they did a big improvement with cb500x 2022 model. better suspension and handling, 2 disc brakes, no shaking. overall it doesn't feel cheap as the previous one

@@chrisw4215 Agreed the 2022 looks really nice and matured platform. However, the new price is only $500 cheaper than brand new 2021 NC750X (manual) in my area. The used prices for NC700X and CB500X are very similar, even though the NC started out as a more expensive bike.

What speeds did you typically ride at to get that kind of fuel economy?

Speed limit in Aus is max of 110 kph. We tour on the speed limits

Hey there I currently ride a Vstrom 650 and was looking at switching to a 2015 nc750xa. Wondering your opinion overall. I don’t do any off roading for reference.

I agree with you, the other day I tested a NC750x DCT in strong winds ( as usual here in the strait of Gibraltar) and performed very well

this is really good to know, thank you. i recently took a trip through the desert in nevada on a tiger 800 and holy $&!:)...someone i was riding with took pity on my situation and let me ride their T120. huge difference...passed over turned semi trucks...but the lower cg and maybe less surface area made a huge difference in what was probably 50 mph constant crosswinds.

@@eggsandbakey1 So in hindsight, would you have preferred the T120 over the tiger 800 if you were to buy between the two again?

@@Sunz-me5mo I'd probably go for the T120 and if I thought I might take it on some gravel roads, put some 80/20 tires on it. I think the T120, for what I would do with it, is the most versatile, which might seem odd because the Tiger is an ADV bike...city riding, the T120. Occasional touring on the weekend or maybe a little longer trips, the T120 (more stable really, still pretty comfortable). Occasional riding on gravel back roads, 80/20 tires on the T120 and call it a day.

Hi buddy. You prefer the Vstrom to the CB? Im asking cuz I was actually deciding in between the CB, the NC and the Vstrom 650. Im 1,92m and 115kgs. I was never a Suzuki fan until the Vstrom. I saw the Vstrom 250 a few days ago and I loved it. 6800€ in Portugal brand new.

loewchen2000 - thanks mate. Please send some “cold” here. It’s going to be 38c here Saturday and Sunday 🥵

I hear you on that. I have a CBR500R with full bolt-ons and a tune. Despite this the bike is still a bit underwhelming in the performance department, faster than a Ninja 400 but slower than I'd like. Still, the reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency means that I'll be keeping my CBR500R for a long time.

Versys 650

5 years ago I sold a Honda NTV650 1988 to buy the NC750 2014. It was my main disappointment in modern motorcycles. I was lucky to buy my motorcycle back a few years later. Now I'm thinking about CB500x (400x) as a second motorcycle. During this time, I had a lot of different things - from Hornet 250 to CB1300 and FZ-1, from VT750 to NX650.

MegaloGater - excellent point and one I should have noted. Thanks.

Best wishes for your new adventures

I am at that age where the frunk is useful not just for my map, phone, sandwiches, flask of tea, spare thick gloves and scarf but also for my spare specs, my bifocals (small writing on maps) and my old varifocals (in case I need to see something on the bike at exactly the wrong distance for my distance lens and my reading lens). Presbyopia sucks big time but the NC never fails to impress. Hard to imagine being frunkless now...

I really liked this feature when I had a Zero SR. It was very useful.

do you recommend the bike ?

@@brunoglanzmann4935 Yup. It's been good. There's some things that I would like to change like the size of the pillion seat, make the suspension more adjustable. It could be a little lighter. But it's a good all-arounder and super dependable. 70mpg. Great on the road and fair on trails.

I don't understand why everyone raves so much about this, when the Honda Deavuille of a couple of decades ago, came with built in x 27.4 litre slim* panniers, completely dwarfing the little under tank storage of the NC750X, yet not many people seemed to care. (slim meaning they made no difference to filtering on a commuting bike as they tucked in behind your legs, unlike modern massive bolt-on panniers which stick out really far)

Thanks mate. Appreciated 🤗

I have NC700 DCT since 2012 with 55,000 mile but im low key jealous of CB500X versatility.

