The 2 wheeled Honda Accord. And yeah, it's supposed to be a compliment.

Interesting after so many years that's people are still amazed about this motorcycle because I'm not. I love my nc750x DCT which by the way has over 239,000 km over 5 years riding all over Southeast Asia based in Thailand. I use that off road on road and try to stay off highways as much as possible as I prefer more scenic routes. Mine is a 2015 and is the second generation of DCT which in my estimation is a brilliant technology and I've had no issues with my transmission. It's taking me to Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, all over Thailand and some special trips to China including a 30-day adventure to Everest camp in Tibet and back to Bangkok. I've gone through 16 sets of tires, numerous chain and sprockets, and standard maintenance. I really enjoy this motorcycle and it ticks all my boxes

I still think that storage compartment is one of the best pieces of motorcycle design I’ve seen

In similar fashion to a manual transmission in a car, the parking brake on my NC750 doubles as a sleeper security system as many have no clue how to move the bike once I've engaged it. Take a permanent marker and black out the red ring on the parking brake button and you're golden.

I think you'd meet the nicest people on this bike

I had one of these (1st gen, 700cc's) with a manual transmission. Extremely low fuel consumption, low center of gravity and really practical. Perfect for commuting in a country with high fuel prices and bad road conditions. Cheers from Portugal.

Zack's daily rider reviews are so good I'll even watch the ones about bikes I have absolutely zero interest in.

One thing I've never heard anyone mention in this review is the amazing steering geometry. You can scrape the pegs easily. It recovers awesome in a slide. You can stand on the pegs to ease an aching butt. It's cheap to run. Cheap to maintain. It's handling is amazing, even with the mediocre suspension. I'm 6'3 and it hauls me around all day at 80 miles per hour with no drama.

Perfect California commuter bike, small enough to lane split easily, enough power to handle the freeway without issue, the extra storage, and super fuel efficient.

This bike gets no respect. Such an awesome design.

Honda unapologetically thinks outside the box, and that’s what I love about the brand. If I had a stable of bikes, I bet, more often than not, the NC750X would get the nod; especially in terms of ‘Daily Commuting. The synergy of practicality and low end torque is oddly satisfying.

My first bike was the NC700X DCT. As a new rider I loved not having to worry about shifting as it kept my focus on other areas of learning to ride. My friend, a rider of 30 years, also purchased the DCT Rebel 1100 and absolutely loves it. Also knowing someone with Parkinson’s and carpal tunnel who can’t pull the clutch anymore, the automatic function allows him to keep riding.

if bikes like this will bring new users to the two-wheel life I am down with it. Less traffic, less pollution, more awareness on bikers, more parking... it's a win-win. :) Also, I think the maxi-scooters market is converging with the motorcycle market, which is not bad. I would probably consider the Honda X-ADV 750 if it was available on the US market.

The best explanation of DCT I've heard so far. I don't want one, but as a "daily rider" it's brilliant.

I bought my first DCT bike this year and I love it. Started riding in 68 and like so many others I said I would never own a bike with DCT but after riding 5000 miles so far I am in love. You can still change gears manually with a push of a button. Face facts this is no different than F1 cars. In sport mode it changes gears like a pro. Stay on the gas and it will redline in every gear. Try one before saying no to the DCT.

This was my first bike. Had it in manual. Absolutely loved commuting on it, the front trunk is amazing and it handles like a dream because of a low center of gravity,

Every time I see a motorcyclist with a quick up/down shifter, they say it's great that you don't have to use the clutch.. not a far cry from an automatic IMO.

This is one of my 3 bikes. I ride it most, not because I don't know how to ride manual ( 2 of my bikes are manuals), not because in lazy, but because it allows me to just enjoy the ride and see my surroundings rather than figuring out what gear to be in on a turn or making sure I need to be on the clutch or neutral gear. It just makes riding fun in a different way. Now my vtx1800f3... is a different fun compared to my CHonda Grom SF.

27k on my '16 NC700x DCT so far, like Zach says it may not be the most exciting bike in the world, but it gets shit done. Zero problems in that time period. Heated grips, rear case, seat concepts seat, Kaoko throttle stabilizer make it a cruising machine. Racetech springs, gold valves and Ohlins rear shock addressed all suspension issues...

