jcarpino
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After 10+ years riding BMW "F" bikes, I decided to switch brands and picked up a 2018 Honda NC750X (Manual) slightly used. After riding about 1500 miles I'll share some thoughts.
Impressions:
Still need more lights in front, temp gauge (for outside ambient temperature), maybe a fuseblock for more accessories
Impressions:
- Handling is pretty good, although I agree with others that the suspension is lacking.
- Sounds like a motorcycle, especially when you get on the pipe (unlike my BMWs which sounded like a sewing machine).
- Gas mileage is amazing. I'm getting around 75MPG (seriously!) on my trips.
- Seat isn't great, but I don't get the push forward that most people are complaining about. Maybe because I have shorter legs?
- Plenty fast enough for me. Plenty of pickup, especially if you gas it in the sweet spot, around 4500-5000 rpm, it performs quite well.
- Engine braking (which I highly recommend when riding). This bike has incredible engine braking. Which is good because the US version of the X model doesn't have ABS!
- WIndscreen - of course is lacking. I'll need a good one for highway and cold weather.
- Looks cool, I get compliments on the styling.
- Body panel removal, component access isn't great (as I found when trying to add things). My BMWs, I could have all the panels off in under 30 min.
- All in all I really like the bike. Its fun to ride, and I've done several 300+ mile rides with no issues.
- Soupy's lowering kit, dropped the bike about 2" and raised the the forks in the triple clamps per the 3:1 ratio recommended here.
- Had the sidestand cut/welded 1.25" shorter (should have went a little more). Maybe have them take out another .5"
- NC750S centerstand
- Skene modulating brake lights
- Wolo disk horn upgrade
- Radiator guard (one of the generic ones off eBay)
- Bar risers 7/8" back, 1.25" higher
- Givi EN22 side cases
- Grip Puppies (highly recommend)
- pigtails for charger
Still need more lights in front, temp gauge (for outside ambient temperature), maybe a fuseblock for more accessories
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