@@SuperMegaSammy just depends where you use the bike. If you just stick to the tar, city and long distance trips probably the NC750X. If you like doing city trips and some country dirt roads on weekends I'd go for the CB500X which also saves with lower registration fees. Basic Africa Twin serves as a larger version of CB500X.

@@MrAndrew1953 I have taken NC to dirt road with shinko 705 tire last year it was feasible but I did struggle because of the weight. But i did have fun with it, made me sweat it was like a work out.

I don't understand why everyone raves so much about this, when the Honda Deavuille of a couple of decades ago, came with built in x 27.4 litre slim* panniers, completely dwarfing the little under tank storage of the NC750X, yet not many people seemed to care. (slim meaning they made no difference to filtering on a commuting bike as they tucked in behind your legs, unlike modern massive bolt-on panniers which stick out really far)

@Brendan W For sure it's a great bike for your big ride! It's comfortable, it deals fine with higher average speeds and it has a quite nice aerodynamic protection (in my opinion, I am 1,75 tall). Besides, is a bullet proof bike, never had a single problem throughout these almost 3 years and I ride every day all weather conditions (before pandemic). If you check out Itchi Boots Channel, you'll see that she's riding from Nederland to Iceland, Norway and Sweden with a CB500X. Feel free to ask more questions! 😀🇵🇹

I found the NC very dull after a couple of month, also the gearbox was very cluncky ( donn't know if I write this word correct). The 500 is a lovely bike to play with! That is what I want. I had a Benelli Imperiale before the 500 x which I bought last week. The Benelli was also a very entertaining motorcycle with excellent fuell consumption , 20 miles per liter. In september last year I made a trip to the Nurburgring from my town Zwolle in the Netherlands. It is about 320 km away. I have ridden 1500 km is three days and I enjoyed it very, very much. But the disadvantage on the highway is you can go just a little bit faster than trucks. But on the highway the fuel consumption was even better despite the higher revs! 22.5 miles per liter! But the quality of the chinese parts were not so outstanding except for the engine which I consider surprisingly good! It had 21 HP but it felt more like 30 HP, mostly I drove the engine between 2500 and 4500 revs. The red zone starts at 6000 revs. I try to keep the speed on average roads between 30 and 50 miles. If you get used to this kind of speed you feel relaxed and safe. And sometimes when you travel with a speed of 60 miles it feels fast! With faster bikes you get used to higher speeds and it can cost a lot of money with the laserguns for speed control. And with the large amount of traffic I prefer smaller roads with less traffic, driving smooth and sometimes attacking challenging curves. I am a master of the curves, that's what I like. Most riders cannot follow me on twisty roads but now I am 62 years old and try to ride more safe and keep the speed a little lower, it is still entertaining!

Garth Howe - yes, us chunkies have to stick together.

Do you recommend nc 750x ?

@@brunoglanzmann4935 I absolutely recommend it...however, different bikes suit different people. It is a great low revving, reasonably priced bike, that is a great commuter, which can handle some light off road, and is super reliable. However, each person needs to decide if a bike suits their needs.

Have got cb500f and thinking to buy nc750x.

> "I cannot understand now why we have only 14 liters fuel tank on the NC750X" Because they put a storage compartment where the fuel tank usually goes. No room left for a bigger tank. (Personally i think it's a daft idea, built-in slim panniers like the Deauville had makes more sense in my opinion.)

Thanks for your thoughts.

Are the paddles shifters responsive?

