Honda NC750x the best bike you will ever need

A long term review of a motorbike that was so much better than my expectations.
The only motorbike you will ever need.
Honda NC 750x

[briananderson]

Thanks for making this video. I just bought a 2019 NC750X and I really am going to be rather dependent on it in the coming months. It was good to hear this bike is serving you well. It is a bike that is designed more for torque. I think people want horsepower sometimes, but what I want is to be able to merge onto the highway with the smallest of onramps; this bike does that. Torque is the way to go unless you want to race around at super high speeds. I bought this bike because it was the best engine for money, in my opinion, given its size, mileage, and cost. What I got was much more than that, as evidenced by your observations and mine. A versatile, powerful, comfortable (yeah the seat could be softer), efficient, and reliable machine. I absolutely love it, it is my pride and joy.

[jimbroen]

I bought a manual 2014 in Sept. of 2023 and have put about 5000 km on in my year of ownership. I love the nature of it's engine. The undersquare long stroke design generates a very pleasing sound and feel at low RPM. One of the issues I had was that the seat slopes forward and would push me into the frunk. I bought a simple riser on eBay from someone in the UK that lifts the front and resolves the issue. An added benefit is that the seat to peg distance is slightly more comfortable. The NC has been in production long enough and has been popular enough that it's well served by aftermarket accessory providers. I added a Givi custom rack that allows for saddlebags and a top case.

It's impossible to love an NC. It's not red and Italian. It doesn't have the spectacular paint jobs of the high end Harleys. It doesn't have the high revving engine notes that let you fantasize about being a GP racer. It's suspension is lower end and a bit noodley. It is however possible to love the kind of riding that the NC excels at. It's super chill and practical. It encourages a slow deliberate riding style where you can just enjoy the day and cruise along. The center of mass is low and it doesn't feel like a heavy bike but it has enough mass that it's pretty good in gusty crosswinds. It's great around the city and it's good enough for highway rides of less that three hours. I wouldn't choose it for a ten hour highway slog.

Doing things like valve checks are on the easy side compared to other machines due to the screw type valve adjusters and the forward cant of the cylinder block. I've dropped mine off the side stand a couple of times and it seems to be designed to avoid damage when things like that happen and it's easy to pick back up. I see used ones for sale that have racked up some pretty serious mileage and that lines up with my impression that they're easy to maintain and owners like riding them.

[larryfromwisconsin]

It's sort of amazing that Honda broke the mold on street motorcycles with the CB 750 four cylinder but now they are giving their premium motorcycles twins. I don't care so long as they work and are smooth enough.

[stephenbethell]

I’ve had mine for 10 years never let me down . Toured Eastern Europe including Russia ( before the war) performed faultlessly.

[RRRRefuelRideRace]

Nice review. Enjoyed. Rode it and will upload my test ride video soon. The only thing that I wouldn't agree with you is about being a ADV style bike. The front is the 17 inch wheel and it is not really high from the ground, but that is all.

[colinthornton]

I have a 24 DCT. I have used it mainly for touring and it has just rolled over to 15, 000 miles. It has taken me all over Europe without any problems apart from 3 punctures. I only had 1 on my BMW GS in 6 years. It has been into the Balkans and I also had a 2 week tour of Scotland as well.
The plus for me is I only need a topbox and the frunk even when I am on my 8 week trips.
It makes life extremely easy for touring.

[steelrolex]

I have 2021 and have ride many marks, Yamaha,Harley different Triumphs, The NC750X DCT is superb for ordinary road and city use. But Honda have better models for terrain or longer road travel type Gold Wing which is to big and heavy in city. The low fuel consumption is outstanding. I do really recommend this bike!

[ONEly-ucet]

Thank you for the review. Would be great to hear the bike with that exhaust.

[jimporter]

For goodness sake it is not based on a jazz engine, that was a joke at the press release. It was because Honda car engineers were consulted on the development and it uses some Honda parts bin parts (the con rods for instance) some of which were also used in the jazz engine as it shared the bore and stroke.

[florisgroenendaal]

I own one myself, for 22, 000 km now. The only few things I miss are cruise control and a thermometer (riding all year round).

[sportsmancraft]

Been riding my ST1100 for 34 years now.

[stevegandalf]

For the weight of the bike and the fact that the sort of long distance rider might carry a lot of gear, Honda should really give it dual front discs. Also the centre stand should be standard on this type of machine.
Otherwise an excellent bike for what it was designed for.
Your aftermarket exhaust looks bit like the pipes from a 2-stroke😀

[umeshdhond]

Thank you for posting this review. Much appreciated from a long-term owner based on experience.

I'm seriously looking into the NC750X as a tourer and commuter. Could you please add links in the description to the add-ons (if they're not the Honda accessories)? Also for how long have you had it, how many miles have you put on since you purchased etc. would help with the context of this superb vlog.👌

[MrRunner]

Probably the bike I should have bought (FZ-07). Sadly it is no longer on the 2024 Honda website here in Canada.

[Dronepilot]

thanks for your review . pls provide link to rear fender manufacture

[natureslovers]

If you use the Honda OEM battery factory installed in NC750X it will breakdown at 10, 000km if you bike is under warranty, the battery breaks down is not covered prepare to spend for battery replacement !!!

[peterpanci]

The only complain I have is that I have seen a few with lots of rust?

[zainification]

I wanted to buy one instead I bought a honda VFR VTEC instead.

[garryshirreffs]

It’s not based On a jazz engine lol
That’s total mythology

[uhtred]

What is "Green laning"? is it off road riding?