Honda NC750X 40,000 km Review - 5 more reasons to not HATE the NC

[@MrMegaPerez]

I have about 35000km now :) and even after abusing it off-road and traveling with two people and luggage I never had a problem, nothing. Its just a beautiful, reliable and economical machine. I love my NC750X :)

[@eduardobernardoni4525]

Thank you for the report. I'm about to go on vacation and travel about 5,000 km along with my wife and cross the Andes mountain range to Chile. These reports motivate us to know that our NC750sX are very reliable. Greetings from Argentina. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Eduardo Bernardoni - wow. That will certainly be an adventure. Jealous.

[@eduardobernardoni4525]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Hello, remember that I told you that I was going to cross the Andes from Argentina to Chile? Here I leave a few seconds of unedited video of the highest part of the crossing (3750 meters above sea level) in case you want to look at it, incredible landscapes. It took me 11 hours in total to make the full crossing and the NC went great without any problem of punting. When you have the final video of the trip, I will notify you. Greetings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYHCe4xtgtald8k

[@Rrrrrrricky56789]

@@eduardobernardoni4525 how did the trip go? Any problems with the NC?

[@eduardobernardoni4525]

@@Rrrrrrricky56789 Hi. No problem, it is a border crossing (Agua Negra pass) that is enabled from December to March only. Asphalt route in excellent condition and stone path about 130 km approx. You go up to almost 5000 meters high and the NC being injection does not suffer it at all. we went very slowly and enjoying the landscapes. Greetings and good routes.

[@nutellamitpeanuts]

Thanks for all your NC750X videos, I really appreciate it. I'm a 55 year old Honda fan from Germany. This year I completely restored my old Honda XL500S after 30 years. I have so much fun again that I decided to buy a new motorbike. I had the NC750X already in the closer choice. Your videos have confirmed that the NC750X is the right bike. Thanks a lot!!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

nutellamitpeanuts - I’ve restored a few old bikes in the past. It was fun, but the riding experience did not match the nostalgia ! Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback.

[@anyplaceadventures]

With 20,000kms just around the corner...and up the motorway, this is by far the easiest and friendliest bike I have owned. It's capabilities easily outstrip mine. As a daily commuter it's narrow width makes lane filtering a breeze and on weekends it's a capable tourer. I am useless on gravel but getting more comfortable on this bike. As you say the best thing is having my wife along with me on her equally brilliant CB500X....happy days👍

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Placepics - totally agree.

[@tealingbatch7583]

Just got my NC750xa a few weeks ago. Your videos are now my first stop for maintenance homework!

[@stevelookatherfn1085]

Good video, I totally agree! I drove now in the first year with my 750x 15500 kilometers. I do not regret to have decided for this model. At the moment it stands in the garage and waits for better weather, because the weather doesn't invite me to drive. Merry Christmas and a happy new year from cold Germany! 🎄 🎉👋🏻

[@daddydoodoo9089]

I bought mine yesterday (2018 dct ;mint condition) based on many factors but your series of videos sealed the deal in my mind. It’s currently -22c outside so I will have to wait a couple more months before driving it any distance but I can say it performs well on the snow as it was going up my driveway into the garage! Thanks for your effort making these informative videos. 🇨🇦

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Brrrr -22. Can’t even imagine what that feels like. All the best for your adventures

[@davidburgess6640]

Always enjoy your vids and as a fellow Novacastrian totally enjoy riding in this part of the world. Just swapped a mate my Integra 700 for his nc700s and am absolutely loving this bike ( and I have owned about 40 bikes previously). Keep up the great vids.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Good weather for riding at present. All the best for your new adventures as a new bike makes all the old roads new again.