So at the end of the video, the NC750 makes it into the top 5 on the Daily Rider leaderboard - but every time I watch one of these videos, I feel like the mid-size bikes are usually being disparaged as not having enough horsepower and torque. This may just be the way I hear your comments but I feel like mid-size and smaller bikes are discussed in terms of how they compare to larger motorcycles. I have owned 18 different motorcycles. Yes I compare and contrast them to one another, but I never expect the smaller bikes to stack up against the larger bikes in terms of power. Instead, I am more interested in how I fit on the bike, how the bike fits the riding style it was designed for and how the bike meets my expectations for what it is. Is it possible to make a Daily Rider video about mid-size or smaller displacement motorcycles without contrasting them with bikes that have more horsepower and torque? A bike with a DCT transmission in my world would rate higher on the leader board than a bike that has the ability to do a wheelie - but then I do not feel the need to do many wheelies on my daily ride.

Honda DCT in manual mode is awesome. It shifts so easy and fast! I have a Rebel 1100 DCT, and it’s easy to do 0-60 in 3 seconds without much of a wheelie 🤣. I do not really care for automatic mode, but I love manual mode more than a manual clutch and shift or a quick shifter.

Whenever people talk about the DCT, they seem to suggest it's mostly good for people who can't use a manual, but I just find it interesting. I daily a manual non-abs Miata, and I would choose the DCT ABS model just to have something different. I also consider an automatic to be a (slight) safety feature. Of all the motorcycles I see, this is one of the few that feels like a true upgrade from a scooter. Most others seem to forget practicality or are quite large.

It is a pleasure to see the leaderboard and how bikes that normally get no love are able to tower over the hotrods and expensive toys. Now if they gave this thing a belt drive to cut maintenance even more!

Yes, it's very pedestrian, however some people want this, and it is quite suitable for urban commuting. I would never choose an automatic transmission, however it's fine if others want to so long as I have the option to stay manual.

Clutchless transmissions will bring in more riders to the hobby. Motorcycles are somewhat of a hobby as most USA people also own a car. Motorcycles almost a luxury in many cases.

I would definitely do manual mode for any offroad use to be able to select correct gears for climbs or slow maneuvers Whoever says this bike is dorky or for women, well those kind people will find fault with anything that makes them feel superior to others, if it wasn't the bike, itd be your outfit or your car or something, This bike is an absolute universal utilitarian marvel especially when you consider price an practicality, its a bike anyone in the family can use and even experienced riders can have lot of easy-going fun!! And it look freaking great!!

I love these reviews! They are my Saturday morning lay in bed video 😆👍

How does this motorcycle anger ANY person? It does EXACTLY what it sets out to do. It does not tell a single lie in its marketing material or styling, it does not trick, endanger or fool anyone.

What I don't understand is folks are all raging about quick shifters, but rag on automatic or semi automatic, WTF??? All these cases don't use clutch. DCT having both full auto or paddle shift. Paddle shift is like using a quick shifter but instead of your feet shifting your hand does it. DCT is much smoother and faster compared to a quickshifter so why do folks rag on DCT and rage about quickshifter??? If these folks are so lazy about not using the clutch they should be thrilled in not having to shift at all with full auto or much quicker, smoother and easier with a paddle DCT shifting. A quickshifter so satisfying but a semi-auto or full auto not, WTF???

A bike that is much better than the sum of its individual parts. It great smooth light handling bike for real world riding.

Just bought one a week ago. Possibly the last one in the Northeast of the US. The next closest one was in TN. Can't believe it isn't more popular. Excellent, excellent commuter. A lot more fun than I thought. I thought it was going to be really slow, and not fun... what are people smoking? The power is more than adequate, the low center of gravity makes it easy and even fun to manuever. I'm in love.

Actually its very practical design. Scooters are not safe on higher speeds and this will definitely bridge the gap between comfort and motorbiking. Honda is my favorite in all Japanese brands. They think like consumers who actually need practical machines than beasts on two wheels. Very nice honda..

I am very much looking at the manual NC750X for my next bike but I am a boring dad and cruise around on a Trail 125 as my main bike currently. Performance is lost on me anyways.

