The 2012 Honda NC700X is hard to pigeonhole - it's a parallel twin adventure crossover which could also be called a commuter, a sport-tourer or even a quasi-sportbike/scooter. The NC700X is the adventure-oriented version of Honda’s new “crossover” family of 670cc parallel-Twin machines. The brand-new engine is liquid-cooled, with a single overhead cam, four valves per cylinder and a counterbalancer for smooth running. One of the most notable options is the second-generation DCT transmission, a follow-on to the gen-one version that debuted on the VFR1200F sport-tourer. As before, DCT allows fully automatic operation or paddle shifts in manual mode.
The standard NC700X is priced at $6999 and should be available in the US this summer. MSRP for the DCT/Combined Anti-lock Braking System bike has not been set.
Personally I am very interested in this bike, and hopefully it will be available in Thailand. Pricewise it should be competitive to the Er6n. It would be a more practical bike with scooter-like storage space, nice to ride on Thai roads with the Versys-like suspension and even though the engine has way less power (around 50 hp) it may just be enough for a lot of, let's say, mature riders.
This bike is trying to be several different bikes which usually results in lots of criticism from conserative riders. Some find it interesting, others wouldn't touch it.
The Versys pulled it off, arguably after trying long and hard with the earlier KLE models.
What's your take on Honda's new creation?
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/01/20/2012-honda-nc700x-first-look/
The standard NC700X is priced at $6999 and should be available in the US this summer. MSRP for the DCT/Combined Anti-lock Braking System bike has not been set.
Personally I am very interested in this bike, and hopefully it will be available in Thailand. Pricewise it should be competitive to the Er6n. It would be a more practical bike with scooter-like storage space, nice to ride on Thai roads with the Versys-like suspension and even though the engine has way less power (around 50 hp) it may just be enough for a lot of, let's say, mature riders.
This bike is trying to be several different bikes which usually results in lots of criticism from conserative riders. Some find it interesting, others wouldn't touch it.
The Versys pulled it off, arguably after trying long and hard with the earlier KLE models.
What's your take on Honda's new creation?
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/01/20/2012-honda-nc700x-first-look/