10 Bikes So Boring I Forgot They Exist

[@igorg003]

2020 Suzuki Katana in black color owner here. Got it because 1000cc. Pretty good reliable motor. Not loaded with tech, and is just a rare synthwave looking bike.

[@al_in_philly5832]

I nearly bought one when they first came out. I had always thought that the original was one of the three best looking motorcycles of all time (the Ducati 916 and BMW R90S being the other two). But the too small gas tank and too dim headlight were issues that I couldn't get past.

[@igorg003]

@al_in_philly5832 gas tank isn't an issue unless you tour on the katana. I found it it to be just the right size...but yes bigger is always better. Dim headlight? Possibly, I almost never ride at sunset. I have another commuter with AUX lights and everything. Great curves on the bike tho. Up my ally

[@downlowgo_401]

I had one… fully tuned my Mooremafia. It did 175 mph and shot flames… and did amazing wheelies!!! It was gnarly af. One of the rowdiest bikes I’ve owned. I traded in for a gsxr1000 after doing 30,000 miles of super hard riding on it.

[@ninji5226]

It's not for me but it has a pretty cool look and is hardly forgettable. Suzuki dropped the ball on the marketing imo. I bet you stand out cruising around town and that alone is worth it

[@igorg003]

@downlowgo_401 wow that's some good miles on that badboy. Hope you put that many if not more on the other gixxer.

[@Heivang]

I'm gonna buy a NC750 even faster now I know it's ultra lame. Perfect dad bike.

[@VinCode17]

i tried to find one in dealerships a year or so ago, not one in inventory, not sure if things have changed by now cause i moved pass getting one but i thought it was such a cool bike.

[@Scuba-D]

This is the way😎

[@rockinrodlittle]

Or, like me, a grand-dad bike

[@VinCode17]

@rockinrodlittle 😂 I plan to ride for as long as i can so grand dad mode it it 🔥

[@rockinrodlittle]

@@VinCode17 Nice!!!

[@rickkrough6167]

3 years and 30k miles riding a NC750 DCT. I was born to be mild.

[@TheFixer-rq9tj]

😂

[@SadekBaroudi]

underrated comment... hilarious

[@Kenicavus]

Fuel efficiency at its finest for a bike bigger than 250cc

[@oldmanwithebike]

2014 750X - forget getting a knee down...with good tires I've scraped away 2 pair of pegs in 10 years. The low center of gravity, the rock solid handling this bike is absolute magic in the corners. Scammy Pube wouldn't understand.

[@datatwolimited]

fun as bike, just got one to trip around town and country without thought of who gives a shit what i ride... I have high strung bikes too that get attention but the nc750 is a smiles per mile bike with many benefits while having torque to two up or push head winds with luggage and still be cheap to run.

[@djangounhinged7634]

If we all bowed to YammyKnob's bias we'd ALL be riding an MT0x ............ how boring would life be then.

[@TheSunMoon]

Yeah, his biasness shows 😂 The MT series have great bikes, but it's not for everyone.

[@soloqVenu]

Haha, agreed! If we all rode the same bike, there’d be no fun left in picking what suits you. The MT series is cool, but we’re not all chasing the same thrill. Variety makes life exciting!

[@rooster4906]

What is this name Yammie, only a nerd and not a real biker can have a name or nickname like this, it's unbelievable how much some characters claim to be entitled, the internet is full of nerds like this who talk nonsense and claim the right to talk nonsense about motorcycles, bought motorbike a few years ago, they opened youtube instagram and think they are real bikers, they know everything, when I see what motorbike they drive, everything is clear to me, how are tiring and boring and there are more and more of them and they are getting younger, don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to see young people on motorbikes, but these who suddenly present themselves as knowing everything and pretending to be smart, I can't listen to you, I don't know how I got here

[@Ninja98x]

As an MT-07 owner, I feel personally attacked haha

[@M1k3y0501]

My 23 NC750X DCT. Is a perfect fuel sipping commuter and built to last. The DCT in metropolitan traffic just makes it that much sweeter of a commuter.

[@NakiriX1]

wouldnt a yamaha tmax or a honda forza do the same job tho. just a question from someone who doesnt like the idea of automatic bikes. like in my head i can deal with scooters they can from a to b and last pretty long from what ive been seeing. But an NC takes away the comfort while delivering the same thing and offering not much more

[@jeffhresan2886]

Everyone, including you, is entitled to an opinion. Everything changes as you get older. When I was young, I wouldn't be caught riding around in a four-door car, much less driving one. Today, you couldn't give me a two-door. Four doors are far more practical. Motorcycles are like cars; there are practical ones and those that excite the senses. I've ridden both. It's all a state of mind unless you care what others think or say, or you have more money than...

[@SCakey]

Growing up my dad had a Goldwing, as I got into motorcycling I was like "Pfft who the hell ever wants a Goldwing!" Here I am 15 years into it going "Ya know what, I want a couch on wheels, I want a Goldwing!" (I mean it couldnt be my ONLY bike :))

[@jakeviolet2195]

But what do most people need a practical motorcycle for? Unless you are using it as your primary mode of transportation, or going on long adventure rides, stimulating the senses is kind of the point. If you just want to get from Point a to Point B, it's easier to take the car and not have to put on all that gear.

