First Ride Honda NT700V

[@davidcarroll2035]

Hi William, the NTV650 has been in the uk, since 1988, the it morphed into the Deauville, then into the 700. It’s an engine that’s renounced for its reliability and high mileages. A well sorted piece of kit.

[@triumphrider2002]

I loved the bike but I ended up selling it because of the crap plastic Honda used on the bodywork. I had to install after market latches on the luggage lids and the whole rear section starting cracking everywhere. I bought new lids but the inner section just started coming apart. I had a 1984 Honda that used that same engine. They are bullet proof.

[@edzaslow]

@@triumphrider2002 I still have mine purchased in 2010, but I don't ride it much. I replaced the small pannier lids with large ones imported from the UK. I have not had any problems with the plastic cracking, but I live in a warm climate. It's really a unique bike, very practical, but most people consider it to be quite boring. Mine has ABS which is quite good. This bike's DNA is actually from the old Honda Pacific Coast.

[@davidcarroll2035]

There have been stories of problems with the lids of the 700s built in carriers, they are different from the 650, the rare problem lays in the latching mechanisms. It requires you to offer the lid up with a central gentle push. Then all’s good. However if you push it up hard with just pressing on one end it can cause only one catch to hold it. It’s rare, has to plastics I have never personally had any issues with Honda’s offerings and have had them sun bleached and frozen in winter. Ok. There will be people with negativity to say. When I said it’s a well sorted piece of kit. I was referring to the engine, brakes and handling. These bikes can go three times around the clock! Proven many times over. There will always be people who don’t like something, that’s the world we live in. If you want something with the reliability of the Honda Cub 90cc this is it x God Bless you all have a wonderful day xx

[@edzaslow]

@@davidcarroll2035 There's an excellent video from Soundtechguy on the correct technique in closing the pannier lids. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6O1iXlvpLuZpqs

[@davidcarroll2035]

Ed in Florida hi yes I like his videos, I do agree that Honda could have put more robust hinges on the carriers but it’s no deal breaker to me. I’ve had so many bikes since 1976 and not one is perfect. I dare say 30 years ago I might have wanted a more sportier bike but I appreciate this engine and what they have done with it since the 80s. The old adage that there is no such thing as a boring bike but there are plenty of boring riders. Forever searching for something that doesn’t exist. Ride safe brother

[@Jodyrides]

good smooth rider. I like that road without those dangerous Armco barriers that will cut you in half if you slide under the rail into one of those beams.

[@triumphrider2002]

I have been riding these roads since 1968 so I have a little advantage. I don't have the NT anymore but I did enjoy it. My old body needed a little more comfort.

[@Jodyrides]

@@triumphrider2002 don’t feel like a lone Ranger. I started riding when I got my license in 1968.

[@triumphrider2002]

@@Jodyrides that's awesome 👍

[@RetiredtoRideSpain]

Thanks for that 👍 a nice bit of road too 😊

[@bertrandpoure2326]

Bonjour Merci pour cette jolie vidéo. Je possède la même moto que vous. C'est une formidable machine ! Amitiés, BP

[@zi-03]

Вы ставили резину 160 и ничего не задевает?скорость больше на 160 резине?

[@ogh-7516]

The BEST my Friends

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

How fast would you push it a freeway speeds for extended periods, like across Montana or something? Is it squirrely or stable on dirt roads? Thanks.

[@triumphrider2002]

I have owned over 70 bikes and this little sport touring bike is pretty amazing. It's no power house,matter of fact I am pretty sure that my 84 Honda Shadow had the same engine. Honda claims 67 hp but it feels more like 50 hp. Nothing very modern about this bike but it works really well. The bike is very neutral. Makes riding through the mountains a breeze. It is very stable. I have rode a steady 80 mph for extended periods. I did go up to a 160 tire on the rear. It is really comfortable. I do have bar risers. They are cheap because most Americans think they have to have 120 plus HP and never really gave this bike a chance. The NT700 has really grown on me.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

@@triumphrider2002: I've gotten into long distance riding and want more wind and weather protection but I don't need a 1000+ CCs. I'm currently on a V Star 950 and like you described the NT, it doesn't do anything great, but does nothing wrong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXMnIarnbeCpLc