Comments on: Honda Announces Availability of NC700X in U.S. Market This Summer (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Spanny

Spanny — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:31:40 +0000

Hi Sean + Serfie …..I’m also in sunny South Africa (eMalahleni aka Witbank in the province of Mpumalanga). Have ordered Silver/Black one from Honda Kyalami , due to arrive 1st week in March …..would love to hear your comments on living with the NC700X .

By: Serfie

Serfie — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:58:37 +0000

hi Sean, we’re in Durban, got one mid Jan for my wife, done over 2000km, ave 3.4l/100km. Goes very well. Where are you from?

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By: beasty

beasty — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:30:43 +0000

Another ugly bike from Honda. What the hell is that mass hangin’ off the back? Looks like that Boba Fett spaceship. Somebody needs to slap Honda designers.

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By: Jasper from Los Angeles

Jasper from Los Angeles — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:49:05 +0000

When are those lame-o’s at Honda gonna announce the US availability of the VTR250! Probably never, but the Euro and Asian market Honda V-twin Quarter is WAY cooler than any Ninja or CBR 250…

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By: Sean Redmond

Sean Redmond — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:24 +0000

This bike is really something, bought on Monday and riding the wheels off it. Nice and comfy, good power, should be outstanding once engine nicely settled in 5000 to 10000k. Rear shock is hard,my back is really taking a beating on our South African roads, will be looking at Wilber/Ohlins.

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By: Tower

Tower — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:19 +0000

Looks good, nice storage compartment, and it is priced right! I am interested in the manual clutch model if it has enough power. I will wait for your test report.

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By: Steve P

Steve P — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:11:36 +0000

Interesting. I like the versatility and luggage options .
But, is this progress. My 2003 SV650s weighs less than 420 pounds, puts out 72 H.P. and gets 55 mpg.

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By: mickey

mickey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:24:21 +0000

My Nighthawk 750 weighs more than that and has a single disc up front (and a drum brake in the rear). I have never felt unsafe riding it from a braking standpoint. My brother’s 2003 Triumph Bonneville also has a single disc up front and he has never complained about a lack of braking power either. Then again, we just ride (and not race), which I would imagine this bike was designed for.

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By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:56:04 +0000

Safety from what? A decent single disc is more than adequate. Most riders can’t put real sport bike braking power to use. Many crashes are low sides caused by panic braking up front.

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By: Denny Eccles

Denny Eccles — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:03:13 +0000

FINALLY an interesting HONDA do-it-ALL bike in the USA! Looks great! light weight, stellar MPG. built in storage!, low rpm power! HONDA reliability! when can I trade my ‘Strom?

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