For those NC owners offended by this video please forgive my weird so called “sense of humour”

I’ve been riding the same bike for 3 years too. 56000 kms. Just got back from my yearly trip to Sydney from Melbourne along the coastal route. Had a very sore bum at the end of each day but apart from that it was a great ride. I commute daily in all weather conditions. Awesome bike.

This was the video which helped me to decide on which bike to buy. My finalists were BMWGS800, Yamaha Tenere & Honda NC750X, of course I always had a soft spot for Hondas all my life. After watching this video, I went straight to my Honda dealer and became a proud owner of a 2020 Honda NC750X DCT. Your videos are my encyclopedia Brittanica for maintenance refrences. I have looked at many other vlogs but your videos are the best for novices like me. They've given me the confidence and a joy of new hobby. I love how you give step by step guide and the details you go through. I'm sure there are many out there who are grateful like me. Thank you so much.

Thanks for the heads up on the swing arm, I'll rust protect it asap

Just entering my 18th month of owning my 2013 NC700X. Fortunately, the previous owner had taken the effort to amend more than a few of the shortcomings shown here (raised bars, suspension, windscreen, slip on exhaust, new seat, bark busters etc.) And answered a ton of sound advice. I have also added 20,000 plus more miles in that year and a half. I wake up every morning thinking about the Perfect Motorcycle parked out in front waiting for me...Thanks for sharing our shared Bliss.

Phew! I really thought you've got tired of this wonderful bike :-) Nice to finally hear that the change only was into your motorcycle gear. Ride safe! :-)

I got a pair of puig shorty levers, foldable and adjustable (also red, to match the bike), they look great. Thanks for a fun video and enjoy your trip. I think I've pretty much changed everything you've changed on my NC750S.

Couldn't believe it and am glad you were just having some fun. One year ago I was looking for a new bike and came across your reviews and mod tips. The honest commentary was a factor in my final decision. I picked up my bike last November and have just over 5,000 miles on it. All the luggage pieces, center stand, front fender extension, and the balance of tools to the factory kit (US models don't come with the wrenches to adjust the chain) were added. The center stand and tools should be standard equipment in my opinion. For my riding, I found it best to simply take the wind screen off. Looks a bit odd, but the buffeting is completely gone. Thank you for all your posts. Of the previous bikes I have owned, this one has been the best fit for me. It's a beautiful fall day here in Connecticut and time to go add some miles. Thanks again.

Yep. You had me. I skipped to the end to make sure it wasn't so. Now I'll go back and actually watch the vid lol. Phew....

My future bike and would love to do adventure stuff with my girlfriend like you guys!! We have the same vision, so blessed to find this channel

The display is OK in the UK. It's never sunny here.

Love the heated grips and cruise control mods. Also liking the placement for your gopro on the windscreen, hadn't thought of that.

Humour aside, you must remember that this bike is built to a budget - it is good value. The real faults are the LCD display, the skinny pegs and the fuel filler location (The tank position is good, but I'm sure the filler could be positioned so that one doesn't have to lift the pillion each time-which is a real pain). Good video - many thanks from Devon, England!

whew... I thought you were going to sell it. Just bought mine and you are an inspiration. On the negative side my Honda dealer couldn't find a radiator guard or a skid plate in their catalogs here in the U.S. Guess that's why the Africa Twin is double the price, all the little things plus the displacement and horsepower. Couldn't afford the Africa though so I will make the best out of it.

Just viewed your start to taz... Hope y'all have a great trip... And another 45 years! I've looked at, and rode a few of these a couple of times... The DCT model would be for me. I truly enjoy your pace to life, and your ability to show your enjoyment. Thanks for using this bike, to share your life........

Thank's for all info i got mine nc750x for only 2 weeks since & quite like it.

Brilliant humour. Thank you. I needed that in these covid times.

Thank you for posting the best bike video I've ever seen on KZfaq!

Similar quality to my old CBR500R. the swing arm was a box section and I had to get a new chain and sprocket at 24,000 but it was locking up at about 8,000. I just tried to keep it clean and lubed till it was so bad it was getting weak and risked it snapping. Had it for 5 years but sold it recently as I want to go exploring. First stop I'm planning is Longreach and then across to Alice.

Looking forward to your review on the left hand drive one!

Love your reviews and honesty! Oh and what a beautiful country you have been showing us!

Too funny, loved it! I agree with most point and learned to cope with them on my own NC750X. Thanks!!

