New 2012 Honda NC700X 700cc Parallel Twin!

[dduelin]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

What bigger screen did you go with?

That is a National Cycle Wind Deflector DX. I had one for 40,000 miles on my R100. It mounts on the handlebars and is adjustable for height and rake. Comes off with a twist of two knobs.

[Crilly]

Mine is good for heavy touring. But I haven't tried two up

[wickerman]

Originally Posted by Kart22

Almost 100% of my miles are with my lady on the back. I'm 6'3 and she's 5'7 so her only complaint is that she can't see over my helmet so her vision gets blocked...although that's not a design flaw of the motorcycle. The seat is very comfortable for her, especially coming from a supermoto that she used to ride on the back with. Also, the passenger foot pegs are properly positioned for her comfort and she does not feel exhaust heat, even in traffic. The passenger "hand rails" are also useful. If the passenger isn't using them, they can be used as a mounting location for extra cargo room.

-Ryan

That is good to hear.While I know the NC won't win any races 2up I'm thinking it will be an improvement over my Ninja 250.

[rowdymoose]

Originally Posted by dduelin

That is a National Cycle Wind Deflector DX. I had one for 40,000 miles on my R100. It mounts on the handlebars and is adjustable for height and rake. Comes off with a twist of two knobs.

Tough to see from the pics--is the stock wind screen still mounted or is it removed? Also, how tall are you/how long is your torso--just curious if this would work for me. I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and curious if this will work well for my frame.

[100mpg]

what color are the '13's?

[dduelin]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Tough to see from the pics--is the stock wind screen still mounted or is it removed? Also, how tall are you/how long is your torso--just curious if this would work for me. I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and curious if this will work well for my frame.

I am of average build and 5'6" tall. I like my helmet in clean air so my set up would probably break the wind around or just below your collar bone. If I slump a little I feel and hear turbulence at the base of the chin bar of my helmet, if I straighten up and sit a bit taller and the flow gets cleaner and quieter.. This shield is adjustable for height and rake so keep that in mind. It could be stood up straighter for a taller person or a shorter person that prefers less air. It does mount on the handlebars so it turns with the bars ala Ducati Multistrada 1100. The OEM shield is removed - I made that small subscreen that protects the fairing above the headlight and the back of the instrument pod. It mounts where the OEM shield does but is just tall enough to protect the instrument pod.

[rowdymoose]

Originally Posted by dduelin

I am of average build and 5'6" tall. I like my helmet in clean air so my set up would probably break the wind around or just below your collar bone. If I slump a little I feel and hear turbulence at the base of the chin bar of my helmet, if I straighten up and sit a bit taller and the flow gets cleaner and quieter.. This shield is adjustable for height and rake so keep that in mind. It could be stood up straighter for a taller person or a shorter person that prefers less air. It does mount on the handlebars so it turns with the bars ala Ducati Multistrada 1100. The OEM shield is removed - I made that small subscreen that protects the fairing above the headlight and the back of the instrument pod. It mounts where the OEM shield does but is just tall enough to protect the instrument pod.

Thanks for the info! Do you have any pics of the subscreen? I don't ride in rain much (SoCal), but want to ensure that the instrument panel is protected, and potentially provide rain cover in case I ever get around to mounting a GPS.

Also--are there differences in the DX windscreen? Trying to use up the last of a gift card at motorcycle-superstore.com. They have the screen, but when asked to select a bike, the only Honda offerings they have go up through 2004.

Guessing it has to do with the handlebar diameter? While I'm at it...what is the diameter of the NC700X--drawing a blank.

[cabinfever]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Thanks for the info! Do you have any pics of the subscreen? I don't ride in rain much (SoCal), but want to ensure that the instrument panel is protected, and potentially provide rain cover in case I ever get around to mounting a GPS.

Also--are there differences in the DX windscreen? Trying to use up the last of a gift card at motorcycle-superstore.com. They have the screen, but when asked to select a bike, the only Honda offerings they have go up through 2004.

Guessing it has to do with the handlebar diameter? While I'm at it...what is the diameter of the NC700X--drawing a blank.

Handle bar is 7/8" diameter.

