Honda NC750X (2014-2021) used buying guide: dependable, but won't make you fizz like a superbike

to be honest rating may be a bit low but coming from a gsx the brakes don't give me the same feeling of confidence , although i have had no scares i have always stopped when and where i asked it too its that feeling of there should be something more. ride quality is fine it is a commuter , i have sports bikes not as comfortable and sports tourers you can spend all day on ,so it fits where it belongs in the middle.

it is what it is you wont be leaving much at the lights and probably wont see much in triple figures , but around town and some nice warm country roads cant ask for much more , until you get used too the dct some corners and junctions may feel different , but that is you not the bike , but remember it is a dct there will at times be lag.

nothing has really failed i broke the front plastic on front wheel by driving off with disc lock on, but good piece of tape and fine for the last 18 months , i did have too adjust the handbrake but i think that was because i pulled away a couple of times with it on,

do my own services but when its cold i may get chain tightened or oil changed

tank box cant believe all bikes don't have one and as a dct the handbrake is very handy .

Saddle is terrible...an hour an it gets sore..have the touratec padding on it which helps...your more open to the elements in winter....could do with better protection weather wise....another front disc would be nice but its a budget bike....

Engine is good but would like a bit more horses....

I've owned this bike with 3000 miles on it and now has over 126,000miles and never let me down. The only issue i had was rear wheel hub a bit soft as as bearingwas spinning but bearing retainer did d trick. Its still on original front sprocket bearings which is amazing..I'm a courier and reliability is a must...10/10

Do all the servicing myself....head stock bearings around 80,000 miles and replaced the shock for yss at around 90,000miles.....

The Frunk is the best part.i keep the compressor in it an puncture stuff..I used metzler tyres but use the Bridgestone r michelin.....

Seat could be a little more comfortable and depending on your requirements and usage an adjustable touring screen could be a good choice. 100 plus miles on std seat no problem. Pillion not quite so good but doable. Handling excellent in all weathers and on all roads including unmade gravel tracks. But not a serious off road machine. Brakes fine ,ABS non intrusive and single front disc adequate for anyone who can ride properly. It's not a track day machine.

Beautiful smooth power delivery in all 3 modes. Very tourqey motor and gearbox ratios just about right so very flexible in any situation.

It's a honda what more can I say and I've owned many different makes of machine and probably only my BMWs are on a par with quality.

Self service it's easy for anyone with a modicum of expertise. Air filter fiddling to get to but otherwise easy to work on.

Like most modern bikes it should have a centre stand and more crud protection on both wheels as standard. I fitted a powerbronze fender extension and rear hugger and centre stand but really why can't the manufacturer give more thought to such things.

Bike handles much better than I can handle the bike. Brakes sufficient but not brilliant. Suspension is taught but slightly bouncy.

Just like a diesel...plenty of low-down grunt and relaxed high speed touring.

Nothing ever goes wrong. Never.

Oil and filter once a year. Ancilliaries as required.

Could do with colour TFT display and cruise control.

Showa suspension is good, and better than you would expect at this price range, actually a lot of fun to push and ride fast, even on poor road services, the relatively high weight and long wheel base carried super low helps in this respect. Nissin brakes are strong also and all you need for the road.

Coming from a 3rd gen SV650 it did initially feel a little slow and disappointing from a performance and fun point of view, however over time it grows on you, it's deceptively fast, and covers ground with ease at a surprising brisk pace, helped by the low end torque and power and tall gearing, it's like an old school V8 muscle car on 2 wheels, you don't have to hammer it to go at a decent pass, rolling on in 4th gear to overtake a few cars results in naughty speeds with alarming ease. However I will say a slip on silencer is a must to unleash a bit of sound and character otherwise it can be a bit turbo diesel like, but even with a cheap silencer fitting it sounds like a Ducati 996 back in the 90s with an ocean of midrange surge, just no top end.., but you can live with that on the road as long as you accept it's no supersport bike or a modern superbike engined adventure bike. Should also mention again the gearing is very tall which though great for touring and economy does take the edge of the performance in terms of acceleration, though it's still feels faster than a 55bhp bike of this weight should. Booming along country B roads in summer it's as charming and fun as any bike in all honesty.

Engine feels like it could do 100k miles with ease, had no issues with reliability at all in 3 years and 10k miles, you would certainly trust it for big mileage, long distance touring in all weathers, even if outside warranty etc, unlike some other "premium" European rivals. Definitely a bike to buy outright and hold on to and put some milage on at little cost and worry. Was tempted to give 5/5 but like so many bikes it's not immune to rust on a few parts from road salt and salty coastal air, including the swingarm, so while reliability is perfect, the finish isn't.

Very affordable, even at a main dealer, the car based engine probably helps in this respect, appears to have been designed to be cheap to run and easy to service over big miles.

The large bucket of storage in the dummy tank is great as standard, means a single person could tour with a small rucksack with only the light weight items on their back. The lack of adjustable screen is poor, while the stock screen is very noisy and acts like a large airbrake. Fitting a Puig racing screen reduces wind noise greatly and helped acceleration at the expensive of some wind protection. Equipment is very basic indeed aside from the storage.

Suspension is basic,,brakes are ok ish

Mpg is unreal

No centrestand

Works for everything from running errands to commuting and long distance touring, for one or two.

Couldn't be happier, no vibration and nice sounding too - relaxed.

Never had any issues of any kind.

Very low running costs as it is so frugal on the juice.

It's a motorcycle with storage that can swallow a six-pack + snacks.

I have had the front suspension upgraded and it is now an excellent all rounder which does everything I need...it would be poor at a track day but for UK roads it does most things well. The lower seat height on the 2021 model means that leg room is a bit lacking for me (I am 6 foot tall) And the screen also needs to be a few centimetres higher for taller riders Provision for pillion riders is adequate but there is not a lot of room and my pillion is ready for a rest after an hour in the saddle

For a twin the engine is pretty smooth...it all gets more interesting above 4K revs and hits the rev limiter shortly afterwards but in that "power band" the engine is a peach...it never feels stressed and if you are prepared to stir the gearbox a bit then you can make surprisingly swift progress. I tour with guys on 1000cc and 1200cc bikes and so far have had no real problems keeping pace with them. The top two gears are pretty high with 6th in particular being a bit of an overdrive...to get decent throttle response in top you need to be travelling at 65mph or more. I have seen 100mph plus but in reality it starts to get a bit breathless after 90 ...it makes progress rather than accelerates.

