*** Apologies to those, mainly younger, folk who are hearing the distracting high pitched tone on the segments with the slides. For these sections I moved in to the garage to record the audio, ironically, to reduce the background noise without considering the high pitched noise rodent scarer that my wife had recently installed. If you can't hear it, I suspect your hearing has 'rolled off' a little bit like mine! I'll edit a new version shortly and upload for those with good hearing so you don't have to put up with the racket! ***

I bought a 2015 NC750X-DCT to commute 55 miles each way to work and back. Fuel efficiency was my only consideration and it regularly topped its 99.9mpg as it only had 3 figures so couldn't show 100.0 or more. Utterly boring, but boringly brilliant. A real contradiction of a motorcycle. Did it excite? No. Would I own another one? Absolutely. The most versatile bike I have ever owned, and in a garage of 3 (I also had a Gold Wing and a Hayabusa) it quickly became the 'go-to' machine. Only sold it when I got a job 6 miles away as opposed to 55 but I do miss the old girl.

I owned an early 700cc version of the NC. In so many ways it is a brilliant daily rider / commuter motorcycle. I addressed the spongy / weak front brake feel by fitting a braided stainless brake line, front fork brace and higher spec. EBC front brake pads. Huge improvement with turn in on the twisties with MUCH improved and balanced brake feel under really hard braking. I went to a one tooth larger countershaft sprocket. My intention was to reduce engine RPM at advanced highway speeds. The unexpected result was an actual increase in performance because the engine was now in its torque sweet spot more of the time and I wasn’t constantly bumping into the rev limiter when accelerating hard. Of course the fuel economy got even better. The valve adjustment is so ridiculously easy with the old school jamnut adjusters, there is NO reason to ignore it. During our hot Florida summers I used 15/50 full synthetic Amsoil. The engine always ran smooth and quiet albeit with an ever so slight drop in the already crazy high fuel economy. The horrid seat was addressed by fitting a Corbin saddle. Expensive but ever so worth it. Overall, with the already long suspension travel, the new saddle, lower and slightly narrower Renthal aluminum bars and taller Puig windscreen gave this bike more long ride comfort than my ‘22 Goldwing! I gave this bike to my grandson, a Marine serving in San Diego. He has put another 20k miles on this great bike. Cheers!

This is a real and informative review rather than the waffle we normally get from know nothing riders trying to think of amusing things to say while they ride around pointlessly.

Great video! As I have 2020 Nc750x you hit every point good and bad. I'm 57 and have owned over 20 motorcycles and this one is as good as it gets for the "times" we're in. Smooth and so efficient, I can tell the heft of the machine but as you mentioned it's low center makes it nimble enough and I have to say, on the highway it's quite solid almost surprising in cross wind and coming past semis. Very stable. I will never sell mine.

I have the dct machine because I have had carple tunnel opp and arthritis in my left hand and cannot pull a clutch and the bike is brilliant I am 65 and don't want silly speeds. As for the seat I found a local upholster who pulled back the cover cut away 1/3 of the hard foam glued on softer foam and restapled the cover charged me £30 brilliant now

Thank you. Owner of a 2021 model (DCT, Top-Box, center stand, higher windshield, hand guards, additional lights) I can tell you it's a very good bike. I'm a "diesel-like" user and therefore it's an excellent choice. BUT Honda used to be much better in finishing. Plastic parts are cheap and some metal parts too. I dream of this bike with a shaft transmission. Would be perfect. Greetings from France.

Nice and straight forward informational video about the NC750X DCT. I'm on the verge of obtaining one and at present, looking at many videos and forums for the latest info on these what appear to be great all around bikes. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. SR

Thats the BEST review I have ever seen. Superb video on a superb bike. Thanks.

I came for the review and stayed for, "...like a baboon's backside". 😄 I really appreciate this and all your other videos I've watched. Fair, balanced, and full of great info. Thank you!

Excellent, informative video. Thanks for your time!

It's nice that you have included the bike history. Few channels do this.

your right what you say about the frunk its really handy i enjoyed your video i'v just got a 2023 model and its my first one its interesting to see the previous models.

