Living with the Honda NT-700v Deauville. 18000km review 

Thanks for the review,people don't know what they're missing with Honda NT700V Deauville. 12 months ago I bought a practically unmarked fully loaded(Honda top box and heated grips) 2010 NT700V Deauville with 26k miles on which came with a stack of paperwork and servicing details. I've since put nearly 9k miles on it,the bike is a peach to ride with no vices and with a low CofG it handles superbly for a bike weighing 245kg whether on motorways Aor B roads or bumpy back lanes.Anyone who calls them a Dullsville hasn't ridden or owned one or is talking out of their backside. Mine shoots upto the ton smoothly with more in reserve and will run all day long at 70 to 75mph,a beautiful,well designed bike that just gets on with whatever I throw at it,it also regular as clockwork returns between 68 and 72mpg (imp) and all for £3,400! They can have their Beemers etc this thing is practical,solidly built Honda at it's very best!

Great little video. I've had three Deauvilles. A 650 and two 700s. The first two did over 100,000 miles. The latest is on 75,000. But I'm retiring and can finally give up my knackering long distance commute. But no way am I getting rid of my DV - comfortable, reliable, practical and great fun to ride! :-)

Got one last week. I am 65 and have come a long way since my CBX and VF1000RE days and can only rave over her. Love her....😚

I think I've found my next (and first) big bike. I'm already in love - and I also think it's a classic....one of those perfect moments when you can pick them up for nothing because very few people are aware (yet!) of their lasting appeal. If I had money, I'd buy three of them, one to ride and the other two just sitting in my garage so that I could sell them in 10 years' time.

Appreciate your review. Wishing you many happy miles ahead!

Have one, here in the USA, where it's known as the NT700V. Fabulous bike, does many things well, I can't think of a bike that compares to it. Many happy miles!

Have to agree with you totally. Bought mine just over a year ago now, and the more I ride it the more I like it.

Superb review, down to earth and practically informative. Thank you.

Excellent review. Helps to solidify the decision to purchase a second hand one recently. Looking forward to riding it!

100% approve what you said. I used to have sport bikes and naked bikes. Last week I bought NT700v and I love it. Dont need to break the speed limit to have fun going through the corners and its so comfortable and practical.

best bike i ever owned !!! so so comfortable to ride and never let me down , just keep up with the servicing and off you go .

The bikes are very reliable, I had a Honda bros which shares a similar engine configuration, I had it 18 years trouble free , I out grew it . But they are a good bike . Underrated .

Do like the bike but I love all bikes my mate used to despatch NVT650 it complete 220,000 miles what a machine!

Great video. I agree with everything you say Aaron. I have a 2004 650 and I love it!

After owning a pc800 and then a st1300, I downsized to the nt700...I love it...its typical honda quality

Thank you Aaron, no baloney. Much appreciated

Have one for 8 months + 15.000km done so far..., perfect bike. Tried a ST130p and prefer this one for share...and Honda quality...

Excellent review... Cheers !

Nice review! You cover all the main pointsl

Good review, thank you 👍

I found one of these machines here in October 2023 for sale, original owner, always kept in the heated garage, 7500 miles/a 2010. Flawless non-ABS model thank goodness. I will only buy a motorcycle. without ABS from now on. I had an experience with my BMW K 1200 LT on a road that had gravel on it going downhill. No brakes.. I mean nothing front or rear, ABS on a motorcycle is dangerous. Because the brake system completely stops working. It’s not like a car where you have one wheel that will stop applying brake pressure, and three other ones that will. Your front brake is the one that’s going to save your life on a motorcycle, when that stops working, you’re dead… I went down that steep hill on that 950 pound BMW in the middle of nowhere, about the length of a football field, no breaks at all. I was lucky, there was a cyclone fence around an auto salvage yard at the bottom of the hill. I ran into that fence that was like a large wire net to stop. Only breaking my front fender. One thing to note about bikes with fuel injection, like this spike in the video if your battery goes dead, because you leave some thing on like heated grips or if you use your Killswitch to shut the bike off and leave the key on. You come out an hour or so later or the next day and your battery’s dead. you cannot bump start a fuel, injected, motorcycle with a low or dead battery. You have to have the computer, fully powered, the fuel injection system, fully powered, and the fuel pump fully powered before you would be able to bump start that motorcycle. You can bump start a motorcycle with carburetors, but not fuel injection. You need to carry small jumper cables. Believe it or not. A plug from an old washing machine, or dryer will work. Just put alligator clips on each end to use that cord as a jumper cable. They pack up nicely, much more compact than car jumper cables, which must be much heavier gauge wire.