[@jeffhresan2886]

@@jakeviolet2195@jakeviolet2195 Life is funny.

[@robinv2758]

​@@jakeviolet2195 there's lots of people out there who use a motorcycle to commute or to go on holidays. It's a bit funny he mentioned the NC750X in the video because the only person I've ever met who wanted a NC750X was only getting a motorcycle for commuting since lane splitting is legal here and commuting to work for him included at least 45 minutes of traffic jam when he took a car

[@FrancescoGambaro]

plus the feeling you get with the bike is unique. I've driven my fair share and right now i own a BMW R1250RS (which has an interesting story attached to it); well coming from liter+ bikes in the last years, i had my RS in the shop so they gave me an F800GS as a substitute for a couple of weeks. That sucks right? well i had so much fun with it that i was almost sad when i got my RS back and had to turn in the small GS. That's just to say that variety in motorcycle world is something that we must love instead of criticizing some models saying they shouldn't exist.

[@Kywhisperer]

I commute with my 750x on state roads with light traffic and its perfect, I save so much money every year on gas, is it flashy, no, is it sporty, no, but I'm a dad with bills to pay so its perfect for me.

[@rockinrodlittle]

I was concerned about touring on it with such a small fuel capacity. I’m a grandfather and I cannot ride on it long enough to actually be forced to get off and refuel

[@efficacitejm]

The Honda CB 500 F, designed for the European market with its 35 KW power limit, is an affordable and reliable motorcycle, priced around $7,000. It comes with a 5-year warranty and is a popular choice for those seeking to obtain a motorcycle license in some countries due to its accessible power output and ease of handling. Despite being a basic model, its combination of affordability, reliability, and user-friendliness makes it an attractive option.

[@BS-jw7nf]

Yeah but the duke 390 and z400 are sitting in the same range are both a lot more fun.

[@Matezz]

And it's bigger hence more comfy for taller riders and vibrates less than Z500. Neither of those are beter or worse, just different. So we can choose according to our preferences.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

7000 is getting up there for a basic bike.....I could get a fully decked out Vulcan 900 for a tad more.

[@daviddonne7333]

I got one for the GF (5'6") rather than a 500X simply because it has a lower seat height (790mm) so she could get both feet on the ground. Since she's going to be solely on the tar the 500X wasn't necessary. Typical Honda - Good overall but nothing very interesting or uplifting when riding one.

[@daveyab4889]

@@BS-jw7nf yea but the ktm is not that reliable is it ?

[@rinzuka4673]

I have fond memories of riding to work on my NC700x before they upgraded it to the 750, and riding through drive thrus putting my bag of food into the trunk fake gas tank! Such a convenient motorcycle I never had to buy saddlebags or wear a back pack, and the mpg was amazing

[@rockinrodlittle]

I’m getting about 80 MPG Canadian on my NC750

[@darius0lupus]

​@rockinrodlittle too bad you never experienced the cousin, the ctx700n dct same engine but somehow way better mpg. Was getting 83mpg us without trying in sport mode. That's 99.68 Canadians mpg

[@rockinrodlittle]

@ amazing

[@avothfis]

Fake gas tank😂 Honda's syke!

[@bmeasia4103]

I've fit 24 cans of beer, a liter of pineapple juice, and a couple of bags of chips in my frunk. :)

[@AddumEnied]

What the CB(R)500 does better than any other bikes in the category is that a grown ass man actually fits on the thing for more than 20min, unlike the 300-500cc models from Kawa, Yamaha, and KTM. Which doesn't get mentioned enough.

[@tuts3908]

And the engine is simply un breakable

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

Plenty of grown men ride and race 400 and 390s

[@tank-eleven]

also A2 compliant to the edge, couldn't be any more powerful without surpassing the limit

[@raptorthefish3842]

@@tank-eleventhe ninja beats it in acceleration

[@ApFolf]

I own a 500r and I will say, it's just "enough" I'm not here to flex or do federal prison speeds, it gets me to work happily sipping away on fuel compared to my boosted 2jz lol

[@robglysen]

That last honda will give you so many MPG its unreal. I know thats boring to you young uns, but for us that want to get to work and back for a month on 12 quid of fuel, its gold.

[@marksparks59]

An old friend of mine has an NC750 auto Honda, is it his favourite bike of all time, no, but his old 1300cc Honda that he really loved became to heavy for his 70+ years, so he got the NC and its ease of use has enabled him to continue riding, he's now getting close to 80 years. Not everybody needs full on excitement to enjoy biking.

[@kenanmarx5082]

The NC 750x is a huge seller!! Police forces globally love them..😂😊

[@VinCode17]

[@themanwithsauce]

CB1100 owner here - after 2013, the immediately added a 6th gear and dual exhausts if you got the DLX package, and the 2017 EX version improved the suspension. It's a super comfortable standard bike that packs enough power to get around in traffic just fine. But the biggest reason is indeed the UJM looks. The chrome and paint are amazing, and the lines are timeless. It is indeed forgotten, but that air cooled engine is such a flex from Honda against everyone making "retro" bikes it's a shame it was written off the way it was.

