brumbie13
New Member
Hi everyone!
I'm Brumbie and I'm from Las Vegas, NV.
I've joined up on this forum because I plan on purchasing an NC700X when it comes to the USA.
The reason I love this bike is because I am interested in commuter bikes. I may be the only rider out there without the need for speed, but I just like a leisurely ride to get from here to there. This bike, with it's low HP, low redline, and flexibility, is perfect for what I want.
I have struggled over the past couple of years to find something I like. I currently own a 1992 Honda Nighthawk 750, which, they say, is all the bike a person could ever need. I do love the bike, it just goes. But I am looking for something more modern and more versatile. The V-Strom is nice, but after a long history with ASMC, I'm not sure I'm interested in supporting them, as they have no interest in supporting their customers and fans. And every time I hop on a Versys, I get a cramp up my leg, so that bike doesn't interest me. Overall, I haven't found anything that grabbed my attention until this bike came out at this price point. I like the NT700V, and I might end up with one someday as a long distance solo bike, but as a general commuting bike, it didn't seem like the right bike for me. However, as soon as I saw the press release for the NC700x, I knew I would get one. I'm glad Honda is looking toward the growing "adventure bike" market and getting away from the "only cruisers and sport bikes" mindset. This bike is just what I am looking for. While I've seen others give it bad reviews based solely on the numbers, I think it is the exact bike I am looking for, so I am thrilled.
A little about myself. I'm in my mid 20's, I've been riding for a little over 2 years. I'm not a great rider, but I'm a pretty good commuter. I don't do dirt. The thought of using my knees as shock absorbers doesn't interest me. I know a lot of older riders with knee problems and knee replacements. I'm glad they love dirt, but dirt on 2 wheels is just not for me. I'm not sure I'm in love with riding, but that may just be because I haven't ever been able to create the bike I really want. I love 55mph deserted roads. You won't ever see me pulled over for speeding, I enjoy the slow pace that allows me to look around and enjoy my surroundings. Living in the middle of the desert, there's a lot of that kind of riding for me to do. I don't ride in the summer because summer in Las Vegas is terrible and I'm miserable when I'm hot and why ride if it makes me miserable? I ride all winter long.
Here's my current NH at the Hoover Dam:
And here's my old NH at Death Valley:
I'm Brumbie and I'm from Las Vegas, NV.
I've joined up on this forum because I plan on purchasing an NC700X when it comes to the USA.
The reason I love this bike is because I am interested in commuter bikes. I may be the only rider out there without the need for speed, but I just like a leisurely ride to get from here to there. This bike, with it's low HP, low redline, and flexibility, is perfect for what I want.
I have struggled over the past couple of years to find something I like. I currently own a 1992 Honda Nighthawk 750, which, they say, is all the bike a person could ever need. I do love the bike, it just goes. But I am looking for something more modern and more versatile. The V-Strom is nice, but after a long history with ASMC, I'm not sure I'm interested in supporting them, as they have no interest in supporting their customers and fans. And every time I hop on a Versys, I get a cramp up my leg, so that bike doesn't interest me. Overall, I haven't found anything that grabbed my attention until this bike came out at this price point. I like the NT700V, and I might end up with one someday as a long distance solo bike, but as a general commuting bike, it didn't seem like the right bike for me. However, as soon as I saw the press release for the NC700x, I knew I would get one. I'm glad Honda is looking toward the growing "adventure bike" market and getting away from the "only cruisers and sport bikes" mindset. This bike is just what I am looking for. While I've seen others give it bad reviews based solely on the numbers, I think it is the exact bike I am looking for, so I am thrilled.
A little about myself. I'm in my mid 20's, I've been riding for a little over 2 years. I'm not a great rider, but I'm a pretty good commuter. I don't do dirt. The thought of using my knees as shock absorbers doesn't interest me. I know a lot of older riders with knee problems and knee replacements. I'm glad they love dirt, but dirt on 2 wheels is just not for me. I'm not sure I'm in love with riding, but that may just be because I haven't ever been able to create the bike I really want. I love 55mph deserted roads. You won't ever see me pulled over for speeding, I enjoy the slow pace that allows me to look around and enjoy my surroundings. Living in the middle of the desert, there's a lot of that kind of riding for me to do. I don't ride in the summer because summer in Las Vegas is terrible and I'm miserable when I'm hot and why ride if it makes me miserable? I ride all winter long.
Here's my current NH at the Hoover Dam:
And here's my old NH at Death Valley:
