HONDA NC750X DCT - Review and Test Ride

[@cforcequad7514]

The DCT version is just the best all around bike design until now, it's difficult to argue otherwise when you attend those parameters for which it was designed. Beyond personal perceptions, has everything required to go in almost any environment. Going into perceptions, play with torque and paddles, tractions and drives modes, test the inclinometer and ABS intrusion, feel a full engine power with the bike full loaded, 2 passengers climbing twisty roads heading to Cordillera de Los Andes, get into the highway at perfect cruise speed, low center or gravity for just past through narrow small towns streets and corners, big cities traffic jams, ¿Heavy? has the perfect weight to face extreme windy conditions, change your tires and Patagonia or Atacama will be done. It's hard to think of another motorcycle with that range of good performance. Plus a reliable and indestructible engine and transmission? Just the best all around.

[@davidtaylor8304]

The rider can change between permanent auto and permanent manual, the switch is in front of the throttle. It has an inclinometer so the ECU knows when you're going up or down hill and selects appropriate gears accordingly. In basic Drive mode it will change up early to maintain good fuel consumption but avoiding labouring the engine. When stationery for more than 5ish second's, switch it into neutral - trans will thank you for it in the long run - then when it's time to move, switch it back into Drive mode, it's almost instantaneous and it'll retain your presets. The 3rd brake ( on the rear rotor ) is primarily a hill-start brake. It'll give you it's 54bhp well below it's max 8000rpm, again for fuel consumption and longevity. It's eng. spec. is tuned for low rev torque. 68Nm at 4750 is actually quite impressive, it makes for a relaxed ride. There are lots of accessories for this bike Inc a softer seat. The brake calipers are fitted with particularly grippy pad's. Not a sexy bike but a damn good long-term friend.

[@stevebolton8471]

Never switch mine into neutral when riding. Pointless. Clutch is automatic. It’s nothing like a car gearbox.

[@WildernessLVR]

From some research I've done I'll have to agree that changing to neutral is pointless. It will not impact any long term wear to the transmission as the clutch is saving any stress and other components are keeping the bike stopped. Clutch might wear at same rate as the manual version does, who knows. Still, I think it's safer to keep it in D, should you need to suddenly move away of something. By the way, car automatic transmissions have come a long way as well. Putting into N to save fuel for instance is very marginal and again could be unsafe or dangerous. Cheers!

[@survivorstothrivers825]

My husband nearly went for this bike, we liked the idea of where the storage tank is and big enough to fit your lid in it :)

[@RevZolution]

It is such a good practical bike. However, watch the review I done of the new model. I prefer the new version. Its almost like a whole new bike. So much better in every way

[@dejayreal]

Have the manual 2020 version of this and so far .. 1000km in , I’m loving it.

[@RevZolution]

I can see why. It's a good bike bike. If I were to get one it would have to be the manual as well

[@carlosandleon]

I rode on an X adv, are the handlebars also that far forward and strain your back?

[@TheMatlockBiker]

Great review, took me weeks of ownership to get as far as you did in 30mins 😂😂😂

[@paulegan7376]

I’ve got a 750s dct. No 1 upgrade...shad seat..transforms the bike

[@thomasweirs1971]

I plan on picking a 750x up in the spring. I heard Shad stopped making seats for the 750x. I sure hope not

[@paulegan7376]

@@thomasweirs1971 It’s showing as discontinued on the Shad web page, but some dealers have still got stock. Check EBay

[@georgehouston6327]

What changed with the seat Paul, was it just more comfortable padding wise? Is the Shad two piece to cover the passenger seat? Thank you.

[@paulegan7376]

@@georgehouston6327 Yes, it’s the padding , memory foam . On the original seat , I couldn’t go on the bike any longer than 30 minutes before I’d start shuffling.Wife , as pillion, even less. Now with the Shad , that time period is up to 2-3 hours. There is a video on you tube show to change . ‘ Does the shad seat fit the nc750x’ The seat is a straight replacement for the OEM , you only have to swap over the rubber grommets on the bottom. Your problem may be finding one as Shad have now discontinued the seat.

[@paulegan7376]

@@georgehouston6327 Just looked on eBay, some still available in France

[@HarisTsantakis]

I have the NC750x 2019 dct and I'm absolutely loving it! I was considering buying a cb500 cause it's a bit cheaper but in the end the NC won me. The only "problem" is that you can't show off some exhaust sounds like you do with a normal bike, by holding down the traditional clutch and throttling (sorry I don't know the term in English), unless you are on Neutral. One of the precautions and safety measures is that you can't put it on Neutral if you are on Drive, unless you are completely stopped. They even have wheel spin sensors to prevent it. By the way I was wondering what helmet you wear?

[@RevZolution]

Yeah I totally agree you can't rev the bike like you can on the manual version, but it's just so effortless riding. I've got the HJC RPHA 70 helmet 👍

[@elhousagui662]

What's it like in a poor road surface with it's reduced suspension travel? Thanks

[@RevZolution]

I never had an issue with this model. I didn't take it on a really bad road but the few little areas I took it were not an issue. I felt like it held its own

[@luvsallbikes279]

I am wondering about this bike vs the Africa Twin in DCT , I don’t want to deal with another heavy bike but heard that engine is nice . Good review , thank you .