I know I'm late, but to me it looks like this bike is the definition of a daily rider. Automatic transmission so you don't have to bother in the city, storage for helmet that you don't have to take with you to your desk or to put some groceries. Ideal to get to work, maybe a coffe or some shopping after and then home, over the weekend a small trip.

I just bought a 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sport DCT that I absolutely love but I think if I was a little older and didn't do as much off-road, this bike would be great! I love the frunk, so smart.

Bought a '21 NC750x (the manual version) as my first street bike a couple months back, I agree with pretty much everything you have to say about the bike. It's very neutral experience, it's not bad to ride but it definitely won't blow your socks off. However as a daily commuter it's perfectly suited for that role. My only real complaint about the bike would be the LCD display; if the sun even thinks about putting a little light near it I can't read it at all. The only time I think that display looks good is at night when it's lit up. Things I like about the bike; the styling and the frunk. I consider the bike more of a light tourer or a standard with some ADV styling ques, and as a new rider that spent most of my money on a down payment and gear I didn't exactly have the cash to spend on a Givi top box or a pair of saddle bags. When I ride, my Kryptonite chain, hat, phone, and mask go in there; when I get where I'm going that all comes out, the bike gets chained, and my bulky riding jacket goes in the frunk. Over all I like it for what I use it for, and if I could use an analogy to describe this bike it would be vanilla ice cream. Sure it isn't as interesting as some of the other choices you have available but, it's still going to be an enjoyable experience, even if it is the kinda plain and safe option.

I love these videos. Thanks for doing what you do, Zack.

I rode a NT700V (Deauville) a few years back, bought a GS 1200 LC, then a KTM 1190, then used Vespa GTS's to commute. And now replaced them with this NC750 X DCT. I still have my ducati 916 and KTM 1190 Adventure. All in all really happy with the NC. Had it for five months now. It handles the daily grind with excellence. It's got lots of storage space, reasonably quick, reliable, relatively easy to clean, affordable, frugal on petrol and so easy to ride. It's very quite on the exhaust side, but when you're commuting a lot that's more of an advantage than an inconvenience. It can stand a nice little sequence of bends at high rythm, but it's clearly not what it was meant for. On the minus: seat can be seen as on the harsh side, wind protection ain't great (but perfectly doable -DON't BUT THE HIGH WINDSCREEN, it blows everything in your helmet), for tall guys like me (190cm) the leg angle is a tad too tight (I see Zach is also noticing this whilst being smaller), it could be a bit more torquey still, the brakes are calculated for solo commuting and not for duo touring or track day use (but then, the price is not that of a Ducati V2), the auto transmission is not as intuitive as you'd like (shifts on roundabouts, sometimes shifts too quickly, sometimes hangs to a gear too long for no reason) and my bike, as others, has had quite a lot of stalling issues on traffic lights. Especially on cold engine, but can happen after running for hours too. Quite annoying to have all those cars ready to start behind you, and you stalling like a learner. To summarize, if the NC 750 came with 20 horsepower more, a regular manual shifter with a perfect quickshifter system, it'd be the best commuting bike ever. The NC 750 is one of those bikes you like a lot because it never upsets you and allways does what you expect (well unless it pisses you off by stalling at the red light..). Just like you like the GS not for sheer passion, but for capability at doing what it's aimed for (which isn't commuting, Zach! the lady is too fat and expensive ), whilst if you just judge it on a few minutes riding you'll think its boring. the NC just makes life easy, every day. So yeah, it does spark joy. I ride 150+ hp bikes, but for every day, no one needs more than the NC. Replaces a car without any problem, especially with a 60 L givi top case on the back. And by the way, my Shoei NXR and Schubert C4 fit in the frunk without any issue

I picked up a 2020 leftover NC750X Manual and absolutely love it it does everything I need it to do and is a blast to ride.

Love Zach’s cogent, light hearted and fun reviews!

