i Got my liscence September 2022 and went to buy my dreambike the NC750x but although it drove like a dream being allmost 10.000 euro's but not having standard handguards, usb-ports, crashbar, and givi caserack all things i wanted would made it allmost 12.000 euro's so it has to stay a dream, dont let this end your dreamnits a great bike in al sense. Now i'm riding a Moto Morini X-cape 649 having all the bits and bobs mentioned earlier 6months old for 8250 euro's and rides great (But its no NC750x).
It's a keeper, watch warro from Australia, he's had dozens of 500 classics amongst other enfield bikes plus honda kawasaki yamaha everything, a great watch 🇬🇧🏍👍🙂
Subscribed from across the Danube, Alexandria, Romania. Waiting to take delivery of my new NC750X which I ordered back in October 2023 and ever since then I'm watching nothing else on RUclips but NC750X videos ha ha. Can't wait to take her to the MotoCamp at Idilevo for her "maiden" voyage. I'm obviously not an owner (yet!) but I'm voting Keep! 🥰
It’s not about Objektive Arguments you have to Think about. Motor Cycling is all about emotions and Feelings. The question is did you Feel anything when you Right This Bike.? It’s a Little Bit like love. When I look at my Himalayan I feel a connection. Thinking wow…what a cool bike. Smiles per Kilometer is great. When I look at a CBX I feel nothing. It’s a bunch of plastic or ?😀. But it’s all subjective. It’s a Little Bit like a Real Relationship When you already thinking about divorcing it’s already too late 😀. It doesn’t will be better . So, for me would be an easy decision. But I would never buy a bike without an emotional connection. Motorcycle is more the something to drive from A to B.
I bought a new NC750X last summer, traded in a Yam XSR900 for it and couldn't be happier. The NC is much more comfortable, massively better mpg and i dont ride with a little devil in my head like i often used to on the XSR. I love the torque of the p twin and an aftermarket can makes it sound good too. Character, soul, call it what you will, is often over rated imo. Especially when broken down at the side of the road.
Motorcycles are passion, like partners. If there’s no connection we should not waste valuable time continuing. Try many things in this life, but only engage long term with the things or souls that move you. It’s quite simple yet so many feel the need to hold on, why?
I say sell it . If I wanted a bike to ride around the world that would be reliable , I'd probably chose this bike but on the proviso that if I had to abandon it , I could dump it without any emotion . I don't particularly like the looks and the tank under the seat would be a " nuisance " in the arse . But the Honda reliability and frugality would be the primary reason for choosing it . I love Guzzis , because they have so much character , they aren't everybody's cup of tea though . If the roads are bad in Bulgaria , maybe you should consider a V85TT or a 700 Tenere or maybe a Transalp or 800 VStrom ?
I have a soft spot for Guzzi's myself. Had a few over the years. Like the Italian styling and character. For now the Honda is staying but for how long time will tell!
Honda was best bike I’ve owned by far. Never let me down started first time but I agree with you about Himalayan they’ve got character whereas most bikes are soulless. They all look the same and there are loads about but I like my cars and bikes to be a bit different. I’ve only room for two bikes in my stable and the other is a converted Harley Electraglide trike
Part of your problem is that you have the luxury of owning more than one motorcycle! If you were forced to only keep one, I bet it would be the Himalayan. I sold my 2009 F650GS (800cc twin) in favor of a Scram and see much the same differences between the two - the Scram has so much more character and I connect with it in a way I never did with the BMW. Partly it's the fact that the Scram is the first bike I've owned that invites me to service it myself. If I had the luxury of multiple bikes, I might have kept the BMW or perhaps even replaced it with an NC750X DCT, but I would be a bit intimidated by the thought of servicing anything more complex than the Scram.
My NC is a 21 DCT so a very different ride to my Himmy. I use it for tours with friends who have faster bikes or the same bike. I also use it for trips and tours with my wife as it’s got more luggage capacity than my 1250 RT and the DCT is great for pillions, same gear change from the first mile to the last. I like you changed the rear suspension. My Himmy is for solo tours and exploring and yes the himmy has much more character… the underdog over performing. I know where you are at…. I was the same with my 1250 RT a superb bike took me to Colditz and the Cheque Republic . But it only made sense to me on the autobahn’s and motorways of the Uk, plus the servicing was way too expensive. Wanted one had one enjoyed it sold it ….So it went in favour of the NC …. Never regretted it…… and that’s the point regrets, I’m at a time in my life 61 I don’t want too many regrets so if I can I do…. So maybe sell it scratch the itch with a 500 bullet or a 500 trials and see how you get on, might not miss it and if you do buy another…. Ok you might loose a few quid but if you can afford that then roll the dice ….
