2018 Honda NC750S DCT | First Ride | Review | NC750S

Smooth, no clutch, paddle shifting: optional. One of the easiest bikes to ride.
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[@duderRechthat]

When the motorcycle reviewer mentions his height in the beginning, in both imperial AND metric system.. thats an instant thumbs up for me! 😍

[@gyorgyrabenschwartz9610]

You can't stress enough the sophistication of the DCT! This added a new dimension of harmony and perception to my driving experience.

[@iironzzz]

I have this bike in the manual version and I just love it, I'm way to happy with it. It's fun enough, lots of pleasure, smooth, enough power to ride everywhere, comfort, fuel economy, so much about it... In love.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I ride an NC750X DCT in the UK. What a phenomenal bike it is. Unbelievable economy (regularly get 85mpg) comfy, excellent for filtering through the traffic (legal here in the UK) and as reliable as any bike I've ever owned. Love the DCT which makes it oh so easy to ride. I use this to commute over sixty miles a day, and save my 'Busa for the weekend. Cannot recommend this machine highly enough....

[@TheNobleFive]

@@borisj How does that thing perform on the highway? Can it get you out of trouble?

[@bucketheadothers2384]

I really appreciate the ‘how you look riding it’ shots. Most reviewers miss that. Thanks!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Great review, subscribed to your channel. I fell so much in love with these NC bikes that I now own two, a 2013 NC700S, with now 91000km and a 2014 NC750S with roughly 19000 km. Both of them are manual clutch transmissions. One of the reasons I own two is that I dedicate myself to do all the maintenance, and so if things take a little longer I still have transport which is vital for me. By the way the 91000km bike is still on the first clutch. Reliability and easy maintenance combined with great practicality make these bikes great companions that won't let you down. Safe rides and travels 👍🏍

[@madse9356]

Returning rider here. I have the S (manual) version. Great bike Honda made, and affordable. You don't really feel the weight, and handling is superb. It's not a racer, just remember that. I'm taller than you, but ergonomics are still ok for me. I would recommend getting a new saddle, stock saddle is not comfy. I get a lower mpg, but I do ride a bit more sporty than an average commuter does.

[@reanreyes4371]

would the 2019/2020 models have more comfy seating & traction control ?🤔

[@madse9356]

@@reanreyes4371 New models have traction control. And 1000 more top RPM. I highly doubt that the stock seat is improved, but if it is, that's a bonus

[@reanreyes4371]

@@madse9356 ahh, hope so, 'bout the seat - but I really wonder why such a non-mechanical thing like a seat, is neglected sooo.... much! Certainly, that traction control is welcomed, I'm lookin' thou, at buyin an Integra mid '21, so prob a new edition wld be on sale....with maybe, different coloured wheels, or even a dbl front disc brake....damn!!ty🙂

[@Mochachinothedog]

Really good review. I’m looking at this bike because of the DCT. I lost my left leg while deployed to Iraq and can’t fine a way to ride a spotter sport bike shifting with my prosthetic foot. I’m looking at the X and S and probably the 2019 when it comes out. The only other bike I think I want would be an electric for obvious reasons, no shifting. Thanks again!

[@jeremyr62]

Have a look at www.nabd.org.uk/ In the UK but there might be some useful info. Good luck getting back in the saddle.

[@Andreas16375]

How do DCT bikes work? Are they like automatic cars where you just use the brakes/throttle?

[@jellepieneman]

Aphexis yes brakes and throttle.

[@ronmanalo5001]

Thank you for your service! This bike would be the perfect one for you!

[@Ndiver81]

Thank you sergeant Hyland for your service.

[@dietmarlau8714]

Hallo, auch wenn Dein Video schon etwas älter ist antworte ich jetzt. Kann Dich in allen Punkten nur bestätigen! Fahre seit 1976 Motorrad. Die letzten 20 Jahre immer nur 300er oder 500er Roller. Bin jetzt 68 Jahre alt und Rollern ist halt einfach bequemer. Gas, Bremsen, fahren - älter Mann will nicht mehr, aber he...vor zwei Wochen 'ne NC 750 S DCT, (5 Jahre alt) zur Probe gefahren. Nächsten Dienstag bekomme ich sie endlich. Sowas von begeistert, sowas von zufrieden beim fahren.. Warum habe ich nicht schon früher DCT gefahren? Ich wohne im Allgäu und dieses Bike passt für mich 100 %. Honda, danke für DCT!!! 🙏 Nachtrag: Ich weiß schon warum ich mich nicht schon früher mit DCT befasst habe: Die Kette!!!! Habe immer Kardan oder halt Variomatic gefahren Aber, der jetzt weise alte Mann, hat das Problem bei der NC mit einem Kettenöler gelöst (Hoffentlich..) Ride on...😁

[@markyg1964]

Great bike, I have several bikes and this is the one I keep jumping on the most, mine's a 2018 DCT S version, love it to bits

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, agreed, this is probably one of the easiest, no thinking required (meaning intuitive), comfortable bike I've been on in a while.

