MotoUSA First Ride: 2014 Honda CTX700

Engineered for new motorcyclists, Motorcycle USA rides the 2014 Honda CTX700 street bike. Click to Read the 2014 Honda CTX700 First Ride Report:
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[@marcelvandiessen6778]

I got one last year, it is my fourth bike. Love it and the DCT works perfectly.

[@jameswang1846]

After 35 years, this bike get me back to the road, bought CTX700DCT ABS a week ago, it's DCT works smoothly, now I enjoy more view of Hollywood and San Francisco on low speed, instead busy to switch gear.

[@Seekay92]

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[@scottbaker4910]

I haven't been able to change gears on a bike for 17 years due to old military injury that required fusion surgery. Been riding a Piaggio MP3 for about 6 years now. It's about time to trade up. Going to look at one this weekend.

[@tiburonroano]

saw this bike at the dealership and I like it, I am brand new to the cycle world and this seems perfect for me, its low so I can place both feet on the ground, auto transmission which is great! has lots of space for stuff, great mpg, and it looks unique, not a cruiser or a touring bike but still has a great look to it, I want this bike!

[@holiday42020]

Are they all automatic?

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@holiday42020 No, either.

[@MikeMalkowski]

The engine is exactly half of a Honda echo engine. They took the 4 cylinder echo engine and chopped it in half and developed it for the motorcycles. The best thing about the power plant? 64 mpg rating from the EPA. I've heard of people getting 74 mpg from the NCX with the same engine. The cruiser version with the naked look is sexier, but I imagine on the highway the touring version with the fairing would be better because it would reduce wind buffeting on the rider.

[@vincespell]

Lmao...dude you just got that shirt out of the package....Lmao.....Much Love!

[@shartingkhumbubbles7169]

at Walmart too, did you see the tag ?

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

For those criticizing this bike for no apparent reason other than it's viewed as a threat, don't worry. Your extreme, old-tech, gas-guzzling bike and one's like it are still safe. This bike and the previously-released NC700X/S and Integra are the first ones to take advantage of the last fifty years of internal combustion engine technologies. You know, the kind of technologies that allow auto engineers to build a car that gets 40 mpg, which equals the mpg of most bikes at 1/8 of the curb weight.

[@dhj1825]

Don't get me wrong, I used to ride sport bikes, ZX7, CBR1000, VFR800, and to a lesser extent a FJ1200, and a converted WR450F street motard. I just got to old with to many motocross injuries to keep using impractical uncomfortable bikes. My new bike is the NC700X. It may be slow and heavy, but it fits me well and handles fine for what it is. I have been riding 33 years and remember when a KZ900 was state of the art, most new bikes are immeasurably better then just 20 years ago.

[@akosirolandr]

I love my CTX700 dct. . I also have a Vespa gtvie300. both are great bikes for Los Angeles traffic.

[@shane1v]

I appreciate the effort of making a video but how the hell do you not get the size of the engine wrong? It's 670, not 700cc

[@seannaughton7537]

+Sean Naughton -"Size of the engine RIGHT"...ugh. I stink.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Great video, this has turned out to be a great bike, you can check out a 2014 I just picked up with only 119 miles on it.

[@Garrison64]

Looks almost like a scooter too. Not that it's a bad thing. I think it's good that they are starting to have more bikes with auto transmissions. I know bike purists hate it but then they don't have to buy one do they? For people that don't want to shift manually all the time it's great. For me it's like it is with cars. I love to shift in a sports car when I'm blasting around having fun, but when I'm on a trip in a sedan I just want to put it in drive and cruise.

[@scrymusic]

I have my Suzuki Burgman 650e ... Love it... I might buy this for around town.

[@DhruvS18]

From the horizontal creases on your shirt, it seems you bought a brand NEW shirt for this vid. awww

[@TheRoundBox]

Hello and thank you for the review. I'm new to motorcycle driving and am doing a bit of research, especially on automatic bikes. In the video you said this bike is "built for short touring...". May I ask what 'short touring' would be considered? I am contemplating this model, and have a daily 130 mile commute (65 each way). I would, perhaps due to weather, use the bike to commute during half of the year. Appreciate any insight you can offer. Thx!

[@pennsyltuckyden3434]

This has turned out to be a great bike, you can check out a 2014 I just picked up with only 119 miles if you like, thanks

[@MAXD1975]

Fuck what the nay Sayers are saying about it I have had mine for two weeks and I fucking love it especially paddle shifting I have owned way more powerful bikes but if you can get a bike that does all this bike does then why not I mean you won't win any races but it does the legal speed limit and more and it shifts extremely fast overall I am more than pleased with it and plan on logging many many miles on it now I will do some simple mode to it to make it my own maybe some dual exhaust

[@XX-hk1kt]

Own several and this is my favorite!! Love it

[@tonyvelasquez863]

Can you add a aftermarket exhaust to make it sound meaner??

[@dhj1825]

Remember. Honda is in business to make money, I'm sure they know the market better than either of us. Regardless of your chosen mount, keep the rubber side down

[@christianjforbes]

This motor prob makes its max torque at around 5,250ish rpm so staying in that part of the rev range is better for economy and longevity.

[@hunkyleepickle]

Honda, the absolute king of producing inoffensive products. Take that how you wish.

[@christianjforbes]

As an owner of a BMW c600 I would like to see how this machine compares. It certainly has the curb appeal of a proper motorcycle but it lacks the everyday storage that a larger scooter offers. Automatic trans are the new wave of the future, there's no denying that paddle shifting being offered in cars will eventually make their way to bikes. What I'm curious about is this...Is it more efficient than a CVT?

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

Stating the bike is fugly or not sporty enough or not masculine enough are not real reasons for dissing this bike. Some real critiques: Fuel tank is too small for a touring bike; It's chain driven, which is a little bit of a hassle for a bike that is meant for the next generation of riders who will not like this hassle. And it will only work for smaller riders, but that's why they've come out with this bike. The shorter folks don't all fit the NC700X.

[@SuperSneakySteve]

It would have been nice if he opened the hard bags so we could see the capacity.

[@myancov]

critics of this bike would rather we still had kick start (instead of electric start), no turn signals (use hand signals), no rear shocks (hard tail), etc. etc. etc.

[@Mustang9831]

Did this guy just wake up, take the shirt out of the package and just Wong it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NINJUNK00]

would you recommend for a new rider who's 150lbs and 6'0 I'm also 16

[@unclesesi5559]

Simple Times: Yes it's nice, but get the manual transmission, it's more fun and involved. If you get auto and then in the future you decide to switch to another bike which has manual, you will find it very difficult to learn manual transmission. Best of luck and remember to ride safe.

[@KenWelsh77]

Adam, hope you took all the pins out of that dress shirt before you put it on !

[@Mustang9831]

I was thinking the same thing. Also he probably just woke up from partying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richicago20]

ha!!! good eye

[@ZoneTelevision]

It appears to have the CBR250R headlight assembly.

[@JoeGP]

i don't see the joy in shifting and stalling the engine and i also don't like scooter type automatic gearboxes, this is exactly what i want, but i think the NC700X is better

[@apkn1955]

Very good review. Logic.

[@algesbrek5695]

would the ride be more exciting than a traditional V TWIN 750 HONDA ?

[@greghicks3508]

Excellent review!

[@dhj1825]

What exactly is wrong with trying to cater to the new rider with low priced easy to ride fun bikes. Are you angry they are not building an all new street racing death machine?

[@barebarekun161]

Coming to Thailand November 2013! Thank god I'm still on the bench for my first bike long enough for the CTX to appear! CB500 series are good but it doesn't really hit my sweetspot yet..

[@MAXD1975]

I get mine in the morning

[@battletoads22]

I love how weird this thing is. Its concept, its looks. And I can't believe you were getting that sort of lean angle on this vanilla of a bike. Seriously. This thing reminds me of the PC800, and yet, you were scraping the pegs.

[@aaronfox7673]

What's up. Terrific! wrench enter !!!

[@mss627]

Sounds perfect.

[@80hitultracombo]

Does it come with the CBR600RR option?

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

If you're one of the persons who reads articles about these new, innovative Honda bikes; and subsequently something about makes you mad about it; and then you express this anger by telling the rest of us how much you hate it, but can't say why; then you tell me what the threat is. But if you're not one of these persons, then my post wasn't meant for you. And yes this bike is a threat to scooters. Many former scooter owners are getting this bike, because now one makes more sense than a scooter.

[@BOLLING71]

Love the bike. Hate the chain drive.

[@ibnugani8781]

cbr250r headlamp? it looks like cbr250r with cruising style. what happen with the design? honda please..

[@GENCE.01]

It's neat to have that sort of tech on a motorcycle, with dual clutch, automatic or paddle shift, but please don't over do it. I think it is a waste to have those things in sports cars, and nowadays is mostly what cars have. They've taken away the cars, don't take away the bikes too.

[@ariawalker3392]

C'mon. It's really astounding grate dress !!

[@ragnarh8734]

Clutchless bikes are a great idea for commuters and those looking to step up from a scooter. Honda seems to have hit the right marks with this bike. The main fault I have with it is it's styling. It's typical anime looking Honda, blah. Although I would consider buying this bike for certain reasons one of them sure as hell would be for looks.