[@ellwoodwolf]

Kinda had below average tires for the wheel size

[@Rogers632]

I owned one and didn't find it very fun to ride, but it sure was beautiful. Super heavy.

[@hb-yv2iu]

I bought a CB1100RS earlier this year. Can’t get them new and found a nice second hand one. Bought it for the looks and an air cooled motor (love the four shiny and beautiful downpipes coming out to the engine). Used to have a Kawasaki z900RS a few years ago and definitely that was a much better riding experience - but this looks better

[@BobPruett]

I had a 2014 and loved the styling and comfort, but I was quite disappointed by the performance.

[@themanwithsauce]

@@Rogers632 Definitely heavy, but it handles it well and I like riding mine but then again, I'm not trying to drag knee around suburbia or set a new speed record on the freeway. It is a bike best ridden at 5/10ths, and that may be a bad answer for some riders, I'm just happy I get a bike that suits me and stands out among a sea of bikes for riders who aren't me.

[@X-Ray_Fox]

I don't know for America but here in France, while it's not the most common bike you'll see, the NC750X is viewed as a great bike. It's practical, economic, reliable, not really expensive and it's a perfect city commuter with the DCT. And here, the Transalp 750 cost 1700€ more than the NC750X (10700€ for the Transalp and 9000€ for the NC). So, in that case, the NC750X is a great choice for somenone who really want a simple bike capable to do almost everything for a "small" price with the Honda reliability. Not the most exciting bike but definitely not forgotten.

[@paulcrocker7347]

I live in Japan and the W800 is a bit of a legend motorcycle here, Meguro K3 based off the W 800 is also hugely popular among older Japanese riders.. the Honda NC750X is issue to every riding school here in Japan for their lrg motorcycle class I just finished my Lrg motorcycle class course on this very bike and was I believe a 2021 model, I found them to be very torquey and relatively low seat height as most Japanese are height challenged lol.. they are also very fuel efficient and ultra reliable hence the riding school use . On the Japanese market here you can pick one up for pennies with zero issues they just go forever.. Infact there is dozens of motorcycles I've never even herd of here that seem to be just in the Japanese market only..

[@CrapKerouac]

The W800 is gorgeous, noob just needs content so he talks out his a**, month after month year after year. I try to forget he exists, but the algorithm caught me in a moment of weakness.

[@Fandango749]

Friend left me a 2022 NC750X and asked me to sell it for him as he moved to Hong Kong for a 3-year contract. I started riding it to keep the bike's fluids moving and the battery charged the 'riding' way. Being used to quicker (but older) sports touring bikes (ZZR 1400/ZX 14) I initially disliked the NX750 and always saw it as a way to learn to use DCT so at least I would have that 'skill' under my belt. Lo and behold this under-powered , weird city bike started to grow on me when I sussed out the paddle shifts up to the point that they enabled me to squeeze out every drop of its limited power. Still wouldn't buy one, but as second (or better even third) bike it starts to somehow make sense.

[@SG-wj2qj]

My only 2 cents for lumping all metric cruisers into 1 forgettable bag, I’d argue about some of them are actually special & distinctive. In a sea of Honda Shadows; - Honda Valkyrie - Honda Rune - Suzuki M109r - Yamaha Vmax - Kawasaki Vulcan S and of course if you consider Euro bikes as Metric, I know that’s often a Japanese destination but: BMW R18, Ducati Diavel, Triumph Rocket 3.

[@OsimToczek]

Older beginners love nc750x! Every man in my country who starts riding motorcycles after his 40th birthday buys this (with dct of course) or a Honda Shadow 750. Or they jump on the big GS ofc... I think the nc750 makes a lot of sense if you want "just" ride. It has low fuel consumption, it doesn't break down, you don't have to change gears, and it has a storage compartment for the rolls you have to drive to after work because your wife told you to. That's plus an upright sitting position! Boring as hell, but it do the job. And yo! Honda is releasing an update next year

[@DatDogDude]

I'm 43, just bought a NC750X

[@tibor8472]

Same here. I started riding over 40 and I own a NC750X.

[@anyabauman8929]

I’m a brand new 6’2 rider who wants a slightly boring, comfortable and reliable bike as my first. Thank you Yammie for confirming my choice of an older lightly used NC750 (or maybe nc700/cb500x)

[@alexolson9846]

As a DR owner who literally went to the hardware store to get parts today, I feel you are pretty accurate.

[@shadeaquaticbreeder2914]

6:47 I don't have a bike yet and I'd still take the donkey lol

[@darksu6947]

Donkeys are dope, yo! 😂

[@SkylerB17]

When it comes to Metric Cruisers i generally agree with you. Save for one. The Suzuki M109R. That is one sick fucking bike. The only muscle cruiser that might top it on my list would be the Rocket 3. Also i am only 29.