Very good video 👏👏 I agree with just about everything you mentioned and in fact didn't trade mine for any more either 😉

I agree with most of your points, and I have adopted pretty much the same workarounds. I disagree about the LCD display, though. I think it is very good and easy to read under any conditions (mine is the 2018 model, so it could be different). And I don't need heated grips at all, since it never gets really cold around here. Another point: I think the brakes could be better... Anyway, same as you, I truly enjoy my NC750X :)

That was good, I was smiling the whole way through. Also your lawn looks good 👍

Oh man, Norman, this video was so cool. So fun. You are our (NC driver's) RyanFnine :) Thank you for your video. It gets better and better

I love your videos and your sense of humour keep them coming 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Have done most of these too except the fork adjusters. Have had my seat re padded to little affect...lifted it up too with little affect. And put a sheepskin on seat to some affect but its still a torture instrument. Have lowered the rear suspension which has made the handling much more sure footed along with the pilot 4s fitted which are still very good after 7k miles...

I've recently purchased a 2013 DCT with very few miles, and I find those same reasons the cause of my monthly window shopping phenomena however, after close inspection of would be potential threats to my reliable NC I end up returning home with the same bike, nedless to say I find myself changing atires often and returning to the road and enjoying my NC. Till I can afford a second bike which is the only sensible thing to do if you only have one bike the NC shall remain in my possession.

You almost got me. I agree with some of the points, but I also love mine.

So many bikes are like this, my Vstrom is the same, it's similar to buying the base model of a car, some of these 'extras' would cost the manufacturer pennies to fir at production.

Muhahahaha I liked the ending it's epic. And I was preparing to write about some of the faults Hahahahaha great video! Still there are good options for these faults: Heated grips they are optional at Honda NC750x you can have it, the seat you can buy a perfect confortable seat from Top Sellerie in France, windshield higher from Puig plus deflector, Top case and rack are also Honda Optionals. Power ... it does 0-100 Km in 4.4 seconds that's not so bad... Also the stock exhaust it's better than the scooter one 😁🤣 The Dunlop tyres are very good on the rain from my personal experience but they run fast at arround 12.000 Km in my case. I totaly agreed with radiator protection , foot pegs, and most of the rest..

Great improvements.....Nice job!😀

Great bike as you have it made to suit you and your needs.

It was my NC750X 2014 models 90 000km birthday about a week ago. If it weren't for all these faults, it would have been a perfect bike, and we all know nothing in this world is Perfect :-)

I'm glad I watched this until the end! It reminds me of my CB1100EX which I keep modifying in similar ways to fit better. But I won't get rid of it because I love riding it and am about to do so in just a little while!

You nearly had me going there, mate. Just taken delivery of a 2020 XD and I already love it.

Very funny, I like it! I have to agree with you, I have just purchased the 2021 model and I love it!

I Love this guy, he's so inspiring especially in times when I've considered selling my Nc.

Good video on dislikes of this model...and I'm happy you kept it! I have the 2018 Dct with Abs version and love it! Not as many miles as you though but I plan on riding it further out than around..😁 town

The camera trickery for the "wooden seat" was funny. Actually caught myself laughing out loud. lol

love it!!your sense of humour is right up my street.

Great Video 👍.... I still have my 2012 with 38000 miles....

Wow mate. You hade return rider sweating about his bike HA HE. Have a safe trip mate hope to catch up again.

I got 10,000 Kms on my 2019 NC750X in 3 and a half months. It is my forth and last motorcycle. I will never drive anything else now. Amazing engineering by Honda who have produced the funnest drive that I have every experienced. From running errands down town to a two-week drive down the US Eastern Seaboard; it does it all. I am glad that I watched your video to the end (haha).

Well, I'd never watched one of your vids before, but I have just bought a 2015 NC750X, so far I'm loving it. I was thinking "the guys a dope, most bikes would need exactly the same mods", until the end of the vid that is. As for only being 190cm's tall!!!! For those of us who still relate to feet and inches, that's 74.8 inches - just under 6'3" lol. One point on the bike I have noticed is seat comfort, I need to check your other vids to see if there are any top tips regarding that. Happy riding!

Great and honest review! I owned the NC700 and traveled around the the eastern US. I loved the bike but couldn't get used to the seat feel so I sold it. Sadly, I still miss that bike! Honda did a great job on the motor and styling. I agree with your mods 100% and wish Honda would improve in those areas. I would own another one if the seat were all day comfortable. Thanks for the video!

There is no perfect bike. I agree with your list, specially the seat's hardness... But for everything you get for this bike, imho all these faults won't change my mind: the NC is a terrific allrounder and it's definitely a keeper for real world riding. Cheers for the vid!

I have not owned a NC7-X, but I am an admirer. I was thinking most other bikes share most of the same faults.

All I've done is Puig windscreen with visor and Honda top case and centerstand. I make sure keep radiator clean. Nowadays I don't try to make it an all day bike with heated grips and cruise, I just stop more often and the seat is breaking me in over time. The main thing is the upright and alert riding position with core engaged, completely compatible the firm suspension and seat.