[@beanjeans1]

Just traded my 2009 125cc Vino. :)

[@AddyAdderson]

I just got one of these in the manual version. It's heavy, has touchy brakes and a touchy throttle. Tires can lock up in a panic. The bike lunges at high and low RPM's. It takes skill to ride a bike like this and is unforgiving to mistakes. It is not for beginners. It is not a scooter or anything like a scooter. If you want a beginner bike and you're serious about learning enjoyably and safely, get a 250-300cc class.

[@motoryzen]

500 pounds is heavy? I figured most would say that about a goldwing or CTX1300, understandably, but I didn't figure an experience biker would call a 500 pound motorcycle heavy. *scratches his facial peach fuzzy curiously*. No bs meant to ya, just asking.

[@AddyAdderson]

No BS taken. I'm talking from the point of view of beginners who may see this video. If you've experienced how heavy a Goldwing or a Super Glide is, you're not a beginner. That's all I'm saying. A CB250 for example, is in the mid 300 lb. range, and isn't likely to penalize a beginner's mistakes with a disaster. The CTX700, by comparison, is a bit like a bull with very sensitive controls that would be unforgiving to whiskey throttle, grabbing the front brake, locking the back, dropping the clutch into revs, etc. Yes, I know there many bikes that are bigger, more powerful, faster, more macho, and less forgiving, but none of that makes the manual CTX a beginners bike.

[@ryanrogers8211]

How would I freeway commute on a 300cc bike as a 250lbs. guy?

[@AddyAdderson]

@@ryanrogers8211 I'm 200, and any of the japanese 300 class bikes would get me down the freeway. If I weighed 250, I would look carefully at Honda's 500cc bikes; three styles to choose from. They've become very popular and are easy to re-sell if or when you ever want to move up. Also, Kawasaki's 400 is a great bike if you like a sport bike style.

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@AddyAdderson Thanks so much for these suggestions!

[@user-fq6ww1pr2i]

Yes this bike is beautiful but the season is this bike is so fast I like it but I say mmm no a little bit and the bike says like WTF 😅

[@80hitultracombo]

I have a 1975 Suzuki GT380 and a 2007 BMW F800S. I ride the F800 every day. SMs are fantastically fun, until the cold wind and rain start hitting you on a frigid January day. Locking the brakes up isn't always bad -- just ask a dirt biker or... a SM rider or any experienced rider for that matter. However, approximately 30% of braking effieciency is lost when the tires start sliding. And yes, if I were President, everyone would ride a 1985 Yamaha RZ 500.

[@antoinebugleboy]

Redline at 6,500 RPM.

[@china1013]

Why does this not have a shaft drive? Chain? Bad mistake Honda. Nothing convenient about chains.

[@hangemhigh2000]

Bad mistake, the bad mistake was even making a automatic motorcycle. Your just another arm chair expert. Chains are good, specially when nobody in American can agree on anything today. Even gearing. Whats next the tires. Sure, I thought you knew it all like all the rest on KZbin? The tires wear out long before even the factory chains. lol For own good, I'm advising you not to answer.

[@hangemhigh2000]

China Teves All I'm saying is, when people ask for you opinion they'll let you know. Otherwise...

[@china1013]

Mr. Midshipman If you put up a video, it prompts you to whether you want comments or even "likes" added on to it. So in other words, if a comment is allowed, that means that user is asking for my opinion.

[@hangemhigh2000]

China Teves Everybody is entitled to their own opinion even if their wrong. How do you think telling someone what do do is a opinion? lol You sound more like Hitler.

[@hangemhigh2000]

No, your the troll. you make no point. See how I make a point each time? You have nothing. learn something and now apologize. You know your parents think I'm funny, they made a caricature of me arguing with you 14 year olds on our computers. Maybe they should put ape hangers on it, no? And a Car tire on the back, sure to go along with the driveshaf, right?

[@80hitultracombo]

A heavier, slower, less maneuverable bike with less stopping power is more of a death machine than a lighter, faster, more maneuverable bike with gobs of stopping power.

[@dhj1825]

So, can infer from your response that your opinion is that everyone should ride a CBR1000RR or the like? If that is your rational, you should be riding a street supermoto bike. . Half the weight of a sport bike, but much like a sport bike, completely impractical. Also, even a bike with crap brakes can lock up both wheels quite easily "one time". Sport bikes only have large brakes for the repeated braking required of closed course track racing.

[@torqueup74]

You were riding in mulholland snake...ahahaha...whatch out the cops!