[@saintdouche]

I own the new katana, it's sexy and fun

[@jgigs6569]

I think if they kept the tail section on the new bike it would look as good as the original did.

[@darksu6947]

Just like me! 😂

[@nickfindsgold9788]

I am a DR650 person, everything you said here is correct. Its a classic, its unbreakable .... and I have been asked so many times at fuel stops "What is that thing"

[@dcjr1053]

Owner of a 14 CB1100 Deluxe. Bought it new. It's actually a 6 speed. The earlier models are 5 speeds. It's a bit of a unicorn. I've seen one other one in the wild and that was the base model. I've owned a goodly number of motorcycles over the years and the CB is a keeper

[@Being_Outdoors]

The 2013 Honda CB1100 is one of 4 bikes in my garage and forget how much I enjoy riding it until I jump on it. Smooth power delivery, cool retro styling, fires up every time, and the double and triple takes I get from others as I’m heading down the road. Buzzy as all get out between 70-80mph but other than that, a blast to ride.

[@dennisverhoef1564]

The NC750 engine is basically a half Honda Civic engine, so it has more car like feeling. It sure is very fuel efficient.

[@ellwoodwolf]

Half a Honda fit engine

[@jimporter]

For goodness sake no it’s not, that was a joke told by the project manager at the launch event. Honda car engineers consulted on the project because Honda wanted a fuel efficient, low revving bike, hence the New Concept of the name. True part truth is that because they could the shared shone common characteristics and some parts bin parts (con rods for instance).

[@kleinbottled79]

@@jimporter Yeah it's a helpful way to think about the engine i.e. bore/stroke and basic state of tune; but it's not actually based off the fit powerplant. I feel the NC750 is a very special bike because the engine is so unique and efficient. Really want to ride one someday. But not the DCT version, eww.

[@jimporter]

@@kleinbottled79 don’t knock it until you try it, then give it a good go not 10 minutes. Also never leave it in Honda default mode, always change it up to sport.

[@levigato125]

I thought it was half of a NSX engine?

[@ValentinKiryazov]

The Katana is an amazing bike. Very beautiful. Only drawback is the ridiculously small tank - 12l/3gal

[@Terrakaicarguy]

If you don't understand the CB1100, then you're not the customer it was built for. The whole bike is bulletproof and simple. That's the point. Going back to what an old school Japanese bike used to be. Dead reliable transportation

[@oldmanwithebike]

You have to get old before you get wise.

[@rogerhenry3481]

This list reminds me of what a home run Triumph hit with the Speed 400. It is NOT boring, it is not derivative, and it is not forgettable. Well done, Triumph!

[@reneaceves8820]

Bought one in June. Love it!

[@hupert9421]

Any 400 is all of those lol

[@GreggBennett-j3p]

I’m one of those DR people. Maybe it’s because I got familiar with similar bikes in the 70’s/80’s. Or maybe it’s the KLR I bought new in the late 80’s and rode up to Labrador and back to NY, and then sold in the 90’s and bought a new DR when they added elec start (yes, the original DR was kick only). But I’ve also owned and ridden KTM twins and a 640 adventure. I can honestly say, for the kind of unpaved ‘adventure’ riding I like to do, I can’t think of any of the bike I’d rather have. At any price. And yes, I bought my current bike new about 5 yrs ago (sold the 94 a long time ago).

[@65thE5]

The one I disagree with is the metric cruisers. I love them. I have had a Vulcan 900, warrior 1700 and currently a Yamaha Stryker. They sound good and look good a lot cheaper then a Harley Davidson and can go forever. My girlfriend also has a Honda Shadow 750, it's her first bike and she loves it too

[@deltaskyhawk]

You slammed my two bikes: DR650 & NC750X. Ouch!

[@rickkern5785]

You are very Precious.... Both are standouts in their field.

[@rockinrodlittle]

It’s badge of honour

[@stephanematis]

Nice stable mate!

[@Mototune16]

Enjoy your bikes. These people shout on youtube because they get no value in real life.

[@MrMcTavishOBS]

I remember when the cb1100 came out. I always lived how it looked and kinda kept it in the back of my mind. Fast forward years later and I wanted something to comfortably two up ride with my wife and thought I’d take a look at them now that they’re cheaper. Hardly any of them have high miles and most of them are in excellent condition. Bought it a couple years ago and I’ve put 10k miles on it. I’ll hop on my monster and it’s more fun but the Honda does everything so well that you feel like you’re downgrading in some department whenever you go to another bike. The throttle is perfect, the clutch feel is perfect, the brake feel is perfect. You kinda just have to ride one to know. Yes, they’re heavy, no they’re. It all that fast. But they’re cool looking

[@benjaminwestphal6069]

Another Katana owner here. Mostly wanted to stand out with a unique bike, pretty much worked out. Love your content but disagree on your opinion on the Katana. I enjoy every second and so do people i meet on my way. Have a nice christmas time, best wishes from germany.

[@atharighazali2777]

i think based on what he said, its just the price i guess. i wanted to get the Katana but i have to save up lots of money because its very expensive in my country sadly. But the katana is a very unique bike that i wanted to have.