The way the price of gasoline is going this might be a homerun for Honda

this is the bike to buy with your head not with your heart. Scooter and bike, the best of both worlds. 99% of the people use bikes to commute not for traveling and here is unbeatable. Being careful I have done 70 mpg and even 80 mpg . Nothing beats that for commuting where cost is a main factor

This transmission is brilliant. Especially on the goldwing. Especially in town and in traffic. Especially on the Blueridge parkway. The NC750 x seat is horrible. Just horrible. Cement is softer. Everything else is brilliant.

I love these videos!!! Thank you Zack for another one, I had been hoping you would do the NC 750.

Great review Zack! I bought a manual 2012 NC700X in 2013 and I love the bike and agree with you all the way. Before I bought this bike the largest bike I had ever owned was a 250. I have ridden this bike off road and it will do it but you are correct about the lack of suspension and being to heavy. So I am currently waiting for a CRF300 Rally to come in. As for gas mileage I average 70 mpg and when ridding conservatively under 50 mph I actually got as high as 90 mpg. I know some are going to say I am stretching the truth but I filled up before I left and filled when I returned with exactly 90 miles on the trip meter and could only get a gallon in the tank. I also want to say thank you again for High Side Low Side interview of Itchy Boots that made my day. I am editing this because the Honda shop just called to say that my CRF300 rally just came in. YAY

Love your reviews- interesting, informative and practical. Seems like a nice bike for what it is, but I'm a dye-in-the-wool Vstrom 650 fanboy. Thanks for the work you do.

I got this bike this last summer! Its so nice just jump on and go, no weird hyper sonic throttle torque like the Africa twin, just cruise at your own comfortable level

Thank you for this solid review. New rider, who's 6'3 and this answered a lot of my questions. Great work!

I've had two and done over 60,000 miles commuting on them. 70 mpg (UK), DCT for central London traffic, 80 mph cruising speed. If there's a better commuter bike I've never found it. Would I buy one for fun? Hell no.

I'm all about track/racing and only do GP/Reverse shifting but for street, DCT seem like a very good thing.

Watching this over breakfast on Sunday morning before I go for a cool ride on my Vetsys650 GT here in the UK. Great video as always, I really enjoy the presentations from you and Ari.

Man I remember watching the NC700X commute and it’s so cool to see it refined and new life breathed into it. Really love this bike and highly considering it. Didn’t get the 700 but the 750 looks that much better.

As an owner of the previous model in the UK, I'd say your review is scrupulously fair and balanced! I was looking at a scooter so interesting you got a question on that, my take was that the TMax is slower and costs about 50% so the NC was an easy choice. Best words to describe? Practical, utilitarian, honest. The sort of bike that used to sell before bikes were hobbies or toys. A modern take on a CX500/650 or NTV600/650 i think. Again very practical and worthy just not going to set your pants on fire. Does it make me go "Wow!" when i open the garage? No. But as a jack of all trades including touring round Europe? Yeah it'll do that and cost pennies. Next logical step up has to be the new NT1100!

I currently own the 2021 model. It's my second one, after the 2014 I mistakenly sold. Both were six-speed manuals. Extremely versatile bike. and it's a Honda, so it's hard to break. I plan to keep this one awhile. If you really want to make it a keeper, upgrade the seat, fort springs, rear shock and windshield. It could use a little more power, but I know Hayabusa guys who say that too.

I bought a Honda NM4 a few years ago to try out the DTC. It’s amazing how they work. For a commuter or even a touring bike, a DTC is a good choice. That being said, I opted for a standard transmission when I bought my Africa Twin,

A very accessible bike for disabled rider. I was at my local bike workshop and got chatting with a guy who only had one arm and this is model of bike he rode

I love my Honda NM4 with DCT!!! The DCT is amazing and wonderful, that offers many benefits not immediately obvious to those not in the know, such as linear power delivery and improved mpg. It’s rare rally-race technology on a budget motorcycle! However, I think Honda missed the mark by not replacing the clutch lever under the left hand with a brake lever for the rear brake as is the convention on bicycles and scooters. Feels weird and awkward to not have any controls on the left side. Otherwise, DCTs are dream machines!

I 3D printed a 20 liter (Don't know, what that is in eagle bladders) gas tank, that fits into trunk. I fall asleep before I ever run out of fuel. XD

What an awesome result for the bike. Thanks for all the awesomeness you bring to us!