[Larry Ferguson]

Sorry if this has been covered before as I don't have time to read all 220+ pages. I think Honda is on the right track. The DCT trans is so much more than an automatic , it's more like an F1 trans if I understand it correctly that can be ridden like a true auto. I don't know if I would pony up an extra 2K for it but it does point the way for the industry to do something that has been sorely lacking in my opinion: offer options! Lots of people will be turned away by less than 60-70 HP. Cars offer different engine options all the time. My guess is that like the old Honda Helix engine, this will be be an understressed engine. You could literally hold those things WFO all day for days at a time and they just took it. You know that the black box is the only thing holding this to 6500 rpm. Honda could offer a HP version with an 8500 redline, perhaps needing stiffer valve springs, that magic black box and probably not much more. I would rather pay the extra 2K for that as I already can and ride a V-Strom. What do you think Honda? Or are you going to let another promising bike die on the vine because of an easily fixable flaw? And yes I know it won't get 75 MPG but that is what the standard one is for. Just my .02

[Mobiker]

Silly question perhaps: Do the 6 speed models have linked brakes?
I thought the front brake was a little grabby on the first stop. After that I adjusted a little and never noticed the brakes again. If they're linked, Honda did a good job making them unobtrusive.

Has anybody with miles on a big scooter, i.e.650 Burgman, Silverwing, rode one of these? How did it compare in perceived power?

[flatboarder]

Originally Posted by Larry Ferguson

Sorry if this has been covered before as I don't have time to read all 220+ pages. I think Honda is on the right track. The DCT trans is so much more than an automatic , it's more like an F1 trans if I understand it correctly that can be ridden like a true auto. I don't know if I would pony up an extra 2K for it but it does point the way for the industry to do something that has been sorely lacking in my opinion: offer options! Lots of people will be turned away by less than 60-70 HP. Cars offer different engine options all the time. My guess is that like the old Honda Helix engine, this will be be an understressed engine. You could literally hold those things WFO all day for days at a time and they just took it. You know that the black box is the only thing holding this to 6500 rpm. Honda could offer a HP version with an 8500 redline, perhaps needing stiffer valve springs, that magic black box and probably not much more. I would rather pay the extra 2K for that as I already can and ride a V-Strom. What do you think Honda? Or are you going to let another promising bike die on the vine because of an easily fixable flaw? And yes I know it won't get 75 MPG but that is what the standard one is for. Just my .02

Just try it out before complaining.
Or even better, get the DCT cross tourer. Worse mpg, but does not matter to you. Even NC riders reported they would love it.

[Larry Ferguson]

Originally Posted by flatboarder

Just try it out before complaining.
Or even better, get the DCT cross tourer. Worse mpg, but does not matter to you. Even NC riders reported they would love it.

Just try it out before complaining? Apparently you and I don't have the same dealerships. I can try one out for about 7 grand or so. I,m not complaining about the bike, I'm looking at it as an opportunity to give us options without having to choose an entirely different machine. And there will be plenty of people who won't even bother to look at a bike that is down 15-20 hp to an already proven machine. I do like the concept, I just want them to go even farther with it. Perhaps you didn't understand my first post.

[flatboarder]

Originally Posted by Larry Ferguson

Just try it out before complaining? Apparently you and I don't have the same dealerships. I can try one out for about 7 grand or so. I,m not complaining about the bike, I'm looking at it as an opportunity to give us options without having to choose an entirely different machine. And there will be plenty of people who won't even bother to look at a bike that is down 15-20 hp to an already proven machine. I do like the concept, I just want them to go even farther with it. Perhaps you didn't understand my first post.

I know several 70HP bikes that totally bore me, compared to the NC.
In case test ride is not an option and you do not see a chance the NC could fit your needs, you might want to wait for the 2013 models or as already mentioned buy a crosstourer with plenty of power and DCT.

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by Mobiker

Silly question perhaps: Do the 6 speed models have linked brakes?
I thought the front brake was a little grabby on the first stop. After that I adjusted a little and never noticed the brakes again. If they're linked, Honda did a good job making them unobtrusive.

Has anybody with miles on a big scooter, i.e.650 Burgman, Silverwing, rode one of these? How did it compare in perceived power?

Only the ABS version is linked.

[Larry Ferguson]

Originally Posted by flatboarder

I know several 70HP bikes that totally bore me, compared to the NC.
In case test ride is not an option and you do not see a chance the NC could fit your needs, you might want to wait for the 2013 models or as already mentioned buy a crosstourer with plenty of power and DCT.

If my dealer had one in stock, they don't allow test rides. What would be wrong with wanting this bike, or any bike for that matter, AND having the OPTION for more power? Or the DCT or manual trans? Why is this so hard to figure out? Wouldn't it be better to get more possible buyers for the same basic machine? I would think it would keep some costs down besides.