[@eugenbecker3061]

Great video! Have the same and my wife in red. After a herniated disc, my left leg is numb, and every time I touch something with my foot, it feels disgusting, and the foot has a high and low head, which makes switching on a "normal" motorcycle rather problematic. Since the concept of Honda came just right! What you may have forgotten: If you are in the "S", so to speak in sports mode, there are also three modes. Ie. You go from D to S, then you are in sports mode, when you then press the button on S slightly longer neck, he jumps in level II, again holding level III. The three levels are also shown in the display. Next to the S is a triangle in which three bars light up one after another, depending on the level.

[@conguero7264]

I have the NC750D with scooter fairing, also DCT. Excellent bike especially on the motorway with good wind protection and 400km on one full gastank.

[@laithsu]

This place you're riding in is beautiful. Definitely beats city riding, especially traffic light to traffic light riding.

[@betruly7894]

Thank-you, good feedback and good job

[@debbieleyssens6817]

Great reviews you do Scott. Keep up the good work! Looking to buy a Honda NC750 DCT and this video convinced me totally! Only the decision to buy an S or X is doing my head in.

[@brandnewdaddy78]

Ha ha....x vs s. Also totally doing my head in! Really don’t know what way to go on this. I’m a year round rider in Scotland so I’m trying to get info on just how much difference the screen makes. Prefer the look of the S though. Let me know if you have anything useful.

[@OperationFoxley19441]

Just discovered this channel, I love the videos keep going!

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks! It's comments like this that keep me going! Thank you for the encouragement.

[@VittorioSergi]

this color scheme is gorgeous

[@SantiniDelamuta]

BEAUTIFULL. Very Good. My Honda is Nc750 X.

[@Dadas_HH]

Sehr angenehm dir zuzuhören, bitte noch mehr solche videos. Ein Bericht über die neue sv 650 wäre klasse 👍

[@mikephillips950]

Great review Scott , your so cool man 😊👍

[@kens97sto171]

Nice review.. I think you can press and hold the S and get S1,2,3 progressively more aggressive shifts.. Liked that golden brown color also ..very nice looking.

[@JohanvanderWerff]

NothingToProve: this is how the bike is - very close to my experience. I had the 2018 NC750X DCT. (Upgraded to the F850GS after this one) I have to say that when Im currently stuck in serious traffic - slow / fast moving all the time I really really miss this bike. Yes the 850gs has a quickshifter but its not useable going from 3-2-1-2-3 - its very jerky. Doing 20km on the freeway needing those gears 90% of the time is really hard on your wrist. Then the cubby/frunk it has is actually amazing - You will miss it afterwards. Now I need to keep a backpack with me on rides when its empty - you never know when you gonna need it. I did 23 000km on this bike in a year and my fuel economy ave for the time is 3,4l/100km - best was 3.0l/100km. The bike might be a bit heavy in the beginning but its a slim bike - fits through the smallest gaps. I did a few 400-500km breakfast rides on it and never had an issue of feeling cramped - Im 175cm. If you can ride a smaller bike or been riding a bike for a few months then this is perfect as an upgrade. I had the 390duke for about 10months as my first bike and then got this one - amazing. www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/nc750x_dct/2018/574sharkbait574

[@ripmax333]

A real shame they discontinued the S model if I had to buy a new big displacement motorcycle for everyday use This would be my No:1 to consider, looks and feels that can do everything, even touring and I bet with the right tyres you can go even for adventure rides on very light trails.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

I have NC700X, it’s excellent !!