I bought the bike second hand with only 500 miles on the clock and have put 13k miles on it since March 2022...it has been faultless I do ride through winter albeit not daily and I will be interested to see how the bike stands up to it. So far there are no signs of corrosion or wear and for a relatively low budget bike the quality appears to be high

Service intervals of 8000 miles are reasonable and I will need 2 services per year...It is an easy bike to work on and oil changes and brake pad changes are simple DIY tasks As mentioned above the fuel consumption is a revelation and given I ride around 15K miles per year then it represents a substantial saving compared to previous bikes which tended to manage around 45/50 mpg

I was fortunate that the previous owner had already put a number of additional items on that I valued...crash bars, spotlights,hugger, fender extender It is still disappointing that a bike like this doesn't have a centre stand as standard so I had one fitted and also added heated grips...a must have if you aim to ride in autumn /winter The OEM tyres were Metzler Tourance and these gave excellent grip in wet and dry conditions..I was disappointed to only get 5K miles out of the tyres and have since changed to Michelin Road 6 ...my preferred choice for all my bikes in the past and they suit the NC very well...the rear lasted just over 8K miles and the front looks like it should be good for around 10K or slightly more

It does everything I need; Training, Touring, Traveling for work, leisure riding etc. DTC box is amazing. Excellent fuel economy, nealy 80 mpg, but tank size limits range - may be it's the way I ride😉. Seat a bit firm.

It's a Honda - to there "bullet proof"

Historically Honda have always been reliable. No problems so far, I'll let you know after another 10 years (My previous bike a Transalp was still going strong after 15 years with no problems).

Service intervals are longer, so clearly less needs doing. I just stick to the service manual or once a year if I don't make the miles (2020 COVID year) Nothing extra needs doing so far. Also really cheap to insure.

Good stuff but Honda branded slightly expensive. Needed a taller screen, Givi no good as fouled handlebars. Local company in Weymouth produced a bespoke one for me, and fitted it 🙂. Just got a top box to keep the bike "thin". Much easier to filter this way. Crash bars and extra lights good. I am on my third Scot oiler - but that's another story.

Suspension too harsh for potholed UK roads.

Fantastic MPG & enough performance for everyday riding.

Finish not up to legendry Honda standards

Service myself

The Frunk is brilliant Idea.

Braking is good and I've never had a moment where I feared rear ending a car. The ABS works silently and rarely do you ever notice it. Suspension is good for the price, but I did find both the 2016 and current 2019 bikes are a bit harsh at the front end especially. I installed Matris cartridges and emulators with pre-load adjustment, they made a huge difference, I would highly recommend this mod. I've left the rear shock alone for now.

Great twin cylinder traction, easy going but still easily gets you over the ton if you're feeling more spirited (on a track day of course) :) Maintenance is easy and it never needs topping up with oil. Gears are slick and positive, but chain tension is important if you want to avoid problems engaging neutral.

Nicely put together bike with clever design cues and lots of practical accessories available, you could travel world safe in the knowledge that this bike will get you home again. The only reasons for not giving it a 5 are that the paint on the swing arm is a bit thin (I've owned 2 of these bike now and covered 30,000 miles on them) causing it to flake and rust around the rear axle. Also the paint on the plastics around the dummy tank, where your legs rub, has worn through a little. OEM drive chains do not last and Honda items are £££ lots of good aftermarket options though.

Fantastic value all-round. The cost of the bike in todays market with £25k sports bikes is great, and it gets better with easily reached 70mpg averages (I commute 40 miles a day all year round on a mix of country A roads and dual carriageway. Service intervals are long and costs reasonable.

Helmet storage in the trunk is brilliant. The dash isn't TFT but it is clear, easy to read in all light conditions and has all the info you need. I've installed lots of extras including luggage, hand guards, crash bars, spot lights, heated grips, fender extender, higher screen, puig rear hugger and puig wide foot pegs.OEM tyres are OK in the dry, but if you're buying a pre-traction control model they are dreadful in the wet, but hopefully should have been replaced on most used buys. TC models from 2019 have the same OEM tyres but none of the scares - the TC works really well.

The seat in the mian issue for me and I will get round to changinig it at some point. But untill then an hour or so is enough. Overall the riding position is very comfortably upright with a slight lean forward.

Power is low down in the rev range but plenty of it if you remember to change up early or you'll hit the rev limitter.

There are some signs of corrosion on the frame and forks. More than you’d normally expect despite being garaged all its life. But a little attention when cleaning deals with it. Reliability is what you would expect from Honda – bullet proof.

Fuel consumption is this bike's best feature. I'm getting well over 60m to the gallon and if you take it easy on the throttle, you'll get a lot more.

The 'frunc' is amazing and after 3 years with the bike I still forget that tank is under the seat! I'd recomend hand gaurds to keep the cold off the back of your hands in winter.

See above

Zero issues in three years.

Needs cruise control. I added crash bars/auto oiler/extended mudguard:shock cover and fork top guards. Heated grips and a bigger screen/ rear rack.

Comfortable seat and position, screen is perfect balance between taking enough wind pressure off and still being quiet. Suspension is a bit crude (compared to previous bikes I have owned, although more expensive), and front brake - although always powerful enough - could have been more progressive. Needs regular new pads but they are easy to replace.

I guess 5 stars for a low revving 50 bhp engine in a motorbike seems overrated but it really is a very pleasant unit, even if, like me, you have owned far more powerful bikes. In D drive, it can get a little choppy and laboured on hilly roads but S modes or manual mode will help you out.

Ok quality. Metal box swing arm is clearly a budget item but lasts reasonably well. Some paint flaking off engine, radiator and exhaust. Not fantastic but still holding up better than my previous 2 BMWs, and no breakdowns either (also unlike my previous 2 BMWs)

Even walking is more expensive

Obviously the frunk is great. Not a fan of the complicated dashboard myself. The LED headlight is very good despite the small size. Buttons are typical Honda: good but horn switch too close to indicator

It is a wonderful ride, but after a couple of hours you do need a break as you start to get a sore behind. As it’s a sports tourer the riding position is more upright, and more forgiving on back and shoulders.

The bike has excellent power output, and can definitely get off a line quickly. In sport mode it stays in a gear longer allowing you to increase speed better. In normal drive mode it can put you in 5th climbing a hill at 30mph which is very sluggish, but you can override the gears using the paddles.

It has never failed on me and has aged well, but it is a Honda!

We service the bike ourselves, there’s a good kit you can buy off ebay. We haven’t had any issues doing this. You can get about 200 miles on a tank and insurance is affordable.

The fuel tank is under the pillion seat so there is a ‘boot’ where the tank is in a normal bike. This is a great storage area. I have a givi top box and panniers which look great and don’t affect the ride.

As previously stated the seat is a bit hard but a minor issue. It is great round town and urban areas, fabulous in traffic, with the dct you are always in the right gear at traffic islands,traffic lights and junctions. Very nippy and great on country roads. Never had problems with the handling and the brakes do a good job. Never had the traction control or ABS kick in.

It is a gem, smooth, powerful, flexible and very economical, very enjoyable

Typical Honda build quality with its customary reliability

reason its low is because I do my own servicing which for a reasonably competent spanner wielding person is easy The MPG on this bike is fabulous I cant get it below 85 mpg even when give it some beans

A center stand is a must for cleaning and chain adjustment. The switchgear is quality and easy to use, lights are good.The Frunk is very handy, spend the day on the bike and on the way home stop at the offy for a four pack, sling it in the Frunk to finish off a great day

Front suspension is poor, rear is better.

Plenty performance for me. Despite the low bhp figure it will do 125mph and cruise all day at 80mph while returning 75mpg. What more do you want?

finish to swing arm and shock not great.

