07-20-2017, 01:16 PM
I rented an NC750S for a ride through Germany and Switzerland and found its car-like SOHC twin engine with 6500 rpm redline to be unremarkable from a fun standpoint. To me, a big part of a motorcycle's intrinsic appeal is the character and performance of the engine. I found the brakes wooden, the suspension lacking in feedback, and the styling forgettable at best and ugly at worst.
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From a utilitarian standpoint it's a good motorcycle, with great fuel economy, a roomy front trunk, and a low center of gravity. The low-revving engine is probably very durable. Excellent commuter bike, like a motorcycle version of the Toyota Prius.
For touring, the location of the fuel filler under the rear seat was extremely inconvenient, requiring removal of strapped-down luggage to refuel.
From a utilitarian standpoint it's a good motorcycle, with great fuel economy, a roomy front trunk, and a low center of gravity. The low-revving engine is probably very durable. Excellent commuter bike, like a motorcycle version of the Toyota Prius.
For touring, the location of the fuel filler under the rear seat was extremely inconvenient, requiring removal of strapped-down luggage to refuel.