A nice review with relevant information about the bike. The brief history of how the model has been updated over the years is especially useful for someone looking at a second-hand purchase. Pros and cons listed are useful to someone who intends to do more than the odd ride. I bought a new NC750x DCT last year (2022) and had the centre stand and higher screen fitted . (I was looking for a new one and none of the dealers had one saying they were on backorder until maybe the end of the year. By chance I telephoned a dealer who had just got one in. It had taken so long to arrive that the person who ordered it had bought something else! ) This 2022 model seems to have a few more updates compared to the model in your review. The seat I think has been changed to get rid of what was a downward slope. I have seen the complaint about the earlier seats letting you slide forward in other reviews. The longest trip I've done is with my wife on the pillion to near Cockermouth in the Lake District from our home in Leicestershire, around 225 miles. A large proportion of the trip was on the M6 with 2 or 3 stops on the way up as we ran into a deluge halfway. The return was dry all the way with one-stop halfway for a drink and sandwich. We both thought the seat was comfortable for that kind of distance on relatively smooth roads. The display is LCD. It looks plain compared with the previous coloured one. There are four modes, Sport, Standard, Rain and User where you can set your own parameters if you have studied the handbook carefully. The suspension is as you imply budget. Not awful but at best just OK. It is something that I would have liked them to do a little bit better. I hope to maybe with experiment with different grade oils in the front forks to see if I can improve the damping Slow speed damping OK but high speed a bit harsh. The forks have Showa Dual Bendy Valves that are supposed to give good damping. I fa oil grade change doesn't help then I'll maybe have to look at spending a bit more money. Top speed is not a concern and although the performance is not scintillating, "Standard" setting is adequate for most riding conditions and Sport mode is good if you want to get a bit of a move on. The economy is exceptional, always in the high 70's - 80 mpg. Shaft drive would have been nice but would have put the NC into a different price bracket. I fit a Scottoile to all my bikes so I don't find chain maintenance a big deal. If there is one thing that I would have Honda to improve it would be the suspension. Ed

Excellent video,very comprehensive.

An amazing, well explained the point review video. Already subscribed. Good luck from Ireland 🇮🇪. Richie

Nice review thank you, been thinking about getting one and I reckon it ticks the boxes for most of my needs, got other bikes too so should be no complaints,

Great overall and honest review of the Nc750X I’ve two of these bikes and love it, my current one is a late 2017 DCT model same colour as your one but due to lockdown ect I only have 6000mls on the clock. My only problem was that I had to change the battery due to total failure around 4000mls luckily this new battery seems alot better quality than the standard Honda branded one but that’s the only problem I have had in five years. 👍

I got my first bike, a barely used 2015 model, one year ago. It's been such a reliable practical vehicle that I'm tempted to go the same way my entire family of fellow Honda owners usually do and put 200k miles on it. It's like the stock 90s civic I learned stick on in the best way and as close to being a car as possible. An interesting comparison to my first car, a 91 Mazda Miata, which was about as close as you can get to the functionality of a motorcycle with four wheels.

Good coverage, mines a 18 reg and your pros and cons are pretty much spot on.can tell from yours that the wheel bearing is good as its never seen a power washer lol 😂

Great detailed review. Thank you! I believe the 2021 - 2023 models also got a small horsepower boost and produce 58hp now. The seat is also much improved over the older version.

I recently picked up a 2021 with DCT here in Alaska & very excited to ride it since I’ve been on RR’s ever since I’ve been on street bikes.

Useful info. Thanks

One of the best bikes i ever owned

Thanks for the detailed review. Like the look of it but not crazy about that single front disc.

Good video, I have the 22 model which has a different seat, more horsepower and shed’s about 5kg in weight . The dash is improved too. Coming from an Aprilia Tuono Factory you’d think I’d be missing the power, well I do on motorway overtakes but 90% of the time, it’s fine, plus I’ve had new Ducati and Aprilia bikes and their electric’s aren’t great, especially Ducatis . I’ve changed the front fork springs (£100) and put on a taller screen with deflector, now cruises at 85mph on the motorway’s mainly out of the wind, put the hand guards on too. Loving the bike. If I was going to change anything else, possibly the rear spring, but it’s not a massive game changer.

