12-29-2021, 03:58 AM
I guess I could list my own set of pros and cons with the 750DCT. I am closing in on 8,500 miles on mine in 6 months (picked up June 22)
Pro's:
It does get good gas mileage, between 66 and 74 mpg depending on how I ride. I still have to fill it up way too often but it usually only takes 2.3 gals or so.
It feels incredibly light compared to the CB even though it's only 56 pounds lighter.
It handles well
It's narrow between the knees
Brakes more than adequately
The DCT trans is brilliant if you don't go into it with pre-conceived notions as to when it should shift. Let it do it's thing, and it will be fine.
I ride mainly in Standard mode, and occasionally (rarely) in a USER mode I have set up a little more aggressive than standard. I never use manual mode. I tried it once and it was great but if I wanted to do the shifting myself I'd have bought a manual shift model.
Scheduled replacement for oil and filters is incredible... 8,000 miles for oil and 16,000 miles for filters (interestingly it uses the same spin on filter as the CB ... the DCT filter is separate and a cartridge filter)
16,000 miles for valve inspection which is screw and lock nut (no shims required, no cam removal)
Con's:
I find the 270 degree firing order of the motor annoyingly throbby, so much so that it tarnishes the experience for me
It could use more HP and torque. You really realize this after riding the CB and the NC back to back. The CB's power characteristics are awesome.
Don't mind the stock suspension most of the time, or the seat.... most of the time. I suppose both could be better, but not bad enough that I'm willing to spends thousands of dollars to update.
Finally:
As a daily rider (and a substitute for keeping miles off the CB) the NC is getting the job done for me, but the throbby engine and lack of power taints the experience. I fight with myself daily over whether the NC is a keeper or not. I love the light feeling, and the great mileage, IMO it's 2 best attributes. There is no reason why the NC shouldn't satisfy me, after all I'm only using it for local country curvy road rides of generally 45-60 miles at average speeds of 45-60 mph, but the CB is so much more satisfying to ride on these same rides.
There is a new NC 1100 coming out that at 525 lbs (manual shift model), weighs in between the NC 750 and the CB 1100 with 100 hp and 76 # torque,( more comparable power to the CB). Plus it comes with fairing w/ adjustable windscreen, saddle bags, heated grips, cruise control, updated gauges etc. which extends it's touring capabilities and usefulness over the NC 750. I intend to test ride one if possible. Unfortunately, it's also a 270 degree P twin and if it's throbby like the NC, I'm afraid I'll have to pass. That's how much I dislike the throb of 270 P twin of the NC 750. BTW my brothers Triumph Bonneville T-120 has the same 270 degree P twin motor and I also dislike riding it, although he loves it. There are guys on both the Triumph forum and NC forum who claims the throb gives it "charachter" . Maybe so but it doesn't suit me.
Pro's:
It does get good gas mileage, between 66 and 74 mpg depending on how I ride. I still have to fill it up way too often but it usually only takes 2.3 gals or so.
It feels incredibly light compared to the CB even though it's only 56 pounds lighter.
It handles well
It's narrow between the knees
Brakes more than adequately
The DCT trans is brilliant if you don't go into it with pre-conceived notions as to when it should shift. Let it do it's thing, and it will be fine.
I ride mainly in Standard mode, and occasionally (rarely) in a USER mode I have set up a little more aggressive than standard. I never use manual mode. I tried it once and it was great but if I wanted to do the shifting myself I'd have bought a manual shift model.
Scheduled replacement for oil and filters is incredible... 8,000 miles for oil and 16,000 miles for filters (interestingly it uses the same spin on filter as the CB ... the DCT filter is separate and a cartridge filter)
16,000 miles for valve inspection which is screw and lock nut (no shims required, no cam removal)
Con's:
I find the 270 degree firing order of the motor annoyingly throbby, so much so that it tarnishes the experience for me
It could use more HP and torque. You really realize this after riding the CB and the NC back to back. The CB's power characteristics are awesome.
Don't mind the stock suspension most of the time, or the seat.... most of the time. I suppose both could be better, but not bad enough that I'm willing to spends thousands of dollars to update.
Finally:
As a daily rider (and a substitute for keeping miles off the CB) the NC is getting the job done for me, but the throbby engine and lack of power taints the experience. I fight with myself daily over whether the NC is a keeper or not. I love the light feeling, and the great mileage, IMO it's 2 best attributes. There is no reason why the NC shouldn't satisfy me, after all I'm only using it for local country curvy road rides of generally 45-60 miles at average speeds of 45-60 mph, but the CB is so much more satisfying to ride on these same rides.
There is a new NC 1100 coming out that at 525 lbs (manual shift model), weighs in between the NC 750 and the CB 1100 with 100 hp and 76 # torque,( more comparable power to the CB). Plus it comes with fairing w/ adjustable windscreen, saddle bags, heated grips, cruise control, updated gauges etc. which extends it's touring capabilities and usefulness over the NC 750. I intend to test ride one if possible. Unfortunately, it's also a 270 degree P twin and if it's throbby like the NC, I'm afraid I'll have to pass. That's how much I dislike the throb of 270 P twin of the NC 750. BTW my brothers Triumph Bonneville T-120 has the same 270 degree P twin motor and I also dislike riding it, although he loves it. There are guys on both the Triumph forum and NC forum who claims the throb gives it "charachter" . Maybe so but it doesn't suit me.