DCT, it's wonderful, I can't see why more bikes aren't made this way. I think it is the future.

Front forks are decent and encouraging. Ride fairly firm, but nothing wrong with that.. The standard seat is unforgiving and many owners swap for the Shad comfort seat as a result.

This engine is half a Honda Jazz car engine, and is never likely to have issues. The engine is very low revving - it's like riding a diesel engined bike.

Typical Honda quality. Paint finish seems good, and the bike looks classy.

Service intervals every 8000 miles. You will never find a bike as good on fuel economy as the NC750. I have done trips of 90 miles and got home to find that I'd done more than 100 miles per gallon. That is truly incredible in a 750!

The tank storage is a great advantage, but that's about it.

Good reliability but quality of finish is just ok

I do by own servicing

Great around town. Needs a bigger screen for motorway

Three modes, makes a difference

It's a Honda

Basic as standard. DCT is great, it's a big scooter. Taller screen, center stand, auto chain lube, heated grips.

Get the DCT model and it is so relaxing to ride, it's amazing. Pillion reports all good, and with the DCT no helmet clanging.

Ok, so not exciting but very torquey, fine for legal speeds.

It's a Honda, so reliable, finish is not up to other models though.

Amazing on fuel esp. DCT as it can change better/quicker than any human.

Very good, but lot's of the options should have been standard

Ride is fine, brakes adequate but could do with twin front set up like I had on my old Deauville years ago which were great, far better than these.

Shade underpowered, would like a bit more there when overtaking etc, otherwise ok, frugale!

Seems well built, typical Honda, not had it long but no problems so far, don’t really expect any.

Too soon to tell

As mentioned screen could be better and no centre stand as standard otherwise ok, mine has spot lights and heated grips as extras

Ride quality generally very good but I find the forks a bit hard on the dreadful rough roads we have in hampshire. The handling is very good and confidence inspiring, comfort is very good, wind protection from the fairing good, I changed the screen for a Puig touring screen which is great. The brakes are pretty good despite being single front disc.

Beautifully smooth and vibration free at all engine speeds, will cruise all day at 80mph at an easy 4000rpm with power to spare, DCT gives a very relaxed ride and the modes very good, sport mode turns the bike into a very different machine with an eagerness to rev and accelerate quicker, lots of fun on twisty roads, the user mode is brilliant and very easy to use. For me there is nothing to dislike as I am a 60 year old rider with no desire for high revving sports bikes, I enjoy strong and easy low/mid rpm torque.

No major problems or faults so far, my bike had a recall to cure a very slight ECU software stalling issue that has occurred on a number of bikes down to the new ride by wire throttle, since the software update recall my bike has been a joy to ride and 100% reliable. As all bikes these days, a regular treatment with ACF50 is a must.

First service at 600 miles was £150, next service due in July. Fuel consumption averages 70 to 75mpg but will do more if ridden gently, up to 100mpg is achievable, my 2017 achieved 99mpg with gentle touring use !

DCT is superb as I have arthritis in my clutch hand, it has prolonged my riding career indefinitely. Puig touring screen, Fender extender and Pyramid hugger, Triumph fork gaiters, R&G rear shock neoprene sock cover, Shad SH58 extendable top box, LED riding lights. Metzeler Tourance tyres are good but will go Michelin PR5 or 6 eventually.

The single front disc is surprisingly good. The bike is all day comfortable.

Simple and efficient. Whilst I miss the sheer power of my previous 100 + bhp bikes, the reality is I can only ride legally to 60 mph on Highland roads so in reality this delivers all I need. There is still enough power to nip past slower traffic safely.

Fit a hugger to protect the swing arm and slap some grease round the lower parts for protection. I have only had it since July 2021 and ridden it 1700 miles. As it is Honda ( my sixth since 1977) I do not anticipate any problems.

First service cost £150. Do not anticipate big bills for future servicing , tyres or chain.

Front screen is nice after naked 4 cylinder bikes. The low fuel consumption means no run dry anxiety between Highland fuel stops. Low centre of gravity means great handling on the bends and easy handling around the garage once home. standard tyres on this were Metzelers and seemed sure footed in September rain.

Great all rounder

Great low down torque and economy.

No problems.

3 years free serving (talk to dealer)

Fitted rear Hugger and taller screen.

The bike is at its best when commuting. It's a journeyman/woman bike that thrives in its utilitarian DNA. As an all-rounder, this is one very practical two-wheeled form of transport. A bike for the daily shop, or a tour to the south of France. Suspension can be slightly harsh, but the compromise is excellent turn-in and confidence-inspiring handling in all conditions. General comfort is satisfactory, but the seat is on the firm side of soft. The NC can be ridden for a couple of hours before a posterior rest is required.

This bike owes its provenance to the legendary Honda Jazz, minus two cylinders. The engine is almost diesel-like in its torque delivery and rev ceiling. Horsepower and torque figures are not what this engine is about: the fact is, for most situations, this engine is more than adequate. This bike will cruise all day long at 80+ mph. If you can't salivate under 10k rpm, then this is not the bike for you. There's something very satisfying when you are sitting at 60mph at 3000rpm.

This is my sixth Honda NC in a row. Had every model from 2012 until 2021. Had no mechanical issues with any of the bikes beyond replacing consummables. None of my bikes corroded nor showed any obvious signs of premature degradation. Overall build quality being exemplary across the model's evolution.

Running costs for this bike are at the low end of the spectrum. Oil and filter change easy for all but the ham-fisted. Basic service at a Honda dealership circa £120.00. Insurance costs are,cas expected, minimal. Overall running costs are low: and given that the valve-gear is simple screw and nut, and ease of maintenance is a given.

As standard this bike delivers in almost all categories. moving the bike around is a doddle; as is the handling and the comfort whilst on the move. The NC performs to its design brief with exemplary efficiency. Forget about outright power statistics: forget about macho bhp/torque figures: this is a two-wheeled Honda Jazz. Ride it and enjoy it for what it is. There is no pretentiousness with an NC. Accessories ought include the installation of a centre stand, taller screen, and heated grips. The Metzler tyres on most, but not all NC's are excellent. Avoid bikes that are delivered with obsolete Dunlop tyres.

The new 21 seat is a vast improvement. I usually change the seat out in any bike asap but the Honda one is superb. 3-4 hours riding is easy in this model.

Super smooth engine once above about 3000 rpm. No rocket ship, but ample for what I need.

She’s been ultra reliable so far. 2 months and 1200 miles - I’m a motorcycle instructor. Live the quality of the build and parts. Only shortfall is the tyres. Why do manufacturers always fit poorer quality ‘oem’ tyres?

Really happy with the mpg. Have been in the 80+ more often than not. Pretty darn good for a 750

Could have better tyres - will need replacing about 4000 miles at this rate.

Great all round bike for new comers or someone wanting to trade down to a smaller and lighter bike

Very lazy and relaxed engine, combined with amazing fuel economy

Bike came with three free services

Large storage area where the fuel would normally be on a bike. Accessories: rear hugger. Front mudguard extension. Heated grips.

