Honda NC750X Used bike review Should you buy one? (48)

Honda NC750X This is my view of the NC750X Are they possibly one of the best all round bikes of all time ? Let me know what you think in the comments section. I hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I did making it. Please like subscribe and share if you do. Thanks for watching.

[Steve-homx]

Possibly the best bike video I ve seen. No drama, no BS, easy listen and informative. Thank you

[scottdierikx]

I know this vid is a couple years old now, but having only recently come across/started looking at these bikes, I have to say this has been one of the best reviews of it I’ve seen so far. The fact you’ve show it in our Australian environment and doing all the stuff I’m looking at using one for, is a bonus. Thanks, top job 🍻

I’m currently researching changing out my Tiger Sport 1050 for something more for long distance commuting, every day running around and occasional touring. The Tracer 7 and Transalp have been neck and neck so far, but now these NCs are starting to really make a lot of sense 🤔

I’ve just contacted Honda Australia asking if they’re going to be bringing the back here, and they said there’s been no official word yet but to keep an eye out on their socials for any news.

Here’s hoping 🤞

[davidconroy]

Well I like mine. Done tons of klms went to Darwin last year this year Cape York. Got 78k on the clock still running fine. Learnt not to cover the rear seat. Took of the top box run a duffle bag there now. I've lowered mine and lifted the front seat with a bracket to flatten it out. Crash bars high screen spotlights with panniers. And a inch lift on the handle bars. And couldn't be happier. Oh plus radiator grill. Cheers.

[memolano]

I love mine. It has enough power to deal with any traffic, it has an insane amount of torque, it is very comfortable, and great fuel consumption. I absolutely love that the center of gravity is very low, so it’s really easy to maneuver in the city. I did ask my mechanic to lower mine since I’m short and have short legs. After that it was a perfect fit.

[robinbartlett]

This is a great review from someone who knows their bikes. I've read and watched quite a few reviews of the NC750x from the UK, but this is the best I've seen. I'm a UK owner of a 2020 model and you pick up on all the key points, good and bad, on what NC ownership is all about. 99% of reviews in the UK test the DCt model, and so consequently spend nearly all of the review talking only about the is more to the bike than the transmission so this is refreshing to see, especially as I ride a manual! Maybe I'm out of touch but I just feel a motorcycle should have a clutch. If ever there was a bike that cannot be accurately appraised from a one hour test ride, it must be the NC. You have to live with it in a whole range of scenarios to get what it's about as the spec sheet and list of features does it little justice. A few folk on here have said the 21 model is better which is probably true, but they've changed the nature of the bike so its even more road focussed by dropping it 30mm. At 6ft 1 I prefer the ergos on my 2020 model but like the sound of reduced weight and a few more HP. i'll probably upgrade to a 21 when the time comes but as an owner of the bike for 18 months, I'm still a newbie to the NC club!

[kennethwjjones]

Just got one of these, back to riding a bike after a few years off. It's so easy to ride and very forgiving which is exactly what I need until I get more confident! I'm 6'1" tall and feel very comfortable on the bike with a great riding position. Loving it so far 🙂

[radiomorph]

This was the first bike I bought using more the brain than the heart and the more I ride it the more I can feel it paying off. It does grow in the heart area as well. I've had the exact opposite happen a few times too much. It's a really nice thought out piece of machinery. Brilliant bike.

[roscosreviews]

I have a 2016 model and I love it. Yes it is not the fastest bike around but it suits me fine. I am 60 and I have set it it up for road and dirt road riding with a sump guard, radiator guard, front fender extender, after market muffler and a givi top box and a touring screen. All the parts are pretty cheap. It handles great on dirt roads with Shinko e705 tyres. They are also good on twisty made road as well. This bike allows me to do rides of 150km dirt road 200km made road and come home with some in the tank for a few commutes to work. It is a great all-rounder and master of none. I live in Australia and it suits my needs well. I am 186cm 6'2 I have fitted the touring screen and some bar risers so it fits me and allows me to travel long distances in comfort. Great accurate review. I don't know why more adventure riders don't get into the nc750x. It is about half the price on the used market. Mine is a manual.