[@sink38ms]

Always love your reviews brother👈👍💪🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@jazeroth322]

Great review. I'm testing this bike on saturday. Swapping a kawaski vulcan 1700 nomad 2009 because I live where all the roads are twisty and it's just to wide for town and we only have 1 big road going away from plymouth

[@mitchelllorens]

I've been floating the idea of getting one here soon. New Covid rules mean no test ride here in Nor Cal so your review really good and helpful. Honda seems to keep this gem pretty quiet. But I really am liking it. Great video... I'm sure the 2020 model is much the same if not improved somewhere.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Mitch, Is the S available in the U.S. now? It was not at the time that I did this review. Ride safe, Scott

[@eugenbecker3061]

Tolles Video! Habe den gleichen und meine Frau den in rot. Nach Bandscheibenvorfall ist mein linkes Bein taub, und jedesmal wenn ich mit dem Fuss etwas berühre fühlt es sich eckelhaft an, ausserdem hat der Fuss eine Hebe-und Senkschwäche, was das Schalten auf einem "normalen" Motorrad eher problematisch macht. Da kam das Konzept von Honda genau richtig! Was du evtl. vergessen hast: Wenn du im "S" , also quasi im Sportmodus bist, es dort auch drei Modi gibt. D. h. Du gehst von D auf S, dann bist du im Sportmodus, wenn du dann den Knopf auf S etwas länger gedrückt Hals, springt er in Stufe II, nochmal gedrückt halten Stufe III. Die drei Stufen werden auch im Display angezeigt. Neben dem S ist ein Dreieck in dem drei Balken nacheinander aufleuchten, je nach Stufe.

[@NothingToProve]

Hallo Eugen, danke für dein nettes Statement. Es gibt so viele Dinge, über die man in einer Review sprechen könnte, und das, was du erwähnt hast, ist eines der Details, bei denen ich aus Zeitgründen (damit das Video nicht zu lang wird) nicht tiefer einsteigen konnte.Ich habe mich jedenfalls gefreut, dass dir das Video gefallen hat! Ab März werde ich wieder am Start sein und neue Bikes testen. Fahr weiterhin vorsichtig und so, als ob es nichts zu beweisen gilt, Scott.

[@manuelcruz4824]

Have one and love it!

[@stevebrown2646]

Love the channel, so laid back. Been looking at one of these as a second bike for everyday use. Have a Ducati Scrambler 1100 that is my weekend bike in the wet UK. Would you go for this or perhaps CB500X?

[@rnclucas]

Man, just drive the YAMAHA XSR 900. Love your reviews.

[@mototom9086]

very nice review!!!

[@colinmarcano1430]

Your channel is great you cover all the things I am interested in especially love the drive by and the fact you give your own weight and dimensions it really gives people a better idea of the bikes you ride...you seem to have thought of everything...love your reviews i initially came to your channel for the V7 review thx it was great!!!

[@nihatsayn4272]

I enjoyed it. Thanks

[@bwoo6223]

The tank design was taken from Aprilia

[@allans7281]

Good video! Nice lookn bike. You’re a natural broadcast host!! May i ask what you do for a living in Germany? Cheers USA

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

Aprilia Mana 850 - the first bike with this concept, much better performance and design. Honda tried to copy Aprilia here, but it doesn’t even come close to the real deal.

[@Random_Tangent]

Although I don't like brown, I like the way they integrated it here. Some of the colour schemes aren't tastefully done and just look awkward. I wish Honda made the NC750S in a classic Honda Hornet yellow, colour matched belly pan.

[@jamesnickel4748]

EXCELLENT review...some food for thought. Sounds like a good replacement bike for my Moto Guzzi that I'm having a bit of trouble with the clutch lever due to a hand injury. Thanks for sharing!

[@NothingToProve]

Hi James, I was actually surprised as to how easy this bike was to ride. It gives you a choice, 3 ways to shift gears: automatic or semi-automatic or even manual: meaning paddle shifters on the left handle bar controls. You choose and even when it's in automatic mode if you press the up or down paddle, it will take your input and do it. I am still today really impressed as to how well this DCT worked. It was kind of like anticipating the next gear you want and is just waiting for you to press the paddle and then it says: "ok, no problem, done"...no waiting at all, just done. If I had to sum this bike up in one word = "easy." Ride safe, Scott

[@jamesnickel4748]

@@NothingToProve Ha ha, bought one today :) I'll let you know how it goes...again thanks for the great review!

[@anastasme]

Well I did a test ride with this Honda having high hopes for my commuter life and was disappointed in so many aspects .. dct was clunky and loud, suspension ok only for very good rodes - as soon as anything else in the way it is really hard. Dynamics miserable. Wind protection poor. Dash board in the sun hard to see. The only good thing I believe is consumption and it looks also appealing. But of course See 4 yourself - perhaps different for you.

