Honda NC700X

[goomeister]

Hi Goomeister, how are you? I thought Mini- CrossTourer should be the CrossRunner with V4 engine? Hahaaa

 

Judging from looks alone, what would you think?

 

Honda Cross Runner

http://i.imgur.com/f6NZAYn.jpg

 

Honda Cross Tourer

http://i.imgur.com/e9gtHSg.jpg

 

Honda NC700X

http://i.imgur.com/MXJqDhu.jpg

 

I thought NC700X looks more like the Cross-tourer than the Cross runner does.

 

I was leaning towards buying the Cross Tourer until I realise it has a V4 engine, poor FC and limited touring range on 1 tank. *shrug*

 

The 10k+ difference in costs also favoured the NC700XD in the end.

Edited May 5, 2013 by goomeister

[goomeister]

Well, after reading about other owner's gripes about the rust spots, I was all prepared when I bought my NC700XD.

 

The first thing when I reached home is to oil/grease all those potential rust spots.

 

Bet you guys haven't notice the 2 dimples located on top of the black matt cross beam holding our front forks together. (Tucked under the headlights.)

 

If you don't put some oil/grease in those 2 dimples, long-term evaporation of acidic rain water is going to cause a permanent rust spot there too.

 

*Wink*

 

I deliberately left the steel tailpipe alone. Gonna be my excuse for upgrading the exhaust can when the stock can starts rusting bad.

 

*wink-wink*

[LXY]

Love to have nc700SD! Too bad singapore don't bring in.

XD model seat is quite high for me zzzzzz!

[goomeister]

Love to have nc700SD! Too bad singapore don't bring in.

XD model seat is quite high for me zzzzzz!

 

You can always wait for the CTX700 series. Seat height is only 28 inches.

[kmjoe]

You can always wait for the CTX700 series. Seat height is only 28 inches.

 

Yea, the front fairing makes it look like a goldwing, its damn big and looks like it's gona give good wind protection

 

Love to have nc700SD! Too bad singapore don't bring in.

XD model seat is quite high for me zzzzzz!

 

maybe try ordering PI frm shop?

 

Judging from looks alone, what would you think?

 

Honda Cross Runner

http://i.imgur.com/f6NZAYn.jpg

 

Honda Cross Tourer

http://i.imgur.com/YOKGm3d.jpg

 

Honda NC700X

http://i.imgur.com/MXJqDhu.jpg

 

I thought NC700X looks more like the Cross-tourer than the Cross runner does.

 

I was leaning towards buying the Cross Tourer until I realise it has a V4 engine, poor FC and limited touring range on 1 tank. *shrug*

 

The 10k+ difference in costs also favoured the NC700XD in the end.

 

bro the center one is the 500cc not the crosstourer

 

Well, after reading about other owner's gripes about the rust spots, I was all prepared when I bought my NC700XD.

 

The first thing when I reached home is to oil/grease all those potential rust spots.

 

Bet you guys haven't notice the 2 dimples located on top of the black matt cross beam holding our front forks together. (Tucked under the headlights.)

 

If you don't put some oil/grease in those 2 dimples, long-term evaporation of acidic rain water is going to cause a permanent rust spot there too.

 

*Wink*

 

I deliberately left the steel tailpipe alone. Gonna be my excuse for upgrading the exhaust can when the stock can starts rusting bad.

 

*wink-wink*

 

Thks for the info! use wd-40 can?

[GuiNNeSS]

uncle u using tis anti rust item n where to get it frm??

 

 

No rust issues

 

http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u382/raymondsg/NC700X/Misc/9DA4568C-FFE8-42F4-A11D-93EAEBB65652-5533-0000009C64424B1A.jpg

[goomeister]

Yea, the front fairing makes it look like a goldwing, its damn big and looks like it's gona give good wind protection

 

 

 

maybe try ordering PI frm shop?

 

 

 

bro the center one is the 500cc not the crosstourer

 

 

 

Thks for the info! use wd-40 can?

 

Post edited. My eyes are no longer that good. Its hard to differentiate these bikes when the photo icons are barely 1 inch big.

 

From my experience, WD-40 should only be used to remove light rust due to its penetrative nature (Some people even say WD-40 is corrosive.). The lubricants in WD-40 is too light to offer any protection for long.

 

You still need some heavy mineral oil or grease to layer over the trouble spots.

 

For certain non-sensitive steel parts (not near any plastics or rubbers), I like to use chrome polish cream and just do a light polish every now and then. Very easy process. Piece of old T-shirt, dab in cream, rub all over the metal surface. Let dry and use a clean cloth to wipe the residue.