@@iantoy7778 been all over Europe. Lots of Ww1 and ww2 stuff. Ypres is a great base. Done all the Uk, my himmy been top to bottom side to side ( the fat way St David’s Wales to Ness point Lowestoft) done all the lakes and all the Welsh hi passes …. Great bike as is the NC … had three ! Did a figure of 8 tour last year 2 up on the NC Plymouth to Brittany then St Malo to Portsmouth rode up to Fishguard then over to Rosslare. Toured Southern Ireland then up to Dublin for the ferry back to Holyhead then home thru Wales. Great tour
i had a 2017 nc750x sold it thinking it was a bit bland, bought a brand new 2022 vstrom 650 could not get on with it, now looking to buy the new so called improved 2021 nc750x there is just something about them i cant get out of my head, my other bikes a 2000 model 850gs now that has character but she`s an heavy old gal, think you may regret getting rid of the nc but thats your decision, best of luck and ride safe.
I have decided to keep the NC at least for the time being. After reading all the comments from you guys I think you are right. I probably would regret selling it. Thanks for watching the video
Keep it it’s a beautiful bike and ultra reliable as you know I not ridden one but it’s a great looking bike just buy a 3rd bike which is a classic if that’s how you want to go use the Honda for them long tours
I had an xc750x dct (auto) for about 3 years. Great bike. Thing is, I thought it a great bike when I was riding it but would often just jump in the car instead of getting the bike out of the garage and then making it dirty! On some sort of impulse I had a mad moment and part exchanged it for a new Himalayan. Life is better now! The Himmy owes me nothing. I have put more miles on it in one year than the NC in 3 years. I thought I would miss the 'tank' storage but no...i just put a cheap plastic top box on the Himmy. It doesn't look too bad and is very useful! I've put a TEC cam and new valves in with a 16 tooth sprocket. Smooth enough for me and quick enough for the roads i ride. The Himmy does get cleaned sometimes but is ridden more times!. Its nice on tracks too. Does it matter if I drop it? No. Not one bit!
I was in the same situation a couple of years ago. I felt I was just along for the ride and that the bike really didn’t need me. Sounds strange but that’s how I felt. The bikes gone - got a bare bones bike - no regrets.
@@iantoy7778 Fully understand. You now have a “character” bike - the Himalayan - and a “I positively need to get across Europe quickly” bike. Not a bad situation.
I get what your feeling I have to say it's the same for most Hondas ...they are just too perfect for their own good! I have the new CL500 and I think it may be an exception , it's a very quirky design that has not sold in great numbers but is great to ride and odd enough NOT to be boring ! That's the issue for Honda , go out on a limb and design something interesting and no-one buys it ! ... make a perfectly functional bike and people say it has no soul ....Great channel BTW... take a look at mine ,lots of vids on the CL😊
Hondas are not perfect, they‘re bread and butter designs, that all they are. And only the bread and butter designs hold reliably. The high-tech bikes (engine/gearbox) of theirs don‘t really do that.
@@GiancarloBenzina Well I can't agree ... the VFR for instance is a very high tech design and is bullet proof ...I have a friend with over 100K miles on his.
The only reason I don't own an NC750X is because, along with the similarly practical Vstrom, it's one of the ugliest bikes on the market. The Japanese once produced beautiful looking motorbikes, then they discovered plastic.
Life's too short. Ride only what you like and never look back.
Couldn't agree more. Enjoy the present you don't know what's round the corner
passed my test last november aged 60 and i am looking for a nc750x
They are a good bike, easy to handle and low maintenance.
will do me fine i dont want anything with loads of power just something to enjoy for rides out come the summer.@@iantoy7778
i Got my liscence September 2022 and went to buy my dreambike the NC750x but although it drove like a dream being allmost 10.000 euro's but not having standard handguards, usb-ports, crashbar, and givi caserack all things i wanted would made it allmost 12.000 euro's so it has to stay a dream, dont let this end your dreamnits a great bike in al sense. Now i'm riding a Moto Morini X-cape 649 having all the bits and bobs mentioned earlier 6months old for 8250 euro's and rides great (But its no NC750x).