As stated, ride quality depends on the rider. Out and out sporty types will find the suspension a bit harsh over ripples at speed. Bear in mind that most NC riders are of a certain age (the forums back this up) and I am sure this group of riders will be more than happy with it's performance. The seat is comfy enough for over an hour's riding. My Missis rides pillion and doesn't complain - not about the bike anyway!

I love the dct. It takes a bit of getting used to when coming from a conventional bike ie. sometimes back brake trailing when trickling along. It changes gear seamlessly. Also, the rider can select gear changes either with the paddles or whacking open the throttle which will drop a gear or two just like kickdown in an automatic car.

Build quality is typical Honda. There are a couple of fasteners and clips which may be prone to rust but it's no big deal to keep your eye on them.

1st service came in at just over £100. Further services will not be much different and mileage based, in my case will only be once a year.

Obviously the 'frunk' is the best standard feature. The lack of serious wind protection is the worst in my opinion. I have fitted a Puig tall screen, Shad top box, handguards and a few comes tick accessories such as Pyramid fender extenders. I am still running the bike on supplied tyres but will change them when worn to whatever people on the forums are using.

Needs more power

Needs slightly bigger screen

Brakes are fine even with one disk but never ridden 2 up. I would imagine fully loaded 2 disks would be better. Comfort is ok considering this is a relatively “budget” bike.

You need to get used to riding an nc because it’s low revving I ride my dct only in manual mode as I like to be in control and use the best quick shifter money can buy. I have never hit the limiter as you can feel when to change up and use the engines torque to its maximum. The gearing on the 2021 is much better and more useable than previous models as 1st and second gears were useless. The 2021 is much improved as your reviewer states.

It’s a Honda !! Service intervals 8000 miles / 12000 kms which is very competitive.

If you factor the cost of fuel over 12000 kms + service costs, probably nothing can beat it. I ride mine hard and the worst economy I’ve hard is 4l / 100kms.

It’s a budget bike. It has riding modes which I rarely use and ride by wire. The cable throttle on the previous models was good and you can hardly few the difference. Always annoying you have to pay extra for a center stand and the small screen is hard work and very noisy above 100kmh. Equipment is fine and if you can get a Honda promo price on the extras such as panniers, top box spot lights, hand warmers etc then you can spec it up without breaking the bank.

Very comfortable and stops well. With the DCT, I am always in the right gear, especially when I am at a junction.

The power is there when you need it. It is no superbike, but excellent for commuting and touring.

Not broken down, yet!

Unknown service cost paid in advance of purchase. Good fuel economy

Frunk (the front trunk) You will need to take care when purchasing an after market screen and handguards, as they might conflict.

So easy to get along with, comfortable even on long runs. Just done Highlands and not a problem with 450 ish run home in one stint.

Smooth and effortless. Although rev limiter has caught me out on a couple of occasions. Not used to red line so low. But I suppose I'll get used to that

End can rusted with flacky paint at around 3000 mile. Sorted very quickly by dealer

Excellent value, must run on voodoo and witchcraft, as it doesn't use fuel. Returns well above 80mpg on a run, and I don't hang about.

Straight out of the box it does all you need. A centrestand as standard would make life easier wor maintenance, cleaning etc. As they are on back order still after almost 4 month.

Build quality is excellent, time will tell with reliability, but looking at the older models l don’t see this being a problem.

They work perfectly fine. "Basic brakes". Same with the suspension.

This is for reliability and commuter performance - NOT for sport performance. It ain't real fast, but that's not the bike's purpose. It is a comfortable mill with virtually no vibration and plenty of low-end grunt.

It's like the Honda engineers said "what if we made a Honda, but even more Honda".

You can maintain pretty much everything yourself. SOHC with rocker arm adjusters and the engine is tilted so that to get to the valve covers you don't need to take off much more than the radiator, and if the valves are out (which they won't be, it's an understressed honda twin) it's a locknut adjuster.

All good - nothing premium, but nothing cheap either. Three years of all-weather commuting and no issues with switchgear or electronics.

It is a good all-round bike comfortable to ride and a good riding position. I do get numb bum after an hour. The brakes do the job but they are not super stoppers.

I like the engine a lot and it gives a good account of itself with limited power.

I leave it outside every day and night, and for three years it’s been parked in Brighton on the coast so it has been covered in salt. Yes it does have a bit of rust. Replaced front wheel bearings once and the rear twice. Just replaced the rear shock . Sprocket and chain at 24000 miles and I then put on a Scott oiler which is so much better , but I had to use the scorpion.

Local garage servicing.

Original tyres were awful. I now run Michelin p4 on the front and p5 on the rear . The front gives me 8000 miles and the rear 10000 plus

Does what it needs to … I’m not Joey Dunlop or Barry Sheene riding has never been about speed , this bike is about taking it easy staying safe and enjoying the ride. Enough power to get out of trouble and manage the busy traffic. Loving it.

Nothing not to like , plenty of torque easy to enjoy. In DCT though on back lanes (especially) leave it in S Mode… or if you can be bothered take it out of auto .. .

There a few things that could be improved re the quality … jubilee clips look awful and out of date and they will rust. The indicator and horn switch are very close together I find myself hitting the horn. Honda could do better with the Speed display , that’s substandard by today’s standards , whilst I like the colours on the revs I can only see them in twilight and dark. But I have to remind myself that I paid £7250 for a pre reg bike so you gets what you pay for. All that said I’m loving it.

Not had it serviced yet but I will use a Honda dealer whilst it’s under warranty.

The only thing I don’t like is the Speedo , it serves a purpose but an upgrade to the Africa twin quality would be carried if I could . Again it serves a purpose but it’s basic, and you gets what you pay for, but you would expect better from Honda.

First impressions are that it is comfortable, capable and easy to ride. I like the lower seat height of the new model.

To early to say as I am running in at 150 miles. Engine seems torquey and relaxed.Quiet at 67 mph on the motorway. Nice pop pop - pop pop beat at low pm.z

It’s new so I do not know. It is my sixth Honda and they have all been superb.

Do not know about servicing costs yet but the engine is frugal. On the way home yesterday it was doing 20.4 to 21 miles per litre - about 90 mpg.

Metzeler tyres seem good. The screen is good and the instruments clear.Added the beautiful Honda rack and centre/main stand.

Perfectly adequate

Nice and torquey, well suited to the DCT.

Within 18 months/8,000 miles the DCT started playing up. It would stick in gear when riding in hot weather. My local main dealer struggled to find the issue as nothing showed up on the diagnostic system. Honda instructed them to partially strip the gearbox, they replaced a few parts but problem persisted. The technician used the bike for a week and had a hunch it was the shifter motor, once replaced the problem went away. I sold the bike as lost confidence. Stuff breaks, I'm very aware of that but it was the main dealer's lack of ability to find the fault after having my bike for over a month. That really scares me the company which designed and built a system can't fault find it. Anyway, I enjoyed the bike but there's no way I'd own a DCT out of warranty given the complexity in troubleshooting.

