Rocker66
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Hi all, new to biking, new to the forum and first post. I decided that this year I would tick one item from my bucket list by taking my bike test and buying a machine. I had a Yamaha XMAX 125 which I could ride on my car license here in Spain and that only made me more determined to promote myself to a "proper bike".
I scoured the web for reviews of bikes in my power and price bracket, but I always came back to the NC700X. I passed my test, (in September ) on a Suzuki Gladiator 650, which I thought was a good starter machine, but as i soon as I took to the streets on and around Barcelona, I could see what the reviewers were talking about. The balance and manoeuvrability are far superior to the Suzuki and although the first two gear changes seemed a clunky, compared wit the Suzuki, I soon got the knack of the gearbox.
I've had the bike three weeks and have covered 800 kilometres and I'm glad I joined the forum to compare notes with fellow NC-ers, especially the thread about the vibration in 6th gear around 80 to 100 KPH. However, I fully agree with the consensus that this is designed as a high speed cruising gear at 110 KPH and above, at which point it sings away merrily all day long ;-)
Not much in the way of accessories yet, centre stand, 48L top box, but seriously looking at a new seat....come on Honda, you can do better that that!
Image attached of the new bike.
Regards
Howdy-
Just joined the forum today. I'm J. Brandon and I live in the high desert of Northern Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, in the western US. Lots of great riding all around here. I think the Sierra passes are some of the most beautiful roads on the planet.
I don't have an NC700 -- yet. But I do have some experience on the bike. I was one of the riders in the Cycle World Adventure Challenge in Southern California in September. I had been reading about the NC700X for months earlier this year. Felt very fortunate to be chosen for the event. It was a great time with some great people and really helped me see what a great bike this is. I hope to get one as budget permits.
I ride a 2005 Kawasaki KLR650. It's a great bike that does a lot of things well, it's simple, and it's affordable. A lot in common with the NC700X. And I recently acquired a 1980 Honda CX500. It's a barn find that hasn't been ridden in many years and needs some work. Hope to get that done over the winter and be riding it by next spring.
Looking forward to learning more about a lot of different experiences with the NC700.
Ride safe,
-J. Brandon
Hi there from sunny Lincolnshire. Been biking since 1966 when I bought a James 175 in a box for £10. This year marks my forty-sixth biking year. Now I am retired I have all day to go out on the bike and 2013 I will be looking at a Honda NC700X. I will be looking at the DCT auto as this model with the change up/down button looks interesting to say the least! However all depends on the test ride and haggling with the stealers. Anybody here ride the auto model?
Hi
I live on the Big Island,Hawaii. I have my NC700X DCT for about 8 days now and have about 210 miles on it so far. An OEM centerstand is my only mod, though I am considering deflectors. I use a Scorpion EXO 1100 helmet. It was over 20 years ago when I last had a bike
Looking forward to usign the forum and hopefully contributing from time to time
Jimmy