2018 Honda NC750X Review | Best Commuter?

Meet the 2018 Honda NC750X. Some motorcycles are made to impress by muscle power: 200 hp superbikes that will blow your mind. Other just look awesome, but they're not that useful. Still, riding a motorcycle is not just about racing or going to a parade. It's about utility. It's about getting everyday to job in the fastest, most comfortable and fun way. And Honda NC750X was specifically built for this task.
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[@GerhardCombrink]

I have commuted on many different bikes over the years, many very inappropriate mainly due to my ego writing checks my brain don’t want to cash, but if I’m completely honest with myself, the NC750x dct is the best bike for anyone whose brain still rules their actions and who don’t do much off road riding.

[@returnrider4952]

Thanks very much for your video on this bike. I have a 2017 manual model and I love it. I go everywhere on it from filtering through traffic and into the bush on fire trails and dirt/gravel roads. It's not a dirt bike and I don't push it off road but I get to some amazing places taking my time. It's also great on the highway and smooth as butter at 120km's / hour. I've now added some luggage and it's an awesome bike for long touring or a weekend ride. It's a very underrated bike I think - it's a joy to ride.

[@NikdoAdventures]

David Mott same here, Agree on all

[@leoveroude4492]

How do you find the seat comfort during/after 3-400 km day of riding?

[@returnrider4952]

@@leoveroude4492 sorry for the late reply. It's not too bad but its certainly not the most confortable seat. I know a lot of people replace the seat with an aftermarket one. I find it OK.

[@madse9356]

2000 km on my 750s. 4 l / 100 km. I drive the bike with a "sporty" attitude and with a manual clutch. Really good handling compared to my older bikes. It lacks some oomphh, definitely not a sport bike. But it is my best friend in the traffic.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I ran a 2015 NC750X-DCT for 2 years to commute 110 miles a day. I regularly got 100mpg out of it. These bikes are incredible.

[@sindilendlovu332]

Recently did 1280 with a 2018 model. I love this bike. Fuel consumption is awesome. As a new biker I am glad I chose the Honda NC 750 x.

[@amhedet]

Bravo, gentlemen! Your videos keep getting better and better.

[@robsonenduro3316]

most practical bike ever, no question.

[@rmezei]

YES!

[@DeepakRahulSahoo]

Equally matched with its Japanese counterparts..Versys 650, Tracer 700 & V-Strom 650.. I'd choose Wee Strom any day.. no brainer

[@mrswinkyuk]

Some small negatives: Just tried one for a week. I found the digital display to be very fussy and some of the information very hard to read. They could learn from other manufacturers WRT the display. I also found the front brake would pulse (for want of a better word) under heavy braking due to the saw-tooth profile on the outside of the disk. (It was NOT the ABS).Two very minor points on a very good bike. I didn't try the DCT but it would be the one I would buy as everyone who has tried it says it's brlliant.Thanks for a great review.

[@4-n52]

I so want a bike with LED lightning. Sorry, couldn't resist. Jokes aside you guys do a fantastic job.

[@crackerhacker2271]

lol u don't want a bike with LED lighting, bike led lighting is no where as good as car led lighting. What you want is car led projectors on ur bike.

[@monck552]

Had the 750S manual version for four and a half years. The strong torque spread right across the rev range makes it mega easy to ride. It's also fun and a lot quicker than many reviews say.

[@Manic_Mitch.official]

monck55 how is it on a highway? A highway where everyone’s average speed is 70mph?

[@MajorHazzard]

Do you think it's possible to watch and HEAR a review about this bike without the piano..? or any other music. fine, at the start and the end, but I for one want to hear clearly what you are saying and I want to hear what the bike sounds like.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

The music at 4:20 is loud volume compared to the talking. It's a great video. You talk logically, direct and accurate. Please try with no music or quiet volume music. The music is awful. Terrible. Please please please upload one without music and see which people prefer. It's a very good video, just the music is loud.

[@IdealBike]

Totaly agreed

[@1966johnnywayne]

You should ask him for a refund on your ticket price.

[@walterpfannschmidt8449]

It's not a mountain bike, it's a soft trail or an adventure bike. The good part is that the torque of 68Nm already comes at 4750 revs/min, making it a relaxed touring bike too.

