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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ChCh , NZ
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Honda NC700X
Has anyone seen one yet... not due here for another few months..
I like the sound of the "DCT" 6 speed auto version they say is a real auto..not a CVT belt system..
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I haven't seen one in person yet, but I like them. Looks like a super practical bike to me and if I was in the market for a new bike I'd give them a look. They were discussed in a thread before, have a peek
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Yes, I saw the NC700X at the local Honda dealership. It's a nice motorcycle.
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I find the motor quite interesting...
670cc foward leaning parallel twin only 46hp with a 6500rpm red line & bulk torque... they use the same crank configeration as a Vee twin... sound like a vee... I want to ride one....
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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For 2014 they have a few new models coming out based on the 700cc powerplant as well, the CTX's
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/ar...spx?id=7092-en |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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I saw and heard one about a month ago driving by. It sounds like a maxi-scooter, like a Burgman or Majesty or something along those lines. Quiet, smooth and bland....
I think it is a good motorcycle and priced to sell. I bet it will be a pleasure to own for those who buy it, and proivide good reliable service and excellent economy. It interests me, however, not in the least. :wink:
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Lol
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I love the bike, for other people. :wink:
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as theres 3 versions of it.. NC700S road bike. NC700X Adventure. NC700 maxi scooter. :roll: One base platform that can be 3 totaly diffrent bikes.. thats most lightly why they are such a good prise... still want to ride one... yer know the been there done that sort of thing..
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That would explain it. A Maxi-scooter in different guises. This commonality of parts would indeed help keep prices down.
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I was all set to by one. I narrowed my choices down to the NC and a Kawasaki Versys. I did my homework and decided that I was going to get the NC based on the same reason I bought my XF200; ride it back and forth to work and get 70 mpg. But now I was going to be able to go on the highway and have some wind protection.
A dealer 60 miles from me was selling one for $6399 ($600 below MSRP)for a 2012 model. They also had a 2012 Versys. A local dealer was selling the same NC for $6999 so driving 120 extra miles to save 600 bucks was a no brainer. By the time I got there the NC was sold and they were not sure when they could get another. I sat and on both bikes and they fit me the same so know I have a new Versys sitting in my garage. Now if it would stop raining I could ride the dang thing. |
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found this pic on line... the NC700X scubs up quite well
with a few mods... ![]()
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Congratulations on acquiring the new Versys, David.
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have you sent one over to me... Ok now yer on my Xmas card list...
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