Honda NC700X

[Nick_Lee]

fuel consumption updates:

 

ride for 363 km and pump 11.7L to the bream.. riding style, throttle happy..

 

Any diff between X and S's FC?

[bitx]

Just collected my bike...

Omg...... I'm too short.... Lol.....

 

Oh dear.. I'm 1.68m and intend to get the 700X. I managed to tiptoe on both legs on the 700S. How tall are you?

 

Looks like I may have to lower the suspension by 2cm if I were to get the X.

[kmjoe]

Any idea how much would it cost?

 

2xx cant remember exact figure

[samsontok]

Oh dear.. I'm 1.68m and intend to get the 700X. I managed to tiptoe on both legs on the 700S. How tall are you?

 

Looks like I may have to lower the suspension by 2cm if I were to get the X.

 

I'm 1680mm too, lol......

[samsontok]

Oh dear.. I'm 1.68m and intend to get the 700X. I managed to tiptoe on both legs on the 700S. How tall are you?

 

Looks like I may have to lower the suspension by 2cm if I were to get the X.

 

I'm 1680mm too, lol......

[bitx]

I'm 1680mm too, lol......

 

What's the feel like when you embark on the bike? Is it too tall to feel comfortable? Can both legs tiptoe on the ground?

[samsontok]

I'm comfortable with the height & good view too like sitting in a lorry.

[bitx]

I'm comfortable with the height & good view too like sitting in a lorry.

 

Can both feet touch the ground?

[bitx]

I'm comfortable with the height & good view too like sitting in a lorry.

 

Can both feet touch the ground?

[samsontok]

Can both feet touch the ground?

 

Both legs tiptoe. If one leg touch the ground the other will above ground.

[samsontok]

After riding for 70km, is not easy to maintain under rpm 3K. Under 90km/hr on the 6th gear the feeling is odd, the engine sound like "tok log tok log". First time riding twin engine so don't get use to it.

[samsontok]

Hi bitx, where do you stay? You can come to my place to have a feel before decide, i'm fine with it.

[bitx]

Hi bitx, where do you stay? You can come to my place to have a feel before decide, i'm fine with it.

 

i'm staying in woodlands.

 

now in a dilemma, my usage averages 3,000km per year, own my current x1r for 3.5yrs only clocked 10,000km:pity: previously have CBR600 as a 2nd bike for 6 months, only clocked 1,000km

 

reason why i want to change to a bigger bike is i don't feel safe riding this bike. did some research and find that the NC700 suits my requirement. firstly it was the looks that 'turned' me on, FC is great for a 700cc bike and road tax relatively cheap. maintenance schedule is superb too. however would it be a waste if i were to leave it parking in the carpark, depreciating it's value everyday when i'm not riding it?

 

how how how?? someone enlighten me pls

[bitx]

oh yes, forgotten to ask, can anyone share how much did you pay for the X version OTR without insurance? Seems that the bike shops that i've visited quoted quite differently and seems that BS sells lowest without penalty for full cash payment.

 

what about insurance? i was quoted 300+ for 3rd party fire and thief and 600 for comprehensive. how much were yours?

 

thanks in advance for your replies.

[kmjoe]

After riding for 70km, is not easy to maintain under rpm 3K. Under 90km/hr on the 6th gear the feeling is odd, the engine sound like "tok log tok log". First time riding twin engine so don't get use to it.

 

bro as mention in my post earlier... maintain 3-4 rpm, its better that way... give it a try... i had the same problem u experienced until i followed what the uk guy did

[kmjoe]

oh yes, forgotten to ask, can anyone share how much did you pay for the X version OTR without insurance? Seems that the bike shops that i've visited quoted quite differently and seems that BS sells lowest without penalty for full cash payment.

 

what about insurance? i was quoted 300+ for 3rd party fire and thief and 600 for comprehensive. how much were yours?

 

thanks in advance for your replies.

 

only if u wish to buy in full cash than u will be able to buy 2nd and 3rd party... for me i am 24/25yo 2yrs exp cost me 1.6k for comprehensive insurance via axa

[kmjoe]

i'm staying in woodlands.

 

now in a dilemma, my usage averages 3,000km per year, own my current x1r for 3.5yrs only clocked 10,000km:pity: previously have CBR600 as a 2nd bike for 6 months, only clocked 1,000km

 

reason why i want to change to a bigger bike is i don't feel safe riding this bike. did some research and find that the NC700 suits my requirement. firstly it was the looks that 'turned' me on, FC is great for a 700cc bike and road tax relatively cheap. maintenance schedule is superb too. however would it be a waste if i were to leave it parking in the carpark, depreciating it's value everyday when i'm not riding it?

 

how how how?? someone enlighten me pls

 

IMO, i tink a super 4 fits u better... no point spending so much when ur millage is gona be this low... a good condition version S will do... it's much safer than a 2b bike and its cheap... ard 3k can find

[kmjoe]

guys anyone bought anything from foreign website before? i'm trying to get a skidmarx hugger and this is the quotation i recieved:

 

This email is to confirm that your order (reference IBCON050054) for the following item(s) has been checked.

 

1 x Skidmarx 11TBA11XX22 Rear Hugger (GRP) - Black

for Honda NC700X (2012)

at £62.49

 

DELIVERY = £ 49.99 (to Singapore)

 

ORDER TOTAL = £112.48

 

You now need to pay for your order by bank transfer using the details shown below.

 

https://www.intobikes.co.uk/3dsecure/start/00ba0d5281ba860f56bd6082decb607c

 

If your bank has a fee for making this transfer, YOU must elect to pay this when making your payment. If our bank does not receive the full amount shown below we will not ship your goods until full payment has been received. If OUR bank charges a fee for receiving your £112.48 GBP we will pay this (usually £6.00 GBP).