[@JeanClaudeNoel]

I have put a down payment on a 2017 NC750X in mid October 2018 for a delivery in April 2019. At 62, this will be my first bike. I also took the extensive and mandatory training here in the province of Quebec, Canada. I choose that bike because of it's reputation and the amount of help available through channels like yours. It seems to be a dependable and well mannered bike. Something I will be able to handle. I am sure, it will be "thrilling" enough for me. Why did you decided on smaller tread on the back wheel? This is not something that I would dare to do. One last thing, I had to do a double take on the "Don't not". 😎

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Jean-Claude Noël - very few dual purpose tyres come in the 160 size. I wore out the Shinko 170 I tried first and replaced it with a Tourance 150. The 170 was too wide when fitted, making the tyre more rounded. This gave less contact patch, and wide chicken strips. I have found I can use all of the 150 without rolling off the sides in tight corners. So I’ll stick with a 150 for a dual purpose tyre in future. I got 10,000 km from the rear Shinko which is fine. But I’ve used many Tourance tyres on a previous bike and liked its performance and wear. In Oz they are similar price and I expect to get a few more kms from it.

[@JeanClaudeNoel]

Thanks for your comments. I will make a note of it.

[@martinkeet8373]

Hi, I also just a down payment too, mine arrives end August. In contrast I have been riding since I was 16 and have had more than 40 bikes but this NC excites me a lot, it is my 3rd Honda 750....

[@dgb8287]

Hello from Argentina, I have a nc700x with 16 thousand km, all km by road, excellent machine.

[@Dutcharmytent]

Your last video brought mr here as I did not know anything about the bike you featured, as a uk biker my last bike was a Ducati 750 Monster. I gave up riding when I got to 50. I had been a biker since age 16. I moved onto Jeeps. Have subscribed.

[@markhorton7013]

All in All what's not to dislike... another great vid and looking forward to sharing many more of your miles with smiles. Have a gr8 Xmas from Lincolnshire UK.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Mark Horton - thanks Mark. Appreciated.

[@robertoc2485]

Another excellent video. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Thanks mate.

[@user-ks8gy2bf6h]

Like your review and all your videos, i have a Honda 750s so always interested about your bike adventures. I would love some advice on how to use soft panniers and other luggage due to the fuel tank under the rear seat

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Have a look at these if you haven’t found them already Back seat luggage kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nXnmuohN-Yb9k Soft panniers kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXezdIVrjtZkoJo

[@user-ks8gy2bf6h]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you so much keep up the videos they are great, just wish i was as handy as you are with all the maintenance you able to do.

[@ccooper8785]

I am glad you have no plans to change bike as I can (hopefully) look forward to further vlogs on your 750X ! Best wishes for 2019, safe riding.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

C Cooper - yep. As soon as the weather cools again we will be doing some camping trips

[@norsefalconer]

Thanks for the update! I carry the same stuff in the frunk/glove box! Love mine as well. So undervalued in the Moto community, especially in the States. Of note, GIVI now makes a NC specific tank bag for the yrs with the lid "rack," I found it on Motostorm.it

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Norsefalconer - yes that tank bag looks very nice.

[@cwdaniels4]

I have 68 000km on mine.... and I am worrying that I will never have the excuse to buy new one cos this one is finished 😂

[@phillipblampied4950]

Well done Adrian.... just to be picky though you do mention at about 2:18 that you get 3 to 4 km to the litre although we all know what you mean....

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Phillip Blampied - ha! I hadn’t picked that up. Of course it’s 3-4ltrs/100km. Thanks

[@hughmcnamee]

Thanks for another great video, seasons greetings from the UK.

[@markswan9148]

terrific summary, thanks

[@trevorfairbanks647]

Enjoyed your review. Made me think about getting one of these. I've a similar background to you and been on 2-wheels most of my life. Currently got a couple of old bikes that I'm too fond of to get rid of and a 2014 (registered) Varadero X1000VAB that I tour around Europe on. It's done me well (coming up to 66K Km) but it's getting heavier as I get older (~280 Kg wet). Been looking at a Tenere 700 which seems a nice bike but probably not one I would want to do long distance riding on so an NC750X is something to think about. I'm around 185 cm and I do like a bike to be be physically big so I wonder? I like to do my own maintenance so I really like the fact that the valves aren't shimmed.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Trevor Fairbanks - thanks for your comments. You might like to join the Facebook group “Honda NC750X Owners group” if you want more information.

