18 MONTHS OWNERSHIP HONDA NC750x DCT

HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY NC750X

[@chrischeesman63]

I’ve owned my 2015 DCT for over three years now, been to Devon,Yorkshire and London several times and in traffic it’s brilliant i live in Norfolk and it copes with all roads flawlessly people say to me sometimes don’t you miss changing gear and I say the DCT can be put into manual mode and you can change gear with two switches on the left handle bar switch cluster,same here in my opinion it’s one of the best all round bikes I’ve ever ridden

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@chrischeesman63 100% with you, the only bike I would change to is e clutch or another DCT, I ride loads of test bikes and none have come close👍👍👍🍻

[@jimporter]

Honda have assigned the NC the role of cheap commuter bike and therefore throw cheap components on it. The could easily raise it to the level of the X-ADV 750 or Forza 750 with upside down forks, dual front disks, better dash, self cancelling indicators, alloy swing arm and adjustable screen. They could even add better suspension on the rear but they won’t because cost, those two scoots are £2-2.5k more expensive and that brings the NC into NT territory especially once you start adding packs. Why they just can’t can do a standard and pro addition I have no idea especially as they patented the next gen NC engine a couple of years ago.

[@birchwoodbiker]

totally agree but the DCT isn't that cheap, the issue people don't want to pay over 12k for the DCT, the adv has 1/10 of sales in UK compared to Europe which is odd, even for me they will need to update it, or even I would by 2nd hand and do my own upgrades👍👍👍

[@jimporter]

@@birchwoodbiker never mind there are going to be bikes available from others soon with auto/manual boxes (I need it as can’t use gear shift due to nerve damage) Yamaha have announced their first with Y-AMT in the guise of the MT-09 and have promised others to come, BMW have the new GS with ASA, Kawasaki have their hybrids and KTM have announced they will have autos.

[@KTU17N]

Standard and Pro addition is a good shout. I've had my 2021 dct from new done 41k miles on it great bike ,but stock suspension far too had. Dated dash, no cruise control, self cancelling indicators, and maybe belt drive. If Honda run the standard NC along with the upgrades I've mentioned I know which would be the best seller. I would be be happy to pay say £2k more for these Luxuries.

[@medpanosp]

Look for the veridian cruise control

[@mal3519]

Love my 23 DCT NC . Its a keeper. So good in traffic multiple lights etc .

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

In 43 years of riding the NC750X is by a country mile the most usable machine I have ever owned.

[@birchwoodbiker]

That's why I have had three, but I know I wouldn't go back to a pure geared bike due to my type of riding for commuting, if I do change it will be E Clutch or equivalent👍

[@kevinf-b5065]

I came down from a 1200 Crosstourer DCT to the NC in 2021(current version). Simple reason was the crosstourer was so top heavy and at 70 I didn't use the extra performance. Just done Spain & France (1,800 miles) and didn't even need to adjust the chain, just kept it lubricated.

[@birchwoodbiker]

I can't wait to do the Pecos or Spain next year, I always liked the crosstourer but for me just a bit to big

[@davidoram3423]

Good summary Paul. I've only done 1500 miles since May on my NC750X DCT, but it does need better suspension, I've fitted a Nitron TSS 22 front fork kit - way better. I don't mind the dash, but I do miss cruise control. After my previous MT09 SP, it is rather too heavy, but the DCT is brilliant! Now, Yamaha have introduced an auto version of the MT09, the Y-AMT - I'll be keeping an eye out for that in the showroom!

[@birchwoodbiker]

That's interesting, it's like e-clutch for me it's really opening choice, MT09 is amazing bike👍👍👍

[@Zip13]

I ordered McCruise from AU, just released a month ago. Big job for me to fit especially without a workshop manual but the instructions were great. Not cheap and would have preferred factory option but it 100% met my expectations. Highly recommended. They do for dct and manual but the resume on a dct is brill.

[@simonhall5086]

Looking forward to the CL 500 review. I'm trying a 500 Hornet out this weekend. You have got a tough decision to make when you swap your NC. 🤣

[@birchwoodbiker]

I can tell you I was amazed "That's All" 👍👍👍

[@BackbrakeTommy]

Morning Paul, Bike's looking very shiny. Have only ever used ACF on the metalwork. Very good honest review. I think the NC is a marmite bike and as you say it takes time to get to know the bike. Will be 2 years soon since I purchased mine and I have no intentions of changing. Look forward to next review.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Cheers Tom, your always looks cleaner than mine 😆

[@HikerDave57]

The worst flaw on my 2019 NC750X is the suspension especially the rear. The slightest roughness in a tight turn makes the rear end start stepping out. Small potholes will jostle the junk in the trunk. Ride it back to back with a newer Kawasaki Versys 650 and you’ll see the difference. Still going to keep the bike for a long time; I ride probably three miles on this bike for every mile I ride the Harley Dyna Lowrider.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Have you tried adjusting pre load, if you own it outright put a YSS shocker, I rode one with it on they are day and night👍👍👍

[@HikerDave57]

@@birchwoodbiker Thanks. I backed off preload a bit but I see that YSS makes a nice shock with external preload adjust. Maybe I’ll try that. Thanks!