Good reviews 👍

A week a go I bought very new last model 2023 Nc 750 x Dct I am really satisfied it’s great 👍 bike like it really

Great video. I had a 2019 one of these and it was brilliant with the DCT. The Shad seat was a must though, pity it has been discontinued. I have since replaced it with an NT1100 dct.

Great bike to start with. Interesting stuff, well done. Any chance of some riding clips in future? Great vid, thanks for the entertainment!

Yay my hearing is good ;) I'm getting a 2014 S version for work in the next few weeks. Riding 15k a year on an R1200RT is costing too much, yet I need it for volunteer work....so I will be having two bikes

I've never had a poke around an NC before. This is brilliant. That tank box is amazing! Total Honda genius. All bikes should have these! I fancy a try of a bike with the DCT. My family car has the VAG DSG transmission and there is no going back to manual after that...at least for an everyday vehicle!

I love this bike!

What is forgotten about power is that a basic ford fiesta develops about the same power and weighs over a ton. It can travel at 70 mph with a driver and three passengers plus luggage. Just because the NC isn’t overpowered and is not a crotch rocket it gets criticised.

Very nice video about a bike that deserves more fans. I own a 2018 NC750X, and I'm very happy with it. Relaxed engine with great fuel economy and easy to maintain. The only thing I really don't like about the NC is the chain drive. For such an otherwise practical everyday bike it's disappointing that Honda hasn't given it either belt or shaft drive. Honda used to do shaft drive on practical middleweight bikes like the CX500, VT500 and NTV650, but today it's all chains. I notice that your rear rim looks like my own, black with oil stains from that chain. I have no plans of letting go of my NC, unless Honda were to update it with either belt or shaft drive, then they could sell me a new one.

I appreciate the detailed review. I own a '22 DCT version. My Honda dealer recommends 10W40 engine oil and I don't live in a hot climate. This deviation worries me a bit but the dealer is supposed to do warranty work so they must not see it as a risky business decision.

I bought a 2017 750X DCT to replace my worn-out Deauville on my 100 mile round journey commute and love it. With covid and working-from-home my annual mileage has dropped considerably but it still gets regular outings. It now has 24k on the clock and I've avoided the ridiculously expensive valve check as the UK forum intimates that it is not required unless the engine sounds noisy. I was interested in the DCT problem - check the battery, because I replaced my battery and now it occasionally sticks in gear, hopefully a reset will help.

I was all set to get a NC, had a CB500f at the time, and spent a hour and half test ride on an immaculate NC750s, that I had every intention of purchasing. The big deal breaker for me was the absolutely horrendous suspension!!! been on loads of bikes over the years and never once has the suspension been an issue, except perhaps the Honda Plak 90 with it's weird front link suspension. Also the engine seemed a little crude, albeit with a bit more power than my C500f. I know the suspension can be upgraded, but I estimate it would cost around £1000 to sort it? I ended up with a CB500x, which I am extremely pleased with.

Superb video with many untold bits of information you don't get from a salesman, many thanks. Could you please let me know what you think about the mesh seat cover you have installed, is it any good, and where did you get it from . Thank you.

Hi! Great video great review. I've got a question about your givi case holder. Is the traverse at the back original? I have the same thing but mine sticks out in direction of the license plate which collides with my new license plate holder so I'm looking exact for the traverse you have on your bike ;)

There's a Berlingo in the background, which lead me to think - if you consider it a good car, NC will be a good bike

I would have loved on of these but they are simply too small in the leg. I had a test ride and found the either the pegs too high or the seat too low - I suspect a bit of both. I do wish motorcycle manufacturers would get away from the "one size fits all" mentality.

verry good rivieuw manny thank grts from belgium from danny

Had a 700X DCT when they first came out, cracking bit of kit, moved in to Africa Twin DCT