Once out of warranty I service my own bikes, the NC has locknut style valve adjusters which is a dream for home mechanics.

Should come with heated grips, Honda accessories are ridiculously expensive.

Brilliant for a budget bike

Super smooth. Torque makes up for BHP

It’s a Honda!

Should have a centre stand, as should all bikes

Seat is a major problem. It slopes forward slightly, so anything longer than 20 minutes means a numb bum. Just carried out a mod to raise the front of the seat and it is better, but still not comfy. Headlight and main beam are just unbelievably bright and better than my car down the dark country lanes. No need for additional spots. Brakes are good and more than adequate, ABS is good and has kicked in a few times without any issues. The low centre of gravity really helps to get around town and handles really nicely in traffic.

Great and it is quick just not fast. Very economical and has power to get you around town, but does struggle on the motorways. It has a nice sound to it and i just have the standard exhaust, no droning on the motorways. The standard screen does create a lot of wind noise, i have tried to replace it a couple of times but can't seem to get any improvement. I'm 6ft though so not a lot of choice without the old american windshield type of screen. Carries a pillion well and still has lots of low down grunt.

small corrosion on clutch cable selector and front forks are pitting. I run mine throughout the winter and it gets covered in salts, a quick jet wash and spray over with WD40 and its like new everytime.

I've had it 2 years and serviced it all myself, easy enough to do if your competent with a spanner. Chain maintenance is not as straight forward as previous bikes, covers are easy to remove but gear selector and chain guard have to come off first. No options for bobbins for the paddock stand and the swing arm looks a little thin to drill into for my liking.

ABS is great. The "Frunk" is awesome and i don't know how i survived all these years without one, drive throughs are back on the cards and it does fit my full face helmet in it which is a great bonus, also when I'm wearing the helmet it carries the locks and chains needed! Its great riding to work with no bag on your back. I have the Scorpion trail 2 tyres and I'm not as confident on this bike as my previous bikes, I've not had any problems but just don't have a lot of faith in it for some unknown reason. Just ordered another brand of road tyre so hoping that will improve.

I use it for everything, prefer it to using the car, if I could get a sidecar for the kids it would be great. I made a round trip in a day from Crawley West Sussex too Preston Lancs, only problem was rain which started half way there & stopped when I got home. 3-4 hrs at a time depending on weather conditions.

Nothing to dislike. It’s a straight twin which loads of torque which is handy when you need it.

Little bit of corrosion, but to be fair I do ride all year as I use it to commute as well as my toy. Has never let me down though....... so far.

Was priced very well, great fuel economy. Serviced by main dealer so cost not too bad considering.

The storage. Holds a full face lid which saves having to carry it when you park up. I have replaced the tyres, I put a Bridgestone on the front & I have a maxis on the back. I know all the anoraks will be sitting there saying oooh you shouldn’t mix brands but it handles really well much better than the original Dunlop’s.

Front suspension is a bit crude and doesn't always gives the confidence in corners that you would expect from a bike like this. Luckily the front-brake won't easily upset the limits of the suspension while still feeling safe enough. Although the bike is surprisingly heavy (only 10kg or so down from the large BMWR1200RT tourer I had before) it is easy to ride, and quite comfortable too. Little screen works surprisingly well. Great all-rounder - just avoid track-days :D

Great and effortless torque, quite lively despite being long stroke (just avoid D-mode - lowest Sports mode 1 is just spot on). Feels more powerful than it is; mainly on motorways where you realise there isn't an awful lot top-power but never really underpowered. It has a lovely V twin-like sound.

Bit mixed, Nice deep paint-job on tank and mudguards, but very basic steel swing and chain adjusters. Large sections of black paint have fallen off the exhaust after 15k, bar-end rubber-grips already getting thin. Very reliable though.

Major service from dealer are a little higher than I would have expected, but pretty much everything (including valve cleareances) could be done as a DIY job.

Lot of practical features. Don't know if I could ever get used to bike again that hasn't got a luggage-compartment where normally the tank is :D LED headlight is unexpected on budget bike and works quite well. Would have preferred simple analogue dash, but undeniably full of features. Givi pannier-rack and crash-bars prove to start rusting early - better spend some more on better quality items.

Ride quality is actually very good for one, even on rough pavement or gravel / dirt roads. Brakes are definitely adequate.

This bike has a surprising amount of "get up and go" despite the modest HP rating. Great for commuting, or cruising, although I took it on a long weekend ride of about 1000 km last fall, and it did run out of breath riding against a VERY strong headwind (70 - 90 kph winds), but I think a lot of bikes would have felt the same.

Very well built, and Honda reliability. Some parts look a bit "cheap", like the rear swingarm, but overall they did a great job of building a quality bike, on a budget.

Easy to service, easy to maintain.

I added a centre stand, as that should be STANDARD equipment for every motorcycle that uses a chain. The "frunk" is awesome. I can pick up a few groceries on my way home or keep my camera safe and dry when I'm out exploring the countryside. It will also take a helmet, but I've left my helmet hanging on my handlebars from Sturgis SD to downtown Calgary, and no one has ever touched it, so I use the "frunk" to keep some extra gear etc, or my briefcase when I'm working

Brakes are not quite up to standard, the only downside of this bike

Not a performance engine, but faster from starters than you might expect, partly because you can’t stall it

Bullet proof engine if ever there was one

Depreciation should be good

Could do with a centre stand, as can most bikes

Suspension is budget and tends to be a bit on the harsh side, I may change it I may not depends on how badly it degrades.. Brakes are average and need a good pull, but its a reasonable value commuter bike so I can live with that. May change the pads to something with more bite though!

Engine is stonking with the DCT and even with 29 stone on board it doesn't care! Peak torque is the same as the MT-07 but 1750rpm lower and the spread is broad.

Bought it in Autumn 2019 with 30K, now has 36K a year later. I wash it down with water in the winter and its coated with ACF50, it gets a proper wash reasonable regularly and its seems to be holding up ok. I have seen no failures and don't expect too in the short term, as the mileage builds it may have issues but I'm aware of some high mileage bikes that appear to be fine. If the bike had a poor reputation for reliability then its unlikely people would put high miles on them.

2 hiflo filters and 10W-30 semi synth (need to find out the cost of the dct filter) running costs are good with 8000mile intervals and 70mpg average.

Budget bike budget equipment, however it is the only dual clutch middleweight out there so in one-upmanship stakes I got em beat!

Low centre of gravity makes for great maneoverability. The brakes are no more than adequate.

Low BHP but plenty of torque.

Honda quality and reliability.

Mine returns over 80mpg.

Exceptional carrying capacity with the false tank which will take a full size helmet.

The suspension is perhaps the weakest spot, it is a touch basic and you do feel bumps and imperfections in the road. This is exacerbated by the poor OEM seat so I would factor in a gel insert or an aftermarket seat. SHADs are popular (and what I went with!) Otherwise the bike handles pretty well. It's very heavy for its size and power at 210/220kg approx but the weight is carried very low in the frame so it never feels that big. It's quite entertaining to thread it through the twisties. It's true strength IMO is its unflappable stability, especially the S model. That short, squat weightiness means even with a fully loaded pannier/top box kit the bike is virtually immovable by cross winds on the motorway. I have a Puig touring screen fitted which does just as good a job of deflecting wind as the fairing on the X I had before. This is a genuinely capable long distance touring ride, especially at 60/70mph motorways. It's far more capable than any naked bike I've ever ridden before and economy rarely drips below 70mpg even at constant speed limit speeds.