[@MsDenver2]

I must agree with you I would love DCT as I’m retired and it would be great for longer distances but at present I’ve only just had a Enfield 350 classic on PCB and as I haven’t rode for over 40 years so I thought I would start small . But I also like the new Stevio moto Guzzi 😊👍

[@birchwoodbiker]

I believe you have to get what fits your riding style the 350 enfield is a much smaller and lighter bike, but the NC could be rode by anyone, and it's great to hear young and old back on two wheels ride safe and enjoy whatever you have

[@patrickoakes7850]

Fantastic bike ! I love mine .Honda and DCT are great. Just would like it to have speed control, but it's not a show stopper. Fuel economy from a 750cc engine is incredible .

[@birchwoodbiker]

Yes Cruise would be brilliant can't wait to see what changes Honda do in the future really hope they spec it up a bit more

[@mikej2608]

Every year iv wanted to buy the ncx dct but made excuses not to get back on two wheels after seeing the aftermath on an RTA in 2005 and later in 2010 myself being in an RTA that was nothing to to with a bike, but the feeling of buying one and get on wheels keeps coming back 🤯

[@birchwoodbiker]

Buy it try it you wont go back, life's to short, The NC is still the best bike in my view for what I get out of it. 👍👍👍

[@BlakesPipes]

You said goldwing or your bike, I would pick you bike, but if I would say goldwing or my concours, I would pick my concours. If I had a great mechanic and money, I would pick the goldwing. But I enjoy your bike. Never ridden it, but can tell you it is a great bike. I also think the Vstrom would be great. But I still want my Trail125!😂 and love my W800 cafe over any RE at this time. Just love what you ride and enjoy. We might be the last generation that has this!

[@awol6739]

goldwing every day, would not buy a new one,silly money, not enough luggage space, go for a 2008 to 2017, if only for a better seat , are they heavy, yes can they filter yes , can you filter with a trailer, camping gear , bbq , beer, food ,paddling pool used as a base for the 12v shower , t.v. generator, yes, the list goe,s on, if in hotel,s no need for trailer. just done another two and a half week tour of spain, just put petrol in and go, no issue,s oil/ fluids etc same as any bike, air filter now that can be a pain, the secret is ride what you are happy with and go place,s, you only live once,

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@awol6739 I own a G-W, a ZZR1441, and an NC750X. While you can filter with the G-W you cannot filter in the same way. I regularly ride from South Warwickshire to Dorset and back and I have stopped using the Wing for the journey specifically because it is not suited to the inevitable filtering due to the constant queues on the A338/A31/M27/M3/A34. Furthermore it has fuel economy the Wing can never replicate (I recently got 108.4mpg on the way south) and is so easy to manoeuvre around. In fact I am giving serious consideration to getting rid of the almost-never-used Wing. Then there's the less than half the price insurance and servicing costs. Don't get me wrong, the Wing is an extraordinary machine, but in my opinion it is not ideal for UK roads, but more suited to cross-state trips in America on deserted highways.

[@birchwoodbiker]

The reason for the NC against the goldwing is size weight and rides just as well, allright not as smooth but very little between them👍👍👍

[@awol6739]

correct you can,t filter the same as a smaller bike but you can filter, most people think you can not, you can manoeuvre a honda cub better and get better mpg if that,s someone,s goal or cheaper insurance, we do two up touring so that,s why i would choose a goldwing, is their a ideal bike for u,k, roads no, such thing, luckily we have choice,s how long for ? you say you have 3 bike,s may i ask why, is that because,of choice, then fair play to you, i could tell you a true story about a zzr 1400 and another about a couple of fireblades if i bump in to paul somewhere i will buy him a coffee and tell him, or if he buy,s me a coffee i might tell him some dark secret,s concerning bike,s but we would have to have a, n. d. a. in place. it all come,s down to choice ride what you like.😀

[@antonoat]

Xclnt summary, I see elsewhere on the tube there is a new version of this bike coming from Honda!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi. BWB good honest review 👍🏍️

[@birchwoodbiker]

Hi Derek been watching you touch up your bike AMAZING, we having meet up with ICEDIDI catch you there 👍👍👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@birchwoodbiker looking forward to seeing you Paul 👍🏍️

[@icedidi]

morning mush. The Mighty NC! Ref the riots, let's see how 2 tier keir deals with the 2 thugs that laid into the 3 coppers at Manchester Airport.... 16+ days still no word. 58 year old man and the system is very happy it's charged him, put him before the courts and sentenced him to prison in 3 days flat.