[@kutykutyka]

anastasme , I have the NC700x DCT from 2013 , I agree with the suspension, it's a bit on the hard side, but I did get a tall windshield for Usa $80 , perfect, there's multiple levels of screen brightness on the LCD, I do sense the shifts, but just barely, in sport mode it's a bit more noticeable because it lets the revs go up more, but far from irritating to me. I liked this bike so much I bought the Africa Twin DCT which is a 1000cc s of automatic fun with suspension that glides over anything and you feel like you're in an arm chair.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Paderborn 🏍👍

[@daxlaxx9440]

I have the x interesting that on this one the storage/fuel key on the side and not right above the storage compartment.

[@alecb8509]

Why oh why don't they sell this model in the u.s.? I like the look of this one more than the x. I don't care about the dct, I just want a practical commuter.

[@stevebrown2646]

Best review of this bike I’ve seen. I am looking for a second bike for everyday use. I think this might be perfect.

[@slobodangligorijevic4385]

Make review for Honda Goldwing Tour DCT 1800 2019. Automatic is perfect. It was my first bike ever. I had scooter for 30km(125ccm) and then this one... So easy to ride. I am 6.4 and 270lbs so this is the biggest one for me. Plus automatic so I did not need to shift. Who ever tried it...said...damn this automatic is so good... Take care

[@Phobose]

Great review, I'll sub 🙂

[@dariusorla4252]

Maybe someone know is the distance from seat to foot peg same on the s model and the x model? The difference between the seat height is 40mm, but the ground clearance is 25mm different also.

[@dtogo4286]

I cannot find one for sale anywhere

[@ilhamsabirin4673]

Nice review sir.. How about the throttle response in all rev range? Is it accurate and smooth?

[@michaellloyd177]

Can you get this in America ? I know you can get the nc750x but I can't find the nc750s in the states

[@NothingToProve]

Nope, not yet any way. I don't know why either. That's Honda, maybe they think that it won't do so well in the States.

[@dardobartoli]

You need more thumbs!

[@michaelwills543]

this was the fourth time I have enjoyed watching yr video., definitely 'two thumbs up'. I have had my 2014 DCT version for 2 years now. I love it of most as I find riding it more comfortable with my bad back, and now does not cause me strain changing gears up with my foot. I like my earlier model as it has the break pedal not all integrated on the handlebars like yr 2018 model you had shown and same set-up I test rode before buying mine. As I always ride mine in automatic, by using the manual changer would this be more suitable for riding in the wet and winter conditions as I don't get on with the automatic changing down of gears going into a corner as l found it safer on my manual bikes to feed the clutch out 'when I was ready'. I find I drive more apprehensively in corners and take more necessary time to negotiate the turn cause of this.

[@bobbest9181]

I Had this model in uk it came with dunlop tyres made to honda spec dangerous in the wet had accident on wet rd complained to handa uk this was such a problem in uk some byers only baut the bike if honda changed the tyers I complained & was told to go to honda dealers to have a free change of tyres to my choice.only problem with bike but still sold it lost confidence in it

[@ropeysubstance1719]

i think you forgot to mention there are 3 modes in the sport mode to choose from. or is that only on the NC750X?

[@joachimlindback]

Thanks. What will be more expensive over the lifetime of the bike, the DCT option or maintenance of a clutch?

[@NothingToProve]

Well, from talking to actual Honda certified mechanics, from 2 different dealerships, they both say the same thing, DCT is "basically bullet proof", of course you have some exceptions, and one mechanic said they got a guy that has over 300,000mi on his and still going strong with just normal maintenance, never a problem. The other mech. said they have several customers that have over 100,000mi on them. As long as you do the scheduled maintenance...they keep going...going...going... take care, Scott

[@joachimlindback]

@@NothingToProve Thanks

[@DeveroyB]

The real question is can I wheelie it

[@aks13v35]

How is the suspension travel and ground clearance compared to the NC750X. Also would the wind protection be the same if I put the windscreen from the 750X. Thanks. I am 1.70m abd believe the 750X will be too tall.

[@NothingToProve]

The X has a little more of both suspension travel and wind protection, because the X some fairing it will always have more wind protection than the S. I'm 1.76m and the X is not too tall for me, I can flat foot it. good luck, Scott

[@aks13v35]

@@NothingToProve but the additional fairing is pretty much only the beak

[@shaka74motovlog]

What about a rider coming from a 125 cc? Do you recommend it or would you recommend something else? Great review by the way. 👍👍👍 Thanks.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Sergio, well, there is a big jump in weight, almost double, so that is some thing you might want to consider. Most 125 cc bikes are around 100-140 kg, this is around 228...I think. But if weight is not an issue for you then yes, it's a good, solid bike to move up to. Cheers, Scott

[@amelsfr]

if it had 80hp would be perfect and buy one without a doubt

[@carlosdavis8127]

Honda please bring them to America

[@MN-wf8hr]

Is the parking brake lockable?

