97xr400r 122 Posted June 11, 2013 Thinking about this thing. Coworker is getting 70-80 mpg yes a trip to big sur would be cheep, It rides nice and my wife thinks its cozy on the back. Its no off-road machine but the occasional fireroad would be in order... SKID PLATE- http://www.motomachines.com/Skid-Plate--Honda-NC-700-X_p_3389.html BIG FOOTPEGS- http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-on-road-off-road-footpegs-honda-nc700x-nc700s HAND GUARDS- http://www.twistedthrottle.com/barkbusters-storm-handguard-suzuki-dl650-12-13-honda-nc700x-varadero-crosstourer RADIATOR GUARD- http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-radiator-cooler-guard-for-honda-nc700x-nc700s TOURING WINDSCREEN- http://www.twistedthrottle.com/givi-windscreen-for-honda-nc700xhonda-nc700x-12 CENTERSTAND- http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-centerstand-honda-nc700x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendobe 0 Posted June 11, 2013 I have had mine for a couple weeks now and it's great. There is a pretty active user forum just for the NC that has a lot of user testing on some of the stuff you have lined up. You can get MT60Rs and TKC80s in 17" sizes if you want decent 50/50 tires to do some exploring. It's definitely not a trail bike but unimproved roads are not an issue. I am in the process of converting mine for a similar purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted June 11, 2013 I have a hard time buying into the 70-80mpg claim...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted June 11, 2013 I have a hard time buying into the 70-80mpg claim...... It's a Honda!!! The Grom gets 130 My CRF 230 gets such good mpg it might get plated SOON!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted June 12, 2013 My old NX250 used to get 75+ mpg. The Honda Elite 125 scooter my daughter rode to school only got about 40-50. I just can't see a larger motorcycle pulling those numbers, but I guess I'll have to wait and see what the real world numbers look like from owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted June 12, 2013 I'm averaging ~50-55mpg on the VStrom.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CalNub 0 Posted June 12, 2013 I used to get ~65mpg on my F650GS. Comparable in most respects to the NC700X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted June 13, 2013 I have a hard time buying into the 70-80mpg claim...... Believe it! What's unbelievable is the first time you go to accelerate and hit the rev limiter, you have to short shift this thing! haha I about went over the bars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted June 13, 2013 I have had mine for a couple weeks now and it's great. There is a pretty active user forum just for the NC that has a lot of user testing on some of the stuff you have lined up. You can get MT60Rs and TKC80s in 17" sizes if you want decent 50/50 tires to do some exploring. It's definitely not a trail bike but unimproved roads are not an issue. I am in the process of converting mine for a similar purpose. Cool, thanks for the link! My friend said after the breakin and first oil change the mpg went way up. How you liking it so far? Any action shots? :party:/> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted June 13, 2013 Anybody have any recommendations on dealers? I got FBC down to $6200+T&L but I haven't heard anything good about there service department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HVYWT 3 Posted June 13, 2013 I'm averaging ~50-55mpg on the VStrom.... Sell that think and buy that 950se and get 25 mpg !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted June 13, 2013 I'm averaging ~50-55mpg on the VStrom.... Sell that think and buy that 950se and get 25 mpg !!!!!! X 2 LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kato 53 Posted June 13, 2013 some fun... :lol:/> That was fun! Looks like a really good commuter bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted June 13, 2013 I used to get ~65mpg on my F650GS. Comparable in most respects to the NC700X I'm getting 42 from my KLR with 685... I ride a bit like a hooligan, but 70-80 is pretty high I could probably get 50 if I babied it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slaugo 35 Posted June 13, 2013 Honda claims around 64 mpg but some peeps post up like 70+. I'm getting a good running avg of 57 street only not going over 60 mph and throttle and braking with a conscience. 43 at Glamis with wheel spin. Sounds like a great project bike Jon. Limited dirt sections how ever. Many people describe like riding a diesel car. Be interested g to know what's KlR would do with a six gear. But with both bikes weighing more than a CBR1000RR they are limited on dirt. But plenty capable fo getting you to the dirt on slab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted June 13, 2013 some fun... :lol:/>/> That was fun! Looks like a really good commuter bike now translate it for the rest of us! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted June 29, 2013 I have a hard time buying into the 70-80mpg claim...... No BS I got 71mpg two-up last weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
