Bike Hunt Ep8 - Honda NC750X DCT & NX500

Hello, and welcome to the episode! Today Nick finally tried the DCT version of the legendary Honda NC750x! we compare NX500 with the model and i think you will find the results a surprise!
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[@suerichards264]

I love my NC750x, I tour the UK on it. I have the manual version and love the light clutch. The mpg is brilliant.

[@nicksepisode]

It really is the bike that does it all !

[@volt8684]

I had a dct and sold in 3 months but loved manual

[@markpercy4277]

That was a great episode, loved Jodie moaning about giving the NC back 😂confidence is everything on a bike and when you can't flat foot it makes a lot of difference. 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Mark 🍻

[@davidphillips7255]

You Tuber Scott Warner 'Nothing To Prove' mentioned during a test of the Moto Guzzi V7 850 that the NC 750 was a competitor. Just as I decided to trade my CB500F on a new NC-DCT Honda discontinued the bike in Canada and they were instantly gone from dealers. I now have the V7 and it's very nice : Comfortable seat, low CG, effortless handling and shaft drive. It's so comfortable, I like it so much, it's a keeper. It's also got a huge range with excellent fuel economy and a 21 L tank. It might be worth a look if you haven't considered it.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks, I’ll check that out

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I am lucky enough to own 3 bikes, one of them being a Honda NC750X. The NC is my 'go to' bike of the three. Incredibly frugal, and does pretty much all I need. It's my second NC, but I opted against the DCT this time as my last one had issues with the DCT locking in 6th gear.

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah, that would be my only issue with dct. More that could go wrong lol (rare for honda)

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@nicksepisode Prior to buying my NC I did some online research and it seems the DCT gearbox is quite a common problem

[@janisrozitis4807]

​@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOneAre there lot of issues with DCT? For which edition/year is that?

[@volt8684]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOneyes me too and found that no one can repair

[@johnking5932]

Bought my 23 geared model nc last year, Nick and Jo, after watching you ride your old nc.. so it's good to see you test riding the 24 bike.. It's the Swiss army knife of motorbikes, l have upgraded the screen to a puig touring screen the bike is almost a perfect bike for me now... all the best

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks John, i like that great metaphor, The NC is like a SWISS ARMY KNIFE

[@teapotwood2817]

How do you find it with pillion?

[@davericketts9101]

There are always pros and cons with all bikes and it depends on every individual, as to which they prefer. I do agree with Jodie that the front of the NX500 is not pretty and Honda have made an error. The last incarnation of the CB500X was much better looking but that`s my opinion and others may prefer the new look. That swingarm on the NC is shocking for a Honda. Nice to hear the chat, as usual.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks, Dave . I don't know if the NX500 front will grow on me, but not keen. Cb500x looked a lot better

[@Crossers76]

Got a new NC DCT after having the cb500x for 7 years which I loved. Only done a couple of hundred miles on it so far and it's easier to ride than the CB was and yes you can change the modes on the fly but you need to back the the throttle off completely.

[@nicksepisode]

Oh I see thanks for that

[@benjaminjames8657]

I have still got my blue DCT 2020 NC750X 14,000 miles so far. What a great bike 🤘

[@nicksepisode]

Thats a true honest proof that this bike is great!

[@johnlittle8669]

NC750X Brilliant bike.

[@nicksepisode]

It really is! - Jo

[@SuperchargedLlama]

Love the dct variant. I just got a 2020 one as I preferred the ride and the extra height to the latest version.

[@jurgenschockaert9205]

I bought a 2022 DCT model by watching your videos and really love this motorcycle. It's lowered because i'm not that tall 🤭. I also had lot of cramp in my left hand with my former motorcycle (Suzuki Gladius). I think it would be excellent for Jodie. Greetings from Belgium 😉

[@nicksepisode]

Great to hear! We are honoured :)

[@MotoGoato]

Both nice bikes, you wont go far wrong with either. I was seriously considering a new NC750X recently whilst on the hunt for a comfy long distance bike with decent weather protection. In the end I bought myself a lightly used manual NT1100 (9.5K miles on it) with the full voyage pack and a few choice extras included (Official quick shifter, H&B engine bars, front n rear cameras etc) .. it cost the previous owner over £15K all brand new .... it cost me just less than the price of a new DCT NC750X. Fantastic bike that ticks all the boxes for me .. comfort and weather protection are outstanding, the engine is smooth with plenty of grunt and practicality is high with the included full luggage set. Only downside is the weight when manual maneuvering .. but when riding it's no issue at all and the bike is extremely well balanced. Well worth considering when you're thinking of bikes like those in this video 😉

[@nicksepisode]

Sounds like you have purchased a great motorcycle there. Nice one. Their loss is your gain ! Thanks for your comment

[@ruahinesrider]

Try the Triumph Tiger 🐅 660 Sport Tourer for Nick & Jodie can ride the Trident 🔱 or Speed 400 the Speed 400 has low seat height for Jodie.