After having to sit in bumper-to-bumper crawling commuter traffic on a FZ6 for an hour on more than one occasion, I'm sold on going automatic.

The 2021 is a huge improvement over the previous model. I was planning to buy one but bought a Rebel 1100 DCT because these are actually almost just as difficult to find in SoCal right now. I may still buy one later. It’s a great example of Honda engineering for a specific purpose that other manufacturers don’t.

Excellent video Zack. I predicted you would rank this at No. 6. I’m happy to see it landed one spot higher. I think this bike may be the one of the best-value-for-money bikes out there, at least for me. Your review here has made this bike even more interesting to me than it already was. Thank you for presenting this video.

I've always kind of looked down on the NC 700/750 while on my Versys 1000 or on my old (and beloved) XJ6F, but you almost made me want the NC. Looks like a very, VERY good daily rider. Thanks for another excellent video, Zack!

Finally!!!!! I've been waiting for this review for a long time now!!!!

I guess this would make a good commuter bike for work, especially in stop start traffic. I'd definitely want a second "fun" bike for weekends though.

I was so taken with the review of the Versey I chatted up my dealer I have a relationship with and checked it out. He recommended the Honda minus the DCT instead. He has treated me right for years and the fact he steered me to a less expensive machine than the Versey made me think he was legitimately trying to help me out. I think bottom line is he finds Honda's better to maintain. While I have spoken with many long time riders who like the DCT I would use the money I save for accessories, probably luggage.

So love your reviews, Zach! I grew up in west Long Beach (off of Santa Fe) and seeing your route brings back fond memories. I did not know there is a new bridge.

Love the trunk space, under the false tank! My Yamaha Vmax had the fuel tank under the seat too! Great video! Motorcycle technology is really coming along! 👍

Proud owner of a 2018 model. Hands down, one of the best bikes I've ever owned. Great gas mileage, easy to maintain, and great utility. Currently getting 65mpg average with 90% highway(manual version). I just wish the gas tank was bigger.

It looks to be dead easy to maintain. Easy Access to the cylinder head, screw and locknut valve adjustment!

I have the manual version. Before this one, I've had the 2019 model, also manual. I love this bike, very underrated.

I have the non-dct version on a 19MY. It works well as a commuter and as a tourer. I find the throttle is a little snatchy. Although the fuel tank is small it gives good mpg. Very maneuverable. I like it.

What a great test video. Being a lifelong Honda MC man, along with once owning an Accord and still running a 1987 Honda lawn mower (best ever), I would have to label this bike as the closest thing to a Honda Accord on two wheels. My current rides are a 1985 GL1200I, a '81 GL1100 Standard and a '72 CB450. This bike would be the closest match to the 450. Wet it is close to the weight at ~470#. Single disk front brake (make from wood), 44HP, and you really need to work the make the 450 pull a wheelie. Thanks for the information, it really makes sense.

Zach, I have bought and maintained two NC700X's. A manual and a DCT. When discussing daily rider machines you really need to put in MSRP as the GS is $20,000, fuel mileage, cost of maintenance or the ease of doing your own maintenance. If you included these which are important on a daily commuter that may have well put the NC in the number 1 or 2 position. The NC700X or DCTgets 70 mpg and in the mountains it goes to 80+. I would think the 750 is above 60. It would be nice to see a long term review on this and include the above categories. If you put on a good chain and oiler that would eliminate cost of a chain and sprocket replacement for 30,000 miles, the valves are easily adjustable by your average person who has the gumption to learn as they aren't shim over bucket. Yep a wrench, screwdriver and feeler guages. Air filter once done is easy. Sure you have to buy the centerstand to do these. Forks are no harder than any other. These things add value to a daily commuter or daikey rider as shops are charging over $100 an hour these days. I agree as a 6'3" rider that a taller windshield is a good thing. A two brothers exhaust or a DanMoto really makes those two cylinders sing. Nice and throaty. Frunk is wonderful. Put some GIVI bags and a trunk on it and this machine will tour all over and do it inexpensively. More storage than a Goldwing too!

Seems like a great bike, especially for someone with injuries to their left hand or foot. I like the storage as well, and I'm sure it has some storage options on the back end as well.

