Great video and beautiful bike. I have a 1993 Monster M900. Absolutely love it 😎👌

Try the nc750s manual as a comparison. You are slightly canted foreword. Good review thanks 😊

You can buy magnetic oil filter protectors for about £5

I own the 2024 model . Perfect for me at age 65..Love it. Ride your ride and be safe.

Thanks for review, got the same bike with Ceat tyres and never had such bad tramlining on any bike in over 40 years of riding! I know the roads are in a dreadful condition but at certain times it feels like I've a puncture as the bike is just wandering... most disconcerting 😮. Will definitely try Bridgestone soon!

Old school adv rider just did some really informative videos about suspension setup.Well worth watching.

Someone’s done a mod to the dash. The LCD is usually orange. I’m guessing someone replaced the LEDs and filter on the back with white LEDs and White Filter. Looks nice.

Thanks for sharing,and looks like a big gain. I may do the same. I presume a professional fitter carried out the change?

Snap. Just put a set of these on my Hunter 350. Immense improvement over the CEAT. No more tramlining. Very stable at speed. Cornering confidence, even feel more suple over bumps and seem to roll better. Recommended.

Feeling the same - my tyres on my Bonneville 7,600 miles and feeling worn. I had the Bridgestones BTs on my old Bonneville and people used to complain about them but I used to to think were stable and always felt they were good in the wet. Now wondering what I’ll pop on the bonnie (probably next year) - I think the stick Pirelli’s will go.

This summer I bought my first big bike. Was thinking between T100, RE Interceptor 650, Kawa W800, or Moto Guzzi V7. Comparing just RE 650 with T100, even though Interceptor is more than 10kg lighter, if felt much more heavy when I sat on one. It's probably because of the ground clearance being higher on the Interceptor by over an inch. It makes the bike feel top heavy. That plus 2 inches shorter wheelbase, makes the bike look like a scrambler to me. Bonneville silhouette looks much more classy and pretty to me. Also, T100's engine is a peach, the RE doesn't even come close. 80Nm at 3250rpm, compared to Interceptor 52Nm or so, and at higher revs. It also consumes less fuel, which is just ridiculous, since it's 900cc against 650cc... Plus the fit and finish on the Bonneville. The clocks, the headlight, even the fuel cap, and it all scream quality. So I went for the used T100 instead of the new Interceptor. No regrets so far. And that engine sound is just amazing, even with the stock exhaust.

Would you say this is slightly better for a taller rider than the Hunter 350, or riding position the same? Thanks

j’ai la version DCT 2021 full options et a aucun moment je n’ai regretté mon choix malgré l’offre pléthorique des nouveaux modèles. La NC est une moto à part. Très attachante. Fiable, sûre, tellement facile a piloter. Tous les propriétaires que je connaisse ou avec lesquels j’ai échangé ont un rapport particulier à cette moto. La NC c’est une philosophie de la route, un état d’esprit. Honda a créé une merveilleuse machine a cruiser.

Great review! How would it fit someone like me who is 6.1ft? Would I find it comfy do you think? Thanks

It is so nice listening to you

It looks amazing down there, my head was filled with superlatives! It's nice to see a Mash looking that good at that age, too. They really are nice looking bikes. Great vlog. 👌

If only Honda would update that instrument panel !

I BOUGHT MY LEGACY WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVED IN THE UK AND HAVE ENJOYED TROUBLE FREE RIDING. A VERY EASY BIKE TO LIVE WITH AND PERFECT FOR SUNDAY RIDING AROUND TOWN, DOWN COUNTRY LANES AND A ROADS. IT WOULD ALSO MAKE A VERY GOOD COMMUTER BIKE. I FITTED TEC REAR SHOCKS FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE AS THE ORIGINALS WERE TOO SOFT AND FLOPPY. BEING A NAKED BIKE IT HAS NO WIND PROTECTION FOR HIGH SPEED MOTORWAY RIDING AND IS THEREFOR AT ITS BEST RIDING ON ALL OTHER PUBLIC ROADS. IT IS A RIDERS BIKE IDEAL FOR PERSONALISATION AT LOW COST AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR BOTH YOUNG AND ELDERLY RIDERS. FOR ME ITS A KEEPER, ALONG SIDE MY HONDA NC750X, (WHICH DOES THE SAME JOB AS WELL AS MOTORWAY RIDING).

I'm sorry to inform you all that BSA died back in the 70s. That is such a beautiful bike but that's not brit iron the way some of us understood it for many years. Best wishes

Felt like I was at a funeral with that music.

This is a good reliable bike good value ,but Royal Enfield needs a lowering kit ,thousands of shorter riders are missing out as the bike is to high for them even at low seat hight of 805 is still to high especially in Asia ,so Royal Enfield is missing out in thousands of orders because of the hight of the seat ,jimmy Australia ,I had to settle for a different brand of bike ,another thing they need not ,worry about the lean if they lowered the bike ,most don’t bother about sump clearance ,May be one day it will happen then I’ll trade in and buy one

Does riding on high speed divided highways strain the engine (e.g., RPM feels high)? One up touring is what I have in mind.

Showa are owned by Hitatchi

hi all it was very interesting comparing these two bikes. i was surprised at how little you could spend to make such a noticeable improvement or certainly in my humble opinion. the upgraded red bike certainly felt a more competent package. From the messages here it seems that BSA are depriving our American friends the opportunity the ride this reborn classic. im growing more concerned that BSA are showing signs of problems. if you start to discount your products heavily, and seem to have large stock excess floating around in the uk then that seems to me assure fire way to upset your existing customers and possibly put of new customers. only time will tell, but id like to see the brand thrive.

