2021 Honda NC750X DCT | More Than A City Commuter 

Why oh why oh why does Honda keep missing this - 1. CRUISE CONTROL!! - 2. TFT Screen with smart Phone connectivity - Its a deal breaker for millions of people around the world. These items are becoming the norm on budget bikes so why the hell Honda keep missing this is beyond me. There are enough videos and complaints on YT to substantiate this comment. Rant over, great video as always, thank you.

Really dig your perspective and reviews. Thank you for the awesome content!

Your videos are so good. Very well cut with lots of detail and information. Good job!

Great review as always. I appreciate you always taking us through some beautiful German countryside!

I have had every kind of bike, so far this is my favorite. It has the low end feel of my XS650, only with more power, and the freeway at 70mph is nowhere as buzzy as my V-storm was. It is not a dual sporrt in the same way the the V-storm was a dual sport. It's too low for that, but fire breaks and gravel roads it's ok. You'll need a skind plate for more than that, but light ADV is no problem. All the power is on the low and mid range of the curve which is nice, and it is nowhere near as top heavy as the V-Strom. I can flat foot the ground most of the time. I used sport mode in the twisties, and switch to eco on the flat or freeway, I get about 68 mpg with a 50/50 combination of modes. Gas mileage is best under 70 miles an hour, and it is very smooth on the freeway. It steers a little heavy, but that may be the stock tires, which are really soft and close to the wear bars at 3300 miles. It is worth the price? Yeah it is. DCT takes some getting used to but it shifts faster and better that I would.

My friend has an older one of these. He's had all types of bikes over the years and really rates it. Great review 👍

Hi Scott! You are my number one reviewer, honest videos! 👌 It would be great if you could make an episode showing the gear you use to film your videos. Safe rides!

When it first came out it replaced the Deauville NT700, Honda’s last mid range shaft drive. Honda emphasised its fuel economy. The latest improvements sound great. Thanks for a good review.

The DCT gearbox is a game changer.... perfect

Enjoyed that, thanks. That chart is exactly the same bikes I put together to look at torque and at what rpm it’s produced in particular.

I've just came across Your channel accidentally ystd, but I must say I'm under a huge impression of the news-television-like quality of Your videos! Not talking about the highest level of subject matter analysis, of course. Big, big congratulations!

I am currently in market and looking to add possibly a dual sport or adv touring and then this ole girl pops up 🤗. The 750X has so much to offer that she’s a top 3 and really making it difficult to decide 🧐. So much to offer in an unpretentious extremely affordable option that checks off so many boxes, all while being made by one of the most reliable companies on the market. Sooooo many decisions 😱 Thank you for sharing 🙏👍🏻🤘🏻

Thanks. A good review of a good bike and all info readily on screen.

One of the best moto reviewers.

Great review. From 2013-2017 i had the NC700X DCT and from 2017 - the NC750X DCT. I have no plans of swapping it for the new model. Because it is still a great bike and my other bike i a GS1250. Sadly still no cruise control option for the new bike now that it is ride by wire.

Great review thanks. If I could only have one bike this would be it.

Just discovered you channel and a fan, nicely different content. I have an ‘18 with a DCT but won’t change. Lowering it and making the already marginal room backside to feet still smaller is a deal breaker for this 6’2” guy, shame though as the improved seat and reduced weight are a step in the right direction.

Excellent review again thanks

Great review. Very thorough.

Brilliant review, thanks 🙏

Love the idea of making the gas tank a storage device and lowering the center of gravity with the gas storage. Great idea Honda!

Great review - and nice viaduct at 14:40...

I think this will be a fantastic commuter bike with the odd bit of distance thrown in for good measure.thanks.

I have to say that your reviews are very informative and I find them also very grounded. I would be happy if you could get your hands on the new standard Honda Africa Twin with DCT and tell us what you think of it.

Hello Scott. Another essential presentation that proves that you have nothing to prove! A friend of mine has the 1st version of the 700 cubic centimeters without the DCT gearbox. He recently covered 300,000 km without having "open" the engine. The reliability of this particular motorcycle is representative of the old honda. Of course the reduced horsepower helps in this direction. Maybe engine torque is a fair compensation for the lack of power. It would be very interesting to have a presentation of you with her hybrid sister who listens to the name X=ADV. I will once again praise the kindness you show to the people who watch your channel! Thank you and I send you warm greetings from Greece.

This is my next bike. I sold my car and I’m currently commuting by motorcycle. There isn’t a more perfect option for me than the 2021 with DCT. I only wish we got this gorgeous blue in the US! But the red we do get as the only color is pretty nice.

This bike makes a lot of sense especially now with the ludicrous fuel prices .I have as arthritis in my left hand so I think this could well be my next bike or maybe the xadv version .

