Honda NC750x - 20,000 review | KNOX

Honda NC750x - 20,000 review | KNOX

A few months ago, I was speaking with Chris Moss who was super passionate about his latest motorcycle. After wrongly guessing the bike in question was perhaps a classic from yesteryear or a piece of Italian exotica, I nearly fell off my chair when Mossy said it was in fact a Honda NC750x.

So, with 20,000 miles over two years and two bikes, we invited Mossy onto the Knox channel to share his thoughts!

Hope you enjoy.

In this video, Chris was wearing:

In this video, we quoted a Devitt Insurance price. These were based on the below.
*Devitt Insurance Quote is based on Mr Average.

[busdrivermike]

The best review I’ve ever heard about this bike
I’ve got a 2015 Nc750x with standard transmission as they didn’t offer the dct here in Canada at the time.
I absolutely enjoy riding it, I’ve found it to be a great all round machine, great for the daily commute regardless of traffic, great for highway jaunts especially with its 6 speed gear box and the fuel mileage is just fantastic.
If I had to make a complaint it would be about the suspension, I was actually thinking about sourcing springs for the bike, but it’s a small complaint for me as I’m a slow rider
It’s honestly the happiest I’ve been in the last couple decades with bikes as it’s the first bike that just feels effortless to drive and so practical
I’ve been riding now for 39 years and this is a bike I always wanted but didn’t think was possible a mix practical and fun.
Great review 😃

[awksedgreep]

Perfect allegory of the current state of the media. Less than one percent of daily riders wheelie and do track days, 99% of people reporting on motorcycles do. This is the perfect bike for 99% and will always be dismissed by the media. I have its big brother the vfr1200x and both are the most underrated bikes for the 99%.

[AfricaTwin-Stuff]

90, 000km so far on my NC.
No complaints as I’ve grown out of the “my willy is bigger than yours” syndrome.

[anthonyprice]

It's amazing isn't it, here's a guy who tests everything and when it comes to it he's bought a bike that does all a bike needs to do. It's a lesson maybe we should all learn from this, do we need 1000cc plus? I'm sure he sees it as a more relaxed ride because on that bike he has nothing to prove.
Well done Mossey for being honest.

[KTUN]

I've had my 2021 NC750x from new now for 1year, I've just come back from a Euro trip to to the Pyrenees from England, covering 2, 800 mile I've done 15, 600 mile in total. Sports bike and big adventure bike lovers (BMW 1200 / Africa twins) thought I'd be holding them back. 😂 If we went the wrong way I could turn my NC around where we was. they would have to go down the track to find a big area to spin it around. Yes the suspension is very average, but there is pluses and minuses everywhere. The best i got out of my NC is 94mpg UK gallons, the worst is 68mpg. The moral of this comment is, Don't buy a bike to impress others, buy a bike that suits YOU.

[mtssman]

I had a 1st Gen between 2013 and 2021, went through countless miles, and toured the country 5 times. This bike is a workhorse that carries you anywhere cheaply, safely, and reliably. DCT is like a drug-addiction ( a good one ) that grows into your bones if you do ride it for daily commute or everyday shopping or any other routine chores. I did 3 Scotland tours with this bike, each one lasted more than 2 weeks. The DCT box frees my mind and allows me to appreciate scenery while riding the bike, especially on those winding twisting yet beautiful B roads. Love this bike to bits, shame I had to sell mine due to job relocation, but I will get a new one as soon as I return to the UK. Take care everyone.

[-DC-]

Its similar to a base model Civic, the more you live with it the more you appreciate what a superb piece of everyday transportation Honda have designed.

[mikefreeriderAsia]

Well that's approximately 30, 000 km which took me about 6 months and I never looked back this bike has been excellent and has been to an amazing amount of places in southeast Asia including a trip to mount Everest base camp in Tibet. And currently I have 257, 000 km which is approximately 160, 000 MI that have been trouble free and I've enjoyed every minute. I don't profess to be a professional rider but this machine ticks all my boxes whether it's on road or off-road. I don't feel shy when I talk to people about my bike because I really believe that Honda built a winner !!!

[kleinbottled]

I've always respected the NC750. So efficient, so practical. If you actually use a motorcycle for regular daily transportation, this is one is going to be far better than most. As for Mossy, he could review a 50cc scooter and I would enjoy listening to his thoughts.