[@TheLimhammett]

Loved your videos. Learnt alot from it!

[@stevebolton8471]

The Guardian tells me it is getting very hot right now. Enjoy your Summer. Love seeing the sights in your videos.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Steve Bolton - yes. Up around the 40c for the next few days here. No riding for us.

[@stevebolton8471]

We saw temperatures around 35C this summer in Hampshire and I waited until the late evening before riding. I wouldn’t want to ride in 40C even with a mesh riding jacket.

[@davidrambo1835]

Nice video. Was wondering if you made the added Tank Pad to your bike or did you purchase it. If you purchased it, can you let me know where. Thanks

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

David Rambo - made it.

[@davidrambo1835]

Thanks for your reply. Nice job

[@frankpinion4937]

Easy maintenance apart from when it comes to checking or replacing the air cleaner which is one of the most difficult one's to get at on any bike let alone a adventure bike. All those clips and panels you have to remove to get at it if you took it to a shop would cost a pretty penny to get done. I have no doubt those panels and or clips will break over time for such an operation of checking the air cleaner. 17" isn't an adopted standard for any adventure bike-that's because they are more oriented towards road. Even my Ducati Scrambler has an 18" on the front. It's about being able to roll over obstructions especially negotiating rocks in river's that are often difficult to see in the river. Otherwise it looks to be a well thought out bike by all report I've heard. Good economy-good torque and low centre of gravity with engine angle.

[@allaspectdronephotography423]

Very nice video. Loved Cabbage Tree bay and soldiers beach. Merry Christmas.

[@neilwiddison6529]

Hi mate thinking about one of these. I dont ride fadt and just enjoy being out on my bike . Whats the comfort and fuel consumption like . Many thanks Neil in thr good old uk.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Neil Widdison - probably best to join the face book group “Honda NC750X owners group”. Lots of UK based owners who can give you feedback. Many say the seat is uncomfortable but I think it’s fine. Fuel? 3.5 ltrs/100km is a normal average.

[@neilwiddison6529]

Hi mate Neil here from thr good old uk. I have a vfr 750 and a cb500s. I am thinking of getting rid of them both to much money and getting the nc 750 what do you think will i miss the performance of thr vfr and the fun of the cb500s thanks Neil.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Neil Widdison - I haven’t owned either bike so cannot make an informed comment. I love Wendy’s CB500X but it doesn’t have the grunt of the NC. You will miss the power of the VFR. Join the ‘Honda NC750X owners group’ on Facebook. Lots of UK owners you could ask.

[@neilwiddison6529]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thanks for getting back i may take the plunge and get a nc 53 now so i just love riding not fast lol. Takecare.

[@volt8684]

@@neilwiddison6529 I had a vfr800fi non vetec. Up to 80mph don’t think anything in it and nc far torquier, after that, the vfr would have it, but what road are you on then? Vfr 35 mpg when caning it Nc 75mpg. Much comfier. Only regret changing as I loved my 21 yr old VFR but my skeleton didn’t😂. Superb bike the nc and not slow like people say just not revvy but very torquey, less fuss but not far behind

[@kazatelljiri7105]

Merry Christmas I wish you both very happy kilometers from CZ

[@joaobernardo4696]

Tenho uma nc750x de 2015. E também tem mais de 40k. E adoro. Tenho seguido todos os vídeos e principalmente os de manutenção que me têm ajudado a fazer também na minha.