[@ruahinesrider]

The Tiger 🐅 660 is similar to the NC but you get the benefit of a Triple & has 17.5L tank & do 200miles easily.The seat is to high for Jodie & is upswept so no good for short legs but NC be great for Jodie & Tiger 🐅 660 for Nick both similar Sport touring bikes but the Triple be more fun when you want it to.

[@johnalleman1134]

NC = nice, sensible, practical, economical, built beautifully, comfortable, high tech and priced well. Every reason to buy one really, but I can’t help feeling it’s dull! That thing that you were saying about how a bike makes you feel is SO important (to me too!). You are never going to look back as you walk away from it are you! Hehe.. The Yams were the other extreme, but prob not an ideal all-rounder. By the way, I’m loving these vids! 😅

[@barrydaly7174]

I disagree. I think they look great, and I think the designers' of the new BMW GS 1300 did too from sideways on. When I had Mine I had as many comments of "Nice Bike" as any of my Other bikes the black one looks particularly "Cool" IMO, not unlike the much more powerful BMW XR. and if you get the revs up on the manual version it's not dull at all it has a satisfying rumble as it passes at lower speeds too according to bystanders. As you can tell although I am now a BMW owner I am fiercely loyal to my old NC and I miss it. Not least because all my other bikes required panniers, tank bags or tail bags to carry anything. Unlike the NC with its genius "Frunk".

[@johnalleman1134]

Fair comment Barry.

[@nicksepisode]

Hi John thanks for your comments, i always value viewers opinions, i really like the look of the new nc 21> but i guess that's subjective. the yams did wow us, but they could get us in trouble haha - glad you like the series - more to come

[@nicksepisode]

yes Barry i think the new bmw looks a lot like the new nc if im honest

[@karlhoward2737]

I think whatever bike you have, it’s the best bike….horses for courses….I returned to riding after 43 years of not riding….the DCT took a bit of time to use at very low speeds….but you get used to it….it is just a great bike, manual changing is a breeze if you want….once run in, it just purrs….but yeah we all love bikes, all have good points and not so good points…..hehe….just count ourselves lucky that we all ride.

[@richardrh3623]

I had a full suspension change by Maxton on my nc750x . Made a huge difference. Well worth the cost.

[@nicksepisode]

I've heard that a lot from owners. Seems a worthy upgrade

[@volt8684]

The stock suspension is awful and very mismatched front and back

[@stephengrainger7586]

How much did it cost

[@richardrh3623]

@@stephengrainger7586 hi , about £ 1,200. Maxton are really high quality. I think that Ohlins will cost the same.

[@tonycromby2704]

My wife and I are looking at these two exact bikes to do some touring next year thank you for a great video 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Good choice! You honestly can’t ant go wrong there

[@chrishall734]

For the way it rides I’d say the nc750x is the prefect candidate to be a dct. I rode a manual one but due to low revs I found I was changing gear very frequently whereas with dct you wouldn’t notice them. Also dct is much better in sport mode

[@nicksepisode]

Oh yes absolutely

[@paulegan7250]

HIya, Thanks for doing this particular series, I have thoroughly enjoyed it coz your looking for the same things I would. Looks like an NC for Jodie then, you know it makes sense.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank You

[@niteworlok]

Hahaha - so I message you about the Tracer 700 and the NC750X - then I open KZbin and find this video!! Love it!! So tempted with that tracer I showed you but as you said the NC750X is a bargain!

[@nicksepisode]

It's a tough one. Either way, you're getting a cracking bike

[@niteworlok]

@@nicksepisodetrue - and being a relatively new rider as long as the NC can do 70+ with my fat arse on it that may be a good bike - you and your lass need to come up and do some North Yorkshire coast roads with me pal when you can!

[@nicksepisode]

@@niteworlok yes we do !

