a visit to an expensive service shop. The thought of it breaking down in the middle of nowhere in Mexico had me looking for a much simpler bike. The NC doesn't have this problem. Most maintenance can be undertaken by anyone with reasonable mechanical skills and a simple array of tools. I'd never ridden a bike with an automatic gearbox before but after just a few miles in downtown stop/go traffic I was sold on it especially when riding with a pillion passenger. No more jolting crash helmets when continually changing gears. I can now forget all about having to change gears and just let the bike get on with things while I concentrate on watching where I'm going and who's around me. On the open road I do like the opportunity to place the drive in sport mode and get a bit of extra umph when taking corners or pulling up hills. The fuel economy is amazing which these days with continual increases in fuel prices is a big winner. I love the 'frunk' storage which holds an amazing amount of things. I put on a number of accessories, touring windscreen, SW.Motech crash bars and pannier racks with Trax side boxes. Also have a center stand and automatic chain oiler and am about to fit a PDM60 power distribution module to power my GPS Navigator and USB outlet ports. Some folks complain the seat is hard and tends to slide you forward but up to now I'm ok with mine. The only thing that I don't like about the bike is that when loaded up it feels a bit on the heavy side particularly if you need to push it from a standing position. Once I'm on it and riding the weight issue just disappears and it is very controllable and balanced even at very slow speeds. In short this is the bike for me and as Chris Moss stressed, its a bike I trust to get me where I am going with a minimum of fuss. Great video guys and it's nice to hear Chris's accent ! We share the same surname but no relation I am sure!