[@TheDervMan]

I don’t not like your review 😉👍🏻

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

DervMan - thanks Mr Derv

[@gerhardburkhart9686]

I don't not like your review too

[@xair007]

Can you post the link or give more info about your upper windshield please?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

xair007 www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Clip-On-Windshield-Screen-Extension-Spoiler-Wind-Deflector/153085120827?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180213162450%26meid%3D58300a5a3ec744128e7d78eab899d227%26pid%3D100930%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D303003754462%26itm%3D153085120827&_trksid=p2349624.c100930.m5375

[@browneye69]

Great video but I have doubts about your tyre combination. I have been looking at options for tyres to replace the crap factory Bumlops on my NC. You are currently running a Tourance on the back and a Shinko on the front. From what I have read the Shinko is a bias ply and the Tourance is a radial so I'm guessing that combination might be a little dodgy, even if it feels OK. I could be wrong but it might be something to look at. BTW, how many chains and sprockets have you been through in your 40000K's? Keep up the good work. Cheers from Raymond Terrace

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Des Gusting - tyres are a very personal choice. After the craplops I had a set of Tourance Next. Didn’t like them at all and they didn’t last long. Then I had a set of Michelin PR4’s. These were excellent both in feel and longevity. But I wanted some dual purpose tyres. So put on the Shinko’s. These feel great and wear well for the price. After the rear Shinko wore out, I put the Tourance on the rear. I like this combination and will stick with them. I replaced the poor quality original chain at 22,000km (frozen links even when oiled every ride). Still have the original sprockets. The sprockets and RK chain are still good at 40,000km.

[@desgusting6926]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I'll be going for PR4's or the new Road 5 Michelins. I don't go out of my way to ride on dirt so its road tyres for me. Thanks for the info on chains. Incidently, the early first model NC700's (I had an NC700S) were known to break chains (all that massive HP you know) and I think there was a recall on them in the states and Canada. The later ones used (cheap OEM) DID. Cheers

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Dennis Brown - good choice. I would have stuck with the Michelin’s if I didn’t want to do some gravel roads.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Best all rounder bike on the market. 👍🏍

[@crispernator]

Gday mate why change when you are happy , the thing i like the most about this bike and why i would buy one compared to a versy is the ease of maintenance on the engine ,from videos i have watched the versy just about has to be pulled to pieces just to change the plugs fairings tank ect what a hassle that is the honda just undo two bolts remove cowling and your thier .

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

crispernator - yes. This was what swayed me away from the Versys which in many ways is otherwise superior to the NC

[@MajorHazzard]

Crispernator. You're so right, but it's not just the Versys, I have a 2018 Suzuki GSXS750 and What a P.I.A . it is to even top up the coolant etc. Looking into buying a DCT model of this bike.

[@crispernator]

@@MajorHazzard hi mate yea i just used the versy as an example i looked at the suzuki as well there all good bikes but for maintenance the honda is streets ahead .

[@MajorHazzard]

Don Storm. I haven't got either an NC or a Versys- yet!, As everyone knows, choosing a bike is a very personal thing, for me, the Versys is too tall, with a higher seat then the NC. I personally think the NC is more road orientated than the Versys,(then again how many Versys riders take their bikes off road?). I like the idea of the NC's low centre of gravity and practicality, and for me, coming from an in line 4 Suzuki GSXS750, the change is going to be huge. But, the uncomfortable long distance rides on the GSX are getting intolerable, so, I'm hoping that all that will change when I finally get an NC. For you, the choice is between a Versys and a NC, for me, it's between a Crossrunner and a NC. albeit the Crossrunner is much more expensive, but we shall see.

[@stevebolton8471]

don storm Just under 85 miles per gallon for my DCT over 6000 miles now. Some riding at highway speeds where it drops to around 75mpg, but most riding 40-60 mph. I always ride in drive and accelerate gently except for the occasional spirited ride in sport mode. But I really love it for rolling along country roads in a relaxed way with the DCT doing the work.

[@steviejd5803]

I left my heart in Australia, I’m still so very much in love with your beautiful land.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Oh. I was wondering what that red squishy thing was that I ran over the other day. 🥰

[@sandwaves5642]

I can see one usable upgrade you can actually do - LED front light. Just don't go for the cheap bulb - it may cost much more later....

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Sand Waves - thanks for the suggestion but as I live in a rural area and in Oz, I don’t ride at night. Way too dangerous.