Richard Blanchet - good point. I also love this.

andree hammerschmidt - glad you love yours. The 500x also has a good history of reliability. Here is a review from another in Oz, who has done 100,000km on his 500x kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJmYnbqGrN2VhaM.html

Ien murray I do check the valve clearance usually in accordance to the shop manual or a bit sooner. My timing chain and tensioner are still the first and I only check them visually and by feel if the chain is still tight. The bike is now between 104 and 105 thousand km and is actually also still on the first clutch. Ironically I bought a new clutch, waterpump, cam chain tensioner around the 75000 km mark just in case....funny, funny, now those parts are collecting dust.......thanks Honda. ( as an excuse I need to say that I live in Central America and parts can take some time to get, therefore I took the decision to stock up ....) I do change the oil and filter anywhere between 3 and 4 thousand km and only use full synthetic oil 10w/40 At 102.000km I changed the injectors also just because I had new ones at home. Biggest flaw on this bike by far is the suspension, back shock has been replaced twice already and front fork springs are getting weaker. I do ride most of the time with my wife as a passenger. That might really take a toll on the rear suspension. Also wheel bearings have been changed twice already, both front and back. Roads here are not all paved. Air filter is charged after about six months. That's pretty much it. Safe rides 👍🏍💪

Thanks mate. Very kind. Any yes to your bet.

turbofan67 - thanks mate. Air filter? Compared to the NC the air filter is a breeze on the CB 😃 But yes the CB still involves a big of faffing.

Good question. I know the CB axle is smaller dia than the NC on the older models like Wendy’s and the wheel casting outside dia for the bearings are the same as NC so replacing the bearings would make it fit.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you. I've changed the links in the rear to a shorter one. That has given a lift of the rear wheel of approx 5-6cms. Or rather it pushes the rear down 5-6 cms for added height. So if I could change the front wheel to a 19 inch I should get 'back in balance' and possibly also get better gravel handling? Love the bike. Just wish to make this small change to it. 🛵

You are correct of course. No bike is “better” than another.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff On various other video's of you, you have showed some great selfmade adds for your NC750X, like the radiator and engine protection, and back rack. Is their any drawing and measurements available which you would like to share? Might point me definitevely towards a local dealership in the nearby future to buy one, or a few of these bikes, I hope. Honda's prices are very reasonable, I think, compared to others.

@@butch1035 unfortunately they are all made by “eye”, making it up as I go.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff With very good results. Well done!

Jim Gourgoutis - the service intervals for standard service on the NC are 12,000km and the valves at 24,000km.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Ah the manual I checked was for the NC700X (www.manualslib.com/manual/1144300/Honda-Nc700x.html?page=43#manual) it shows valve checks every 12k vs. 24k for the CB500X (www.manualslib.com/manual/1043066/Honda-Cb500x.html?page=45#manual)

I remember looking at bikes back in '83. The Honda 650 Nighthawk was a gorgeous bike. Felt great to ride. The 700 Nighthawks S was even cooler looking. Both shaft drive. I like the twisty turnies too much to go with shaft drive, so I got a Suzuki GS 750 ES. The only 750 that could keep up with me was the Honda Interceptor or the Kawasaki GPZ Turbo.

overboost7667 - yep. Good summary.

Buy some Frankenstein boots.

Yes, I wish the CB5X had the 270 deg crank. Still, the V-Strom 650 cures most of the CB5X's ailments.

Vision Strom14 - I was interested to read your experience with these other bikes. Thanks for your input.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thanks NC750X Stuff, loved the Vstroms 2014 1000 and two 650's but top heavy and bland. Versys, a blast to ride with road 5 tire's but hard maintenance. Have take everything off to work on. Painful. The NCX is easy maintenance and your videos helped me tremendously. Thanks and praying for Australia my friend.

Vision Strom14 - thanks for your thoughts. The fires are starting to come under control but it’s still a long time till the end of summer. We are fine were we live even though it’s semi rural and close to a lot of forest.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Glad to hear, keep up the great work. Facebook: East TN Adventure Riders.

How do you find the tank range on the NC750X compared to the Versys 650? The NC750X tank is MUCH smaller, but it's also supposedly much more economical so it shouldn't matter. I'm a little sceptical of that claim though, and i like range between fillups.

Разве "NC" не резвее в городской эксплуатации? И разве коробка "DCT", не удобнее в повседневной жизни? Спасибо!