Thanks for another great real-world review. If I still commuted into DC every day, I would like to have one of these in the garage.

US car market is seeing the death of the manual transmission. That with the rapid growth of electric motorcycles that also don’t have a clutch. Decades from now, are we going to look back at Honda’s DCT as way ahead of its time?

Thanks Zach, great content as always. It's clear that you're not a NC750X DCT fan, but its cool you weighed it on its own merits. I can't imagine how the Multistrada could possibly be a better daily commute to work bike than the NC750X DCT, but there you go. I'm a DCT fan. I've had the NC700X, Africa Twin, VFR1200X and Gold Wing all in DCT flavor and I dig them. It makes the most sense on the Gold Wing and NC750X, imo.

I loved it. Probably one of the best bike for daily ride.

Hi Zack. Nice test drive and evaluation and analysis from you again. I would like anyone who is looking for a motorcycle to watch the episodes where the ones that interest him are introduced. I hope you can continue making these for a long time - there are always new and interesting motorcycles on the market.

Just a constructive criticism here: Please add conversion pop up notes when speaking of specs, I know I can look it up but I don't want to pause from the immersive experience to convert it.Of course unless 99% of the subscribers are from US and only I am from the outside 😘.

Nice review. I'm always amazed as you (in US) drive automatic cars for so long and default automatic bikes. In Europe we drive manual geared cars and have no problem to drive dct bikes or scooters. 😂. Greetings.

After enduring just over 4 decades of bikelessness since riding my Honda 125 dirt bike for the last time as a kid, I am finally ready to buy my first street bike. My short-list began with an NC750X also approved as a decent "Daily Rider." 8 months later (& following a ton of research), I have come full circle and ending where I began - at the NC750. This bike has amassed quite a loyal following with literally tens of thousands of happy, dedicated fans worldwide. And with all of the compliments, criticisms and recommended modifications, I would agree that "thoughtful" is indeed the perfect word that captures the totality of its added value, best. This is the bike for me - just wish it came in black ( versus red - the only colour option in Canada).

I had a 700 (hit the limiter easily when accelerating) and the 750x nicely refined, can only imagine Honda has done further refinements. Fun bike.

I was skeptical of the DCT, but picked up a gently used Africa Twin with one on an excellent deal. I love it. The only time I think about it is off-road near a cliff. I wish it had a clutch to remove power from the rear wheel just in case…The NC750 would be my go to commuter bike if I lived down town.

great bike :) I wish for more dct models :)

I ride 750X manual for quite few years now, we got them in Europe from 2014. I’m having hard time parting with this bike. It’s so good! It’s so easy to ride that I really like when someone is mocking it - especially if there is twisty road ahead. 😈

I have a 2015 DCT. It's a cool bike. Very Stable on the freeway and in the wind too

I have been wanting to get my Wife into motorcycling. She is deaf and I was worried about her ability to shift gears. This may be a great option and I hope to see more DCT options. The more people we can introduce and get hooked on riding, the better.

I’ve been waiting for this review for years! I personally love the DCT. It has gotten better and better in every iteration from Honda. Also, they’ve lowered the seat height on this bike making it more accessible to shorter riders which is entirely under appreciated in most reviews. Shorter bikes mean more riders enjoying motorcycling. As with the rest of the world, making things more accessible is ALWAYS good for everyone.

I absolutely love how it looks feels like a not too expensive adv/touring that is not affraid of the road, would get manual and maybe quickshifter? But you can't say you hate it. Next month i got my mod 1, so far this is my first bike to buy and start doing miles hopefully crossing borders. Great review. Be safe!

I have the 2020 manual version which has the higher suspension and also get 70+ MPG on the highway averaging between 70 & 80. I love it.

Hey Zack…you know you do have a right side column on that leaderboard. Maybe put all the non-current/special bikes on the right in their own competition. Plus Dave would move up on the right…..