[@mrpleasy]

hahahaha look at the guys blue shirt she should really wash his shirt b4 he puts it on. or at least iron out the lines so we cant tell he just opened the package and put it on.

[@AlloAllume]

Repost.

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

And dont forget the side car!

[@ringhunter1006]

that would be nice!

[@MAXD1975]

Simple mods

[@Garrison64]

I think we all know what he means.

[@weewilly2007]

Starting from ground zero with every new generation? so no cultural, historical references or emotional, psychological baggage exists? Zero preconceived notions so that permutations can accelerate, allowing us to feed on our need for novelty while believing that the solution to our flawed natures is somewhere in front of us? Giving us license to rush ahead to chase that temporary sense of liberation and release gained through acceleration and a preset destination? This seems like pure folly based on erroneous insight if you ask me. Sorry to say, Especially when there is nothing new under the sun. Only re-arrangements and re-compositions, but does this always depend on decomposition first?

[@renegadebiker24]

Adam sure does not know what he is talking about, and by scraping the exhaust like he did with the 1300, I seriously doubt this guy knows anything about how to ride a motorcycle. The real designer of this bike, and not some person claiming that he knows a lot about this bike can tell you more. Do a search on youtube for "2014 new Honda CTX1300 CTX700 Designing the CTX Concept" video. That guy is one of the designers of this bike and the 1300, and I would not take anything that Adam says to heart, because he does not know what he is talking about in my opinion.

[@raw6464]

+renegadebiker24 The "Designer" in the video is just mouthing the Honda marketing line, "design" is the only thing he mentioned.

[@renegadebiker24]

Russ Dubble U Well, it seems that the designer knows more about the CTX 1300 motorcycle than Most of the "reviewers" like Adam Waheed will ever know. The reviewers of both the 1300 and the CTX 700 are so off base, that none of their reviews make any sense whatsoever, and neither does their riding ability. What you think about the designer "mouthing the Honda marketing line" is really not the way Honda had marketed the 1300 but somehow tied it to evolution, and that was the "Honda marketing line" at the time, and not how the designer had talked about it. Anyways, it is a good bike, but it was taken off the market after one year, and the rebates dropped it down even more. So when I first got the bike, it was priced for about $19,000, and now someone can get it for about $11,750 for the same CTX 1300 Deluxe motorcycle that I have.

[@fakeappellation7343]

+renegadebiker24 I watched the whole video, no where did he say a single negative comment about this bike. In my opinion, YOU don't know what you're talking about :)

[@renegadebiker24]

+Fake appellation LOL, Watch the whole video, he doesn't know what he is talking about. I own the bike, and he is a person who rather ride a sport bike than the CTX 1300.

[@renegadebiker24]

+Fake appellation He is talking about the CTX 700 not the 1300.

[@obb99]

i dont like muffler

[@KoRnmorgan]

Das some bull!

[@techmaven5900]

Whatever you say, master baiter.

[@BOLLING71]

Iron your shirt

[@shartingkhumbubbles7169]

can you STOP with the constant music............. all your videos are a commercial Who pays you HONDA ?

[@10alwaysftw]

you lost me on non-intimidating...

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

When it comes to "boring", nobody can compete with Honda! :o

[@80hitultracombo]

What is wrong with Honda these days?

[@lakecrab]

Can Honda tell their dealers NOT to quote prices like $7,999?...that is so lame and ridiculous in the 21st century. Just say 8 thousand plus tax and license. I have decided not to buy from anyone who practices that pricing method. I'll buy used instead...we need no bullshit dealers.

[@TheSuperMotoHooligan]

What a strange bike.

[@Jstroman221]

Looks like a scooter...

[@Danfranschwan2]

There is no such thong as "reducing" center of gracvity... Just saying ! Review is good though ! Bike lis garbage imo.!

[@hangemhigh2000]

Come on, you can't be seriously thinking of buying this bike? lol.

[@JimmySlacksack]

bottom line its fugly

[@Jules2950]

Flop

[@Jstroman221]

Just take a course and learn to ride. It is a glorified scooter IMHO.

[@carlmullins2449]

And you are a dick wad

[@RobertBrumley60]

Sissy bike.

[@rocketsurgeon2141]

Robert Brumley - Would be right up you and, Chappers alley if only it were a bit cheesier.

[@ImperialManiac1]

Automatic bikes are the worst...

[@china1013]

Why does this not have a shaft drive? Chain? Bad mistake Honda. Nothing convenient about chains.

[@AndrewChan84]

It's a cheap bike

[@shane1v]

China Teves This bike is inexpensive. Honda wants to keep the cost low for new riders and low budget buyers. A brand new, quality Honda bike with DCT and ABS for 8K? Very reasonable