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Hi dear friendlies,
(I do not work for Honda nor represent them in any way. The opinions expressed here are my own)
I have bought the NCX on 4.4.2012.
Now it is 1 month and 500miles (around 800+km) later ...
I am still running in the bike, so I am keeping it under 4000rpm. ( First service is 1000km.)
This translates to a top speed of maybe 90kmh. Although some videos show it can go 189kmh.
Fuel economy has been around 3.2 to 3.4L/100km.
I have a 35L Honda Topcase and Honda original rack installed just last week.
And if I did not "hear" small rattling noise when I go over undulating roads, I would never had remembered it was there.
In other words, it does not affect the handling much. The rack is very handsome, but expensive.
I tend to go fast and bend down low on mountain and country roads. With the hilly twisties here, I have 1cm left on the "fear line" on the tires. This means also the bike is able, or wants to be ridden hard and she is highly flickable. The supplied bridgestones are dependable and they also stick well in rain conditions. The only worry for me, was that the inverse camber on many roads here, tend to lead me to save the footpegs. There is also a slight hesitation going uphill (say 10 degrees) but then it could be because I did not reach the max torque curve at 4500~5000rpm?
On level ground, this torquey bike just goes fast!
The brakes do their job very well, and I do not even notice the linked brakes much, because I do use both brakes by nature (60% front and 40% rear). I have yet to activate (or need to) the ABS.
I do experience bum slide to the front. It could well be my "business pants" but I also tried using my Dainese summer pants, and they also slid forward. On a longer run, I experience crotch burn, but then it could be because I am only 5'6.
(168cm?)
The riding position is one of the best. But I could be biased because I drove Enduro bikes for most part of my biking experience. The rider can see everything.
The mirrors are stable and they do let me see "enough". They do not blurr. They are also a nice shape.
The exhaust and sound are not the best part of the deal. It is kind of a low rumble. The stainless steel can is good looking and I will not replace that without a good reason. It tucks in well under the pillion footpegs, and I am happy for this design. Many older bikes have the exhaust way too near the pillion's thigh, and it slowly cooks her flesh there. No go.
The (original) windshield is quite ok. I almost regretted ordering the Honda touring windshield. Oh wait a minute, I got it "free" also with the bike. Oops I forgot. The lower setting functions well, and I do not experience too much windblast on my chest. Although I believe the tour shield will be needed for taller riders. I am still waiting for it though.
I have no mainstand yet (on order), but Christian's pictures show all the details. Thanks Chris!
The sidestand is "OK", and I did not experience any problem at all. (hint to new riders, do not sit on bike while on the side-stand, it can break or bike can topple over)
That's my grandmother's longwinded version of my first 500 miles.
Hope you like it.
(I do not work for Honda nor represent them in any way. The opinions expressed here are my own)
I have bought the NCX on 4.4.2012.
Now it is 1 month and 500miles (around 800+km) later ...
I am still running in the bike, so I am keeping it under 4000rpm. ( First service is 1000km.)
This translates to a top speed of maybe 90kmh. Although some videos show it can go 189kmh.
Fuel economy has been around 3.2 to 3.4L/100km.
I have a 35L Honda Topcase and Honda original rack installed just last week.
And if I did not "hear" small rattling noise when I go over undulating roads, I would never had remembered it was there.
In other words, it does not affect the handling much. The rack is very handsome, but expensive.
I tend to go fast and bend down low on mountain and country roads. With the hilly twisties here, I have 1cm left on the "fear line" on the tires. This means also the bike is able, or wants to be ridden hard and she is highly flickable. The supplied bridgestones are dependable and they also stick well in rain conditions. The only worry for me, was that the inverse camber on many roads here, tend to lead me to save the footpegs. There is also a slight hesitation going uphill (say 10 degrees) but then it could be because I did not reach the max torque curve at 4500~5000rpm?
On level ground, this torquey bike just goes fast!
The brakes do their job very well, and I do not even notice the linked brakes much, because I do use both brakes by nature (60% front and 40% rear). I have yet to activate (or need to) the ABS.
I do experience bum slide to the front. It could well be my "business pants" but I also tried using my Dainese summer pants, and they also slid forward. On a longer run, I experience crotch burn, but then it could be because I am only 5'6.
(168cm?)
The riding position is one of the best. But I could be biased because I drove Enduro bikes for most part of my biking experience. The rider can see everything.
The mirrors are stable and they do let me see "enough". They do not blurr. They are also a nice shape.
The exhaust and sound are not the best part of the deal. It is kind of a low rumble. The stainless steel can is good looking and I will not replace that without a good reason. It tucks in well under the pillion footpegs, and I am happy for this design. Many older bikes have the exhaust way too near the pillion's thigh, and it slowly cooks her flesh there. No go.
The (original) windshield is quite ok. I almost regretted ordering the Honda touring windshield. Oh wait a minute, I got it "free" also with the bike. Oops I forgot. The lower setting functions well, and I do not experience too much windblast on my chest. Although I believe the tour shield will be needed for taller riders. I am still waiting for it though.
I have no mainstand yet (on order), but Christian's pictures show all the details. Thanks Chris!
The sidestand is "OK", and I did not experience any problem at all. (hint to new riders, do not sit on bike while on the side-stand, it can break or bike can topple over)
That's my grandmother's longwinded version of my first 500 miles.
Hope you like it.
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