It's a keeper, watch warro from Australia, he's had dozens of 500 classics amongst other enfield bikes plus honda kawasaki yamaha everything, a great watch 🇬🇧🏍👍🙂
Yes I like to watch Warro
Subscribed from across the Danube, Alexandria, Romania.
Waiting to take delivery of my new NC750X which I ordered back in October 2023 and ever since then I'm watching nothing else on RUclips but NC750X videos ha ha.
Can't wait to take her to the MotoCamp at Idilevo for her "maiden" voyage.
I'm obviously not an owner (yet!) but I'm voting Keep! 🥰
Watch this space 😂 thanks for watching and subscribing
It’s not about Objektive Arguments you have to Think about. Motor Cycling is all about emotions and Feelings. The question is did you Feel anything when you Right This Bike.? It’s a Little Bit like love. When I look at my Himalayan I feel a connection. Thinking wow…what a cool bike. Smiles per Kilometer is great. When I look at a CBX I feel nothing. It’s a bunch of plastic or ?😀. But it’s all subjective. It’s a Little Bit like a Real Relationship When you already thinking about divorcing it’s already too late 😀. It doesn’t will be better . So, for me would be an easy decision. But I would never buy a bike without an emotional connection. Motorcycle is more the something to drive from A to B.
I agree totally. Why ask if you should sell a bike, and then be surprised when owners of that bike tell you not to.
I will only sell mine when the NT 1100 comes to the US!
I miss mine Abit, even though I did not ride it that much.
I bought a new NC750X last summer, traded in a Yam XSR900 for it and couldn't be happier. The NC is much more comfortable, massively better mpg and i dont ride with a little devil in my head like i often used to on the XSR. I love the torque of the p twin and an aftermarket can makes it sound good too.
Character, soul, call it what you will, is often over rated imo. Especially when broken down at the side of the road.
You certainly can't beat the NC750X for it's reliability
Motorcycles are passion, like partners.
If there’s no connection we should not waste valuable time continuing.
Try many things in this life, but only engage long term with the things or souls that move you.
It’s quite simple yet so many feel the need to hold on, why?
You sound like a poet, very true in what you say
I say sell it .
If I wanted a bike to ride around the world that would be reliable , I'd probably chose this bike but on the proviso that if I had to abandon it , I could dump it without any emotion . I don't particularly like the looks and the tank under the seat would be a " nuisance " in the arse . But the Honda reliability and frugality would be the primary reason for choosing it .
I love Guzzis , because they have so much character , they aren't everybody's cup of tea though .
If the roads are bad in Bulgaria , maybe you should consider a V85TT or a 700 Tenere or maybe a Transalp or 800 VStrom ?
I have a soft spot for Guzzi's myself. Had a few over the years. Like the Italian styling and character. For now the Honda is staying but for how long time will tell!
Honda was best bike I’ve owned by far. Never let me down started first time but I agree with you about Himalayan they’ve got character whereas most bikes are soulless. They all look the same and there are loads about but I like my cars and bikes to be a bit different. I’ve only room for two bikes in my stable and the other is a converted Harley Electraglide trike
The NC is staying as my second bike
Part of your problem is that you have the luxury of owning more than one motorcycle! If you were forced to only keep one, I bet it would be the Himalayan. I sold my 2009 F650GS (800cc twin) in favor of a Scram and see much the same differences between the two - the Scram has so much more character and I connect with it in a way I never did with the BMW. Partly it's the fact that the Scram is the first bike I've owned that invites me to service it myself. If I had the luxury of multiple bikes, I might have kept the BMW or perhaps even replaced it with an NC750X DCT, but I would be a bit intimidated by the thought of servicing anything more complex than the Scram.