Best review on the RU-vid

Thank you from KSA.

Thanks for another great review. These bikes sell quite well here in Switzerland and I think the people who buy them are quite possibly better off than those of us with hp monsters because the speed limits in most of Europe are so strict these days that all the powerful machines are absolute overkill.

Thank you for a really great report as per usual. Was really hoping they added at least an option for cruise control this time, but obviously, they didn't. I use my cruise control without ceasing to prevent me from getting tickets just out of carelessness. Really too bad. I'm otherwise sold. Come on, Honda, now that it is ride by wire, cruise control is just software and a switch. :-(

Spent sometime on a 2021 DCT model and I thought it would be an excellent commuter and sound all around bike. The bike was my friend’s motorcycle but disturbingly enough it would it would stop on occasion intermittently after a complete stop while applying the throttle. Honda USA gave him the run around and never addressed the problem. He sold the bike because he was afraid of an accident and a three weeks after that he found out that Honda acknowledged the problem after a few law suits. If your buying this bike do your due diligence or consider a non dct. I have lost faith in Honda after my buddy’s experience. I enjoy your videos, thanks.

Great review!

Took your breath away by the end Scott! Great review, thanks a lot👍

I thought you were in Australia and had swallowed a few flies. Another great review. Was never a fan of the DCT but now am changing my mind. Pity they do not sell these in Australia anymore.

10:45 I’m sure if you had taken the manual out(plus whatever you had down there), you would have had enough room for the helmet, even with the GoPro mount on it… nice review, as always! ✌🏼

Excellent review. Very practical bike pity not available in Australia.

Great video. Fantastic on-board sound and vision! Not least, that 'rear view', with the stalk-mount! Great demo of the way you can override the DCT to change gear even in auto mode, which I discovered with pleasure on the related NM4 Vultus. Did you ever try one of them? I loved it!

Fantastic review! You have earn yourself a new subscriber, sir! :)

LOVE the style.

As always, great review, I would appreciate a head to head comparission of this one, Vstrom 650, Versys 650 and Tracer 7... for commuting and long rides. Thanks in advance!

Super review 👍👍👍

Salute! Very comprehensive sharing. Tq

great video men!!!

What would be your other option for long city commuting? For touring, wind protection can easily be solved with a third party windscreen.

I have the 2021 Clutch, great bike, also for touring

It’s like the NM4 but with a different body styling.😍👍

Great review, I wonder how it would perform in the twisties with some performance tyres and performance brake pads etc, yes I realise its not that kind of bike but would be interesting.

Great video. I have an older version which I love. I had to change the seat, the older version had a horrible angled seat.

I think these are the kind of bikes that you fiind in a post apocaliptic world and they still work.

Thanks for showing how your helmet fits, I always assumed any helmet would fit. I also have a fat head...

great video!

I was almost bought a 2014 CTX700 if the seller didn't mess up, and after watching this video, all I want to say is: I WANT IT !!!!!!!

Great review

Fantastic review 👍

Hi! Thanks for the videos and for putting in the efforts to share all the nice information. I have 2 questions for you, if you may please answer: 1) I am going to be moving to Hamburg (Germany) for long term and would really like this motorcycle as a daily commuter + weekend tourer. I ride a Suzuki GS150R at my home country and am planning for the NC750x DCT version with restriction kit for A2 licence (once I obtain it after moving to Germany). Question is - could you please give me some guidance regarding the approximate cost of ownership of a motorcycle this size (insurance, maintenance cost from OEM, any taxes or other costs?) That will be helpful because at the moment I can't seem to find much information about it. 2) Will it be possible to ride this motorcycle during the winters in Hamburg Germany? The place where I live right now doesn't get any snow at all and I know that the northern German winters are quite harsh. I have to figure out if this bike can be used for commuting all year round (I read that a different set of tyres are used on cars during winter but most motorcycles are just parked away on garage for the winter) Would be great to hear your thoughts. Thanks a lot. Regards and best wishes

Like your every review. If add some new colum. For handle bar vibration rating star. Five is full star. Especially after. 50 km journey. Important is rider comfort. Nice jobs

Hey Scott. Could you please do some more rides on the XR and pop footage up? We've been locked down for 230 of the last 300 days and I can't ride mine.👍👍

Great review, thanks! I am seriously considering this or MotoGuzzi V7 850 as my next motorcycle, even though they are quite different motorcycles I can't decide what to go for since both to me look great and represent something very interesting.

Can you please test the 2021/2022 Suzuki V-strom 650 XT :) So many reviews out there, but nothing like "NothingToProve"!