[BassOutcast]

Terrific review!
As a young (27) owner of the old 700X "diesel truck", I must say that it might not be the fastest or best looking bike, but I'll be damned if you find a more sensible, do-it-all machine. It's a big bike that you can ring out like a small one. It's a bike you can tour on comfortably, even if you're in college, or unemployed or whatnot because it just sips gas and has very long maintenance intervals. It's remarkable, I bought mine with 83K KM on the clock two and a half years ago and now at 125K I can happily report an absolute trouble-free 42K KM and I'm looking forward to many more miles in the saddle.

[ronladuke]

Glad to see someone review this bike and not just complain that it’s boring.

[joko-kcwc]

Just wanted to mention I chose DCT because I ride in a very dense, busy and aggressive city environment (NYC). I feel the US market terribly undervalues the ABS, and the DCT is very useful when there is so little room for error.

[UniversalBikers]

The NC is a proper tool! The DCT system is great, for those that haven’t tried it make sure you do!

[richardwestmoreland]

I have read a lot of reviews of this bike and this was one of if not the very best I've heard. The one thing that I don't hear a lot of people mentioning is the styling of this bike. Maybe I'm in the minority but I think that this a great looking bike to go with all of it's practicality that almost everyone mentions. The lines on the plastic bits flow nicely with all the other good stuff this bike has to offer. I would buy this bike for it's practicality over anything else but in my opinion it is no ugly duckling in the styling department either.

[CatchtheBreeze]

Excellent review.
I've a 2020 nc750x. For the first months of ownership I thought I had made a mistake after the wheel lifting power of a 2019 sv650, until I realised I was actually enjoying riding for the sake of it again, travelling big distances to new places, and in reality was covering the ground faster 90% of the time, compared to my previous more powerful bike thanks to the NCs ease of use, tall gearing and deceptive thrust of the "cross plane, " "half a Honda Jazz car engine" motor. It's def a unique offering in modern motorcycling, as it offers that effortless, tall geared, low reving thrust of an old school big capacity v8 sports car, or a big capacity air cooled cruiser, (or critics might say a 3L tdi car lol, but then what fast diesel car sounds like a Ducati 996?) with the excitement of a modern motorcycle frame to throw around corners and cut through through traffic. I've also come to wonder how I managed without the handy built in storage. It's nice to head away for a the weekend or long day trip without a rucksack or top box. Oh and not to mention with current fuel prices, getting 60-70mpg from travelling at a brisk pace isn't to be sniffed at. It's definitely getting under my skin. Strangely good looking lump also. The reasonable asking price for a new Japan built machine was also a factor in my purchase.

As always not all perfect, could do with a basic adjustable taller screen, a belt or shaft drive and maybe another 5 or 10 bhp for when you're in the mood, but I've found a simple cheap slip on silencer adds a bit a more excitement at least, and turns it in into something that you can get a lot of sporting enjoyment from without the cost, risks (and guilt) of a modern supersports bike or 170bhp adventure bike, especially for younger riders.

[wereyouaking]

I know I'm getting old because I think the storage unit on it is really cool

[volt]

I bloody love mossey, hes the best reviewer. I have this bike too and am gobsmacked he would ride one. I have had 47 bikes and this one is my all time favourite. I will be investigating new suspension. I ride mine in sport all the time and itaverages 80mpg, its quite shocking coming from a 35mpg ‘fast bike’

[geeraertshugo]

After 14 years on my Goldwing 1800 I found this NC750x to be as a Mini-Goldwing...a joy to ride and 230kg less heavy...I adore my new Honda and called him "Easy"...friendly greetings from Belguim....hugo

[wezwhizz]

I have had a 21 model since November. Changing the ride-by-wire 'user' mode I found that the bike is at its best with max power, max torque, max engine braking and 3/4 rpm uplift on the DCT. This change makes if run fast and smooth. (In other words go from standard on 2, 2, 2, 2 or sport on 3, 1, 3, 4 to user on 3, 2, 3, 3). It will make a great bike smoother yet sportier ! - The settings take a while to understand, but are well worth adjusting to suit your riding style or terrain !

[Wheelo]

Thanks for just about the best review of that bike I’ve ever seen. Even dealt with the street cred issue. 🤨 I’m an MT-10 owner and I love powering around the twisties. Such a fun bike! But I’d like one of these Hondas for quiet casual riding. The Yamaha is a rock band, and I’ve no place to turn for light jazz. I’m really thinking about getting one. Of course, I’d have to have a sticker made saying, “My other bike is an MT-10.” 😅