[@Sankara561]

I'm looking to buy used so I think the NC is better for me than CB500X. I don't like inverse LCD but i can change the polarising filter if needed to fix that. DCT looks amazing, nobody says it works badly even if they don't like the idea

[@nicksepisode]

the nc would be the better choice, if taking dirt roads go cb or nx

[@Mtthwpez]

I have had my 2019 NC750X from new and love it. I have thought about getting a new DCT version, but i think I would need a colour tft, cruise control and an upgraded swingarm to do so. That swingarm (it's the same on mine) has no business being on this bike. Really lets the model down imho!

[@nicksepisode]

Yes the things you've mentioned would make this bike the goldilocks of them all

[@ptilrem]

Told you guys the DCT version was awesome. So easy and comfy, and the bike has enough grunt. And no Nick, I wouldn't trade in Circe for one.

[@nicksepisode]

I don't blame you Paul, the bond between you two is unbreakable

[@johnterry804]

The NC dct is Jodie bike she looks great on it! Perfect for her

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks 😊 - Jo

[@nikos-giorgos]

I liked the "this is mine" part

[@karlhoward2737]

Just over year of owning this version of the NC750…..love it…..and now run in….it just purrs….my forever bike, it ticks all the boxes…sure get the various accessories….but that’s it…..only critique….the wind screen is awful for scratching…..just awful….but that’s it…..perfect bike.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

Hi nick -jo. If I remember I did say to you try out the nc750x dct. Great bike. But I have sold my honda. But now have a royal Enfield super meteor in blue. But unfortunately not be out on her yet. I got the man flu. I feel like 💩. See you both in your next video ride safely.

[@nicksepisode]

Hope you feel better soon. What a lovely machine you have

[@Gylfaginning16]

Great Video! I love your style, it is totally different from all the other youtube videos you find out there. Very authentic. I have been considering the NC750x as well. But I am worried that I am too small. I am just 168 cm, do you think it might fit? Of course I need to to a test seating in my local store... I was just wondering if I have any chance at all 😅

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for your lovely comment. The seat height is 800mm and on the lower side of seat heights for this type of machine, what makes it better the weight is low down so its easy to ride. You cant go wrong with this bike!

[@Gylfaginning16]

@@nicksepisode think you so much for your response, I really appreciate it. 🥰

[@timrhind]

Probably already answered You can change drive modes in the fly but have to turn throttle off.

[@nicksepisode]

You can change while riding

[@jamesprice7470]

Great video nick and jo.i think u may have found the bike.will have to wait and see if suzuki wins u over.

[@nicksepisode]

Suzuki ❤️

[@daleritchie9143]

I love my 18 NC750x, if I could just find the cast swing arm that fits it. Having just seen a guy get 235k miles on has NC with no engine issues, I'm in no rush to change it. The NX-500 does seem decent for a 500

[@nicksepisode]

Ive heard the adv one fits

[@socairnone5550]

do you have to put it in nuetral to park up. Because leaving it in gear is much safer when not parking on the flat

[@nicksepisode]

You will need to use the park brake

[@thebrowns5337]

If you could do a video comparing a Honda DCT vs an E-Clutch version ( I appreciate they will be different models, like an NC750 vs a CB650R) that would be great - I'd love to 'see' the differences.

[@nicksepisode]

I'll keep an eye out when it arrives at my local dealer

[@DeanArnold1066]

Love my NX

[@nicksepisode]

What a great choice!

[@nikos-giorgos]

Mt09 has double the consumption of the nc750 but it also has double the power.

[@joachimfilms]

Both brilliant bikes. To bad the nc is only suited for short legged people. P.s. Jodie: look into the corner, you turns will be much easier and smaller.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for the tip 😊 - Jo

[@simonchilli2088]

Well that's a turn up for the boox! DCT? Next episode could be scooters!

[@nicksepisode]

That's actually a good idea you know

[@leighchard2929]

Back to the bike how i found your page to start with

[@nicksepisode]

Yes ! You are one of the originals

[@emanuelperez2329]

Which of the bikes do you feel easier to drive in slow manouvers, turnning, etc?

[@nicksepisode]

Nc750x easy

[@colvillebri196]

I think that’s the bike for you Jo, not so much to worry about and you were keeping up with Nike.

[@nicksepisode]

yeah, having dct is lush!

[@colvillebri196]

I had one on order last year before I got the hornet but it was an unlimited wait and I got bored waiting

[@alandmorley]

What was the seat like as in comfort?

