New 2012 Honda NC700X 700cc Parallel Twin! - Page 113

turbodieseli4i6 · 05-29-2012, 04:31 PM

I like the Stelvio 1200 NTX http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar126932.html sweeeet!

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Originally Posted by tonymorr

Sexy and tough looking at the same time.

Starkmojo · 05-29-2012, 05:54 PM

I prefer the one with the stripped down looks... and the Italian model

turbodieseli4i6 · 05-29-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Starkmojo

I prefer the one with the stripped down looks... and the Italian model

Just give me the Italian model and I'll keep my wing!

Starkmojo · 05-30-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CTDTDI

Just give me the Italian model and I'll keep my wing!

That italian model would no more play pillion on your wing than I would sir... You gotta have the tools for the job son.

turbodieseli4i6 · 05-30-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Starkmojo

That italian model would no more play pillion on your wing than I would sir... You gotta have the tools for the job son.

You never sit on a wing huh! lol

Starkmojo · 05-30-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CTDTDI

You never sit on a wing huh! lol

Not pillion to you I wouldn't!

Ham · 05-31-2012, 07:03 AM

The deal is with my 2001 F650GS running Mobil 1 I get better than 65 mpg with my wife and light baggage. I suppose it might be a bit smoother and possibly a better seat but the F650 is certainly a bit more offroad oriented. My F650 GS doesn't vibrate at all so I am not sure what other guys are talking about.

Still I grew up with Honda and always liked their reliability and I have been impatiently waiting for them wake up and make an "all America" bike.

Its time they get over their poorly executed NX series...it wasn't that America wasn't wanting an adventure bike...it was because their's sucked.

I would love to see them take that little VT twin, make everything aluminum and magnesium and produce the perfect adventure bile.

Most adventure bikes are just too plain big and heavy.

kraven · 05-31-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ham

Honda... perfect adventure bile..

It's almost prophetic.

poolman · 06-01-2012, 06:26 AM

Last year I had the opportunity to ride several thousand kilometers through Peru on a Brazilian-built Honda NX400 Falcon, and the NC700X looks like an updated big brother to the bike.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

As you can see in the Ride Report above, the little 400 was absolutely bulletproof, handling deep water crossings and 14,000 ft Andean mountain passes as well as the twisty switchbacks. Although a little short on power, the bike was nearly perfect for the type of riding I did.

I have a feeling the NC700X is going to be an awesome utility bike too; very good as an urban commuter, decent on the road, and better in dirt than people are expecting.

I am really looking forward to a test ride!

sendler · 06-01-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by poolman

Last year I had the opportunity to ride several thousand kilometers through Peru on a Brazilian-built Honda NX400 Falcon, and the NC700X looks like an updated big brother to the bike.

Great ride. I think your Falcon will be much lighter than the NC which is really more of a high mileage street commuter.

eakins · 06-01-2012, 09:12 AM

that bike is based on the xr400 which was sold in the US and yes legendary for reliability.

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Originally Posted by poolman

Last year I had the opportunity to ride several thousand kilometers through Peru on a Brazilian-built Honda NX400 Falcon, and the NC700X looks like an updated big brother to the bike.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

As you can see in the Ride Report above, the little 400 was absolutely bulletproof, handling deep water crossings and 14,000 ft Andean mountain passes as well as the twisty switchbacks. Although a little short on power, the bike was nearly perfect for the type of riding I did.

I have a feeling the NC700X is going to be an awesome utility bike too; very good as an urban commuter, decent on the road, and better in dirt than people are expecting.

I am really looking forward to a test ride!

turbodieseli4i6 · 06-01-2012, 01:28 PM

I wish they sold that little 400 here in the states. That's a sharp bike!

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Originally Posted by poolman

Last year I had the opportunity to ride several thousand kilometers through Peru on a Brazilian-built Honda NX400 Falcon, and the NC700X looks like an updated big brother to the bike.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

As you can see in the Ride Report above, the little 400 was absolutely bulletproof, handling deep water crossings and 14,000 ft Andean mountain passes as well as the twisty switchbacks. Although a little short on power, the bike was nearly perfect for the type of riding I did.
I have a feeling the NC700X is going to be an awesome utility bike too; very good as an urban commuter, decent on the road, and better in dirt than people are expecting.

I am really looking forward to a test ride!

turbodieseli4i6 · 06-01-2012, 01:39 PM

A NX 400 Falcon with the NC700X, would set me up for my riding.

RaY YreKa · 06-01-2012, 03:35 PM

Never heard of the 400 Falcon; looks good

pachap · 06-02-2012, 05:50 PM

Last time I spoke to a dealer about these he said that the Silver/Gray that is on the US website was the DCT model and that the manual was going to be a different color, but that Honda hadn't told them what it would be yet. Any ideas what color the manual will be in?

06-01-2012, 06:26 AM	#1689
poolman Gnarly Poolside Adv. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Darnestown, MD Oddometer: 412	Last year I had the opportunity to ride several thousand kilometers through Peru on a Brazilian-built Honda NX400 Falcon, and the NC700X looks like an updated big brother to the bike. Sacred Valley of the Incas As you can see in the Ride Report above, the little 400 was absolutely bulletproof, handling deep water crossings and 14,000 ft Andean mountain passes as well as the twisty switchbacks. Although a little short on power, the bike was nearly perfect for the type of riding I did. I have a feeling the NC700X is going to be an awesome utility bike too; very good as an urban commuter, decent on the road, and better in dirt than people are expecting. I am really looking forward to a test ride! __________________ ~~~~~~ poolman Sacred Valley of the Incas Costa Rica Solo

06-01-2012, 01:39 PM	#1693
turbodieseli4i6 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SW Missouri USA Oddometer: 273	A NX 400 Falcon with the NC700X, would set me up for my riding. turbodieseli4i6 screwed with this post 06-01-2012 at 04:51 PM

06-01-2012, 03:35 PM	#1694
RaY YreKa I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,611	Never heard of the 400 Falcon; looks good __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

06-02-2012, 05:50 PM	#1695
pachap Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: AASU Library Oddometer: 427	Last time I spoke to a dealer about these he said that the Silver/Gray that is on the US website was the DCT model and that the manual was going to be a different color, but that Honda hadn't told them what it would be yet. Any ideas what color the manual will be in? __________________ 2011 Ninja 650R with all kinds of extras.

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05-31-2012, 07:03 AM	#1687
Ham Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 209	The deal is with my 2001 F650GS running Mobil 1 I get better than 65 mpg with my wife and light baggage. I suppose it might be a bit smoother and possibly a better seat but the F650 is certainly a bit more offroad oriented. My F650 GS doesn't vibrate at all so I am not sure what other guys are talking about. Still I grew up with Honda and always liked their reliability and I have been impatiently waiting for them wake up and make an "all America" bike. Its time they get over their poorly executed NX series...it wasn't that America wasn't wanting an adventure bike...it was because their's sucked. I would love to see them take that little VT twin, make everything aluminum and magnesium and produce the perfect adventure bile. Most adventure bikes are just too plain big and heavy.