Honda NC700X


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Spunky99

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There is some competition out there for beginner bikes.
It has a 670cc twin and trellis frame like a Ducati but is more of a sport tourer like the FZ6R. I'd like to see a shootout between the two.

Check out that front caliper....

Motorcycle Beginner - Year 2: 2013 Honda NC700S Review
 
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bleedinblue

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bleedinblue

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It was featured in Motorcyclist Mag this month.They called it extremely vanilla, and even aunt Betty's motorcycle...
But, where it listed its competitors, they listed the vstrom, versys, NINJA 650 and a bmw I think.I let out a pretty long sigh when the 6r wasnt listed as aunt Betty's competition, our i4 saved us again I think.

I like what they did with the fuel tank, its handy.But it sounds way to underpowered for most of us to live with after the fz6r.
 
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furiousgeorge

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The engine has been taken out of a honda scooter so not much chop. The 6r listed as competition because the 6r is too fast to be considered lol
 
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Nastybutler

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The engine is half of the Honda Fit's engine, and the brake calipers that you seem to like are made from the inside part of the Fit's calipers to save money. This bike reeks of cheap cost saving, corner cutting, bland efficiency. Blech.
 
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Chevyfazer

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Basically it's a scooter with commuter bike/adventure bike body panels made from extra parts that Honda had laying around...
 
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nismos14

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It looks a lot nicer than the FZ6R in appearance alone.
 
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BKP

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nismos14 said:
It looks a lot nicer than the FZ6R in appearance alone.
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I was thinking just the opposite...

I *do* like the look of the NC700S (not so much the X), however, when I sat on an NC700X at a local dealer, it doesn't seem to give me that same feeling of "empowerment," as the 6R (plus the seat height sucks for those of us with <=30" inseams). But, it's still a *very* cool looking bike.

It's even a bit more upright than the 6R (however, almost identical to my 6R, with 20mm risers). The seat is relatively comfortable, and I like the under seat gas, and storage where the traditional tank would go. It eliminates the need for a tank bag (unless you're connecting dash based power points to powered devices in your tank bag).

Still... would have to ride it to make a determination... I'm thinking 45 horses (on the X) sounds a little light, however, it has some impressive torque ratings at 45ft-lbs (we only have about 38ft-lbs. on the 6R).
 
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danieljardim

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BKP said:
I was thinking just the opposite...

I *do* like the look of the NC700S (not so much the X), however, when I sat on an NC700X at a local dealer, it doesn't seem to give me that same feeling of "empowerment," as the 6R (plus the seat height sucks for those of us with <=30" inseams). But, it's still a *very* cool looking bike.

It's even a bit more upright than the 6R (however, almost identical to my 6R, with 20mm risers). The seat is relatively comfortable, and I like the under seat gas, and storage where the traditional tank would go. It eliminates the need for a tank bag (unless you're connecting dash based power points to powered devices in your tank bag).

Still... would have to ride it to make a determination... I'm thinking 45 horses (on the X) sounds a little light, however, it has some impressive torque ratings at 45ft-lbs (we only have about 38ft-lbs. on the 6R).
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I agree with the height thing. I'm 6'1'' I think would be a little uncomfortable to ride.
 
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nismos14

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There are far too many riders out there with inseams less than 28" (Myself included) and no manuf really caters to them without the aftermarket of add-ons to lower bikes, which still make it tough for a beginner to be comfortable. This is not a good option for beginners IMO if it's that tall.
 
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Invader Jim

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I considered it. The MPG is very appealing since I ride more often as a commuter than I do as a recreational rider. The seat height and price killed it for me. It is too tall and significantly more expensive than the FZ6R.
 

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Fizzer6R

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anyone ride one yet? wonder how the engine is, only thing i've had that might compare was a Ninja500 and hated that engine, vibrated like hell.

keep hearing about NC700X, where are all the NC700XD's, are those models available too?
 
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