What's up Guys? Anyone got input on Honda's NC700X?

[HokieDNA01]

I have done a bunch of research on them, definitely going to be my next bike, just not ready to pull the trigger. Not a powerhouse but usable power, super fuel efficient, tons of great options, low center of gravity and low price. I have heard they will be coming out with a low seat option in 2013. Have also heard the price will be going up.

[Cruzergirl]

Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

I have done a bunch of research on them, definitely going to be my next bike, just not ready to pull the trigger. Not a powerhouse but usable power, super fuel efficient, tons of great options, low center of gravity and low price. I have heard they will be coming out with a low seat option in 2013. Have also heard the price will be going up.

Low seat option...
Higher Price... not so much.


The Aprilia makes a nice small sport tourer with auto option. The price on that is a little better I think...and it's prettier... Then again that was before the low seat option on the Honda.

[No Worries]

The October issue of Motorcycle Consumer News had a review: http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval...00FirstImp.pdf

[goof2]

Originally Posted by No Worries

The October issue of Motorcycle Consumer News had a review: http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval...00FirstImp.pdf

From the article: "The DCT will suspend downshifts
until enough rpm is bled off to avoid the engine bumping
the rev limiter. That might frustrate expert riders who will sometimes
intentionally overrev an engine on the downshift when riding
aggressively"



Maybe I'm missing out on something great but this seems like a bad idea.

[Switch]

Originally Posted by goof2

From the article: "The DCT will suspend downshifts
until enough rpm is bled off to avoid the engine bumping
the rev limiter. That might frustrate expert riders who will sometimes
intentionally overrev an engine on the downshift when riding
aggressively"



Maybe I'm missing out on something great but this seems like a bad idea.

Ew, I would hate that. I rev when I downshift...

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Switch

Ew, I would hate that. I rev when I downshift...

So do I, my confusion is the article is saying people intentionally time downshifts so the engine will be beyond redline. I've never heard of that before.

[Switch]

Originally Posted by goof2

So do I, my confusion is the article is saying people intentionally time downshifts so the engine will be beyond redline. I've never heard of that before.

I've never revved it beyond redline, that's a little extreme.

It's more... while braking with two fingers, pull in clutch, rev with palm, downshift, let out clutch.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by goof2

From the article: "The DCT will suspend downshifts
until enough rpm is bled off to avoid the engine bumping
the rev limiter. That might frustrate expert riders who will sometimes
intentionally overrev an engine on the downshift when riding
aggressively"



Maybe I'm missing out on something great but this seems like a bad idea.

Those writers suffer from AMBS (Ain't My Bike Syndrome)