[@trooper64428]

I know why you end up with a BMW F800r or F900r 1) they are great beginner bikes, 2) they aren't called the "executive hooligan" for nothing 3) they are more comfortable and have a better peg position for taller riders than any of the bikes you mentioned like the street triple 4) most important of all it's a BMW German engineering and construction at it's most refined best. (PS Aluminum frames don't rust).

[@3GingerCats]

CB500F... I know people who own them, and there's really nothing wrong with them. they may not be as popular as an MT07. but they are a more pleasant ride. the best part about them is they fit into the LAMS rues perfectly. so you're getting the most you actually can within the rules without the unnecissary weight of the 650's that have to be detuned to meet the rules! Would I get a CB500F? nope, I'd get the CB500X or NX500 DR650... same weight as a V-strom 250SX with twice the power and 2 times the torque, greater off-road ability (by far) and just as good on-road (They do have more vibration but that is offset by the fact they can cruise at the same speed much easier) the "Baby" ADV's wont have much of an advantage over them in anything other than Price ($7000NZ for the 250SX and $11000NZ for the DR-Z400E as we don't get the 650 here) NC750... the thing that's not sure if it's a streetbike derived from a TransAlp. or the TransAlp for the person who is terrified of unsealed roads so never goes there... Perfect for the guy who used to, but is now too old to... but can't give up the Image??? Or the person who just wants to get there and back many times over without having to stop for repairs!

[@Yezu666]

Kawasaki W800 is the only Kawasaki worth talking about. Well, except the W650.

[@sofakingcrazy1]

If you're a 75-year-old Boomer that runs up to the nearest Triumph at the gas station and tells everyone about how you used to have one of those bikes. Yeah.

[@captaindanield5827]

74 year old boomer here. Love my W650. Nothing sounds better than a 360 degree parallel twin, and the long stroke engine has the torque concentrated in the low rpm range.

[@janvandamme8920]

I'm 70 years old and bought a new W800 a month ago: love the low-rpm-power, the build quality, the looks and the sound! And still: it's able to do about 160-170 km per hour (100 mph). Who needs more in the real world?

[@SomeVagrant]

The NC750X may not get your heart racing, but there is something spectacular about a machine so absurdly practical. A comfortable, frugal, reliable machine with enough power for the highway, a low center of gravity and extra storage. I can see how it'd be highly desirable for both commuting and long-distance travel, yet often overlooked in favour of more exciting options. Could never go for the DCT version though. I am still trying to stay awake after all.

[@kevinhazen7201]

The group of Metric power cruisers or muscle bikes like the Raider or M109RBOSS were and still are very fun!

[@Fourwedge]

I'm with you on R/motorcycles. It really sucks

[@eduardogaspar2824]

I was thinking about getting a speedmaster cus I live in São Paulo Brasil and I did not want to call attention, but I ended up with a scrambler 400x for my first bike.

[@thudtheace]

I forgot your youtube channel existed yammie..😉. That being said I am still rocking around the country on a 2015 NC700X DCT👍..

[@aesoundforge]

I love my bobber! the fat front tire and the tractor seat are what sold me! Looks are reminiscent of a 30s Harley to me. Its a ton of fun to ride!

[@JosephCheethamWilkinson]

Papa my heart sank when I saw my cb1100 in your list, then you explained it was super sweet and I breathed.

[@rockinrodlittle]

I’m glad you have my Honda NC750X on your list. I bought the most vanilla bike that I ever owned. It’s pre-DCT so I do have the joy of shifting.

[@jimporter]

It’s not pre DCT as DCT was available on the NC700 from launch and therefore has always been available on the NC750X.

[@kenbowlus2995]

@@jimporter He might have meant "pre-DCT only" in his marketplace. Up through 2022 the USA got both manual and DCT versions, 2023 & 2024 were DCT only for the U.S.

[@martinbarabe4643]

If you see an M109R Boulevard, you know it! I’s one of the most iconic metric power cruisers out there. And no Boulevards are not air cooled.

[@MrEiniweini]

The Honda NC750 is essentially used as an unrestricted license learner bike in Australia. Great little turning circle and light enough to stop within 9 metres at 50KPH (about 30MPH). Sure it is underwhelming but for an instructor, that is the point. I got my license using the previous iteration, the NC700. I would not buy one but it did its job.

[@riza4945]

I bought one perfect for commuting

[@Yeebok]

I miss mine though I have a Tiger and Bonnie now.. Great straightforward bikes. Helmet storage.. Says it all

[@cstarr3240]

The worst part of Harley’s Street models have nothing to do with specs. They were just ugly. And they weren’t even ugly in a really unique or extreme way. They were just a mediocre ugly. Nothing about them was attractive.

[@MH5tube]

the Katana may just be a GSX-S1000 but a GSX-S1000 isn't a bad bike

[@Colin.Gilroy172]

After years of being a fan a living vicariously through papa yam and his army of squids I got my first bike yesterday 09’ CRF230m with dual sport tires. I have reached squidlet tier.

