In my test, I imagined a new model, based on NCX.
Moreover, the base of this motorcycle seems to me completely adapted to the development of a traveler version. It would be enough to ask to the motoristes engineers of Honda to pull 10 horses more from this engine , replace the very practical trunk by the second 10 liter tank for an exemplary autonomy, settle absorber shocks with bigger clearances, a 21 inches front wheel , spoked wheels, a high exhaust pipe, aluminum protection of the engine, different colors.
Just my opinion but adding those characteristics would give you a $9,000 motorcycle and defeats the purpose of what Honda was trying to do with the NC. If think they intentionally wanted to keep it cheap. When you go cheap you sacrifice things. Plus I think the frunk is a major plus. I don't use it for much but I love having it there. I think Honda was trying to provide a very economical bike that would be good for commuters and I think they nailed it.
Mine is only used for commuting. If I had five bikes in my stable and I was making a trip into downtown Little Rock I'd be ridding the NC every time. And I love my CBR's.
Seems the Honda Crossrunner or Crosstourer would be something you'd be more interested in. They have more power, better suspension, and a large fuel capacity.
At the same time it is always fun to dream about what could be changed on something you already own to make it better.