[socairnone]

I have had one for a couple of weeks when mine was being repaired and now I'm awaiting delivery of a second hand one. I found it to be far more stable in wind and in the vicinity of lorries on the motorway. I've heard people say its main fault is its a boring because it does what you want it to do when you want it to do it. To me that is exactly what I want. I'm in the UK and I think the low rise on the front of the seat might be to stop water pooling there in bad weather as it will always find a way in when you crotch is underwater for 1/2 an hour or more. Setting fire to long grass is not really an issue here either.

A fair and comprehensive view of the bike ..well presented... I learned a little and you offered some good advice...Thank you.

[stephenblay]

Just stumbled across your review. I'm a new, and older, rider, and I have the S version (the naked version) as my first big bike. Everything you say is correct. The 'frunk' is so convenient, as I don't like the look of the S with a top box. It has red wheels and it puts a grin on my face every time I ride it. Who needs 200bhp?!

[batavuskoga]

I bought a 2019 NCX750x in March last year. I read many reviews of this bike and all of them were very positive of the bike. Says enough.
I ride my bike almost every day of the year and it's a real pleasure to ride it.

[rs-dms]

I own one of these, bought it about 2 years ago. Very nice bike, good in traffic, great fuel consumption. I have really only one major complaint, the engine does not provide the kind of rev-to-power ratio I would have liked. The torque at lowish revs is fine, perhaps a bit low for the cc but not too bad. However, when you run up the revs nothing much happens. So, for example, the top speed of the bike is probably about 170 kph - frankly, I would have expected more from a 750 in the current day.
The chief reason for my complaint is passing power. You pull out to pass, and if you are doing say 100 kph, the passing power is just too little for a bike of this capacity. It's actually dangerous, you can't squirt past a car or truck the way you might expect from a medium sized bike.
Aside from that the bike is fun to ride and well designed. No other major issues.

Just to provide some background, I started riding bikes 50 years ago, I've owned probably a dozen bikes (german, italian, japanese), my other bike is a multistrada.

[TonyNicastri]

I’ve owned my 2017 NC since December 2023, now September 2024 and Ive done approximately 5, 000 kms on it and love it Totally agree having owned two FJR1300s over 18 years prior to this Honda. it’s not a good bike, it’s a great bike
Only complaint is Honda stopped selling them here in Australia in 2020 before the improved 2021 version came out. Sadly they are still available all over the world including NewZealand
Would be nice to import a new one from over the ditch but maybe Honda will start importing them here again 🤞

[coachp]

Great review on the NC. I have a buddy that’s been looking to buy one so I passed along your review. Nifty helmet storage compartment. And the fuel mileage .. 👍🏽. Thank you for sharing !

[lugge]

Very interesting report. I drive a BMW R 1100 R myself and am considering purchasing an NC. Seems like a great motorcycle. Greetings from Bavaria

[odarge]

Hi, I ride my NC750X DCT 2016 in Belgium 🇧🇪 (EU). I had bought it new. I have never kept a motorbike for so long ;-) I use it in town and on the road and sometimes a small trip to France. The engine may be underpowered but with the DCT I find it fantastic and pleasant on the road. I don't need a violent and noisy engine (I've had many different and powerful motorcycles, Honda, BMW, Triumph). Driving the NC750X DCT is actually very relaxing :-) . I’m 53 year old, 1, 78 m height and my weight is 76 kg. Thank you for your test video!

[timjonas]

I bought a nc700x, it was a change from the previous bmw, s f650, k75s,rt1100, but it ticked all the boxes comfortable tourer, economical, fun to ride reliable, easy maintenance, and aftermarket parts available 👍

[jkroa]

I already own and love my 700X but I still enjoyed this entire review. So thorough and interesting. Just top notch.

[robertesellers]

I’ve got a 2014 model . had it 3 years and love it I’ve recently rode over 308 miles on a full tank went o.5 into reserve . Riding between 55 and 60 mph gave me an average of 99.9 mpg with rising fuel cost what a bike !

The latest model is 30 mm lower and I believe the seat is more comfortable. Looking forward to a test ride to compare mine . Great touring commuting bike .
Would I buy another absolutely I love it ! And so does my bank manager

[fooslinger]

Good to see someone riding all these bikes in dirt. A solid bike will ride well enough on mild dirt. Dirt riding teaches skills. Good place to start, on a mild dirt scoot as a young person.