2025-on Honda NC750X review: Upgraded to make it smoother, more practical and greener than ever

Highlights

  • Plastics made from recycled materials
  • New wheels and twin disc brake set-up
  • Upgraded dash and DCT settings

At a glance

Power: 58 bhp
Seat height: Medium (31.6 in / 802 mm)
Weight: Medium (476 lbs / 216 kg)

Overall rating

Next up: Ride & brakes
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Honda’s uber-popular commuter-tourer NC750X has been refreshed for 2025, and this review deals with the 2021-on bike and these latest revisions. There’s more braking performance, a colour dash and for the DCT version, the clutch and gearbox action have been further refined. Many of the plastics are now made from recyclable materials, too, making it greener to produce. It’s the latest in the line of tweaks that have seen the Honda become ever more polished since the original NC700X was released in 2012.

Happily, it still has its novel 23-litre cubby hole where the fuel tank would normally be and a claimed fuel range of over 250 miles.

2025-on Honda NC750X static shot

Despite its upgrades, Honda’s NC750X isn’t a giant step on from the current model, but that’s no bad thing. This is a motorcycle designed to be an affordable-to-run workhorse, or weekend tourer and it still does those things beautifully.

It’s simple to ride and comfy, but also surprisingly fun and capable in corners, especially with its beefier front brake set-up and performance that punches well above its weight.

2025-on Honda NC750X touring in the canyon

The new dash and switchgear are fresher and more functional. Those who opt for the DCT version will find gear selection smooth and perfectly suited to gentle riding.

For more spirited jaunts, manual mode offers more control but isn’t as involving as the real thing. And thanks to its recycled plastics and frugality, the N750X is kinder to the planet in its own very small way.

Ride quality & brakes

Next up: Engine
4 out of 5 (4/5)

It’s out with the old single disc front brake set-up and in with two 298mm discs with twin-piston sliding pin calipers and ABS. Brakes are now more progressive with lots of feel at the lever and an impressive level of power. The back brake is strong and tactile, too.

2025-on Honda NC750X cockpit view

Suspension is unchanged, but the ride quality, stability, steering accuracy and outright fun to be had in corners, belie the NC’s sometimes steady-away reputation. 17in wheels are a new and shod with either Dunlop Trailmax or Metzelers Tourance dual purpose tyres – a hangover from when the NC was pitched as an adventure bike. The Metzelers fitted to our test bike have an excess of feel, grip and warm up in an instant.

2025-on Honda NC750X close up of the tyre and chain

Engine

Next up: Reliability
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Changes to the long-stroke, SOHC 745cc parallel twin cylinder engine are limited to fuel injection tweaks for Euro5+ emissions regs. It still makes 58bhp, which won’t set your hair on fire on a bike weighing 226kg with DCT, but performance is spritely. The motor makes a good account of itself at full throttle, too, as it bellows deeply through its air box.

2025-on Honda NC750X close up shot of the right hand engine side

This NC750 was always designed to be frugal, flexible and forgiving. Its 51lb-ft of torque is made at just 4750rpm and its delivery is soft and simple to control. Tweaks to the mapping gives the Honda an even friendlier character, making it the perfect steed for commuters, or weekend tourers. A claimed 81mpg adds up to a theoretical 250-mile range from its 14.1-litre fuel tank.

Most NC750 customers go for this semi-auto DCT version, adding around £750 to the price. There’s no clutch or gear lever and the Honda can be a full automatic, or manual, using the switchgear buttons to change gear.

2025-on Honda NC750X front cubby hole with bag

The urgency of the shifts in ‘auto’ change depending on the riding mode, or can be adjusted via the dash. For 2025, the DCT gets a new electronic algorithm (first seen on last year’s Africa Twin) for smoother shifts and more low-speed control. Auto is perfect for town riding, or lazy touring and manual better for more spirited riding, where you can decide on the exact gear you need through corners, although the system isn’t as tactile as using a conventional clutch and gearbox.

Reliability & build quality

Next up: Value
4 out of 5 (4/5)

There’s no denying the NC750X isn’t the kind of bike you’ll gaze at for hours in your garage over a cup of tea, but it’s a good, honest machine that’s well built and reliable. It should come as no surprise that our online MCN Owners’ reviews are glowing.

