I've owned a 2010 NT700V Deauville for the past two years,bought as a winter bike due to the shaft drive.I initially had a love hate relationship with it,but realised after a short while the absolute gem of a bike it I'd got. I bought it with 26k on the clock and a stack of paperwork along with a w/shop manual and FSH,in immaculate condition,owned by a careful gentleman who'd really looked after it and all for £3,400! The bike now has 42k on and it's never missed a beat,in the time I've owned it it's had fork seals and bushes,two sets of tyres and servicing including a big one at 38k including valve check,plugs,air filter,etc,etc which cost me £320 at Blackpool Honda dealer. The bike sits unstressdd at 70/75 all day long and is surprisingly nimble through the twisties for such a heavy bike.I would have no quarms of taking it across Europe or beyond it's so reliable and comfortable and it returns 65 to 70(if I'm gentle)mpg imp,mine also has the R&G lower foot fairing which is a boon for keeping your feet warm in the colder months😊 Great bike highly recommended! People who think it's dull and boring are the ones who've never owned one.

I sold my Deauville 650 and bought a ZZR1100 and it was the worst biking decision I ever made. I missed that Deauville every day.

Regrets! I too had a Deauville and regret selling it. Comfortable, fast enough, economical, great storage and the shaft impeccable - where on earth are the mid engined shafts now? I love my Vulcan S now but lubing the chain every 500 miles without a centre stand is a real pain. Ive had a few Hondas ST1100 through Silverwing 600 - they have all been totally under rated, those critics of Honda's so-called boringness are so off the mark in my opinion. The ageing process dictates to me the bike I ride and I will be perfectly happy on a 350 Forza in a couple of years. A smaller Deauville in my mind - scooter /bike, who cares its 2 wheeled fun with an engine. Thanks for the vid, red looks so much better than sikver.

My first big bike after riding vespas for 30 years when I eventually passed my test, I got a T reg Doh and loved it, I finally had to get shut because it was far too heavy for me when I was diagnosed with rumatiod arthritis. I had the big wide panniers and they were great for carrying stuff. The next bike and I've still got it is a 2015 Honda NC 750 X DCT and I love it. I do miss the Doh though.

Thanks for yet another sample of your beautiful local countryside. I almost bought a Deavuille once. but ended up with a Blackbird instead, a bike I enjoyed for years. As I am older now I am once again seriously looking at an NT700V.

Beautiful bikes, lovely in that colour too. I've seen videos of people going all over the world with those things. And what's not to like about Glenshee, stunning all the way up and down the other side. Very nice Al, I'd have been tempted to keep that little beaut. My mate Mike has one all in bits if you fancy a project🤔🤔

Morning Alex. The deauville is nearly a classic now .that bike got me watching griff and Jones and pooley on utube. Always a underrated bike .the old videos are sometimes the best and good memories. Thank you sir I enjoyed that ,old dave

Hiya, Lovely video Thank you, I tell you what, The video from your son's camera wasn't bad at all, in fact, it was quite good. I always liked the Deauville and yours was a very nice one. Im just trying to remember how many times I have regretted getting rid of something, too many to count.

Very nice video Alex, and the music is such a great match to the riding. One type of bike I've never owned is a shaft drive, would be great if they made an NT1100 with shaft drive, I would be 1st in the que.I would have loved to keep all my bikes, only thing stopping me was space. Keep them videos rolling as always very well edited and commented.

You said it Alex, not many around in that condition. I'm planning to keep mine until either it or I can't go any further 😄, it's not as good as that one but I reckon it'll do another 20k no bother. First ride video coming at the weekend. Cheers, Mick

Oh I see a marked resemblance between the Deauville and the NT when seen from the side, I can see why one led to the other. I think we all have regrets regarding bikes and cars we owned but sold. Thankfully I was able to bring one of mine back in the shape of the Thunderbird Sport.

Well Alex... What can one say 😂. At least you have the video and good memories. And oh my what a lovely ride - spectacular.

What a great bike the Deauville was / is fancy getting rid 😮 thanks for sharing Alex 👍

Hi Alex. I'm so interested in buying one because of the quality of this old bikes and also low maintenance and bulletproof engines. The little doubt I had, you pulverised it. 😃 Im going to buy one today because I'm looking for one for 2 weeks now. You make me make the final decision.😂 😂. By the way, I love the song but can't find who's singing. All the best. Ride safe man.

Great bike. Hondas are just a great value. I like it. Thinking of getting one as my second bike. Got my full watch and like. You can check what I do when you can. Cheers. :)

The only thing I hate about this bike is that it is so uncomfortable to ride, it's very reliable, it can be quick it's a good bike but it needs longer handle bars.

I loved mine up until a volvo decided to smash into me and wrote it off

Music is too loud