You did a great job with this video, thanks. I am thinking of moving back to "bikes" from scooters. Had 2013 V-Strom from new, but swapped it for new 2017-model Tmax 530D in September 2018 also from new. Keeping it brief... I was extremely pleased with the Strom, on which I did 27,000 kilos over 5 years, but have put only 2,500 kilos on the Tmax as I have never liked it (I should have rented one for a week before buying it). Thinking of going back to "bikes" and specifically the latest NC750X-DCT. Must be able to commute on it when my back is too painful to use my usual commuter (2015 PCX 150). 110 kilos (70 miles) / day. How does this filter in heavy traffic on tight roads? It's a big consideration for me, otherwise the 90-minute-each-way commute would be even longer (not OK!). I rode the NC700S manual a few years back, and found the brakes to be much less good than the Strom (Strom has dual discs). Thanks from very far away (from a Brit who left a long time ago). EDIT. Liked. Subscribed.

Chap! amazing video. This is my dream bike. I need your advice: 2000 miles trip with the wife on the back (we don't weigh much) what do u think? Cheers!

Motor woow amazing

Thanks for all the info, in the market to buy one and was thinking of trying to get new old stock, a 2021 or 2022. Is this a bad idea? Does the 2023 only come with the DCT now?

I would love to purchase this bike from Honda but they refuse to put electronic cruise control on it. Why DCT but no cruise control? I just don't get it. Once you are used to electronic cruise control on your bike, it's just awful to give up if you ride any long distances.

Worth being aware the some of the 2018 models had faulty DCT servo motors meaning the bike can stick in gear. Easy to fix. Mine had this but took Honda ages to diagnose.

Thanks a lot for the good video. Actually me I own 2018 model here in Kampala-Uganda and I use it for my daily commute to and from work. What confuses me are the different models like XA and XAd.what do these mean?!!

Why don't more manufacturers use the frunk idea with fuel tank under the seat? It makes so much sense, i assume the low engine makes it easier. If i recall correctly BMW Scarver 650 from the 90s was one of the few.

Oh... and I have recently seen videos of seat customizing companies in Thailand. Many of their seats seem very good, but the prices are about half of those in the US or UK.

Subbing. 😉 I ride a Spyder saw a concept of a Honda with 2 wheels up front. Seen them?

I am choosing between NC700x DCT 2013 and NC750X Manual 2014. Wondering if the DCT is worth the extra price, because the 700 it's more expensive for me.

15:00 can't agree with you on the fully synthetic oil, as you have no way to know what percentage of synthetic oil is in semi synthetic oil, and as fully synthetic is so much better than mineral oil or semi-synthetic, it's better at reducing engine and gearbox wear, but it's a personal thing 😊

What is it with Honda and their cam chain issues!? :)

what's the whistling sound on your video?

The old half a civic myth. It wasn’t even based on the civic. The truth is that Honda car engineers consulted on and had input to the design in order to develop a more frugal engine, this led to a joke by the Honda project manager at a launch press conference about being half a civic engine. And a myth was born.

I owned a 2016 nc700x and not super fun but plenty to do any type of riding

If only the cost cutting did not lead to using a chain. It would have been perfect with a shaft. Does not really have anything over the old NTV650, except for better mpg.

Looks alot like my old 1982 Sabre .

I have often wondered why they are mounted on modern motorcycles over 200kg. just a single disc brake on the front? First of all it is unsafe! Secondly, it does not give you the feeling of safety, especially when you are with a passenger!

You may want to check your audio setup. Your audio includes periodically ramping up high pitched, piercing sound. Extremely irritating. It is very high pitch and I think you might have just missed it because at this frequency many people don't hear anything. For example 3:04-3:05, 3:15-3:16, etc.

Oh... you were talking in miles? You use the same oil for eight thousand miles? Do you hate your bike? I change my Honda Semi-Synthetic oil every five thousand kilometres (3,100 miles). I wouldn't dream of using the same oil for 8,000 m.

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Got my full license on one of these , a great smooth Honda . Thanks for the great review . ps. My Beautiful Wife rides a Honda VTR250 , so yes we know Honda quality