As a current DCT rider, I DO NOT RECOMMEND DCT to beginners for 3 reasons. 1) Whiskey throttling There is nothing to cut power to the bike. The user needs to completely understand and respect how sensitive throttle responses can be. An ignorant full twist of the wrist can easily send the rider into orbit. 2) low speed maneuvers (beginners worst enemy) Where you would be normally feathering the clutch and controlling how much power you give the bike, you can’t with a DCT. Which means you have to work more attentively to keep the motorcycle from running away from you when doing tasks such as tight u-turns. This usually involves pinning the rear brake at particular intervals which takes skill to get it right even for seasoned riders. 3) traction during turns A bike has the most traction when the suspension is loaded with either throttle or brake. DCTs cannot perceive road conditions like the human eye and have a habit of shifting at wrong times during turns which momentarily unloads the suspension and can cause you to slip. It’s uncommon but it does happen occasionally. It can be quite jarring. DCT is great technology and is commonly misunderstood in the motorcycle world. It is very practical and convenient when used correctly. But in my opinion, it does take a bit more knowledge of how riding works to use it effectively when compared to a traditional manual transmission. I personally enjoy my DCT and do not regret getting one. I was skeptical at first until I rode one for the first time. It was a blast with lots of smiles.

In Italy it's super popular! Lot of people want to upgrade from scooter but don't want to drop the convenience of an automatic transmission choose it. I personally have the 2012 NC700S with the manual trans, but i respect people who choose the dct, since it's excellent.

Amazing light-hearted review, the train track segment was excellent.

Personally I would have put it over the 1250GS for pure daily ride just due to cost. The NC is soooo much cheaper. But I thought the same thing about the Versys 650. They should be 1, 2, in my books. With maybe a CB500X and an INT 650 in the 3, 4, slots

I will disclose a degree of bias as I have owned one of these over here in the UK for a good 6 months now - pretty much identical to this bike except it's blue. However I have come from a manual NC750S prior to this and have had a range of bikes. I think the NC is probably the best, pound for pound, all rounder on the market. It's got a combination of real, accessible usable grunt that can out drag almost any car and still keep up with most bikes at real world speeds. The new version is vastly sharper in the corners and has a better, more controlled ride than before. Yes, it isn't fast given its engine size but that's only really relevant for bragging rights discussions - it's still a pretty quick bike when you want it. This is balanced out by capability of up to 90mpg (UK) - I'm currently averaging 85mpg UK which is about 71mpg US and thats a 50/50 split of motorway, country and town use. The 'frunk' as owners call it, the front storage tank, makes it the most practical two wheeler this side of a scooter. The fairing and screen do a good enough job of keeping the weather off you. It can be fitted with enough luggage to rival the storage capacity of a small city car and carry it without any trouble. Super low centre of gravity makes the weight a non issue. The DCT is a bit marmite - but the new version better improved on older ones with the advent of the ride-by-wire throttle. I personally hated it first time I owned one (a 2017 750X, which preceded a 2019 manual S). However it has matured such that I genuinely don't ever think about it. It's unobtrusive, is always in the gear I would personally be in, is changeable and adaptable to your riding style. It allows me to concentrate on the act of riding which in our highly congested roads is super important. Manual still available if you prefer. I've done 1000 mile in a week tours on this bike since owning and it was more comfortable than some significantly bigger bikes I've owned. Seat is a bit rubbish to be fair so padded shorts useful. Only downsides - 1) As with all modern bikes it could do with some money spent on things to keep it in good nick. Rad guard, shock tube sort of thing. 2) body work is largely clipped together rather than screwed in requiring a lot of care when taking it apart. 3) fuel filler under pillion seat makes tie on rear luggage a pain in the ass. Hard luggage is preferable if you're doing lots of long distance riding.

I’ve always had a soft spot for this bike. Great gas mileage, friendly, storage, low gravity. People say it’s the Toyota Corolla of motorcycles. It really is. It’s a great commuter bike, it’s not going to surprise you, and it’s forgiving. I had the CB500X for several years, which is basically the smaller version of this, and I loved it. I would buy this bike purely for the MPG, honestly. The DCT fascinates me, for sure, but I’m not sure I’d get it. It’d be weird to not have a clutch to operate. Point is, I love this bike. I really do.

Rode a NC700 a few years ago. That was the most dull and boring experience I have ever had on a motorcycle. But it is extremely practical. Seems like a clear winner for someone used to riding a scooter and does not want a scooter.