Took me a minute or so to realise the praise behind the lines. You must have had some tease from BMW or KTM owners, I would imagine.... Great stuff, thank you

thank you great video very helpful

A video only for those of us that watch them all until the end... I was getting worried ^^. Enjoy the ride and stay safe!

Another great video, keep em coming my friend, people will only understand how great this bike is when they buy 1, that's why Honda only made 3 changes to the 2020 model, 1. New shade colour , 2. Traction control. 3. Extra 500 rpm, they know they made a great bike and a great seller, so why mess with it..

Loved the video... Could you please make a video or send a link with the adjustable forks, please. Kind Regards

I recently saw a NC750X in a car park looked at it for some time thinking it could be a bike for me, not complicated, saw one of your reviews, economical + ease to maintain looked at Honda website and it's not listed, good one bean counters

Good job,thank you.

Loved the video!!! I have a 2001 Honda Shadow 750 ACE it has a low seat of about 27" I am 5'11" 195lbs, and when a lot of reviewers talk about this bike they say it's great for women, or beginners I am neither, I'm 59 I cut my teeth on a CBR 6 when I was 26. Is it powerful, NO! not compared to my VFR1200, it's a cruiser people kill trying to compare to totally different bike I get the ACE to ride around town, and I got the VFR for long trips, but I have camped on both, and I have cruised on both, and when I take the ACE on the highway for camping I just install my wind shield no problems I said all to say both my bike have negatives, and positive but I will not sell neither, I just adjust!!! Happy new year to you and your family! Be blessed in 2020, keep the videos coming!

that bit at the end is Gold (@6:50) Great video. 🙂

Nice! Still love mine too.

🤔 I’ve been looking at one just as a commuter. It’s 8 years old but only has 16,000 on the clock it has heated grips & guards, rear rack & box, rad guard, after market exhaust, fog lights, extended front mudguard and rear hugger, engine guards & seat modification. So a few extras for under £3,000 I may yet acquire it as it would fit my requirements. Thanks.

I love my nc750s, to be fair i was getting a bit annoyed however i stuck with it and glad i did, great that you can do the mods your self. take care

Some issues have been changed on the 2023 version- but still have to buy the basic essential's- centre stand- front fender extender-larger screen- all other stuff are extras as usual- but its a splendid bike and is built to a price point.

Could not agree with you more ESPECIALLY your final point. The LCD display does have one "advantage" though; in most light conditions it acts as a mirror so you can check that I have not forgot my helmet. For the clutch lever problem I bought a cheap pair of adjustable and collapsible levers on fleabay for £25 (added plus in being nice and shiny red like the bike). Best wishes.

As a owner of one Nc 750... I'm just like you, i know it's faults...but i still Love It =)

I’m really happy with mine, my height is 173cm so I have no problem at all with the wind and with my position on the bike. The seat it is not comfortable, but from my side, only on long ride. Minimum 2 hours ride. The exhaust system is ok 👍. The tires are not good, I agree. I’ve put on mine Michelin pilot. Really happy with it. And you forgot to mention that you can store a helmet in front of the bike. I think that is really important and you don’t need a top box. 😉😉😉. Many thanks for the video 👍

I agree with all your sentiments - and still think it's one of the best all-around "if you can have only one bike"... And I've ridden for over 50 years and crossed the US on Goldwings, had sport touring bikes, Kawasaki Concours, dirt bikes, etc. I commute 44 miles almost every day - and love the mileage... I can go 600 miles in a day on my older Goldwings - not so sure this bike would see me in the saddle that long... but very happy with my choice.

I absolutely love my nc I have had 14 road bikes and for the money I love this the most. I am saving for a fork kit and rear shock. Most under rated bike around i actually rank it up there with my old TDM 900.

In fact i did replace air filter today. After i watched youtube video how to do it. It was very easy tbh most painful bikes to work with is supersports where every thing is so cramped. Yes it awkward place for filter but wasn’t difficult at all. Just take your time that’s all specially with plastic panels

The one fairly big positive you failed to mention on any of your video's is the fairing that helps protect your knee's & part of your leg's from the elements, especially if living in cooler climates-instantly noticeable. I don't like top boxes as I prefer to keep the weight low but you can get C bow pannier system from Motorcycle adventure products in Aus-easy to mount. You then have a choice of Hepco Becker soft luggage (lockable). Male C bow on your bike, female C bow on the bag's. Great system. AUD $319.00. It's slant is more towards a road bike than a adventure bike but doing what you've done with front guard extender & more versatile tyres you could do some off road with limitations. I don't know of any motorcycle on the planet that comes with hand guards, apart from maybe hard core farm bikes or off road bikes. Heated grips usually also an add on except on certain models of Triumph like the T120 Bonneville. Hope you're oxford heated grips go through a relay to protect your delicate battery. I had no problem with windscreen on NC750X I took for test ride-depends on your body height from waist. You may find those new pegs may catch on the ground if cornering hard. Centre stands mostly an extra except on Royal ENfield-they put them on as standard. At least you can fit a centre stand-I couldn't on my Ducati Scrambler.

