2023 Honda NC750X: A Quirky Commuter, But Is It Any Good?

Kase takes the 2023 Honda NC750X DCT for a ride to find out if this quirky commuter bike is just weird, or actually amazing.

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[timothybrockbank]

The problem is bike snobbery it shouldn’t matter what you ride as long as it’s got a motor and two/wheels

[afish]

I own the standard shift version of this bike and love it! To be honest its the motorcycle poster child for " Jack of all trades, master of none ". I commute with mine every day, rain or shine, and use it to explore back roads on the weekends. Very practical, decent power for the highway or a passenger, excellent handling, great fuel economy and large tank. Lots of aftermarket to expand storage options and accessories as well. Definitely an under rated bike, and it doesn't help things when some sales staff at Honda dealers have never even seen one.

[MrJkfamilyguy]

I own a NC 750x DCT 2024 model and love it. I went from my Harley Heritage Classic which I love to the Honda due to health issues . I am 65 and have no regrets . I am still riding and this has extended my riding life. Put your ego away, be humble and enjoy whatever you want. Just ride your ride. No shame in that.

[OomD-]

I am a big heavy guy, bought this after 10 years of no bike riding due to illness, and man was I surprised. It ticks all the boxes, seat is good, don't miss the clutch, jaaah the suspension is ok, but power is there, it is very torque forward which I like being heavy and overall the best choice I made. Don't want any other bike. 👍😏

[teonesterov]

Amazing commuter. Nothing to upgrade to from here.
Economic, lots of space, and confortable. Beautiful. I'm keeping mine.

[janeelp]

This is the safest best beginner bike because it offloads the rider from clutch and shifting duty so they can focus on all their surroundings, road conditions, and other potential hazards.

You can then graduate to a more standard bike one you've got the basics of survival on two wheels sorted.

[barrydaly]

Commuter seems to be used as a derogatory term when it comes to Motorcycles for some odd reason. Maybe the better term would be Daily bike or if you can only have one bike. Reliability, frugal and practical can only be seen as positives in anything else you would buy, but in Motorcycling communities it gets the "boring lacks character" BS! Like something that makes funny noises and wont start sometimes in the morning is a barrel of Fun.

[bonnyblue]

I have one and I absolutely love it! For city commuting it’s great not having up shift and down shift constantly. The storage “tank” is great and it’s gas mileage is astounding in standard mode. It’s not race fast but fast enough.

[scottsellers]

I hate how you tube motorcyclists take one ride on a DCT bike and give opinions about it from one ride! Ride it to work everyday for a few months in some traffic, learn how to use the DCT for you (hint, shifting down in anticipation of a corner is as easy as dimming your lights or blowing the horn). Learn how the rider modes work, how to create your own, and the advantages of each. Then learn how to use your throttle and rear brake for slow speed maneuvers, instead of feathering the clutch, then you can truly give your opinion of the DCT clutching system!

[SethJayson]

This is my first bike in 3 decades. I redid plenty of training, including dirt-bike work and clutch-zone stuff. I could only get the DCT as that's all that's available in the US, and I'm glad I was forced to get it. I have never once said "Wow I sure wish I had a clutch." Was I reaching for it? Yeah, and I still do once in a while, but I don't EVER miss it. The majority of these bikes in EU are sold as DCT as well. This bike feels more powerful than it is because the torque is down low, and it's heavy, but only feels that way when you're pushing it around the garage or picking it up. The weight is down pretty low and it feels very nimble for its porky weight. The frunk is incredibly useful. My helmet fits right in, and you can get a lot of groceries in there. I've also installed a thunderbox and a 3-port USB charger with high-voltage USB-C in the frunk, and they tuck right into the recesses and don't reduce the useful capacity at all. I get 80 mpg on it. Suspension isn't great, but it can be improved for a grand or so. Seat is also no good for some butts, but that's not unusual. windscreen is small, but at my height my head is at least in clean air, chest is not getting pushed. I miss it when it's parked for winter. Also, oil changes are dead easy and valve check/adjust can be done with just a removal of the radiator -- the engine is canted way forward so the head's right there. Airbox change requires removing top cowl and some faffing though.

[WildeSaunterings]

2020 NC DCT. Just did a 2500mile road trip through south central CO. I lead the pack of Harleys and Goldwings cuz I could scout out the gravel roads to see travelability. Fun all week rain or shine.

[frankmccleese]

I’ve got the NC750X on order. I’m 74 and have a little arthritis issue so may be the perfect one for me. Do wish they’d add cruise control though.

[tmsd]

I get between 78 and 82mpg out of mine. mix of highway and city roads.
Lowest centre of gravity of any motorbike I know (fuel tank under seat). Very popular in Europe.
I bought my first in NC DCT in 2013. bought my second 6 months ago. Fantastic bike

[samebert]

I've got the first year, 2012 nc700x with the manual transmission and she's over 82000 miles. Fantasticaly reliable and fun bike with so much utility. I put the givi trekker luggage on it so now I have 166 liters of storage available to me which is fantastic for trips with the girlfriend and commuting. I even used it to do my grocery shopping for about a year.

Everyone's biggest complaint I hear is that it's slow but the 750 makes a bit more power. Personally it's plenty for cruising up to 80mph for me and it's comfy closer to 75. Plus you can't beat the 60-80mpg these bikes supply. I ride mine on the interstate and I ride it hard in town but I still get 60-65 all the time.

Also black widow in the UK makes a full system exhaust for it that makes it sound fantastic too ;)

[BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I am lucky enough to own a few bikes. If I could only own 1 it would be this bike. Stupidly versatile, phenomenal fuel economy, cheap as chips. Best bike out there IMO.

[gkgunn]

It seems funny how this guy sounded disinterested at first, but the comments improved throughout the ride. I am looking at one of these, and it is this sort of content that makes me think I may be on the right track.

[garthhowe]

If you change into one of the sport modes, you may find the DCT up and down shifts more like you would. The normal drive mode for the DCT up
shifts wayyyy too early.

[wehrhah]

I have one 2023 and I rode from Kansas to Wisconsin round trip. It was a great ride

[C.A.MARSUPIAL]

Looks like a great motorcycle for longer trips and freeway traveling. The storage idea seems really Smart to me. Never ridden a automatic before but it actually looks like fun.

[colinthornton]

I have just done over 6000 miles on my nc750dct around Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar.
I only used the dct in the cities through the mountain roads it was manual shifting only.
Best mod I put on the bike was a renthal brace bar to attach my sat nav and quad lock to. There is no room on the bars due to all the dct kit.
Overall it performed really well.
I had to buy the NC because of a broken left wrist and arthritis in my right knee. It was purchased a week before I went because using the clutch on my 1200GS was impossible. The NC really impressed me and I have decided to keep it. It's more than a one trip wonder.