Great video mate, unfortunately we can't get those in the States right yet and highly unlikely they will ever pass muster for regulations in CA with their draconian emissions standards, but in the mean while we yanks can dream a bit. I was wondering if that big, bulky and unsightly radiator can be swapped out for a less bulky and smaller T100 factory radiator from Triumph, maybe a bike mechanic can chime in on that matter? It certainly would look better. Either way, we all here in the States are bloody salivating like 'Pavlov's dog' to get our grubby hands on one. Cheers.

I am old enough to remember the original Gold Star. However the more I look at this bike the more I like it. I don't think derogatory comments made elsewhere are being racist. I think they are more to do with frustration that it isn't being manufactured in England, as it should be. If Mahindra can make the bikes, ship them and sell them at a reasonable price and still make a profit. Then why can't we?

Just bought a 2009 with 30k miles. 2 previous owners. Looking to put many more on it.

Yeo where u buy that😎

I really like the way you present you bikes and your views on them, and enjoy watching them. Ive just subscribed and watch a few of you videos. Currently I am riding my second NC750x DCT (18 and 23). Whilst the 23 is lower (for my inseam 28"), I'm considering a change to lighter bike with low seat height (age thing too,72). The new Triumph 400 has caught my attention recently, but it would be the Speed 400 for its lower seat I'd go for. I would love to see you review the Speed 400 in the future, including the Pheasants comments too, 🙂

Just a great review, really liked the pheasant interaction 😄

I would seriously consider this bike if it had a larger fuel capacity. IMO 14 litres not enough.

Thanks for this comparison video of these suspension set ups. I have a Legacy and feel the change of rear shocks would be good, though i tend to prefer the look of the Hagon shrouded shocks. The problem for me is while i would like fork springs i'm not to keen on the spring preload mechanism, they don't sell the springs on their own. I will have to look elsewhere.

I had a 2012 Nc700X Manual for 6 years and then bought a new NC750X DCT in 2019. I was very pleased with the DCT covering only 10,000 miles in 4 years though. I would have kept it but unfortunately, it was stolen from the street in Birmingham City Centre in June 2023. I needed a replacement machine very quickly as I was scheduled to lead a ride-out in Wales as part of an International Rally later that month. I didn't really think of anything other than an 750X but could not source a DCT quickly, either new or used, in the wider West Midlands area. I located a manual gearbox 2021 model in Shrewsbury and bought that. The 2024 model is no different from the 2021 model year variant except there are new colours available. My two year old replacement 'bike came with the optional higher Honda screen, and at 5' 11" I find it protects me from the wind and turbulence. I don't mess around with rider modes, leaving it Standard for everything. I haven't noticed the extra 4 bhp that the 2021 onwards models produce but I thought the previous model had plenty of useable performance. It took me a while to adjust to manually changing gear again but the gearbox is slick and the clutch easy to operate. I plan to keep this 'bike for a while and am not sure whether I would change it for a DCT. I had no DCT transmission issues, but I did only 10000 miles on it. Good to see your views, thank you!

Great video, thanks. When I bought my 77 XLH Sportster new the first thing I did was to fit progressive fork springs and rear shocks, I also changed the stock Goodyear tyres for Continental tyres. What a difference that all made for the ride and carrying a pillion and also cornering. I actively looked for bends and roundabouts as the bike handled much better than stock. Still have the machine.

Thanks for this really useful back to back comparison. I was considering the TEC rear shocks, but they don't do the shrouded ones anymore. Are the ones on the red BSA a straight swap with no modification required? I've got a Shadow Black, so the black bodied TEC shocks would look OK, but I was after the retro look of shrouded shocks really.

The enclosed shocks certainly look the part

I also upgraded the rear shocks on my GoldStar and noticed a big difference. I ordered them from Tec and gave them my not inconsiderable weight and they made the uprated shocks to suit at £88 inc vat. Easy to fit and i have them on position 3, good investment might do the front forks as well now.

Have either of you ridden the Kawasaki W800 standard?

Good morning, received the pannier holder this morning after 2 weeks. Very nice tipp from you, thank you. Take care from Germany.

I wash a bike twice. Once about 6 months after I buy it. Than again the day before I sell it. Have one coming up for a wash now. haha

Hello , Retired to Ecuador . Bought a Honda Navi to get around Cuenca in the city. Just ordered a Hunter to get to the coast. Should be here in a fortnight. ha! Americano. Bit jealous . You have the agility and knees of a 45 year old biker haha. Thanks for the vid, Helps take the bite off the waiting. Gracias

I rented one of these in Portugal earlier this year. Great bike!

I am planning on attending next year. I am no stranger to building specials and always fancied doing a diesel so i have started and nearly finished one that is just needing it's wiring loom and exhaust system to complete it. looking forward to meeting like minded folk!

I swapped my 2019 BMW F850GS last September for a brand new NC750X manual and love it, no regrets.

How would this compare to the cb500f in terms of performance and handling? I think this is a good looking bike and I would also go for the manual version. Nice bit of colour coordination with your bike and boots 🏍👍

That’s a great first bike or fantastic urban commuter/runaround.

I always carry a bag across the rear seat when touring. It's a pity they didn't put the fuel filler in the 'frunk', or to the side as on the F650.

Nice review. I wish BSA would finally establish a distributor here in the 'States. Royal Enfields have sold quite well here, but they no longer have the 500cc Bullet, nor do they seem to plan a replacement for it.

Can you get it in a manual gearbox? In North America (we are often the last to get something) we still only have the DCT version.

Only two bikes I am considering for my next bike. The CF450 and the Reiju 500. There is no need to pay more and I dont want the weight or size of an Africa twin or big BMW GS.