 

If you have light rusting, just rub them more and wipe away. Then apply 2nd round for drying. I swear by good ol' Turtle Chrome polish for this job

 

The oils in the chrome polish seemed to keep rust off for 1-2 months at least.

 

(Just don't use chrome polish near plastic/rubber parts. I learnt this lesson the hard way when I happily layered the cream on my Super4's front fork. A few cycles later, the rubber gaskets on the front fork shrunk and all the suspension oil leaked....)

[killerdeath]

Bros, anyone one ordering the main stand and crash bar from website? I will like to chip in.

[Uncle]

Bros, pls share where are the parts / places that rust so that we can keep a lookout for it. TIA

[Pizzaboy]

If nc7 is not suitable for tourin then y in è 1st place izzit in a tourer thread?

[kmjoe]

because it's not a cub, scooter, b-bone, cruiser, phantom, naked, pulsa, s4 or scrambler... haha... anyway there are alot of ppl ard the world go touring with the nc, its up to individual on what he see in a bike that can tour and what they think touring is. Cruising from place to place enjoying the scenery or rushing frm one place to a other... cant expect it be as good as a machine which cost 10k more

Edited May 5, 2013 by kmjoe

[ray73]

So many debate on the subject on Touring......

Lets make the story short lor..... Just ask the question what is touring? ( best is find dictionary) and the answers will reveal:angel:

 

My 2 friends just make a trip from singapore to thailand and back to singapore with their cubs......so do they consider touring?......its up to indiviual brain....

 

Infact all bikes can tour. Do you guys all agree?.....hahahhahhhahah

 

I can only say its not the machine, its up to the riders.......

[kmjoe]

True... cub can go till cambodia even with lower power, comfort and cost. A pain in the ass the journey it might be, but its the rider's experience and achievement that counts.

Edited May 6, 2013 by kmjoe

[MR BIKER]

When I was younger, going up north with my superbikes several times at speeds considered shameful , I didnt really considered myself going touring because at the end of my destination, I felt what did i achieved? incredible speed yes but did I get to see the beautiful country? did i get many malaysian angry with me for riding so ? its true that i manage to reach my destination in record times and friends and i would compare notes and tease each other but I didnt feel complete.

Then later I got me Honda Shadow 750. I felt the riding was really relaxing. i could go at the speed limit 110 without any problem. true , i reached my destination later but I really enjoyed the highway wind and the scenery. and the situp position of a cruiser didnt aggravate my back problem as much as crouch superbike.

Then I got me a deauville. now this is a bike which can make me smile. it can go faster than my cruiser but it still has that situp position like a cruiser and i reach my destination fresher. and oh somehow i still enjoyed my countryside air and mountain.

Now , I have yet to sit on a NC but it has the Honda Deauville genes.

One thing I dont understand is why do Honda make it as heavy as a deauville whereas NC doesnt have a shaft drive, 2 built-in pannier and fuel tank that is smaller than dv and thus contributing to the weight.

Nowadays, when I drive to Malaysia and see our bikers zooming at great speed, I wonder what do they get?? that exhilaration of speed.? I for one have gotten over that need to get speed.

built quality of bikes have seen a downside in recent years. rust here and there, is it because many parts are made in other countries but the bike is being labeled made in Japan because it attract customers. now i hear that CTX is made in Thailand. wonder what gripes and problems will get if lands on our shore??

[damien84]

Just a question for those who are fine with the power dont you feel the flat spot from 100kph to 120kph?

Just time the bike.. from 0 to 100kph it took the bike about 6 seconds, and from 100 to 120 kph, it too about 5-6 seconds.

For me, my complain is the flat spot from 100kph to 120kph.. Some time i am having a hard time over taking cars in expressway.

 

Try drop to gear 5 den over take if u need the extra push... big bikes can take the drags even for low gears... for nc you can never drag more than the red zone coz it wouldn't be comfortable... between 5-6k rpm change u can overtake fast...

[damien84]

Wah... After reading all the negative comments about the bike... I think I am the few who is enjoying the bike... Sure, the bike can't do 140... Sure, a super 4 can eat me for lunch and dinner... Sure, the parts are budget and rust easily...