Thanks for the video - really useful 'real world' information and just what I've been after - I'm considering buying one of these and was a bit put off by the 'boring' jokes - thanks again!

Best review on a nt700

I agree with you, this is a great bike! There is a shift indicator on my bike where the hole is in your dashboard.

Great bike. The garda used them exclusively in the 00's for a reason.

Great review goes into details others don't - showing pannier internals etc. Seriously considering one as first 'big' bike.

Been thinking of buying one of these for 2 months now after 6 years out and looking for something practical, I hear many dislike but everyone that owns one falls in love with it. I think it's time for a test ride after this video.

Watched this twice. I'm buying one next week all being well 👍

I am on my third Deauville now. I find them extremely comfortable indeed, and unless you get on the German Autobahn, also fast enough. Importantly, more nimble than a heavy tourer in urban traffic, but still more bad weather protection than an allroad. Great commuter, in my opinion.

I decided I needed to get a second bike to ride through the wetter winter months. Was originally going to get the 650 deauville, but the bike shop let me down; I waited 5 weeks for delivery that never happened. I've cancelled that purchase and went somewhere else and found a great deal on a 2006 700 with 38,000 miles on the clock. I actually think the 700 will be better, especially as it has a fuel gauge. I ride every for my commute to work, so need something comfortable, reliable and with good fuel economy for the 70 mile round trip. This video made me decide to go for a 700 instead of the 650. Cannot wait for it to arrive so I can start riding her to the office.

Great yokes! Ive had fazer 600, Bros 400 /600 , Sv650 Vstrom 650.. my Da rides a Nt650v and i always slagged him... untill i got one dirt cheap fixed it up rode it for a week and i found it great craic! Panniers , low seat, V Twin thump.. whats not to like 👍

Great wee review 👍 I was thinking of getting a Deauville 700 myself. How are they for taller riders?

I had my first big bike tour on the 700 to Ireland in 2008.

Great review Aaron, im looking at one of these at the moment as a commuter once Irish weather allows lol. I need a bit of advice though as I work in an office. Do you wear you bike gear over a shirt and slacks and just stow it all away and waht about the creases!!! I just dont know what to wear or pack to office if going on the bike?

Just bought one today with 15000 miles from new ,, sold my speed triple ,,but keeping my gsxr 1000 k6 best of both worlds now 😁😁😁😁😁 from northern Ireland

I've had a '07 Deauville for two years and I couldn't agree more on every point. I'd add excellent wind protection, although in summer (here in France) a naked bike would be more suitable. My only gripe.

Lots of motorcycle couriers used them in London. Must be reliable and cheap to run or they wouldn't have been so popular.

Selling my pickup for one of these. I have a Bonneville which is my dream bike, but my god its cold in winter. Commuting at -5 degrees at 70mph without a fairing is painful. But paying £400 a month on diesel to commute by car is also painful. Hopefully one of these will be a reliable workhorse for me

Good review 👍😊

Great review. What is it like for long motorway journeys at 80mph? Does it vibrate much as it only has 5 gears?

I'm going to pickup a used red 2010 here in the States. I am wondering where you got the front fender extension? All modern bike fenders are way too short! Thanks. Ride safe...

Do you still have the Deauville? Did you have trouble with 2nd gear slipping?

What anout those speakers?? Why dont you mention about it?? Just for information bro

How do you use the speakers in front?

Well done. Very practical bike. Will try to find one. Got my like here. Cheers. p.s. Drop by when you can. You may like my content.

It's called dullvilelle by peiple who drive about in SUVs usually BMW X5s cause they so .ninjas 😅

I've heard these are horrible to maintain.

Thanks for video. I will sure to avoid this bicycle.