[@CascadianExotics]

Wife got sold a metric cruiser from a friend of ours. When he found out i rode and have been wrenching my whole life, out it came that the bike hadn't run in over half a decade, had a salvage title, and hes been trying to offload it for years. Dipshit still hasnt trailered the dumb thing over -- probably because hes either scrambling to fix the unfixable, or scrape together the cash to get us our money back.😂

[@RapidRedRider]

What kind of friend deals with your wife without your knowledge, doesn’t know that you ride and is willing to rip you off?? Sounds more like a bad acquaintance

[@CascadianExotics]

@RapidRedRider dude is more her (most likely, now former) friend than mine. Money is also not a shared commodity in our home. That way, bills get paid, and there is one less thing to get mad at each other over.

[@RapidRedRider]

@@CascadianExotics makes sense. Did he basically ghost her on the whole deal?

[@petefey]

My dad has the Honda NC750X. He's in his 70's. Had loads of bikes over the years including an RC30 in the 80s. I think it serves it's purpose as an older geezers bike who doesn't want to get a scooter lol. Automatic gears. Loads of mpg. Comfy. He's always bragging about how many miles to the gallon he got haha

[@michaelsteiner5775]

I´ll probably exchange my Honda CBR 250R to a newer NC750X sooner or later. Beginning with 2021 the Seat hight is lower and the design changed. Besides it is available with manual transmition and in the meantime it also revs until 7500 RPM. This is enough for me, given that it the tourqe is pretty good with 69Nm and you do not need to rev so high.

[@normdeplume3265]

I would love to see a custom bike build-off competition that uses the Honda NC750 as a basis. That could get really weird.

[@oodlesofnoodles4660]

South Africa has an "economy run" competition every year. I haven't kept up with who wins it on which bike but I know the earlier version of the NC750X won it several times in a row when it launched.

[@flo.shiftcam]

i had a F800R for 2 Years and i loved it! Grat Sound, much electronic and zero problems. I have more truble with my RR now lol

[@michaeldenherder3440]

I think metric cruisers are fantastic. Just like any motorcycle they are great for road trips. And road trips are rarely boring :-). On my first long distance trip, I even went off-road with a metric cruiser (Honda Rebel) which was super fun. Wouldn't advice it though without any off-road experience. But anyway, metric cruisers are cheap and reliable and with that combination you can have a lot of fun and it doesn't cost much.

[@adam346]

if your goal is to crush miles and don't want a cruiser.. or spend a lot on a "proper" touring bike.. the canted forward 750cc 50~ hp torque-rich beast that is the NC750X is your go-to... 70-80mpg, torque on tap all day erry day and the frunk. The frunk! Sticking your helmet into a non-standard compartment so people do not try to jimmy open your hard-bags or saddle-bags feels like a beam of golden light ascended from the heavens... do wish it came in manual tho.

[@rockinrodlittle]

Love my frunk. Get a couple of 6 packs in there too. Mine is 6 speed manual though

[@jimporter]

It does come as manual you just probably do not have access to it.

[@adam346]

@@jimporter not in North America, in Europe, yes.

[@user-martinpd]

Take me to frunky town

[@itsturbotime2994]

So there are actually two generations of the new Katana. The older 2019 and 2020 models (here in the USA) and then the "bespoke" request only 2024 (they only imported 23 of them in 2024 in USA) and 2025 models (post 2022 models overseas). The later models have upgraded electronics, a redesigned airbox, and a few other upgrades. I bought a 2024 model because I liked the neo-retro future (blade runner & cyber punk) styling the bike has, the fact its not ugly like MT-10 or MT-09, and you don't see them everywhere.

[@ellwoodwolf]

How do you get a 2024 ?

[@itsturbotime2994]

@@ellwoodwolf You had to special order them back in October of 2023. There are probably a handful still at dealers though.

[@nataliestennett5230]

In your humble opinion...thats about right...

[@kenbowlus2995]

Well, the opinion part anyway.

[@Seekay92]

Nc 750x is not boring bike. It can do everything you ask for execpt superbike speed 😊

[@TwoWheelsWithTC]

A donkey can live for 30+ years which is probably longer than the HD Street 500 would last! 😂

[@insufficientdata9845]

Ouch..!!! My 30 year old daily Vulcan 500 is crying right now. However, that thing is more reliable than any other bike I've owned, minus the 79 nighthawk 450, swapped from 400.

[@vincentbeijing6926]

CB1100 was a beautiful effort from Honda, with its unique engine, timeless design and great fit and finish. They should have promoted it more, make more special versions (café racer, funky 70’s colors). It’s the kind of bike that one can buy and keep forever, knowing it will always start and run. I’d have one as a staple besides more modern bikes.

[@wallheadkdir]

The 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R is one of the greatest bikes ever made what a wonderful all around BEAST of a machine.

[@michaelmabe8214]

I cut my teeth on metric cruisers. back then I could tell you the differences between all models. I think its fair to say you don't like cruisers in general but the metrics are great bikes.

[@jimbroen]

Those of us who never gave up on normcore love our NC750X's.