Unless you are buying for business reasons, we all mostly buy a bike “from the heart” not “the head”. From all reports the 1200X is an excellent - but very heavy - bike. It will be quite a bit more expensive to buy and to own. But in the end you should go with your heart.

Robert Rockwell - what ridiculous advice! Many 250cc bikes are faster than a Harley 883. It’s really got little to do with just engine size. Thanks for your comments.

Chalbi K. - yes the new CB is a real contender if you don’t need DCT and would be my choice if I was buying again.

Thanks mate. I agree with your chain maintenance approach.

I agree. Particularly when the NC has been dropped from the Aus lineup.

BassOutcast - good summary. Thanks.

It’s a similar system in Oz.

Best is playing with gear, dst is boring...

wish the VFR800x Crossrunner was available in the USA

Sorry. Haven’t ridden it. Also, I understand Honda will no longer be making the VFR in any form.

Neither is close to the ST. I think you will be disappointed if you are looking to replace the comfort and power of the ST with an NC.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Not looking for top end power but something close to the torque of the Honda v-4 in the ST

twin phill - good spotting. You will find us at Jerry’s most Sunday mornings for coffee around 8am !

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff if I'm there at that time I'll be sure to come over and say hi. Love your video.

twin phill - yep. Do that Phil. 😃

FirstLight Adv - torque x revs = power. So power is really the only real comparison in my opinion. Also the “half jazz engine” is an urban myth made up to denigrate the NC. Regardless .. this is just my opinion and of course I’m no expert.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I thought the half-jazz engine was a compliment! I own 2 honda jazz'es and riding the torque of nc750x sort of reminded me to it .. fat low rpm torque and fuel economy to die for

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I always thought the nc link to to the jazz engine was was an odd one. I have owned and ridden a nc700 integra for a year and also own a 2011 Honda jazz with the vtech engine. The engines behave completely differently. The Nc700 engine has loads of torque but the jazz has to be screamed to get power. Anyway I agree probably an urban myth as mentioned. Good video!

CaptainCranky - thanks mate. It was your 100,000km review that prompted this video.

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff :)

Mark Levy - as I said in the video, both these bikes are manual transmission.

nklbula - definitely. No limit to length of trip. We have done a number of trips of 4-5,000km.

Honda NC750X Stuff thank you

Maybe consider the 750S

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I was thinking about the nc750s, is the seat comfortable like in the X? I’m asking this cause I tried the seat of the cb500x and cb500r and the seat contort is soooooooo different buddy (100 times better on X model). But I’ve never tried the seats on nc models

crunchers9 - the NC only has a slight edge.

Good on you. In Oz both those are significantly more expensive.

Spirited engine? Hmmm ... I test rode a Versys 650 a day after after a test ride on the NC750X and was completely underwhelmed by it! Maybe it was just that specific Versys that didn't want to go! So I bought the NC.

Stephen Lang , I am comparing the ‘11 Versys I bought and my neighbors 700x. His bike had a low redline and very basic suspension. The Versys easily lofted the front wheel, and screamed in the upper revs that didn’t even exist on the Honda. Maybe the 750 is vastly improved. I wish I would have liked the Honda. Closest dealer only carries Honda.

@@Dave-sw2dm Early 2019, I tested a CB500X & an almost new NC700X (849 miles). Had the opportunity to buy the NC for $4800. I LOVED the NC but, even as a brand new rider I knew I couldn't deal with the rev limiter so I bought a Versys 650 instead, which I teally like. About 6 mo later I had the opportunity to test ride the NC750X at the IMS & LOVED IT even more than the 700. It was such a smooth, zippy & comfortable ride. I kind of regretted having bought the Versys. Then I (mostly) got over it. It usually only bothers me when I drop or almost drop the top heavy Versys.

Placepics - yep. I feel similar. I’d probably buy the new CB if I had my time over. BUT I’m very happy with the NC for the riding we do, so no plans to replace it.

Honda NC750X Stuff Same here......and we haven't won Lotto yet 😂