 

But just ask yourself... Which bike in the market now, can ride comfortably at 105km/hr on expressways and still fetch 30km/L... Almost next to none vibrations on the handle bars... You can hear your gf talking to you while riding... Store a helmet and many other things even without a box... Super low maintainence... Comfortable riding position, seats a bit slippery la... But okay la... Budget front forks and rear suspensions... But they do work well... Single disc brakes... I don't ride fast enough to use 2... Maybe I am the only one who rides the bike at 90-105 on highways and seldom go over the speed limit on normal roads...

 

"How about the rust?" I hear you say... I managed to clear ALL of them with wd-40... And they stay off... Just put in a little bit of effort and stop blaming the bike when it's your fault for not taking care of it... It's like blaming the fuel consumption when you haven't went to the petrol kiosk...

 

Regardless, I know that this bike is not for everyone... But it's clearly for a slow rider for me... I still wash it once every 2-3 weeks... Clean the rust... Cover the bike... Smiling every time I go to the petrol station... Please sell the bike if you are not happy with it... Potential buyers of the nc700 should be like me... Love the style... Comfort,practicality and low maintainence... Lastly, seldom speed... No complains from this 'ham-ji' rider like me...

 

Bro, agree with ya... NC is awesome in many aspects.. the part where u mention superfour can eat u for lunch, not necessary true... if u drag abit more on the low gears, super four also have to step aside.. 670cc engine wor....

[kmjoe]

Bro, agree with ya... NC is awesome in many aspects.. the part where u mention superfour can eat u for lunch, not necessary true... if u drag abit more on the low gears, super four also have to step aside.. 670cc engine wor....

 

true, gotta consider if the s4 is in stock condition or not. i did manage to catch s4 from behind on nshw, gotta consider the fact our bike is heavier as well. as for the engine cc, higher doesn't mean faster, this has been a misconception for alot of ppl.

 

Try drop to gear 5 den over take if u need the extra push... big bikes can take the drags even for low gears... for nc you can never drag more than the red zone coz it wouldn't be comfortable... between 5-6k rpm change u can overtake fast...

 

i think he is talking about the dct model, cox for manual my bike took about 4 sec frm 95 to 120 at 6th gear.

[Nick_Lee]

Bro, agree with ya... NC is awesome in many aspects.. the part where u mention superfour can eat u for lunch, not necessary true... if u drag abit more on the low gears, super four also have to step aside.. 670cc engine wor....

 

Sorry bigger cc doesn't mean faster... Or higher speed... Try catching a 2-stroke 500 cc or even a 250...

[Nick_Lee]

Bro, agree with ya... NC is awesome in many aspects.. the part where u mention superfour can eat u for lunch, not necessary true... if u drag abit more on the low gears, super four also have to step aside.. 670cc engine wor....

 

And I can guarantee you that with v-tec... Super 4 don't need to step a side... Cos you can't catch him... Maybe you can at higher speeds... But acceleration... I don't think so...

[nudgedoink]

alamak. think of it this way. u want cheap, reliable, practical, comfortable

want other things. explore other options.

 

can catch super 4 or not who cares. really tourer or not who cares. suit your needs buy. dont suit dont buy.

[amf]

alamak. think of it this way. u want cheap, reliable, practical, comfortable

want other things. explore other options.

 

can catch super 4 or not who cares. really tourer or not who cares. suit your needs buy. dont suit dont buy.

 

100% agree "One man's meat is another man's poison" just enjoy your ride.

 

Been a happy NC owner since .

[Nick_Lee]

You are completely not getting the point... I feel stupid having to reply you, as you just reiterated my point... But Nvm...

[Roy75]

Cool all bros.. lets go riding..

[goomeister]

You are completely not getting the point... I feel stupid having to reply you, as you just reiterated my point... But Nvm...

 

Seriously.... instead of yakking our heads off about whether NC700 is faster than Super4....

 

How difficult would it be to organise a little run up North with these two bikes head to head?

 

I am pretty sure we NC700 owners have Super4 friends to jio right?

 

Volunteers with Hero2/3?

[kaienish]

Seriously.... instead of yakking our heads off about whether NC700 is faster than Super4....

 

How difficult would it be to organise a little run up North with these two bikes head to head?

 

I am pretty sure we NC700 owners have Super4 friends to jio right?

 

Volunteers with Hero2/3?

 

aiyo, u put skillful rider on a 250 also can beat bigger cc anytime. Its not a question of which machine

more powerful or not, its up to individuals needs and wants. If you want power why take s4, get zzr14. Can overtake any moving metal u see. NC is more of a relax and great mileage bike.

 

Talk of which bike more powerful and faster is so ameteurish...

 

Its like comparing eating cake and eating steak. 2 different thing altogether. U cant and shouldn't

compare