[@rmezei]

A wonderful bike all around, will not disappoint and will not let you down - it's a bike if you get rid of you will miss it sooner or later and if you move on you will never forget it - it's just awesome all around and I never take it for granted - maybe some day I will move up to the Africa but I am not yet sold - I will miss the all around versatility of the NC, the fuel economy, reliability and easy maintenance schedule.

[@Lawman-196]

Excellent video gentlemen, I had the NC 700 and outstanding commuter. If didn't like it for highway use.

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Everyone says this bike doesn't feel heavy, has a low center of gravity, etc. but nobody shows how easy it is to pick up if dropped, or how easily you can balance it with your legs while standing over. Can you add it to this video? Thanks!

[@jamesnickel4748]

Great review and a fantastic bike! I just got a 2019 DC750s dct..it's quick and its useful! Thanks for sharing and safe riding!

[@abisaliseven4398]

This is a no fuss, no frills, superb bike .......NOT superbike :) for daily use & the occasional of roading. I have both the 2013 NC700X manual & the 2018 NC750X. These 2 bikes have now put both my 15 FZ1 & my FJR on the sidelines, so much so, I am really contemplating selling of my Yammys. Good bikes depending on what u want & that's pretty much individual, of course.

[@johnford5568]

I traded an FJR and a scooter for the nc750x DCT, miss the shaft drive. It's the Swiss army knife of motorcycles but not in a compromised way at all.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Surprised by your comment. I thought I am somewhat the exception but guess I am not... I have a 2013 NC700S with now 93000km, and a 2014 NC750S with 21000km, both manual gearbox. I absolutely love these NC bikes. As a matter of fact I got rid of my 2015 Z1000 in order to but the used 2014 NC750S which my Honda dealer offered me at a great price. The NC700S I bought new. Zero regrets, best all around bikes I can imagine. Safe rides and travels 👍🏍

[@monck552]

Test ride both versions before you buy - the S is £700 cheaper and handles a lot better, although the X is a bit more comfortable.

[@IdealBike]

Also because of your review I bought the bike and I am very happy with it! Please let me know if you read the infos from a paper placed on the dashboard ? 😁

[@desertfoxxx98]

I own a 2012 NC700X, had it for 2 years.

[@edgarss.1588]

Excellent review! I own a NC750x for the 3rd year (model 2018). It is my first bike... manual gear box, mostly daily commuting - I do average about 3.3l per 100km!!! The storage place is excellent - my backpack fits in during the ride and helmet if parked - super convenient, though keep in mind - not all helmets do fit!

[@gamingwithdavid1619]

I'm 250 pounds is this a good bike for me or to much I weight

[@michaeleasterling5943]

Cool video! I felt like I was watching Borat at times. Very nice piano music. I think it is a Sexy Bike!

[@marionkyman]

Thank you for a good review. I've watched a few. This is on my short list to buy in near future.

[@mkimlicka]

nice review, good job!

[@flyingdutchman4you]

Wow I also want led lightning! at 3.13

[@nesanrockstar5296]

Hi DriveMag Riders. Can you please do a Honda CB1000R review if you have the opportunity ? I'm really interested on that bike.

[@wowowow7694]

What I want is better suspension and more comfortable seat only it.

[@STho205]

wow owow ...agree on both points with most street Hondas as well. The seats have been too thin since the late 80s and the suspension is always subpar. Otherwise an excellent Seiko Watch of a bike line. I order the closest length 1970s CB straight seat cover I can find to the stock seat. Buy some good closed cell foam and cover the existing seat with new upholstery, leaving the OEM beneath. When I sell, I remove my custom padding (just staples and some glue) so the buyer gets stock if they want it. I am quite tall so a higher seat is what i want.

[@corinthians2079]

Do you think that this is a good beginner bike

[@jetrex1986]

I have the 750S DCT great bike

[@cedricd6126]

WHat about beeing 6,06 foot tall on this bike?

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Good review but why the music?

[@mar0364]

Enjoyed the review.

[@siambee]

correction (4:55 ), Aprilla 850 Mana already came out with front helmet compartment + CVT since 2007. No big deal as i still like your video presentation. Good job.

[@johna6968]

Chiew Siong Seng You learn something every day

[@johnthorburn1913]

I used to lie awake at night wondering who was first to make a forward helmet compartment.

[@johna6968]

John Thorburn Sleep well now brother

[@sandwaves5642]

In sport mode - over 4 lit / 100 km?? How do u manage that ? Probably rev it tooooo high? I - in sport 1 mode - go never over 3.5 lit / 100 km. And I do not ride like an old lady.....

