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wildeone
my first movie 
[video=youtube;q817cqs-ZMM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q817cqs-ZMM[/video]
[video=youtube;q817cqs-ZMM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q817cqs-ZMM[/video]
Cigar Mike
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Nicely done on that bike. But as said before a real dual sport would cover that ground at a much faster pace without even noticing the roughness. But it is what it is and as long as it is fun it is all good. I think if the 750 had the suspension the new CRF1000 has it would be very capable. It is a great motor for off road.
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wildeone
yea, of course I could go faster but freaking suspension would shake the video completely regardless I was standing on pegs
It's a pity honda put so crappy suspension in this bike.
Yes, it really is a pity that Honda put a street suspension (and street tires) on a street bike. What were they thinking?
bamamate
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Looks like a great place to ride with a variety of terrain. Great for learning how to ride off-road. Upgrading the suspension does make a big difference on rocky terrain. The base suspension doesn't handle the sharp bumps very well. That also goes for on the street. Upgraded suspensions rides a lot smoother.
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wildeone
wrong, first of all they classified it as adventure bike, meaning all kinda roads.
Second honda didn't even put proper street bike suspension on ncx, rear dumping is nonresistant.
Don't assume all streets are like track even without bumps and sh@#$.
In US you have mostly good roads but there is not such case in all other countries.
Whether you like it or not the ncx suspension is the biggest drawback with this bike.
agia
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Honda may have classified it as an "Adventure" bike, but I never took that word literally. I regard my NC as a street bike and use my XR for the rough stuff.
showkey
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In the U.S. the NC is said to be ADV style and the ads and pictures do not show it off road. Honda Power Sports web site features section talks about gnarly pavement.........
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With 5.4" of travel, the NC700X strikes a perfect balance between a long-distance and a short-hop street machine. This gives it a wide range of capability, good handling and helps inspire confidence.
Offering 5.9" of rear-wheel travel and teamed with a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) rear shock, the NC700X eats up the gnarliest pavement while giving you a smooth ride.
As for the CRF1000 it will be awesome but it is likely to be over twice the price of the NC........lighter weight, tons more power and suspension cost BIG $$$$$........plus there still will upgrades and better stuff to add more $$$$ to the bottom line.......bet it will need a better seat ???????
41mm Fork
With 5.4" of travel, the NC700X strikes a perfect balance between a long-distance and a short-hop street machine. This gives it a wide range of capability, good handling and helps inspire confidence.
Offering 5.9" of rear-wheel travel and teamed with a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) rear shock, the NC700X eats up the gnarliest pavement while giving you a smooth ride.
As for the CRF1000 it will be awesome but it is likely to be over twice the price of the NC........lighter weight, tons more power and suspension cost BIG $$$$$........plus there still will upgrades and better stuff to add more $$$$ to the bottom line.......bet it will need a better seat ???????
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bamamate
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The CRF1000 isn't lighter than the NC. Official specs put it at a little over 500lbs wet while the NC is 475 wet.
wheelwatcher
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https://rideapart.com/articles/rideapart-review-honda-nc700x
But hey, this is ONLY a 700. But it is 10 pounds lighter than the 750, so conceivably it would handle better off road riding. This is definitely NOT a good bike for jumping.
But hey, this is ONLY a 700. But it is 10 pounds lighter than the 750, so conceivably it would handle better off road riding. This is definitely NOT a good bike for jumping.
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wildeone
yes of course you can do this but for me it's no challenge, fun at all. It's just too easy, almost like riding a bicycle, not too mention for longer offroad trip you cannot load enough luggage because of a weaker frame.
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wildeone
yeah, this is just marketing BS
I am swearing every day when I ride on some bumpy roads around mu house. Again, if you have perfectly even roads you won't notice it,but we are supposed to have suspension for bad roads not for good ones are we?
agia
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I wouldn't try to take my NC up this. It's enough of a challenge on the XR (no bicycle ride here)...and trust me, the XR frame is not weak. It is a solid, reliable, and virtually bullet-proof old-school four stroke. You could load that bike up but I don't use it that way.
I'm glad to see some riders push the envelope with their NCs offroad. I don't have the stomach or physical size for it given the bike's weight compared to my dual sport bikes.
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walawn
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I don't see a CRF 1000 in Honda's lineup...
iSlander
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The new Africa Twin is CRF1000L
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showkey
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
BUT........twice the power to get you out of trouble.......
Still no skid plate ......................
BUT........twice the power to get you out of trouble.......
Still no skid plate ......................
Nortwestrider
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Ohhh
Look at that sump just ripe for a rock to take it right off the engine !!!.
Live life,be yourself !!!!.
Look at that sump just ripe for a rock to take it right off the engine !!!.
Live life,be yourself !!!!.