[@thefrostyrussian4308]

I understand yammy has his view an opinions, but it seems like he is very dismissive of anything that’s not a sport naked or sport anything really. Not everyone wants a sport naked, tourer etc. some of us like the American v twin style of riding. Ya non of them will carve the canyons like a sport bike or naked bike. But that’s not the point or what we want out of our motorcycles. And just because a bike doesn’t have that sport like performance doesn’t mean it’s bad. I’m getting really tired of all the motorcycle channels ragging on Harley and American cruisers is general and their only complaint is it’s not sporty 🙄

[@nanoffyourbesyness9577]

The Katana had potential ! But they went in a wrong direction in the execution. Mostly they forgot about the futuristic side to a certain degree. But here are the points I think should have made it memorable.. 1- make it an actual sport bike with clip-on's and some form of sleek windshield that you can tuck under (not the generic pedestrian kinda scooter-esk position). 2- Get rid of the basic of the shelf square rectangular headlight, (even tough they made it led it still destroyed the potential beauty) the designer had a better idea with the more modern integrated headlight with a smooth plexiglass that fallows the lines of the fairing like the prototype was showing. 3- give it an actual gas thank and actual range and not the ridiculous 12 liters.

[@DylonND]

Another 2020 Suzuki Katana owner here. I'm making a video review of mine, all it needed was a full m4 exhaust and a tune. It's an amazing bike, get compliments wherever I go. The K5 motor is really really good, almost as flickable as my SV - and the gas tank... it's hilariously small. All a part of the charm.

[@stephenwisner4993]

I don't own one, but I know that when you meet a DR650 rider over the age of 50, you are in the presence of a Jedi master. He will teach you the ways of The Force if you just listen.

[@Jluck78]

The Suzuki Katana is an amazing machine, the K5 motor rips, the handling is solid and it has that weird quirky Japanese styling (read excellent buy on the used market). It might be long in the tooth but it rips, handles and has a K5 motor in it - isn’t that enough???

[@Richaag]

I’ve bought a lot of new bikes over the years, some that are on this list. But I never bought any of them to impress anyone. If a bike filled my needs and was within my budget, it came home with me.

[@ViggoZaar]

2019 Suzuki Katana owner here. I think it is a very good bike, proven chassis and engine with good suspension. I think the lack of major electronics is positive. The katana looks great in black aswell.

[@EnjoyTanking]

2024 Suzuki Katana owner here, loved the neo-retro styling w/ the new matte blue paint and minor updates. Love the retro style dash that glows orange at night *chefs kiss*

[@ollycobb4398]

2023 Katana Owner here, the updated model with quick shifter etc. Purchased because, in my humble opinion, it’s the best looking bike out there! The donor bike is solid, the engine is wonderful and the reliability speaks for itself. It’s about how a bike makes you feel, so I’ll forgive the poor range (which is the only really downside for me) for the that feeling I get when I see it in the garage.

[@pyrolysis2129]

I love the look of the Katana. I’ve never seen one in a dealership. My understanding is it has a smaller gas tank and more aggressive ergonomics than the GSXS1000. Had Suzuki not taken an absurd amount of time to bring the new GSXS1000 to the US, I’d be riding one instead of my 2021 Road King Special, which I love.

[@evotech43]

YAMMY! I took my Msf course thru harley and the street 500 is what I had to take the test on!!! Unbelievable

[@logangodofcandy]

You got to rest on a 500? My classes all had 200s

[@clonecommandermike332]

How was it lol

[@evotech43]

@clonecommandermike332 I already had experience on a bike so it was rather easy for me but the people who have never been on a bike struggled and it showed

[@evotech43]

@clonecommandermike332 there was this 90 pound girl she was like 20 or 22 and she couldent even keep the bike up, I kinda felt bad for her

[@clonecommandermike332]

@@evotech43 Yeah, that's why most places that do the MSF course use ~200cc bikes. I could see how people would be struggling

[@mikebikekite1]

I have an NC750X as a commuter bike. If you're the sort of person that likes to brag about your bike or just stare at it endlessly in the garage then it's probably not for you. If you want a bike that does almost everything, will cruise down the freeway at 70mph and return 70mpg (at the same time), that will never go wrong and doesn't attract thieves (at least the manual version doesn't) then this is your bike. I think it's a pretty nice looking bike too.

[@mixxslave-eo7hs]

Came for yammienoob, stayed for the comments

[@МартинДимитров-с3г]

Everyone have yamaha, honda or suzuki in my country, so I bought BMW f800r for a first bike. I wanted something different, no one have bmw f800r. It is easy to ride and easy to drift, very good in the city and really bad on the highway. It is way way cheaper here compare to yamaha, but way more reliable. I ride with people with 150-200hp motorcycles and never fall behind. The only problem is the wind, 120kmh and above you fill like you bench pressing, it is a city motorcycle. Plus it is ok for a 6ft person like me.

[@jadger]

I think you learn more things about Honda nc750x

[@jonahbuck5393]

Started on a Suzuki Boulevard M50. Great beginner bike, but heavy and slow.