Excellent companion in the real world. Yes it only has 54hp where its competitors top that by 20 or even 40hp but it doesn't matter - it produces torque in huge great big glumps meaning it can romp away from the lights with the best of them. Overtakes do generally require a gear drop or two but they are dispensed with fairly well. Think of it like a lazy, torquey 500 and you're probably about right in performance terms - more than enough for almost anyones real riding. If you want imperious power then you wont be buying an NC! It makes a fairly pleasing noise as well, which is improved greatly by an aftermarket exhaust.

Excellent quality. It's a Honda, and one that's still manufactured in Japan (though that should make little difference, these bikes are built to last. Mine has lived outside largely uncovered and there's virtually no marks upon it. With appropriate polishing and protection this bike will go on forever. The engine is very very loosely related to the 1.5 petrol in the previous generation Honda Jazz - designed for 100,000 or more with minimal effort. It's low rev ceiling and relatively simple mechanics lend it well to longevity. This is probably a close as you can get to the spiritual successor to the Deauville in terms of long term durability.

My Honda dealer is on the higher end in terms of servicing however they charge flat rate - £189 no matter whether its a minor or a major. Therefore I think this probably balances out - you could of course go independent as the bike is mechanically simple and should provide no difficulties for a good mechanic. Insurance is rock bottom, similar to a 300cc maxi scooter for a 26 year old with 6 years NCB, and fuel economy is this bikes real party piece. With a long steady 50mph stretch such as the currently speed limited M27 this bike can achieve around 100mpg and even in my usual riding I am averaging approximately 83mpg according to fuel receipts. This is a mix of motorway mileage and countryside plodding. Tax is relatively high as its in the highest tax bracket but overall its still a very affordable bike to own. Look out for new and used bargains! Especially with manuals, this bike tends to draw more automatic fans and so manuals can be had for dirty cheap prices.

Honda is a touch sparse with the basic equipment but that also means there's not a lot that can go wrong. EFi, HISS ignition immobilization, manual rear shock adjustment, digital dashboard with gear indicator. That's about it really - but you do get what owners often refer to as the "frunk". Where the fuel tank normally is a helmet sized storage compartment - the 11L fuel tank is instead underneat the seat. This storage section may be enough for a day or twos tour on its own and certainly fits several full face helmets. My helmet has a peak and so does not fit but no matter - its still a useful space for shopping or packing. Hondas range of accessories is large - a must have is a center stand for chain maintenance. Otherwise you can spec to your hearts content. I would recommend aftermarket in many cases, especially luggage and heated grips, as they are much much cheaper.

The seat is a bit hard so have brought a air hawk which certainly makes a difference

Can be a bit sluggish on hills if you keep it in dct otherwise just knock it down manually and it's ok

This is a new bike only 6000 miles on the clock. Build quality from Honda is renowned to be very good but this can probably be said for most other bikes and there is probably not much to judge between any bike nowadays.

First service 600 miles Oil Engine Oil filters DCT Oil Filter Sump Copper washer Next service isn't until 8000 miles

Best feature is definitely the dct gearbox A front fender extender is definitely a must. I purchased a centre stand which helps with chain maintenance. I also bought a radiator guard but probably not essential. I also fitted a alarm.

Brakes are very poor. Tried 2 different makes of pad, but still very poor.

Surprisingly quick. Not top end though. But not designed for that. Acceleration from standing start is very very good.

Corrosion problems on engine casings, radiator, swingarm and exhaust silencer..... Pretty normal for Honda unfortunately

But, surprisingly good handling, so is used for general rides out too instead of my Triumph.

Don't know what standard tyres were, but came with cheap Pirelli rubber and still handled well. Now fitted with Michelin Road 5's and has enough corner grip to scrape pegs in the wet

After 3hrs riding seat feels hard

Obviously not very powerful but enough for road riding . Very economical and smooth power

Very reliable

Own servicing easy even valve checks

Puig touring screen make's a big difference . Honda pannier and top box not so good Givi are better. Avon trail rider tyres have been very good.

Good all rounder . Tank full to empty , 2 & 1/2 to 6 hours .

Low down torque no vibration very smooth .

No problems or corrosion.

70 to 80 mpg , can get 100 mpg .

Front storage . Add premium sport touring tyres , hand guards , heated grips , small top box , fender extender , rear hugger .

Brakes could be better but they are adequate.

Hondas rarely go wrong

A truly frugal motorcycle.

Needs a USB socket.

front brake is very good, the rear brake could do better

in 4 years, it never let me down. Nothing ever broke, it's a very reliable motorbike

Could do with more power.

I only ride mine for a max of a few hours at a time at which point my backside is sore but i guess i could replace the seat with an air model, the only other criticism is the foot pegs are quite high so your legs tuck up beneath you which if you have long legs aches after a while but we're not talking sports bike Territory so it's liveable. Brakes have plenty of power and have a nice light progressive touch and the abs has worked well on the wet roads or when I skimmed a drain cover on a corner, I also noticed the traction control kicking in at that point which made me feel relaxed about it.

Good solid engine, don't expect any problems from it, honda added a lextek carbon muffler on to mine for me and it adds a sweet deep sound to it, but you can really hear that lovely parallel twin kicking off when you accelerate and it sounds like a machine gun kicking back, love it!! It's great at low speeds and the gears have a nice reassuring clunk to them so you know your in and the clutch is very forgiving, whereas when I test rode the cb650r i kept stalling it.

It's a honda, built for reliability!

The fuel economy on this bike is incredible, i get between 70-75mpg depending on how hard I'm riding. Only needs it's servicing, the first year insurance cost was high which seems excessive, it's like it's been graded as a 750 sports bike rather than a commuter.

I added the comfort pack which for me was essential and includes heated grips, hand guards, 12v socket, centre stand. Love the lcd screen, wish it had the windshield from the cb500x which can be lifted up.

found this bike ok for about an hours riding then had to stop.

If you don't like any noise from your engine and a low revving humdrum this is the bike for you.

I had several major faults with this motorcycle

You cant beat the great fuel efficiency of this bike till you compare it to most other middleweights yes it has better figures but not that much better. good service interval of 8000 miles

reasonable equipment from honda if a bit low end but plenty of aftermarket choice

Seat is pretty good but tilts forward a bit too much for my tastes. Not a deal-breaker.

It is a low-revving smooth 750CC counterbalanced twin, I love it.

It's a honda.

Easily self-serviced; valve checks should be inexpensive due to the SOHC setup (if you choose to have a shop perform them)

Only the seat lets it down. I found it uncomfortable after a few hours. The brakes and handling were sweet enough to hustle through the twisties in a way that it shouldn't given the weight.