[@gerardomusano6919]

Seeing you ride with the Honda 500x Can you tell us the difference between the two bikes and would you bye it in the future the same bike or get the 500x

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Gerardo Musano - the 500X is an excellent bike and if I had bought one instead of the NC I would be happy. It puts out almost as much horse power as the NC but revs higher. The NC is way easier for maintenance, has the glove box, has much more torque and revs lower. Buy in future? I’m up to bike no 34 and always buy something different each time regardless of whether I lived the previous one or not!

[@gerardomusano6919]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thanks for the answer and happy XMAS from Italy

[@Diego.Chimo.]

Hi, how are you? I have one year ago with 17,000 km. I wanted to ask you about the oil, I use 10/30 synthetic Honda, what do you use? since the manual does not specify if it is mineral or synthetic.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Diego Simonetto - my manual says to use semi synthetic. But I use 10/40 full synthetic. www.penriteoil.com.au/products/full-synthetic-10w-40#/

[@rogerhart1835]

I've got 317 miles on my 2022 and love every mile. Just got 63 miles per gallon, yowza!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Lovely. Just over 80,000km on mine and still can’t find a reason to buy another bike.

[@frankpinion4937]

well said my friend-brilliant review.

[@pb6003]

So after 40k any prboblems with the bike?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

A B - zero problems. One rear wheel bearing had to be replaced recently but I view that’s as normal wear and tear. Otherwise it’s just been normal maintenance schedule stuff.

[@mikek2218]

So you went with a 150 on the rear? I think I asked you in an earlier video, when you had the Shinko 705 on the rear, and you mentioned you went with the 170 and were hesitant to go smaller than the 160 stock. So what changed your mind and made you decide that the 150 would be adequate? And why did you decide to not use the Shinko on the rear? Thanks as always.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Mike K - I wore out the Shinko 170 and replaced it with a Tourance 150. The 170 was too wide when fitted, making the tyre more rounded. This gave less contact patch, and wide chicken strips. I have found I can use all of the 150 without rolling off the sides in tight corners. So I’ll stick with a 150 for a dual purpose tyre in future. I got 10,000 km from the rear Shinko which is fine. But I’ve used many Tourance tyres on a previous bike and liked its performance and wear. In Oz they are similar price and I expect to get a few more kms from it.

[@mikek2218]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Many thanks for the reply. Come spring, I'll give your suggested set-up a try.

[@BigDogHDSPB]

I love my 23 model! I’ll never trade it in. I put some Michelins and it handles better than those shitty Dunlop stocks

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Agree. Anything is better than those OEM dunlops.

[@BigDogHDSPB]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff yeah pure deathtrap southeast asian manufacturing at least here in the states lol

[@mrfechu6281]

I still love mine, but I made a mistake... I tried the new Africa Twin.

[@ptrisonic]

I really dislike Top Boxes - nothing personal - they make a bike look unbalanced I'd rather have saddlebags. Can you fit a helmet into that capacious compartment? Cheers, Pete. PS Loved the Tasmanian visit vid..

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes a helmet can be fitted in the glove box. But I carry all my “essentials” in it so never use it for helmet.

[@SantiniDelamuta]

Very good. My Honda is an NC 750X.

[@themassofmen]

Wearing padded cycle shorts under your motorcycle trousers makes complete common sense on any bike. A worthwhile try before buying a new seat.

[@redbitter1232]

Norah head awesome spot 🤩

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

red bitter123 - yep. Just around the corner at Soldiers beach.

[@SantiniDelamuta]

My Honda is NC750X.

[@mikemccurdy8504]

health to enjoy :)

[@faidularcs]

You don't like so which you like ¿

[@wolfgangdeuschle8123]

I don't NOT love my 2016er NC750XD as well :-))

[@RyaNewGame]

You don't not like.. so you're saying you like everything you said 🤔

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Vegan Motovation - correct 👍

[@RyaNewGame]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I knew it, it's you who made the "5 things I hate about the NC750X" back then, nicely done ;) Subscribed 😁

[@РоманХопов]

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