Although the Honda NC700X looks the part of an adventure bike, it is very much a street bike. From the 17-inch wheels to the limited suspension travel (less than six inches at each end), this is a street bike that won’t handle much more than high-quality dirt roads.2016 Honda NC700XRegardless, the NC700X does make for an excellent commuter bike that can also be taken out on the weekend for light-duty touring. To make things simple, a 23-quart storage box sits where you expect the gas tank to be; the 3.7-gallon fuel tank is under the seat.
The 2017 NC700X comes in two flavors. There’s the standard bike with a manual six-speed transmission, and then there’s the version we prefer—the NC700X DCT, which also includes Combined ABS. The DCT system is nearly flawless, and makes the low-revving NC700X much easier to ride effectively, while the Combined ABS improves braking while also making the process simpler and safer—well worth the additional $600 for the upgrade.Also, the Candy Red paint looks great in 2017, with the silver and black accents.Read our 2017 Honda NC700X Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2017 Honda NC700X Specs:
ENGINE
Type: Parallel twin
Bore x stroke: 73 x 80mm
Displacement: 670cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Cooling: Liquid
Valve train: SOHC; 4vpc
Induction: EFI w/ 36mm throttle body
Ignition: Digital transistorized w/h electronic advance