Always a pleasure to hear you speak and explain about bikes. One question if you compared it to 900 bikes, why not the tracer 700?

i had the original nc700x and my xl HJC helmet fit no problem.

Great pro reviewal as usual, thanks Scott, if the NC falls as your "second "choice as a great comuter, I take your XR would be the first? I'm replacing my Honda DN01 , but still undecisive between those two above, driving me insane. Charles, from Canada

i'd buy this honda but i'm waiting to see if the baby AT or transalp has more ponies. my full size 2016 africa twin needs a tech upgrade. i'm ready to buy but afraid i'd be disappointed long term for a step down in power. wait for the transalp? love your presentation.

Seriously would have considered one of these as a second bike if they had an option for cruise control. Sadly Honda didn't so it's a deal breaker for me.

rear mgt bracket for top box is available ? what about front mount side view mirrors off the windshield brackets ?

I would have bought the 2020 manual transmission model in the states but American Honda did not choose to spec it with antilock brakes. (Only the DCT version has them)

I really enjoy your channel! I recently test-drove the NC750X and found it to be a significant improvement in all aspects of the previous model. I am now considering testing the Tiger 660. My riding consists of commuting and weekend trips on back roads in both the UK and France. If you were in my shoes, which one would you choose and why?

Big thumbs up!

It’s sad that Honda didn’t upgrade the front end like they did the CB500 range and, of course, the display. Next year?

I wish that it had cruise control. But I’m likely going to buy one anyway. I’ll see what changes they have made for 2022 then order one if there aren’t any in stock.

As always - this is a great review! I really like this bike, even if I don't own one myself. But you made me really curious: Which is the second bike you'd consider for commuting?

The low center of gravity and low rpm torque makes it more viable off road than (imo) the comparable cost bikes

Is that speedometer reading out in Canuck units?

So in reality you could turn that 23 Ltr storage space into another fuel tank up another 22 Ltr's and have a MASSIVE 36.1 Ltr fuel onboard via the two tanks. I'd go down that road if I ever purchased one, but I would guess it would rule out any off road action then given the extra weight and top heaviness.

Thanks. I assume the front springs are stiffer and the angle from horizontal is lesser to give easier self centering ???

So less suspension is now an upgrade?

So FX900R is your other top-2 for city commute bike?

Another excellent video thank you. Now if this bike had 90 - 100hp, the improved honda tft screen ( seen on the x adv) & cruise control I would buy it in a heart beat > I would happily pay the extra 2k for these improvements.

I really think that BMW should have a DCT gear shift option also. just imagine how sweet it would be on the 900XR?

Nice video and thank you! I As a total new 50 years old beginner, I considered this bike as my first serious one with the same blue color :). Will you recommended for beginners!? Thanx and all the best :)

Extra liter of storage space in the compartment, too.

Would have ben great to See Fuel consumtion between them

Honda should add a hold button for the dct tran. When we tackle the sharp turn.

As a touring option what kind of distance were you getting out of a tank of gas? Did auto mode improve that like it does in cars?

From one "fatheaded rider" to another, I think this looks like a great bike. Honda has done it again, making bikes that people really want.

Great bike. Great review Scott. 👍

The lower seat height on this update makes it much more appealing to me as a short rider. I wish it had a touch more power though. I've been wanting a z900 or GSX-S750 for awhile now for that reason. But this Honda does make a strong argument as a commuter.

can you turn that blue light off, it would catch my eye and i would think i've left my main beam on.

These bikes sell very well in England DCT are very good sellers as well 👍

Nice video, thx. How you making video, that looks like camera fly near to you from behind?

As a commuter I would consider it but I'd prefer the V-strom 650.

Hi, i am just wondering why didn’t you compared this also to Yamaha Tracer 7. I would say that one is the most direct competitor. Nice review anyway

Hi Scott, thnx for the review. I am looking for a economical and reliable bike for commuting a 170 km trip to work every day. I think this fits the bill. Riding a r1200gs now it will get used to the lack of power, but it all makes it good when the Honda only has to go to the workshop for its oil change where the BMW sometimes lives in the workshop (Beemer quality is inferieur to Honda quality). Would you go for the DCT or the manual?

LCD is bigger better laid out. How is the LCD at night?

Good vídeo as always. I had one 2018 NC750X and the front suspension travel was 152mm not 137. I understand that lowering the suspension helps many riders but the off-road capabilities of the bike are worst now. And in the city you must slow a bit more to speed bumps 😂

I wonder if a bubble lid could be 3d printed to give more space in frunk.

This is an excellent review. Here’s a practical question: Unsold 2020 models are available here for 12-15% less than the ‘21 model; which model would you buy?

4 thumbs up that’s impressive

What's it like in a poor road surface with it's reduced suspension travel? Thanks