2025-on Honda NC750X different colourways

Value vs rivals

Next up: Equipment
4 out of 5 (4/5)

It’s tricky to pigeonhole the NC750X. A DCT version would rival a maxi-scooter for commuting and its on-road touring ability comes close to a middleweight adventure bike or tall rounder, albeit not quite as exciting. But whichever way you slice it, the Honda is a lot of well-built, reliable and practical machine for the money.

2025-on Honda NC750X touring pack

Equipment

3 out of 5 (3/5)

The NC750X gets a freshen-up for 2025 with reshaped fairing sides and a 50% brighter LED headlight. Many of its plastics now come from recyclable materials, including the cubby hole under the fuel tank, made from old car bumpers. ‘Durabio’ is used for the body panels (on the green and black versions, not red or white).

It’s derived from non-edible corn, turned into Biomass PC Pellets, pre-impregnated with colour and formed to create glossy panels (a world first for a motorcycle). It does away with all the nasty stuff and CO2 emissions associated with painting and with the material being the same colour all the way through, scratches are less likely to show up. The screen is made from clear, uncoloured Durabio.

2025-on Honda NC750X front end facelift

Replacing the old LCD screen, the ’25 NC750’s new colour TFT dash (the same as the Transalp’s) is bolder, easier to read and features a gear position indicator, outside temperature, fuel gauge and three layout options with light, or dark backgrounds.

There are three standard riding modes (Sport, Standard, Rain), or you can pick your own rider aids in the User mode, where you set your desired level of power, engine braking, traction control and if fitted, shift maps for the DCT’s auto mode. The dash also links to Honda’s Roadsync app via Bluetooth for turn-by-turn navigation, calls and music controlled either by your voice (via a headset) or new switchgear buttons with backlit joystick control. Sadly, there’s still no cruise control.

2025-on Honda NC750X close up of dash

A raft of new accessories have been created for the 2025 NC750X. They can be bought separately or grouped together in four packs: The Adventure Pack features goodies like crash bars, hand guards and fog lights, the Comfort Pack includes comfort seats, heated grips and a taller, wider, five-way manually adjustable screen. The Urban pack comes with a rack, luggage, a USB-C charger and centre stand and the Travel Pack feature panniers. Prices are to be announced in the coming days.

2025-on Honda NC750X left hand switchgear with heated grip

Specs

Engine size 745cc
Engine type Liquid cooled 8v parallel twin
Frame type Tubular steel
Fuel capacity 17.1 litres
Seat height 802mm
Bike weight 216kg
Front suspension 41mm telescopic forks, non adjustable
Rear suspension Single shock, adjustable preload
Front brake 2 x 296mm discs with twin-piston calipers. ABS
Rear brake 240mm disc with single-piston caliper. ABS
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 160/60 x 17

Mpg, costs & insurance

Average fuel consumption 81 mpg
Annual road tax £117
Annual service cost -
New price -
Used price -
Insurance group -
How much to insure?
Warranty term Two years

Top speed & performance

Max power 58 bhp
Max torque 51 ft-lb
Top speed 115 mph
1/4 mile acceleration -
Tank range 250 miles

Model history & versions

Model history

  • 2014: Honda release a new platform around a super-efficient 670cc, 51bhp parallel-twin engine and that’s staggeringly easy to ride. There are three variants: the adventure-styled NC700X and naked NC700S with built-in storage, and the scooter-esque Integra which manages to blend the worst bits of a motorbike and step-thru’.
  • 2016: Update turns the 700 into the NC750X, with more grunt and even smoother running from an enlarged 745cc twin thrumming out 54bhp. There’s a styling improvement, larger screen and lower seat, better colours, a larger storage compartment, plus improved front forks, enhanced modes and a better-function DCT option.
  • 2019: Small tweaks, including the arrival of adjustable traction control.
  • 2021: New NC750X released with ride-by-wire, improved electronics, a slight styling update, LED lights and a larger, better-shaped stashing area. Agility and roadholding both improve thanks to shorter-travel road-biased suspension. This also means a 30mm reduction is seat height.
  • 2023: New colour introduced.
  • 2025: New Model (this one) updated with twin discs, new wheels, revised DCT settings, tweaked styling, gentle Euro5+ mods, recycled plastics, updated switchgear and a colour dash.

Other versions

  • None

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