New toy to scoot around on

[GoldOxide_imp]

the new integra calls now forza750

I am wondering if Honda marketing is still doing a wait-and-see with the NC750XD before considering something like the Forza 750 in North America?

[Dude_imp]

On the C650GT, basic service intervals (fluids, filters, etc.) are DIY every 6000 miles. CVT belt and chain/sprocket final drive inspection (enclosed oil bath) is every 12,000 miles. Special tools are required to replace the CVT belt so I’ll probably suck it up and have the dealer do it. I think valve inspection is every 24,000 miles and requires about an hour of shop time just to remove the Tupperware.

The RT has been a good bike for me (I’m 6’6”). Supremely comfortable and has tremendous range (300+ miles per tank). Very smooth and powerful engine but I still haven’t mastered consistently smooth shifts with the gearbox. I believe the ‘16 and newer bikes have an updated transmission. The RT isn’t exactly a light bike but it remains the lightest “touring bike” you can get (depending on how you define “touring bike”). No regrets with my purchase. The only problem I’ve had is a burned out low beam, which I was unable to replace myself. The dealer charged 0.3 hours to do the job. How he got his hands up behind the fairing to access the bulb is beyond me.

Interesting that you mention Kymco. They manufacture the C650GT engine for BMW, though it’s exclusively a BMW product and was designed in-house by BMW. The bikes are fully assembled in Berlin.

Wow I didn't know that kymco produced the enginefor the bimmer, they have a pretty good reputation. You will have to give us a long term review of your scoot after you put some miles on it!

[Stichill_imp]

On the C650GT, basic service intervals (fluids, filters, etc.) are DIY every 6000 miles. CVT belt and chain/sprocket final drive inspection (enclosed oil bath) is every 12,000 miles. Special tools are required to replace the CVT belt so I’ll probably suck it up and have the dealer do it. I think valve inspection is every 24,000 miles and requires about an hour of shop time just to remove the Tupperware.

The RT has been a good bike for me (I’m 6’6”). Supremely comfortable and has tremendous range (300+ miles per tank). Very smooth and powerful engine but I still haven’t mastered consistently smooth shifts with the gearbox. I believe the ‘16 and newer bikes have an updated transmission. The RT isn’t exactly a light bike but it remains the lightest “touring bike” you can get (depending on how you define “touring bike”). No regrets with my purchase. The only problem I’ve had is a burned out low beam, which I was unable to replace myself. The dealer charged 0.3 hours to do the job. How he got his hands up behind the fairing to access the bulb is beyond me.

Interesting that you mention Kymco. They manufacture the C650GT engine for BMW, though it’s exclusively a BMW product and was designed in-house by BMW. The bikes are fully assembled in Berlin.

One time we waited for almost an hour in a parking in Logan, WV for a buddy to change out the low beam on his RT. He did it but came away with cuts and scrapes all over his hands.

Berlin is interesting as a place of assembly for the C659GT. The Berliners really trying hard to re-establish the industrial base there.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Saw this new for 2021 Honda Forza 750 with engine and drivetrain based on the NC750XD ...





[ https://youtu.be/9yoBPN8DPmY ]

Not available in North America, but should it be?

This offering looks like a lot of fun and is practical.

[LongRanger_imp]

Well, the C650GT and I didn’t get along. Bike felt heavier than it needed to be and I felt like a bit of a dork riding it. With two “real” motorcycles in the stable, the scooter got overlooked more often than it got ridden, so adios. Sold it while it still had some remaining warranty. No regrets.

BNW redesigned the center stand to make the bike easier to hoist up, but it sure was a pain to retract!

[Tev62]

These larger capacity scooters sell well in many parts of Europe and the Honda X-ADV is quite a big seller apparently. They don't sell well in the UK and Ireland at all though. They just don't enter the psyche of the two wheeled community who were not brought up on a diet of small cheap scooters in sunny climes.