Very easy to use.

Used as an instructor bike as part of the schools fleet so very well maintained.

Loved the dash and the screen but still make the occasional beep on the horn rather than hitting the indicator switch.

5 out of 5 if considering its price point.

I'd give it 6 out of 5 if I could.

The brakes and the ride quality is very good, the bike handles very well and is forgiving if you do something wrong. My commute takes me anywhere from 40 - 70 minutes and my bum starts getting numb and my coccyx is also sore when off the bike, this isn't confined to the NC though, it is common on most bikes (or so I have read).

One of the scariest things about this bike is the DCT itself, I have on a few occasions started going round bends or roundabouts and just as I am into the the corner the gearbox changes up leaving you drifting towards the bank or roundabout edge, not the best feeling I've ever had when cornering. I broke my legs after the kill switch malfunctioned on a corner and the engine cut out stopping the drive on the rear wheel sending me feet first into a wall. To overcome this I am using the flappy paddles going into the corner and or putting it into sports mode - that way I am in control. On the motorway or a straight road the DCT gearbox is great.

I've only had it 2 weeks, covered 460 miles and found it to be reliable and the quality seems to be good for a very cheap bike.

My commute takes me into Uxbridge from Hertfordshire - a commute of around 84 - 100 miles round trip per day, I own a 2L diesel.

Why no centre stand? Why no 12V auxiliary socket? This is meant to be a touring bike but it costs more money if you want either so not great, everything else is there as far as I am concerned. I have Bridgestone tyres and they seem to hold the road very well, my last bike tyres were TT100s and they were average, these seem better but technology has moved on since 1990.

Brakes are adequate obviously they cant compare to brembo m50s but you are nor propelling a fireblade either so its all relative. loads of room for a pillion, comfortable for both seat is quite comfortable.

it's nice and smooth, really smooth for a twin with good torque. There's no top end, all power is delivered low down which for road riding is fine. I also have a cbr 600F and as all its power is up high where you rarely get to use on the street especially on a commute. Try it out and see if it works for you

Well put together bike, feels well made and solid. (reliability) So far so good but i'm early in my ownership. haven't seen many complaints from other owners., at the end of the day its a Honda & they're well built, I heard from a Honda mechanic the 750 is a big improvement on the 700 so if buying used buy a 750 instead.

Great fuel economy, serving is easy and reasonably priced. servicing is every 8k or 12 months compare that to the Versys 650 which was 4k or 12months

I would mark the oem tyres down, they are not the best, particularly in the wet. Put a decent pair on asap makes a huge difference

Low C of G gives good handling. Suspension fine for the job, if a little firm. Air Hawk seat cover a must for longer journeys.

Bullet-proof!

No corrosion so far. I may fit a hugger and front mudguard extender for the Winter, however.

If you are happy using Drive mode and sticking to the speed limit the bike will easily achieve 80mpg. Using Sport 2 mode and riding hard will see the fuel consumption drop to 65 or so. still pretty good for a 750!

Battle Wing tyres are not the best. I have just swapped mine out at 5,000 miles for Pilot 4s. Big improvement on cold Winter roads. £500 for fog lights?!!! Centre stand extra?!!! All done to keep the base price lower, I'm sure, but honestly!

Suspension a little harsh. Single front disk is surprisingly effective. Several 200+ mile rides with a pillion and both of us happy.

OK, it's not that powerful and there is no point revving it. Change your riding style. Use the torque and it will surprise you.

7,000 miles in 6 months. No faults to date.

Only had the first service which was OK, but looking ahead the 1 year not too bad however the 2 year looks to be very expensive. 70+ mpg easily achievable.

Had the hot grips and accessory loom fitted. Easy to add more connections for clothing, sat-nav etc.. Centre stand essential for chain lube. Secure storage in "tank" has to be the most useful feature.

The front fork lacks small bump compliance, can result in chatter on crap uk roads, but the brakes are surprisingly stunning.

A real gentle peach with lovely understated character and good throaty sound profile.

Feels brilliantly put together, minimal servicing every 8000 miles, reminds me of my cx500.

Honda have pushed the boat out, the dealer is super helpful and will really go out of his way on customer service.

Great tankboot, so useful. Clocks and controls are simple but good quality and ergonomics.

The bike rides really well through town traffic (filtering) and motorway cruising is fine up 90, though I tend to stick to 70-75. The turbulence over the screen is an issue, particularly when following high vehicles. The brakes are pretty good, and the ABS in the rain can be a life saver, particularly when some divvi pulls out suddenly.

Aside from the gearbox concerns, the engine delivers what is was designed to do. A useful plodder.

The finish on the wheels looks a bit ropey, otherwise very good. Too early to tell on long term issues.

150 quid for a first service to change oil and filter and a quick look over?... come on, you must be joking!

I never thought I would see the day when Honda would regard a center-stand as an accessory, and a need to offer a replacement screen (for £140) to replace one that is clearly inadequate for most people!...

The seat is a plank - buy an aftermarket one.

So far

Way too heavy - try and push that mother ! Sure the weight is low-too low Ive never owned a bike with such strange handling. the weight is all low down - handles differently to any motorcycle i have owned. May suit a car driver

Must be the worst motorcycle engine ever made.Will prob last for 5 decades as it makes no power. This is the most unfun bike ever! BIkes need to rev for fun. No revs =no fun. Take the engine out and use it for an anchor and put in a engine that goes zoom zoom and revs to at least 8000 rpm and makes power from 4 to 8K. If doing lots of km per litre turns you on then this is the machine for you. Switch the engine off and coast down hill -it will do even more km per litre.

Probably last forever as few will actually ride it much.

too early to say

Best feature is that it looks pretty damn good (apart from the beak) so just leave it parked on your drive but don't bother riding it. Beak should be removable for riders with good taste .

forks need re valving

lovely low reving torqey motor

fantastic bike

excellent storage

Brakes are adequate but not great, handling is brilliant as the weight is low down in the bike, suspension is budget quality you can feel most of the dumps in the road.

Not powerful, very forgiving sport bike, but it's spot on for commuting can overtake if you drop it down a peg or two, very low revving bike took me a couple of weeks to get used to, red line at 6200 rpm I change up between 2-3k unless I want to ride more spirited, 6th gear is more like a overdrive gear.

Change the Dunlop tyres as soon as possible, they generate too much noise, changed my ones at 1200 miles for pr4 have only needed to adjust the chain once in 6000 mile but I clean and lobe it every week. (200miles)

Getting 75mpg, bike is used for commuting to work only

Could do with a air temp gauge but at this price what it has is good enough, the fake petrol storage tank is brilliant, it can carry all my stuff for work and means I don't need a top box and rack so I save about £300. Change the screen std one does nothing it keep wind off.

Have done 140 miles non stop so far & was ready for a rest, may get gel insert in seat but not a complaint, the most expensive tourers become a pain in the backside after 150 miles non stop, can't really say when it's at it's best, i think it kicks ass round town, also love it on the country lanes which will improve when i get forks re valved, it's also great to travel on.

