The revolving door keeps on spinning

[GoldOxide_imp]

Congrats Mr P. My buddy Jnor has had 3 of them. One of his all time favorite bikes.

BTW I can't believe how light my NC 750 feels compared to the CB when backing it out of the garage. It feels feather light by comparison, no kidding. Power there is no comparison, but it's doing exactly what I want it to do for me, and it's got a lot less power than a 650 Versys I think.

The NC might be short 8 or 10 horses, but it will go all day without any mechanical complaints and without the thirst - as you already know.

[misterprofessionality]

Beautiful bike, MrP. I think that's what MSCB1100 is riding now, and he loves it. Now, you have to bring it up to the mountains!

I will eventually but the CB has to come up next, since I didn't bring it last time.

[the Ferret]

Quite a lot indeed. I've got USB charging, Switchable flood lights (and they're HUGE), ABS, Hand guards, the bars are pre-drilled for heated grips because there's an OEM kawasaki heated grip that was sold as an optional factory upgrade, Tons of onboard waterproof storage, Excellent brakes for the weight of the bike, Fully adjustable Showa forks, fully remote adjustable rear shock, and a 5.5 gallon gas tank.

All that is outrageous for a bike that I took home brand new for 6k.

Indeed a bargain

[LongRanger_imp]

Interesting, Ferret, because when you had your ST and FJR, you thought your DLX was light. I guess it’s all relative.

[the Ferret]

Interesting, Ferret, because when you had your ST and FJR, you thought your DLX was light. I guess it’s all relative.

Yep all relative. The ST 1300 was 730 pounds. The FJR 642 pounds, the CB 556 pounds and the NC is 493 pounds. Bet if I got a CBR300R (357 pounds) then the NC would feel heavy lol.

[redbirds_imp]

My NC 750X compares favorably with the BMW R75/5 bought in 1973. Weight and power are about the same. The riding experience is similar as both give the same relaxed cadence at higher highway speeds. My CB was faster of course but the motor always felt "busy" at 70 mph or better. My BMW was good for about 50 mpg with the optional 6 gallon tank and the NC around 72 mpg with it's 3.7 gallon tank, the BMW had the edge in range but not by much. With the very comfortable riding position and surprisingly good wind protection, I would not hesitate to take a trip of any length on it. Bigger, heavier and faster are not always better.

[GoldOxide_imp]

My NC 750X compares favorably with the BMW R75/5 bought in 1973. Weight and power are about the same. The riding experience is similar as both give the same relaxed cadence at higher highway speeds. My CB was faster of course but the motor always felt "busy" at 70 mph or better. My BMW was good for about 50 mpg with the optional 6 gallon tank and the NC around 72 mpg with it's 3.7 gallon tank, the BMW had the edge in range but not by much. With the very comfortable riding position and surprisingly good wind protection, I would not hesitate to take a trip of any length on it. Bigger, heavier and faster are not always better.

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[the Ferret]

My NC 750X compares favorably with the BMW R75/5 bought in 1973. Weight and power are about the same. The riding experience is similar as both give the same relaxed cadence at higher highway speeds. My CB was faster of course but the motor always felt "busy" at 70 mph or better. My BMW was good for about 50 mpg with the optional 6 gallon tank and the NC around 72 mpg with it's 3.7 gallon tank, the BMW had the edge in range but not by much. With the very comfortable riding position and surprisingly good wind protection, I would not hesitate to take a trip of any length on it. Bigger, heavier and faster are not always better.

Interesting comparison redbirds.

[Mscb1100_imp]

I've done some long distance on the Connie and i've now done over a 200 mile day on the Versys and I can say with some confidence that the ONLY advantage i felt on the Connie was wind protection. That huge body and windshield is really something...but the versys still does have quite a bit of protection. it's actually surprising. when I looked at it my first thought was that it was going to be garbage for wind protection, but there's just something magic about the shape of the front end. I may not even upgrade the windshield.

As far as taking trips....i could certainly get more luggage on the connie but that's not the point of sport touring. I'd rather get 55mpg on this than 35mpg on the concours. They're both going 80-85mph. It's not like we have an autobahn here in the states. I would be glad to go touring with this machine. The engine size turned out to be literally no factor, which was surprising and a learning experience when comparing them back to back.

It's funny you mentioned Zach, because his partner Ari Henning also uses this as his personal motorcycle and swears up and down by it. A lot of people still cant stand them and call them nerd bikes. It seems like the Nerds know something everybody else doesn't know.

MP
I have a taller Givi screen that I bought for my 17 versys and haven't been using it.
If you'd like to try it I'll bring it to the rally and you can use it when you get back home.
If you don't like/want it you can bring it back when you come to Barber's in Octber
Mscb1100

[misterprofessionality]

That sounds like a sound plan! It's lucky we're getting to link up so many times. I'll take you up on that!