Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report

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RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - the Ferret - 06-25-2021

Yes, it is efficient. Fast it's not.... considering I traded in a 145 hp Yamaha FJR lol. It does cruise nicely at 70 mph though.

70 is 3750 rpm thereabouts

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60 about 3200

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55 about 2700

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I rode 81 miles today. Filled it up after going through it's first full tank of gas, went 185 miles used 2.49 gallons of fuel, so averaged 74 miles per gallon. Also got it's first ride in the rain. Being pretty didn't last long lol

Also today I neither reached for the clutch lever or moved my foot over to shift not even once. I did blow the horn trying to cancel my turn signal lol.

 RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - Dude_imp - 06-25-2021

(06-25-2021, 06:05 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Yes, it is efficient. Fast it's not.... considering I traded in a 145 hp Yamaha FJR lol. It does cruise nicely at 70 mph though.

70 is 3750 rpm thereabouts

60 about 3200

55 about 2700

I rode 81 miles today. Filled it up after going through it's first full tank of gas, went 185 miles used 2.49 gallons of fuel, so averaged 74 miles per gallon. Also got it's first ride in the rain. Being pretty didn't last long lol

Also today I neither reached for the clutch lever or moved my foot over to shift not even once. I did blow the horn trying to cancel my turn signal lol.

Holy crap that is awesome! That mpg is better than most 300cc scooters lol. Is it buzzy at 70 or just overall smooth throughout?

Just dont forget about your clutch when you hop on your CB Big Grin

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - GoldOxide_imp - 06-25-2021

Yeah, the NC750X is likely to most fuel efficient 750 twin class bike made today. I found the NC not buzzy at speed and when used in Manual Mode or in Sport Mode, could romp up to freeway speed confidently enough.

Remember: It is only about 55 to 58 hp, depending on the model year.

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - the Ferret - 06-25-2021

(06-25-2021, 06:27 AM)Dude_imp Wrote:
(06-25-2021, 06:05 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Yes, it is efficient. Fast it's not.... considering I traded in a 145 hp Yamaha FJR lol. It does cruise nicely at 70 mph though.

70 is 3750 rpm thereabouts

60 about 3200

55 about 2700

I rode 81 miles today. Filled it up after going through it's first full tank of gas, went 185 miles used 2.49 gallons of fuel, so averaged 74 miles per gallon. Also got it's first ride in the rain. Being pretty didn't last long lol

Also today I neither reached for the clutch lever or moved my foot over to shift not even once. I did blow the horn trying to cancel my turn signal lol.

Holy crap that is awesome! That mpg is better than most 300cc scooters lol. Is it buzzy at 70 or just overall smooth throughout?

Just dont forget about your clutch when you hop on your CB

It's not buzzy because it's a 270 degree twin which means at low rpms it's lumpy like a V twin but smooths out as rpms and speed increases. It's actually quite comfortable at 65-70 mph, which is as fast as I have ridden so far. But it will probably never see over 80 with me on it.

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - redbirds_imp - 06-25-2021

When I picked up Sparky's 2015 NC700X in Jacksonville I rode it home, a trip of about 100 miles. About half on I-95 and the rest rural two lanes near home. I was amazed at the smoothness of the motor and it's relaxed feeling at 80+ mph. First tank she recorded 72mpg average. The larger screen has cut my mileage down and now averaging about 68mpg.

Remember when 750's were thought of as big displacement bikes? The NC and Suzuki's V-strom have shown me that a medium displacement bike is all that's needed for long distance travel.

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - Willmarth_imp - 06-25-2021

Thanks for the detailed info on the NC750 DCT and the priceless pictures of you and your brother. Love the old Guzzi and Nighthawk. I have 8,000 miles on this DCT Wing and it took a few thousand miles to get used to it. Now I consider it magic.

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RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - Dude_imp - 06-25-2021

(06-25-2021, 12:06 PM)Willmarth_imp Wrote: Thanks for the detailed info on the NC750 DCT and the priceless pictures of you and your brother. Love the old Guzzi and Nighthawk. I have 8,000 miles on this DCT Wing and it took a few thousand miles to get used to it. Now I consider it magic.

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Those gold wings look so good with the dark windscreens

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - GoldOxide_imp - 06-25-2021

(06-25-2021, 12:06 PM)Willmarth_imp Wrote: Thanks for the detailed info on the NC750 DCT and the priceless pictures of you and your brother. Love the old Guzzi and Nighthawk. I have 8,000 miles on this DCT Wing and it took a few thousand miles to get used to it. Now I consider it magic.

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Looks great.

Looks strong like locomotive.

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - Labrador12_imp - 06-25-2021

750s were very adequate. I rode a GT- 750 Suzuki back and forth between Syracuse NY and Edmonton Alberta several times. The two stroke oil fill under the seat and keeping the chain lubed were the hassles.

RE: Picked up the Quarter horse and first ride report - the Ferret - 06-26-2021

(06-25-2021, 12:06 PM)Willmarth_imp Wrote: Thanks for the detailed info on the NC750 DCT and the priceless pictures of you and your brother. Love the old Guzzi and Nighthawk. I have 8,000 miles on this DCT Wing and it took a few thousand miles to get used to it. Now I consider it magic.

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Thanks, yea my brother and I have been riding all over the country for a looonnnggg time lol

I'll bet the DCT IS awesome with the power of the Goldwing motor behind it. Good looking bike!

I only have 310 miles on it so far, but I recognize the DCT's brilliance.