[@RevZolution]

If you don't want a big heavy bike then this will be a perfect one to have. It's got a lot of potential

[@luvsallbikes279]

@@RevZolution Thanks for the reply I am going to try one on .

[@victordunn6490]

The centre stand is not standard it’s a £165 extra

[@volt8684]

Greedy what about chain maintenance

[@sunuk1915]

It's great fuel economy also

[@philippebleau4809]

Is the automatic transmission, in your opinion, a game changer, considering it’s 10 extra kilos? Also, the left foot and hand have nothing to do so, for the sake of symmetry, perhaps Honda could have relocated the rear brake from the right foot pedal to a left handle lever? Good report BTW.

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for your feedback. 👍 To be totally honest I don't think it's a game changer and I wouldn't personally buy one. It is good if you want to ride but really struggle with gears etc or you have a physical limitation which would mean riding an auto would keep you on two wheels. However with the left side of the body not doing anything I didn't really feel the urge after a while to do something with my foot or hand. It just becomes natural. I hope that makes sense

[@sunuk1915]

It's hassle free,

[@davestewart2215]

The integra has done this,both brakes are handles.

[@wrczane]

Can’t understand why it’s not a game changer. Have one myself, co-incidentily exactly the same as in the review. If you ride a bike everyday, especially in traffic, you’ll never want to go back to a manual. No more looking at the rev counter to make sure you’re in the power band or correct gear. Now you can focus on the traffic and around you. Perfectly fine for going on tours or breakfast runs. Gearbox is not complicated to operate, especially for us playstation/pc generation. Have worked much more complicated consoles before. And really good fuel economy. On par with my old BMW G310R.

[@philippebleau4809]

@Twilight 8368 Ha! Wait à sec, my Kawasaki Voyager had foot boards...

[@mandi3136]

Weird camera angle. Couldn't watch it.

[@p.santos6694]

Nice review. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for your feedback

[@kevinjackson5071]

Hi. What is the make and model of the handguards you have fitted? Thanks

[@RevZolution]

Hi. This bike is a Honda UK demonstration bike, unfortunately I can't say what ones they are as I don't know. As far as I'm aware, the bike was standard.

[@stever6542]

Perhaps....You should of read the instruction manual before going out on the bike...

[@andrewleis1426]

Do you think this bike would be adequate for a taller rider?

[@RevZolution]

Depends how tall but more than likely it'll be fine.

[@marklevy9]

I am 188cm - no problem

[@georgehouston6327]

@@marklevy9 You have this bike? I too am 188cm and had the same thought. So you feel it's roomy enough Mark? Cheers

[@marklevy9]

@@georgehouston6327 yes I’m riding a manual 2020 Nc750x. Size wise it’s fine

[@georgehouston6327]

@@marklevy9 Thanks for the comment Mark.

[@braikka]

I have heard that when in sports mode 1, the gear changes feel more natural

[@RevZolution]

I'll have to try it again and play with the modes more. Thanks for the advise

[@invsingh849]

Does it have heated grips?

[@RevZolution]

This one I rode didn't

[@ΚωσταςΧριστοδουλου-γ9ν]

How much fuel consumption;

[@RevZolution]

It's rated at 28.6km/l

[@stephengrainger7586]

Put a small person on the bike then it looks big but its not really a big bike

[@urbanfireblade]

It doesn't rev to 8k its 6.5k

[@ppeters77]

Since the 2018 model it actually revs to 7500, but Honda never changed the instrument cluster to reflect that change.

[@HunterJoe010]

So I'm 5'4.....I know I'm a short fuck but I'm thinking about getting something like this, would I have to tip toe this bike lol

[@RevZolution]

Yes I think you would. From memory I had to tiptoe at several points. I think the seat can be adjusted but I'd have to double check. Best thing to do would be pop to a Honda dealer and have a sit on one. Great bike though 👍

[@georgehouston6327]

Sometimes I wish I was a shorter fuck, I'm 6'2" and too many bikes leave me cramped in the legs and feel like a gorilla on a tricycle.

[@xslender3821]

Fajny ubiór. No.

[@go72ko]

Pitty beautiful bike but your camera angles are awful. Distorting that beauty. One camera on your chin would be great, nothing else.

[@RevZolution]

Is it the curved 360 shot you're not keen on? We've had a lot of feedback asking to keep with multiple angles as some people feel it's a shake up from just on POV. The other videos are a lot more static shots. Hopefully they're good for you 👍 Thanks for the feedback 👌

[@go72ko]

@@RevZolution Thanks for replying. I like your videos, just a note ...For me a nice looking bike should be shown when riding from top...as the rider see it. All the time side camera feels like I am placed in a side car beside you, forced to see the edge of the screen and handle bar only. Combination with 360 cam is ok, gives more viewing content. But we should not forget that riding is a balancing action of enjoyment , harmony of machine and rider being in control. So, I feel cam infront of the face is best most realistic location. Others should be supporting cameras.

[@quasimodo8215]

Repetitio est mater studiorum...

[@cityscot]

take the glasses off bud......youre not elvis #

[@RevZolution]

😂 If only Elvis could look this cool 😎

[@georgehouston6327]

@@RevZolution Great reply brother. LOL Cool glasses for sure.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

I don't know anything about bikes but what I can see is that it is a lovely looking bike though😃WE Subbed and Liked L312...to support us you can pop over to our side, it would be much appreciated. You have a good day!

[@RevZolution]

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