Honda NC700X reviews

I owned this bike for about five years. I've ridden many bikes over the years and the NC700 is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable and enjoyable bikes in the Commuter/Sport-Touring segment. The bike has a very low center of gravity. Combined with the smooth automatic transmission it handles everything with ease. I didn't do any off-roading, however the bike simply needs some dual-sport tires and a skid plate to be an adventure ready machine. Maintenance is also very easy and infrequent besides keeping the chain properly lubed. Recently upgraded from the 2013 to a 2022...... same great bike with a few modern enhancements. Show less

Excellent Motorcycle and awesome features make this one an great choice i.e. 21 lt helmet trunk. Very good on gas and great performance. In terms of room to improve double brake circuit in front wheel, but it breaks perfectly anyway. Show less

This was not a good purchase. I researched my first bike for awhile. I chose the NC700 because of the Dual Clutch Transmission. It'd been awhile since my MST course, and I remember having trouble with stalling at stops. So the DCT looked to be a good choice for a beginner. I bought one used, with 5000 miles, from a senior citizen who'd added a useful windscreen and bags. Sensible, safe, and a good commuter? These boxes it checked. And the DCT worked as advertised. Shifted up and shifted down on its own, or at the punch of your thumb. It gave some confidence. And it was easy to manage in NYC street traffic. And the front trunk was fun. I wound up treating it like a fanny pack. But was the bike fun, comfortable, and good for the interstate? NO. It struggled to keep up with interstate speeds over 80mph. The model is tuned to give all its power at low speeds, and it has a rev limiter to protect the engine. So at interstate speed, with no fairing, it got caught by the wind, slowed down, and any attempts to increase the engine hit the stupid rev limiter. Lastly, after a couple hours on the interstate, the seat made my butt sore in a way that lasted for days. And the bike was not FUN. Even around town, it chunked and it clunked. It was forgiving, but in no way inspiring. I remember having a Honda Elite scooter that more gleeful. It would always shift itself upward too soon, and the chugging reminded me of a tractor. After about a year, it was stolen for a joyride and wrecked up in the Bronx. I was surprised to find I didn't mind it being gone. I missed having a motorcycle. But not that motorcycle, the NC700x. So buyer beware. If you go over to the NC700x forum site, most of the posts tell you it's "just as good as larger bike" or a "Mini-Dualsport" or "Good for all my needs". I believed these posts, but in my experience, I outgrew this motorcycle in about 6 months. Show less

This bike truly lives up the the hype and the lack of inventory at dealers shows it. The DCT model works great and sales are now 50-50, but the 6 speed standard that I opted for is a bit quicker with slightly better mileage and power. I'm getting 69 at sea level with conservative all-around riding. People are reporting much higher numbers once it breaks in. The engine is excellent with good power. The low rev limit is not a problem unless you are a sports bike rider and used to 13k redline. I've never hit it once and I don't even pay attention to the tach anymore. The low rev limit is blown way out of proportion by some editors. It is so nice to have all the power instantly on tap where you use it all the time. Honda reports 0-75 mph. time is shorter than a CBR600 in an early press release. The front brake is excellent with very good feel. Suspension is very good with good dampening without feeling mushy. Stock windscreen in the upper position isn't that bad actually. The optional tall windscreen reportedly has a lot of noise/turbulence directed at your helmet. On the highway the bike is rock solid stable and purrs along at any speed. It's a very, very confident ride on the highway. The rear seat gas nozzle and storage trunk work great and the balance of the bike is outstanding. Honda took several years designing this bike with members of their automotive division and the care and thought involved shows. It's truly a new age universal Japanese motorcycle that people have been asking for. that's why it's already been enormously successful worldwide. Show less

This is the 1st Honda I have owned. It's also the 1st parallel twin I've ridden. Previously bikes have been V-twins or single 650cc. I am impressed with the smoothness of the engine. It never vibrates at all through the rpm. range. It's very quiet and smooth as silk. The seating position and relation to handle bar and foot peg location create a sitting up position that I find very comfortable. The engine has plenty of torque and enough overall power to stay with or pass traffic. The suspension is not bad either. It's not top drawer at this price range, but quite adequate in my opinion. All the controls work very well. All the body parts fit perfectly which I've been told is typical of Honda. This is a fun bike to ride and it handles very well. The only real complaint I have is the seat. It slopes forward and causes me to slide into the tank unless I put some weight on the foot pegs to counter it. That does get tiresome fast for me. I'll have the seat modified soon and take care of that problem. The bike is a tad on the tall side. My inseam is 30 in. I can't flatfoot while at a standstill, but the majority of my foot does hit the ground. It seems as though the low center of gravity helps quite a bit to allow me to balance the bike with no problem. There are many accessories available for this bike from both Honda and Twisted Throttle even though it hasn't been on the market very long. The windshield doesn't do much in my case and I will install a taller one when I decide what height will work best for me. Honda has had one recall regarding the drive chain. Mine will be replaced soon according to my dealer. The chain is a $300 item and I'm sure glad they caught the problem and got right on it in short order. Wish all companies would respond that way. So, overall I feel I made a good choice and I'm looking forward to many miles on this bike. I suggest you take one for a test ride. I think you will be surprised at how well it runs and how easy it is to ride. It's just plain fun - EXCEPT for the seat! Show less