[@sqward]

Would it fit a C4 Pro XL (61) in the "tank" storage?

[@sandwaves5642]

Ye. This one is a very good one if a storage in front and an automatic gear are wanted, but if not - a CB500X does the same, with even less fuel consumption ! And it's cheaper. And upgraded with LED - all ( from 2019 )..... I thought to replace my CB500X with this one, but on second thought - NO thanx. Honda should have made NC750 - more modern. Better rear fork, agj front fork, LED blinkers.... I think I wait.

[@KJ6UXW]

Less piano more review please

[@kevindarkstar]

Sadly it's naked brother the 'S' gets ignored, which is a shame in my opinion as not everyone wants to have a huge lump of plastic in front of them 😏

[@bandofthehand888]

hi what camera use for non riding shots thx

[@NikdoAdventures]

Good review

[@frankstocker5475]

T Max for commuting & weekend trips

[@jjiscool4543]

Hmm Where is the clutch?

[@cruiserjohn3790]

I learned to ride on this model. Easy to ride, great bike to use for pure commuting. But very boring.

[@aurelianpintilie]

Buna ziua, interesant review. Cum se poate reseta compu de la motocicleta din mile in km? Am gasit un motorf bunnla pret in Anglia. Ma tenteaza sa-l cumpar. Multumesc

[@rmezei]

Nu te intelege nimeni.

[@wrczane]

That tank filler position is in a horrible place! What if you have a soft tail bag on the rear for a weekend away? You’ll need to take it off every-time to fill it up with petrol😱

[@periklis1994ify]

in which country is it so cheap?

[@jfgoudy]

80mpg is not 4.3l/100kms

[@Chr0nalis]

It's between 3-4 depending on which gallon you are using. What a retarded and ambiguous system. It should be specified in l/100km. Mpg should never be used.

[@RyaNewGame]

NC750X 2018 DCT or Yamaha Tracer 700 2018 ? I'm stuck choosing between those two !!

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Which did you go for it you still looking? Maybe ride both.

[@johna6968]

The Storage compartment wins over the cb500x. Still undecided about dct.

[@mrvwbug4423]

You can always get it without a DCT and save some money too.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Or you could get the DCT, put it into manual mode and shift using the paddles.

[@Gurubashy]

I would get the manual, it costs ~1000 Euro less, it can be bump started if the battery goes bad and it's also 10 Kg lighter.

[@gothere-itis3339]

Jay B this engine requires the dct. So in my opinion (and others you have the manual) get the dct. I am getting it too soon!

[@betruly7894]

Or get the cb500x and you save money and no need to bump it because it's Honda 😍

[@MrAndrew1953]

Would you get this bike or the Africa Twin with extra versatility?

[@IntoxicatedDriver]

Riding an NC750X now, an AT could well be my next choice. But I'll see what alternatives will be available then - for now, the NC ist there to stay. Fuel economy is a strong point, especially in times of uncertainty what steps will be taken towards CO2 reduction.

[@myparadiseing]

Wow - that must be some LED - I never knew "LED lightning" was available - Zeus must have designed it himself...

[@shtjefenkerhani9043]

Had a nc 750x 2014 for 2 years very nice bike ,nove drive a new suzuki v strom 650xt its a much beather bike than NC !!!

[@nikos-giorgos]

What's a beather bike?

[@robertsellers2846]

Hi as anyone done long distance riding on it ?

[@indigo196799]

I did many 1000 km + rides with my nc750x dct.

[@donmason4021]

Yes what he said I've got mine and you can't have it

[@frankstocker5475]

T Max for commuting & weekend trips.

[@betruly7894]

Hello all friends, In 2019 I will make the purchase of my first motorcycle ever, it will be the cb500x 6700euro or the nc750x NO-DCT 8200euro. The difference is 1500euro between this two birds, and I don't see that 1500euro difference is justified. According to you, is the NC750X worth that 1500euro extra? and why? please. Thanks. I'm also considering the Versys650 7800euro over the NC750X, only because it is shipper and really worth the 7800euro. CB500x worth the price. NC750x do not worth the price. only according to me. Versys650 worth the price. The prices are from Belgium. Thank-you

[@betruly7894]

