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Took Sparky's NC700X out yesterday to run a few errands. The sandy road that fronts our home is in poor shape from drought and the NC is so much easier to handle on such a road. Heading home from my mission I couldn't help but take the longest route. This bike is such a delight to ride. It handles dirt roads with ease, cruises smooth as silk at 70+ turning fewer RPM's than my CB at highway speeds, all day comfy seat and fine brakes despite the single front disc. The NC would make a reasonable light touring bike if equipped with the right accessories and I would not hesitate to ride one cross country. Only mods made thus far is a Puig screen to replace the tiny OE and have lowered the bike about 20 mm front and rear. I am a fan of the 650 V-strom (Sparky has owned two of them) but the NC700X is better in every respect. Been averaging about 65 mpg too.

Nice write up but better than the VStrom 650? Too bad you aren't close enough to ride my 2019XT. Was tempted when Honda finally brought over the NC750X but love this bike.

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They are pretty nice bikes redbirds. My nephew in Nevada has one. Told me the other day he just turned 24,000 miles on it. Mrs Ferret and I flew out and borrowed it and rode it thru Ebbetts and Monitor Passes in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of Nevada and California. Did fine 2 up too.

(10-11-2019, 07:23 AM)hb9400_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Nice write up but better than the VStrom 650? Too bad you aren't close enough to ride my 2019XT. Was tempted when Honda finally brought over the NC750X but love this bike.

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I love the V-strom as well but the Honda has far better braking and to me, a better seat. The Strom puts out a few more horses but gets there with a very high rev limit.
My wife had a 2007 and a 2012 Strom and she loved them both but she likes the Honda better. Of course the best is what ever a person prefers; they're both great rides and at bargain prices.

I've always liked the idea of that bike and it looks good too. I think if I was returning to riding today it'd be high on the list.

(10-11-2019, 07:04 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

Took Sparky's NC700X out yesterday to run a few errands. The sandy road that fronts our home is in poor shape from drought and the NC is so much easier to handle on such a road. Heading home from my mission I couldn't help but take the longest route. This bike is such a delight to ride. It handles dirt roads with ease, cruises smooth as silk at 70+ turning fewer RPM's than my CB at highway speeds, all day comfy seat and fine brakes despite the single front disc. The NC would make a reasonable light touring bike if equipped with the right accessories and I would not hesitate to ride one cross country. Only mods made thus far is a Puig screen to replace the tiny OE and have lowered the bike about 20 mm front and rear. I am a fan of the 650 V-strom (Sparky has owned two of them) but the NC700X is better in every respect. Been averaging about 65 mpg too.

(+1) I find the NC750XD complements the CB1100 very well. Between the two, the riding experience spectrum is quite wide. I have ridden the Strom 650 and it is a functionally fine machine - but maybe a tad too ugly for some.

The NC is indeed capable of distance touring. I can reach 400 kms on the rather small tank of gas. For my body, I last longer on the NC on a per stretch basis. For pure sport and looks, the CB is it. However, I have had incredible feedback from people on the great looks of the NC. I did not expect that.

In a roundabout way, its actually the NC700X that brought me to buying my CB. When the ABS on my 12 year old BMW started giving me hassles early this year, I started poking around for another bike. When our company held its first event in February, one of the teams was using an NC700X as a pit bike. It was candy red and silver, and my eyes were glued to it every time I saw it.

Once I got home, I started searching for them on Craig's. I wanted that color combo, which reminded me that the CB was also red and silver. My interest started swinging in that direction, and once I found my bike, I was hooked.