All torque & no action, drives out of corners lovely, there's more to motorcycling than 190bhp @ 12000rpm & 0 - 190mph & back to standstill faster than you can get the coffin lid screwed on. Getting 69 - 84 mpg so far, not revved it past 4000rpm yet apart from little tiny bursts her & there, don't want them bores glazing, won't be giving it the full berries until way past 1000 miles.

Have given top marks here but have to admit i've only had the bike 3 weeks, but in my experience it's a honda & i only buy honda, have owned well over 100 bikes in the last 35 yrs & out of all the different brands honda has the edge over everything else out there when it comes to build quality, attention to detail & paint finish & lasting durability.

Next service due at 1 yr or 8k whichever comes first, valve check not due until 16k so should be a cheap bike to live with.

Love the dummy tank storage, have fitted a front fenda extenda, rad guard & hugger to follow, when i can find the brands that look right, do buy the titanium road legal Akrapovic & remove the baffle (still stays road legal) but the tone is much much deeper, standard can sucks,

Breaks are great. ride quality quite comfortable. I prefer sitting position on NC rather than laying position on other bikes. Because of my lower back problem I can only ride for about an hour before I feel any discomfort, but with my Airhawk seat I can do extra hour or two without break. It is a very decent all-round bike except heavy traffic in the centre of London. Sometimes it's too wide to squeeze through small gaps between cars (something that scooters do).

I like the low end torque and power delivered (even for such a heavy bike) although extra 10 or 20 bhp would be nice. 3rd and 4th gears are the best. DCT gearbox is very smooth although in slow heavy traffic I use Manual mode when filtering as bike tend to do too many bear changes between 1 and 2.

I've had it for 2 years now. No corrosion so far. Build quality is great. It has never let me down so far. Within 17k miles done so far I've only replaced tires (once) and chain and sprockets.

Honda servicing always tend to be higher then other makes. 500miles and 8k miles services were about £200 each. My last 16k miles service was £350, but I did look at other non-Honda garages that quoted between £300-500 for the same job. non-dct is a bit cheaper as there is 1 filter less to change. In the end I did use Honda in Romford (great service, I would recommend) as Honda in Ruislip and Chiswick were more expensive and reviews not that great. Other than servicing and extra mods I have not replaced anything. MOT is a bit high. 600cc and less are much cheaper. insurance is fine. not too expensive but not very cheap either. This year it cost me ~£350.

I really like the helmet storage, which I tend to use for all other stuff (tools, waterproof clothes, gloves, etc) as I do also have a top box used for my helmet. I also like the ABS as standard.

Quite comfy for short and medium length rides. My single ride is usually about 70km and I feel good and relaxed on it. Maybe the side-stand could be more sturdy. Breaks are perfectly adequate.

Extreme fuel economy, quite, really excellent low-rev manners. The bike feels at home at low revs.

The overall built quality seems to be quite satisfactory. Except for the plastic covers which are... well... too plastic. The windshield is mostly useless but is sexy :-) No signs of rust so far, no oil consumption, breakdowns, etc. As a whole a reliable machine (1.5 years, 6K on the clock).

Excellent fuel economy! Almost unbelievable. My average fuel consumption in the countryside is about 3.3l/100km.

The "fake" tank is a great idea. Although at gas stations I usually always spill over some gasoline upon the bike due to the inconvenient tank cap location. Has 2 trip meters, average and total fuel consumption, clock, the monitor is very well lit up. ABS as a standard, immobilizer (HISS), etc.Nothing is missing for the average user.

Took a month or two to finally accept that the bike was actually happy chugging along at such slow revs

A decent all round bike. I recently went for 60 miles without a break and I have had knee replacement surgery

The bike does everything I ask of it. Easy to ride, comfortable and being a "cobby " bike handles corners well and has good balance.

The bike is a typical Honda, well built, to date it has not let me down once.

Fuel running costs are very low and I am very pleased with that. My insurance costs are for comprehensive insurance are £88 per annum

I like the choice of either a manual or automatic gearbox. It has a comfortable riding position and the "fake petrol tank" is an excellent idea. I am not a fan of panniers.

I find the seat a bit uncomfortable on longer journeys and the screen could do with being a bit bigger. There is quite a big gap between fifth and sixth gears - in my mind the engine never really feels entirely comfortable in sixth gear - it feels as though it struggles to pull a bit. Brakes are effective but nothing to write home about but the bike comes with ABS which is nice to have. The seat is a reasonable height.

A decent turn of speed. Not super quick but quick enough in the real world especially 0-60. It runs out of puff a bit beyond say 75mph. If the rev-limiter kicks in it can take you by surprise however - you feel an instant loss of power which is very unwelcome. The vibration from the engine is very well damped for a twin - much better than the Versys 650 which I test rode. The engine doesn't sound particularly meaty however.

Nothing gone wrong so far but it's early days. It had a recall for a potential problem with the lock on the storage compartment. A little plastic grommet thingy that was supposed to keep the little compartment closed at the bottom of the storage compartment has given up the ghost but it isn't a big issue. It seems well built generally and there is no sign of corrosion so far.

I'm not riding especially efficiently - mostly I ride 7 miles to work and back through traffic so I doubt the engine has much chance to warm up. Even so I am getting just under 15 miles per litre. That has got to be worth something in the running cost stakes for a bike with a 750cc engine.

There's the well known storage space in the fake petrol tank which is very handy - you can get a full face helmet in there or a full carrier bag of shopping. It's got a gear indicator, clock and fuel gauge but it doesn't come loaded with goodies - but that's not surprising at this price point. There are plenty of after market accessories available. The fuel tank could do with being a couple of litres bigger - you need to fill up after about 140 miles (it goes onto the last bar on the fuel gauge by then) - with a couple of extra litres capacity you could go an extra 30 miles or so before having to fill up.

Pillion rider has no complaints either.

At this price range, it's got all you need. And the storage tank is brilliant.

Suspension is cheap and can be choppy at speed over bad roads, but it's never too bad. Brakes are good although ABS on the rear cuts in often as the back brake feels a bit wooden.

Smooth, lazy and relaxing. Even if you want to press on and rev it to the limiter it never feels stressed. It can be a bit snatchy below 2,000 revs but this is true of most twins. Mirrors, pegs and bars remain vibration free at all revs.

In over 28,000 miles in the first year nothing has failed or stopped working, not even a bulb! Oil consumption is nil, all you ever need to do is get on it and go. It does show a few signs of wear, with some rust on disks and bolts but having been used throughout the winter and living outside, what would you expect? Paintwork and chrome still looks good.

After 28,000 miles in the first year it's still on the original chain/sprockets and brake pads. Tyres last 10-12,000 miles (rear) and 12-14,000 miles on the front. Honda servicing is expensive, but it does keep the warranty up should you ever need it. Best economy achieved has been 104mpg, worst 54mpg but normal consumption is 85-90mpg on my normal commute to work.

Love the tank under the pillion seat, which gives a big storage space where the tank usually is. I've got a centre stand, Givi tall screen, heated grips, Bark-buster Hand Guards, hugger and fender extender fitted which add to the bikes practicality.