[@gee5418]

The honda XR650L is the highest displacement carbureted bike that is still manufactured. They store their oil inside the hollow trellis frame and have a dry sump. It will also probably go a million miles and never break. It's one of the coolest bikes out there.

[@tpiechnik]

ngl the nc750 looks quite interesting... For school, low maintanance etc.

[@oodlesofnoodles4660]

And don't forget (very) low fuel consumption, low centre of gravity, decent low-end torque, a built-in helmet-sized box, legendary reliability (yes, even the dct). What everyone seems to forget is that _it wasn't designed to be exciting._ It's the Swiss army knife of motorcycling.

[@Chrisgroot19]

2020 katana here. While you make an effort saying all bikes are diffrent than senior cruisers, they are not... at least not in the naked bike category. So yeah, its a gsxs 1000 with better looks. It is one of few cool looking bikes that don't look like a transformer. Looking at you yamaha and kawasaki... And are you kidding me?! The bobber? That thing rocks. It's a base for a bad ass modern bobber.

[@Nox_exe]

I have a 2024 Katana. I like it a lot the parts catalogue kinda sucks for it but I'm so in love with the looks mainly. So many naked bikes have that 'future' look to them that look a little too buggy and Transformer for me. The Katana stands out in that regard. So yeah I spent a little more extra on the looks but I think if we were all concerned about most bang for your buck we'd all be riding similar bikes.

[@JohnDoe-zo5tu]

At least the Katana puts out almost 150 horses (from the factory). Although it's not for me, if you want a naked bike and want something a little different, I think it's worth looking into.

[@rickkern5785]

Yammie, You forgot to put the Kawasaki Z650RS and the Yamaha xsr700 on there as forgettable. Both cost a thousand more than the bike they are derived from and have smaller gas tank and less features.... I knew you would slip the nc750 in there.

[@meesey93]

Always get very paranoid I'm gonna see my CL500 on one of these lists of worse bikes/most forgettable bikes. I love it, but I'm also aware I'm very new to bikes and haven't ridden many bikes. Glad about I heard the NC750, was looking at it for my next bike

[@joaotrigueiros5511]

I have a 2021 NC750X DCT and it’s the only thing I ride every single day. I don’t even have a car. That being said: I hate that the bike is really good, but not great. So much bother’s me about it, but it’s comfortable to ride, extremely convenient, and great fuel consumption. The one problem I identify with it is that there’s no competition for it, no other brand makes anything that resembles it, so there’s no need to actually upgrade it. I’m no seeing myself changing it any time soon (or ever), but personally I can’t say I love it

[@HikerDave57]

I have a 2019 Honda NC750X DCT which I enjoy riding. The engine is big enough so that it's not turning very fast at highway speeds which makes it good for touring. The DCT in traffic is awesome; when starting out after lane filtering I've unintentionally left someone on a manual motorcycle over in the next slot in the dust - pretty damaging to their ego I suppose.

[@ekonomipanou9791]

Bro, I own a 2005 Suzuki dr650, and it's still rocking. I can't forget about it.

[@wadeteach]

My old boss had a Katana, and it was so bad ass, it was stolen within a month of him buying it.

[@vilhelmsbalodis7637]

As an owner of Honda CB500F I can say that only reason someone might find this bike boring, it's because it's been kept for A2 license users. Or it's design - some might find it boring because it's "not angular enough". Design wise 2016- 2023 models I think were pretty cool looking. But looks are subjective. Otherwise, CB500F is practical commuter and even fun on twisty roads. I have even done some trips on it.

[@TOXRaizou]

Pretty much this. A2 License users use those bikes. At least in france, it used to be like the 2nd or 3rd bike behind mt-07 or z650 simply because it offered the right amount of torque in order to become ridable for new motorcyle riders. A2 users couldn't ride more than 47hp bikes. You were basically riding restricted bikes if you were to be using mt-07 or z650 (or as of right now, the hornet 750 since it is taking the whole mid-size bike's market). Before the hornet 750 took place, the new A2 users were either going for one of those 3 bikes : Mt-07, z650 or cb500F. The CB500F were basically good bikes for beginners and also one of the cheapest when it comes to gas. They were also very reliable. Like much more reliable than mt-07.

[@wiadroman]

My bike has made it to the list! I am complete now.

[@tominator369]

I have an mt-07 for 5 years now. Did my upgrades(suspension, brakes and ecu tune) and i looked at the f900r as an upgrade. But boi when i test ride it… it was sooo much less fun and felt really bad. On paper it was an upgrade in every way, in reality… not at all

[@qjason508]

I love my single thumper because when you go high rpms it sounds like it’s gonna fall apart, but I find them more reliable, easier to work on and lighter than most.

[@mikesbo1]

The NC750X is very popular in Europe as a commuter. It revs to 8000 RPM and is more about torque then HP (60hp, 50-something ft-lbs). The motor is reputed to be 1/2 the Honda Fit engine, so yes, lives forever. It also gets something like mid-70s mpg, and is a great open road tourer. Different strokes...