 

NET AMOUNT = £112.48 GBP (after allowing for any fees YOU may need to pay)

IBAN = GB28MIDL40183911231146

SWIFT = MIDLGB22

BIC = MIDLGB2167H

BANK ADDR = HSBC PLC, The Cross, Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1AJ, England.

BANK TEL = Tel: +44 8457 404 404

SORT CODE = 401839

ACCOUNT = 11231146

ACCOUNT NAME = Into Things Ltd T/AS intobikes.co.uk

REFERENCE = IBCON050054

are there any other hidden cost? like our tax etc... and how much do our bank charge for transfers to foreign banks?

[kmjoe]

do anyone wish to organize a trip for all the NC riders to run in their engine? anyone here have experience with duplicating H.I.S.S. keys? heard the shop beside ahboy can make without going back to boon siew at $60 is that true?

 

guys do u tink a pyramid hugger (which will be brought in by m-technik) along with installation be better worth it than skidmarx hugger (gotta import)? initially i wanted skidmarx as it seems to look better and covers a larger area...

 

pyramid (by nxt mth hopefull m-technik will have it, roughly sgd260)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/kmjoe/730165128Medium.jpg

 

skidmarx (21days to prepare after transfer of abt sgd 250 to england, self install)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/kmjoe/90019-1220-thickbox.jpg

Edited June 7, 2012 by kmjoe

[samsontok]

i'm staying in woodlands.

 

now in a dilemma, my usage averages 3,000km per year, own my current x1r for 3.5yrs only clocked 10,000km:pity: previously have CBR600 as a 2nd bike for 6 months, only clocked 1,000km

 

reason why i want to change to a bigger bike is i don't feel safe riding this bike. did some research and find that the NC700 suits my requirement. firstly it was the looks that 'turned' me on, FC is great for a 700cc bike and road tax relatively cheap. maintenance schedule is superb too. however would it be a waste if i were to leave it parking in the carpark, depreciating it's value everyday when i'm not riding it?

 

how how how?? someone enlighten me pls

 

If your mileage is so low & why you need a big bike? Sound like bike to you is a want & not a need toy.

 

oh yes, forgotten to ask, can anyone share how much did you pay for the X version OTR without insurance? Seems that the bike shops that i've visited quoted quite differently and seems that BS sells lowest without penalty for full cash payment.

 

what about insurance? i was quoted 300+ for 3rd party fire and thief and 600 for comprehensive. how much were yours?

 

thanks in advance for your replies.

 

I paid $18K for NC700X ABS including retention number plate but without insurance that cost me $636.65 comprehensive.

[bitx]

only if u wish to buy in full cash than u will be able to buy 2nd and 3rd party... for me i am 24/25yo 2yrs exp cost me 1.6k for comprehensive insurance via axa

called up directasia.com, they still don't have the model in their list. will probably call up AXA tmr and enquire.

 

IMO, i tink a super 4 fits u better... no point spending so much when ur millage is gona be this low... a good condition version S will do... it's much safer than a 2b bike and its cheap... ard 3k can find

rode S4 a decade back, that time vtec 2 just out (if i remembered correctly). it was a nice bike to ride, smooth and power at hand. would like to have a change of bike this time round. always loved to own a tourer but most if not all simply too tall for vertically challenged people like me.

 

personally find that S4 is overpriced for brand new/ resale. initially looking for a resale HD, thought about it for a few weeks and decided that will be my retirement bike which will be in 20yrs time. would like to experience other bikes for now.

[bitx]

do anyone wish to organize a trip for all the NC riders to run in their engine? anyone here have experience with duplicating H.I.S.S. keys? heard the shop beside ahboy can make without going back to boon siew at $60 is that true?

 

guys do u tink a pyramid hugger (which will be brought in by m-technik) along with installation be better worth it than skidmarx hugger (gotta import)? initially i wanted skidmarx as it seems to look better and covers a larger area...

 

pyramid (by nxt mth hopefull m-technik will have it, roughly sgd260)

 

personally find the skidmarx rear hugger better looking and seem to do the job better.

[Matkin]

do anyone wish to organize a trip for all the NC riders to run in their engine? anyone here have experience with duplicating H.I.S.S. keys? heard the shop beside ahboy can make without going back to boon siew at $60 is that true?

 

guys do u tink a pyramid hugger (which will be brought in by m-technik) along with installation be better worth it than skidmarx hugger (gotta import)? initially i wanted skidmarx as it seems to look better and covers a larger area...

 

pyramid (by nxt mth hopefull m-technik will have it, roughly sgd260)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/kmjoe/730165128Medium.jpg

 

skidmarx (21days to prepare after transfer of abt sgd 250 to england, self install)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/kmjoe/90019-1220-thickbox.jpg

Its good to have a small gathering for nc riders.

[bitx]

If your mileage is so low & why you need a big bike? Sound like bike to you is a want & not a need toy.

 

I paid $18K for NC700X ABS including retention number plate but without insurance that cost me $636.65 comprehensive.

 

i think you hit the nail there. yes, i agree it's a 'want' rather than a need however i have say i do need the bike on certain days where i have to leave the car for wife to fetch the kids. not often thus the low mileage i clocked on my bikes. if i were to ever get the NC, would most probably keep it till dunno when..

 

BS is selling 18k for the ABS model and asp offering me 18.4, both OTR without insurance. seems it makes more sense to get it from BS.

[Matkin]

Hi everyone,

 

Im new to this forum. Ive been riding e x for about 3 weeks now.

I had already clocked 1k n have yet to go for my 1st servicing.

It is a great bike to ride. Anw bought it at asp n e seller told me its ok to ride btwn 100kmh-110 and not exceeding 4rpm.