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700 vs.750

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Hi all, I own a 2012 700XA with a Madstad shield and love it, but now that the 750 is coming I have to admit a certain amount of curiosity about it.. It's supposed to have taller gears and a little more H & T. I wondering what other owners are thinking about this new model and if they think it would be worth the trade.
 
You could put taller gearing on your 700 if you wanted. It wouldn't be worth the lo$$ for me.
 
Maxson said:
I hear you, and if it was only gearing I would completely agree but there is also more hp and torque plus a better seat (supposedly)
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With that thinking, Honda marketing has you right where they want you. You hear voices in your head whispering "go ahead and upgrade", "you gotta have it", "it's better than the 700", "more horsepower", " better seat!" . . .

For me however, it's definitely not worth the trade.
 
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If I were buying new, I would get the 750. After having setting up mine the way I like it, I'll keep it for a few hundred thousand miles. I can't see taking a $ hit for the latest and greatest.
If its calling your name, go for it. I'm curious if it does beat the 670cc on fuel mileage though.
 
I agree with all the above.I will keep mine,its just not worth starting over to me.

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turbodieseli4i6 said:
If I were buying new, I would get the 750. After having setting up mine the way I like it, I'll keep it for a few hundred thousand miles. I can't see taking a $ hit for the latest and greatest.
If its calling your name, go for it. I'm curious if it does beat the 670cc on fuel mileage though.
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Only one NC750 is currently showing data on Fuelly. It's averaging 57.9 miles/US gal. :(
 
The 750 is a very good thing, but it's a simple upgrade. They didn't made the change because the 700 is a bad motor or something like that. I'm not saying that I know their motivations but they sure made the change to sell more of these relatively popular bike in a category that is growing up...I love the NC700X but no change for me...I'm gonna to roadtest it at spring and I will need a big big buzz to change a few cc for a few thousands...
 
StratTuner said:
Can I just order the 750 seat for my 700? hmmmm....
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If you can't order direct, perhaps you could ask one of the Canadian members of this forum to order a seat for you and post it out to you.

I have sat on the new NC750X and I can safely say the seat is a big improvement.




I perfectly understand the reluctance to change a machine purely on the basis of a few changes of spec and a few extra CC. If I had any sense (which I haven't), I would have kept my NC700X DCT for another 2 or 3 years before considering a change. But I've always wanted a red NC700S which previously wasn't available in Europe. I know though from a financial point of view it's not the best idea I've ever had......
 
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That gearing is what would make me switch to a 750. If it was financially smart. But nope, so I'll stick with my 700. Just wish I could lower the crushing rpm. At 80 mph it's 4500rpm... Or higher. I don't remember.
 
OriginalRocket said:
That gearing is what would make me switch to a 750. If it was financially smart. But nope, so I'll stick with my 700. Just wish I could lower the crushing rpm. At 80 mph it's 4500rpm... Or higher. I don't remember.
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Unlike shaft drive, the beauty of chain drive is easy gearing changes. Order up some sprockets and gear it however you want. In extreme cases you may need a different chain length, but either way it's lots cheaper than a new bike.
 
wozza said:
You can't judge a model's fuel consumption based on one fuelly report as so much can depend on the individual rider. Look at the reports on the NC700X and they vary quite a lot between riders.
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He only has two fuel-ups. We all break our bikes in differently. Me, I don't baby mine so much. Hence, I got some pretty bad mileage my first couple tanks. Plus it is winter right now and who knows how long he is letting her warm-up before he rides off. Lots of factors to consider on two tanks in the winter.
 
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I suppose you have to go back and look at why you bought your 700 in the first place. I bought it because of its fuel consumption, its long stroke motor, its innovation throughout its engine and by modern standards, its simplicity. One thing is certain, I did not purchase it for high performance. However a benefit of this bike is its ability (with good tyres) to give a good account of itself against other more powerful bikes , especially on tight roads. I have not regretted my purchase for one moment.

I looked at the 750 only out of curiosity as one would. I have absolutely no intention of purchasing one. At best it will be a "refinement" of the 700. It will have different graphics and may even look tastier. It will have a little more performance but the increase will not be spectacular. Smoother ? I am ok with mine which is one of the smoothest engines I possess. The seat might be better, but I have adjusted to the 700 seat sufficiently to put very high daily mileage on it. Otherwise there will be little difference. If I need more performance I can take out my SM and scare the crap out of myself. A new 750NC will never have that ability . And guess which bike I ride the most ? The NC !

The new 750 will be purchased by new owners coming from a different bike or Marque. As a current 700 owner I see no advantage in spending the amount required to get marginal improvements in performance, and some refinement of what is already a brilliant motorcycle. A downside of the 750 for me is the tendency to lose some of the long stroke charm that the 700 possesses in the course of increasing the bore to 750.

Nope, I am sticking with my 700 and looking forward to a long and happy relationship. :cool:
 
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