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@icedidi Nic you should know by now we are white 2nd class citizens all they want from us is our money property and freedom, there no hope for this country now, look at all the lefty,s that shout rightwing scum but the police don't take there signs down or arrest them, it will start becoming a very dark country not in colour in revenge

[@Kevin97587]

I only owned my nc 750 dct for a few months since I missed shifting. But i agree its an amazing bike. If i had purchased the manual version i would probably still own it. The only downsides for me was the dash, I would prefer a better looking one like the transalp got for example and cruise control. If one day they add those two optiosn to the NC i will buy one again.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Yes Honda have let it age it wouldn't of cost much, and when you consider the 500cc range does have better equipment, it's sad for the price difference, I've not rode the manual yet must get a ride on one👍👍👍

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I like to 'hyper-mile' my NC. The best I have so far achieved was a few weeks ago when I did a Warwickshire to Dorset and back in a day. On the way south I stuck rigidly to 60mph and the bike returned 108.4mpg. Can any other NC riders genuinely beat that over a meaningful distance?

[@birchwoodbiker]

Try a GROM 🤣🤣🤣 they are the best bike for there price Honda just got it right with them

[@awol6739]

that,s good m.p.g an old mate of mine , from stockport, went down to seaton devon, many time,s for a cream tea,then back home for supper 🤣i always knew he was bonkers,🤣

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@awol6739 lol he sounds like me...indeed I'm off to Swanage for an ice cream on Sunday: 166miles each way.

[@KTU17N]

That's brilliant. The best I've had out of my 2021 dct is 92mpg. That's at a steady 50mph on flat road in Bourdeaux France in the Summer. The worst I've had is 68mpg in the UK in the Winter with some 'spirited' riding.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

So when you checked it over did you need to top up the oil or the tyres?

[@birchwoodbiker]

No, front brake has got a bit spongy, I'm going to change brake fluid that's it 👍👍👍

[@chaosin73]

Will you take off all the additional stuff you have put on that NC before you change?

[@birchwoodbiker]

No I tend to leave it on as the change in bike most won't fit great question, I've said it we waist hundred on these accessories, and sometimes I think do I need them I'm caught in the magic roundabout

[@chaosin73]

@birchwoodbiker Paul, you wanted viewers photos of their bikes - what email address?

[@brentbradley6711]

Piano is too loud, video is too dark.

[@birchwoodbiker]

cheers may of been the nds 16 filter that caused the darkness👍

[@brentbradley6711]

@@birchwoodbiker plis the cloudy sky

[@BlakesPipes]

I come back to comment, I still don't get the automatic part of riding. It's lazy and not involved type of riding. Really don't get it unless you are injured or have a disability. Other then that, it's lazy riding. Your not the only channel I state that on. But you guys over in Europe have different riding terrain, so that might be the reason.

[@Zip13]

Is a quick shifter, auto blipper or the new e clutch (hondas or the ones being developed by many big manufacturers) for lazy riders?. My first bike was 45 years ago and my first DCT June this year. I hired a manual for two days but switched to the DCT option when putting my order in. I've done 1000 miles on it and I'm a convert. It doesn't suit certain bikes and riding styles so I wouldn't recommend to all but for long rides, touring and lazy riding I'd highly recommend it. Try one!

[@BlakesPipes]

@@Zip13 first, I got injured 20 months ago in my job as a physical therapist. Lost 50 percent of my left left strength. I went to a can-am course 14 months ago because I thought that if I can not return to riding, I could still get the feeling of the environment around me. If you want easy, drive a 4 wheel inclosed vehicle. If you drive to work and commute, automatic make sense. Motorcycles are not for everyone, but we do need to protect it from today's less fortunate ( liberal mind set) to hop on one and get hurt and state they are dangerous. Motorcycles are not dangerous at all, just the consequence are more severe. And the less someone has control of a vehicle ( today's made vehicle that has to tell you that some one is next to you or even park your car for you) we will continue to lose our rights on two wheels. I should write a paper on this..... wait I have a YT channel, maybe just do a video to refer people too!

[@awol6739]

agree not keen on the auto,s but there is a market for them , and we are lucky their is a still a choice how long for ?

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@Zip13 I test rode an NC750X-DCT around 5 years ago and was smitten within 250 yards.

[@paulmartin8656]

I'm a below knee left leg amputee and test rode one last week and if it wasn't for the DCT I wouldn't have been riding a bike. I was surprised at how good it was and now have one on order.