[@farmoboy83]

Not sold in portugal anymore, only the x version has the option for dct...wtf honda?!!?? I prefer naked biles not dakar wanabees!!!!

[@irishman6697]

This is ridiculous why is that I can’t find a single nc750s!! S! Not an x. I dont want the x it’s so ugly. Can someone please tell me where I can buy the NC750S! I’m in the states btw if that helps. I mean idk if it was ever sold here but I can’t find any info. Please help.

[@NothingToProve]

Honda didn't sell them in the North American market. Why? I don't know. So if you want one, you have to import one from Europe...which is expensive and not worth it. Sigh. ride safe, Scott

[@ericwilliams626]

Let me explain something to you about audio. Hope doesn't work to make audio happen. HAHA

[@NothingToProve]

Well, it worked for this video!! LOL!

[@davesmith4413]

i'm 5'5 struggle to do clutch and gears would this be a good choice to do bike test in uk

[@phillipjswanepoel8044]

You cannot go wrong Dave

[@TheHandsomeGamer]

WHATS THE FASTEST YOU CAN GO ON THIS BIKE?

[@NothingToProve]

not fast enough...

[@StevulaDodoonline]

hi is this bike good for tall riders? 190cm-198cm? it looks like bigger naked bike

[@NothingToProve]

I would like more leg room and I'm 178cm, I would put a higher seat on it if I were to buy it. So for you it really would depend on your inseam.

[@cdd7012]

when will they come to the US

[@NothingToProve]

don't know. they've been making them for a while now, so maybe Honda thinks that they will not sell well in the States.

[@Njubish]

Seems practical, but with 7500 rpm limit, seems like it isn't very fun?

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Njubish, yea, depends on ones definition of fun. Honda are selling a lot of these, so they are doing something right. It just may not be right for you.

[@DsCheng81]

The previous gen only 6.5 rpm limit, that even worst. Anyway NC750S is not meant for fast ride pal.

[@PrimoStracciatella]

There are lots of bikes out there which are fun but don't rev to the moon. Think Moto Guzzi 750, Harley Sportster and such, bikes with big engines and much torque down low. I'd say it's a long-stroke cruiser engine, not high-revving like most bikes these days. I was always interested in a street bike with a cruiser engine, best of both worlds.

[@HiddenGs]

I'm 5'6 is this ride too tall for me?

[@NothingToProve]

Na, it was a little cramped for me so that'd make it perfect for you. Ride safe, Scott

[@1teem]

Hi, which jeans do you wear?

[@NothingToProve]

Hi T M, in that review I was wearing Trilobite Parado jeans.

[@p.santos6644]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrCrazyspider]

what u mean by sipss fuel??

[@NothingToProve]

Sips vs. drinks fuel. Meaning that is gets very good fuel economy, considering the engine size and weight of the bike.

[@wolfganggesche7945]

I had a nc 750 x for a while. It took about 3,5l for 100km in average. Sometimes it got down to 3,0l whenI had only few traffic lights and towns. It was the manual transmission. But there is not much of a difference.

[@TurfSurf]

So it’s a powerful scooter disguised as a motorcycle?

[@sr2643]

😎👍👍👍

[@mike1967sam]

Manual clutch FOREVER, DCT NEVER ...I sound like a communist ...Ugh!

[@johardy870]

Great reviews you do Scott. Keep up the good work! Looking to buy a Honda NC750 DCT and this video convinced me totally! Only the decision to buy an S or X is doing my head in

[@oanaochia5458]

I have the same problem, can't decide between the two. Which one did you get?

[@johardy870]

@@oanaochia5458 I went for the X. A little more windprotection.

[@oanaochia5458]

@@johardy870 thanks for replying. I am also more keen on getting the x, but I am not sure how the weight and height difference feels for me. I guess I'll have to wait for the lockdown to pass and convince myself then

[@derekholms6171]

My 2019 MT09 has been getting 45 mph. And, it seems like my break-in point came at 1500 miles. The bike seems faster now and I even did my first wheelie without trying in 2nd gear.