Great things to consider before buying. How much did all those extra mods cost you?

Hahaha you got me there for a second :P I've bought nc750x few days ago and I'm in love.

missed one. No protection for the exposed down tubes. Popular retro fit is a dust seal/raised lip off a Triumph. I,m a fan of the low revving motor.

You are such a card Adrian.... nice vid... loved the “riding off into the sunset” ending.... all it lacked was.... a sunset....

I enjoyed the video and sound effects! You're points are spot on and looking forward to farkling Honda's great bike into my bike with similar upgrades. I put my deposit down yesterday on a 2020. What foot pegs are those?! I've subscribed to your channel and will also dig around for your sloping seat adjustment! Ride safe, sir!

Yes I have had mine for about 3 years now. Agree that the bike could have come out of factory a bit more aligned for adventure style riding. Better seat, larger fuel tank, fuel filler easier to access, better suspension front and rear. But for the money you outlay for a new bike you can add as you go. Keep the wheels turning. Cheers

Following up on my ownership comments of two years ago......I purchased a 25mm lowering kit for the rear end which has made getting on / off much easier. The front end would not move a mm so had to be left. But this was a one gain two losses move. The headlight turned into a search light for aircraft and the main stand became impossible to use. The owner's handbook was useless for adjusting the headlight beam angle but KZfaq was very informative. The second issue was not fixable and also made the side stand less than safe. Last month I fell over in car park after putting my foot down into a large pot hole. I then found the bike was too heavy to lift up on my own. I have just renewed both tyres at 11,500 miles of use from new. My Norton 961 chewed through two sets in the same time. The rear chain has been adjusted twice and may need changing soon.

Useful video, thanks.

Have watched all your vids and liked them. The NCX is good all rounder but a little too big and cumbersome for me. I have four bikes and have just moved to the West Coast of Tassie. The roads around here are unbelievable. Motorcycle Paradise. So make an effort to come over here and ride the West Coast and Tarkine region. You won’t regret it. Safe travels.

After owning an F800ST for a while, you have convinced me to "upgrade" to the NC750X. Looking forward to the DCT also. Thanks for your informative and fun(ny) videos !

Did we all just get trolled for 7 minutes straight? Nicely done sir 😁

About the forks, there is an aftermarket kit to replace them all and fine tune them from YSS Shocks!.... Or better yet make a quick run to Ohlins in Sweden and get them to replace the stock shocks.

Great video mate, outstanding bike…. And all those upgrade are all excellent additions to a customizable entry level adventure bike. Please add Fault number 30 not enough riding in a 24 hour day!!😄🤣

Thanks for the Mods video

This is a very useful video. Regarding the windscreen that is too low and the handlebars that are too low, I think that applies only if you are over 180 cm (5'11"), which is above average. You said you are 190 cm (6'3") so you would be classed as tall. Cracking video mate!

I love my 2015 as well. Great bike.

"I'm only 190 cms" Hahahahaha. I love my NC700SA

Good video. All bikes need owner input to make it suit.

Any fueling problems ? Would it work for some one with a 176 cm height ?

I am seeing this as mu arthritis is getting to the point I have trouble using the clutch. this looks cool

Great honest, professional, best nc750. Academy award for best sound. 😊

"I'm only 190cm tall"!!!!!!!!!!! Ha. I suffer at the other end of the scale at 172cm tall. i have trouble reaching the ground even on a CB500X! Great video.

Heh, even us whinging Brits get this humour, love the seat one lol. Keep them coming.

Advice needed for open question. I am doing my bike test soon on a automatic with the intention of getting a Honda nc 750 DCT. Don’t have a large budget so looking for a second hand one. So the new 2021 year looks out of my price. What year should I go for 2014-2020 and what mileage should I be looking for.

Great video

Glad I watched to the end to find out it was a humorous video really about some of things you can do to improve your NC. I watching thinking well most bikes don’t have long enough mudguards, most bikes don’t have radiator protection, most bikes don’t have centre stands, or heated grips, or comfortable stock seats, etc, etc. Seriously thinking about either this bike or the CB500X for my next bike. Will check out your “proper” review!

Great video!...@08:00 I can see the LCD screen fine.

Great !!!! I have also a NC 750X... like yours.

:) :) almost thought that you were serious there, or that this was your crabit twin brother! ....must go and spray a bit of ACF-50 down my swingers...

Hahahaha you devil, you nearly got me with that one. Only when you said the bike was to small I realised you were taking the piss again. Made me laugh, thank you for sharing and have a nice day 😂😂😂😂