@don storm Great thanks for this detailed explanation of the price difference. You have really helped me making my choice. I'm not going to drive the bike for working, but will be 100% only for enjoyment and weekend ride at summer+spring and maybe travelling with my daughter or wife for around 500Km one way, for 2 days. I probably will make around 4000km per year. I rode the NC750S and the CB500F in the school. When i was riding the CB500F I found it difficult to keep up with the NC750S, it's much faster, also I was shifting the CB500F very short at around 3500rpm , this make the bike feel slow. The NC750S have full torque right from the 2mm twist of the throttle and toke me at surprise at the beginning I almost falls back from the bike, shame on me. The low RPM powerful torque at the NC felt like an électrique bike 'ON/OFF', difficult to manage for me at the beginning. The CB500F felt less torquier, i can twist the hell of that throttle and will not surprise me at all, it's predictable. The torque feeling will appear at about 4000rpm and at 5000rpm I've started feeling the bike very light and nimble, that feeling scared me at the beginning i tough i'm loosing the control or like if the bike have started taking off!. The NC750S felt more heavier in this regard and it remain heavy and stable at all the RPM range and well grounded, It will not lean in the corner as easy as the CB, the NC will need your input to lean, the CB lean quickly look like it's falling at the corner. I've loved that heavy feeling of the NC, it's confortable for a beginner like me. I"m only a Beginner and I may change my mind later-on with more riding experience. Thank-you again my friend, i'm now considering now the NCX at 8200euro and the NCS at 7500euro for weekend enjoyment and short travelling.

[@streetrider2487]

it needs 30hp more , then its the perfect bike all day long.

[@motoryzen]

for under 10 grand.? IT's 2018..not 2028. Get real. Also it's NOT meant for speed. It's a considered a balance daily commute mid ranged adventure bike...It's not an African Twin.

[@streetrider2487]

I AGREE, just saying that i wouldnt mind an extra 30hp and maybe a slight bump up in price. Otherwise, 1. i love Honda, 2. I think this bike is v handsome and well balanced.

[@dataotechingriding8271]

Street Rider I hear you, but if you’re looking for a little more power you should consider the vfr1200 dct by Honda. That might be all you’re looking for.

[@streetrider2487]

sigh, from where i come from , NC750 is around 14000usd (when converted into usd )......but VFR1200 or even the vfr800 runs north of 25000usd

[@dataotechingriding8271]

Street Rider wow that’s crazy! You can get a brand new 2018 NC750X dct stock starting off at about 8500usd here in Chicago and a new 2016 vfr1200 dct stock for about 13000usd. But i def agree that 30hp more would be nice.

[@frankstocker5475]

750cc with 50hp, hello, this bike has half a car engine it's pretty boring to ride for fun, more commuting to a boring job. Nice review thanks.

[@DriveMagRiders]

Thanks, Frank! The question is - what should one ride to commute to a cool job? :))

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Did you ride it? The torque numbers make it seem like it will pull hard from low revs. Probably good at accelerating quickly up to 100kmh/60mph. It's like a bike they've designed to get people from big scooters onto "regular styled motorcycles". I'd like to try one. I'm curious about the very torquey engine.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Not as versatile as the Honda CB500X but it has better storage.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

I am an absolute fan of the NC bikes. May I ask why you categorize the CB 500 x more versatile? Just the weight ?

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@Herzankerkreuz67 Mainly because of the way it can be used in road and off road conditions especially with the fitting of after market Rally Made kits. Just fitting knobbie tyres and engine protection bars means that you can take a CB500X places I wouldn't take a road oriented NC750X.

[@petmot3324]

The most important point is to enjoy . 50hp🤪🤪

[@gopalsuthar887]

Where are you from ?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Romania

[@gopalsuthar887]

thanks for you reply

[@jaspersilus]

Buna,how safe are the roads for bikers in Romania, are they worth adding to a road trip?

[@MrFatpenguin]

Romania has one of the most fun roads in the world, the transfagaraşan, so yes I would add it to a road trip for sure...

[@REDMED2012]

You look like you live in Europe and 94.7 of the world population use metric system why the hell are you using imperial system.

[@danielfalin]

cannot hear your voice from that horrible music, please don't use it again

[@tamirtamir5170]

ugly bike that look like came from the 80.. its not off road not sport. even as first bike i don't know much people that would buy it

[@rmezei]

you must be blind or you really see things off in life

[@rockafella1690]

Where did you learn to speak English?

[@NikdoAdventures]

Watching Netflix and BBC

[@rmezei]

youtube

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

I think his English is good. How many languages do you speak?