[@nicksepisode]

@@alandmorley much better than the previous model (which some people say is firm)

[@TheBezaleel]

My 1999 Honda CB500S has larger tank, less weight, lower seat and more power than both these models. Can you call that progress in 25 years ?

[@nicksepisode]

It's crazy. They don't build things like they used to

[@tonycromby2704]

what's comms are you using?

[@nicksepisode]

fodsports m1s plus, i have a video on this item, its a great product.

[@tonycromby2704]

Found the video thanks 👍

[@romeldias]

While these are still very plasticy IMHO...Jo looks spectacular on that black NC!

[@nicksepisode]

Aww thanks, hee hee 😆 - Jo

[@ZoahPorre]

lol @ 1:48 Thats what happens when you jump to a honda from another bike.... every single time i boop the horn.

[@nicksepisode]

Yup lol

[@steve00alt70]

I would still pick the cb500f over all of them.

[@sandwaves5642]

DCT on prev. models of NC750s was not a good thing on longer stretches - the throttle hand got numb - there was no clutch to squeeze, to "glide" the bike - to shake the hand off.... , because, the second you are off the throttle - bike was slowing down = DANGER ! Have you noticed ( I too did try this bike, but don't remember ) - is it otherwise with the NEW NC750 DCT ?? - does it glide, or also start slowing down - when u're off the throttle ?

[@nicksepisode]

Engine braking is great on the new dct, and you can even adjust it

[@passinthru4328]

You can get the Atlas throttle lock for short freeing shake-outs of the throttle hand without slowing down (engine braking is greater in Sport mode) though I understand there is an electronic conversion to cruise control available. Probably pricey.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Who cares about the swinging arm its hardly a game breaker and it looks fabulous in black. Both great bikes but the DCT does it for me and of course you've got Hondas legendary build quality.

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah you have the same opinion as Jodie. It's just my engineering brain telling me it's just a box section of steel lol.

[@clivehale397]

Why not let Jo get the nc with dct and you try an xadv.....

[@nicksepisode]

Not a bad idea

[@Alan-cg8gx]

XADV?

[@nicksepisode]

I'd imagine they're fun to ride!

[@volt8684]

Put the hornet engine in it

[@nicksepisode]

For the nc ?

[@volt8684]

@@nicksepisodeyes

[@darrylcoomer1539]

If you guys are planning to do some longer distances and touring, do not go for the Yamahas!! The NC750 would be perfect, just not great specs

[@nikos-giorgos]

NC is made in Japan NX is made in Thailand so that's that.

[@nicksepisode]

Still holds honda quality 👌

[@nikos-giorgos]

@@nicksepisode Sure does but its not the same. Fit and finish is always superior on a "made in Japan" bike.

[@volt8684]

After riding these bikes last few vlogs just couldn’t ride an enfields

[@nicksepisode]

We've tried a fair few enfields as u know lol

[@ZoahPorre]

I just dislike the looks of the NX500... NC is just all around practical and good.

[@nicksepisode]

It really is a nice-looking machine

[@mariokuppers5686]

Nah Nick. Do Offcamera the official Husband Allright Sweet Sweetheart Test if Jo Shines and looks even better than ever in Front of you than buy her the god dam bike

[@nicksepisode]

Deal!

[@sandwaves5642]

An annoying thing that pisses me off, with Hondas' bikes is - the crappiest ever front lights. Cheap Chinese scooters / bikes have much better front light, and it has nothing to do with any regulations. Even on my old MT07 the front light was many times better ! SAME shitty lights were on my CB500X 2018....NC750X 2019.....CB500X 2023..... And notice one more IDIOTIC thing : the inflating valves on these bikes - on the NC, with a single brake disc - it is BENT, while the access is, anyway, easy from the empty side.... On the NX500 - with 2x front brake discs - the valve is STRAIGHT - while the access is, pretty crappy on both sides !!! Obviously NO ONE notices these things, before they need to inflate the wheels ! 😆😆 I am, pretty much, convinced - those Honda engineers DO SMOKE some "good" stuff 🤢🤢

[@nicksepisode]

I love your write ups. You're not wrong, though

[@birchwoodbiker]

I'm on my 3rd NC750x DCT if you rode one you know

[@nicksepisode]

3rd one, what have you been doing to them haha

[@birchwoodbiker]

You can change modes just drop throttle off

[@nicksepisode]

Nice one