My NC is a 21 DCT so a very different ride to my Himmy. I use it for tours with friends who have faster bikes or the same bike. I also use it for trips and tours with my wife as it’s got more luggage capacity than my 1250 RT and the DCT is great for pillions, same gear change from the first mile to the last. I like you changed the rear suspension. My Himmy is for solo tours and exploring and yes the himmy has much more character… the underdog over performing. I know where you are at…. I was the same with my 1250 RT a superb bike took me to Colditz and the Cheque Republic . But it only made sense to me on the autobahn’s and motorways of the Uk, plus the servicing was way too expensive. Wanted one had one enjoyed it sold it ….So it went in favour of the NC …. Never regretted it…… and that’s the point regrets, I’m at a time in my life 61 I don’t want too many regrets so if I can I do…. So maybe sell it scratch the itch with a 500 bullet or a 500 trials and see how you get on, might not miss it and if you do buy another…. Ok you might loose a few quid but if you can afford that then roll the dice ….
It's staying for now but never say never 😂 Sounds like you do your share of touring as well.
@@iantoy7778 been all over Europe. Lots of Ww1 and ww2 stuff. Ypres is a great base. Done all the Uk, my himmy been top to bottom side to side ( the fat way St David’s Wales to Ness point Lowestoft) done all the lakes and all the Welsh hi passes …. Great bike as is the NC … had three ! Did a figure of 8 tour last year 2 up on the NC Plymouth to Brittany then St Malo to Portsmouth rode up to Fishguard then over to Rosslare. Toured Southern Ireland then up to Dublin for the ferry back to Holyhead then home thru Wales. Great tour
Great memories are made on two wheels@@yellownev
i had a 2017 nc750x sold it thinking it was a bit bland, bought a brand new 2022 vstrom 650 could not get on with it, now looking to buy the new so called improved 2021 nc750x there is just something about them i cant get out of my head, my other bikes a 2000 model 850gs now that has character but she`s an heavy old gal, think you may regret getting rid of the nc but thats your decision, best of luck and ride safe.
I have decided to keep the NC at least for the time being. After reading all the comments from you guys I think you are right. I probably would regret selling it. Thanks for watching the video
Keep it it’s a beautiful bike and ultra reliable as you know I not ridden one but it’s a great looking bike just buy a 3rd bike which is a classic if that’s how you want to go use the Honda for them long tours
Decision made. It's staying. One Enfield is enough lol
I had an xc750x dct (auto) for about 3 years. Great bike.
Thing is, I thought it a great bike when I was riding it but would often just jump in the car instead of getting the bike out of the garage and then making it dirty!
On some sort of impulse I had a mad moment and part exchanged it for a new Himalayan.
Life is better now! The Himmy owes me nothing. I have put more miles on it in one year than the NC in 3 years. I thought I would miss the 'tank' storage but no...i just put a cheap plastic top box on the Himmy. It doesn't look too bad and is very useful!
I've put a TEC cam and new valves in with a 16 tooth sprocket. Smooth enough for me and quick enough for the roads i ride.
The Himmy does get cleaned sometimes but is ridden more times!. Its nice on tracks too. Does it matter if I drop it? No. Not one bit!
Yes not the easiest bike to clean if like me you want to keep your bikes looking spotless.
Try the new Himalayan. It might be the best of both.
I'll stick with my 411. I do love the bike
I was in the same situation a couple of years ago. I felt I was just along for the ride and that the bike really didn’t need me. Sounds strange but that’s how I felt. The bikes gone - got a bare bones bike - no regrets.
I've decided to give it a second chance for now at least. See how it goes.
@@iantoy7778 Fully understand. You now have a “character” bike - the Himalayan - and a “I positively need to get across Europe quickly” bike. Not a bad situation.
Some bike get you to work, some bikes get you to smile.
Very true!
I get what your feeling I have to say it's the same for most Hondas ...they are just too perfect for their own good! I have the new CL500 and I think it may be an exception , it's a very quirky design that has not sold in great numbers but is great to ride and odd enough NOT to be boring ! That's the issue for Honda , go out on a limb and design something interesting and no-one buys it ! ... make a perfectly functional bike and people say it has no soul ....Great channel BTW... take a look at mine ,lots of vids on the CL😊
Will definitely have a look at your channel. Thanks for watching
Hondas are not perfect, they‘re bread and butter designs, that all they are. And only the bread and butter designs hold reliably. The high-tech bikes (engine/gearbox) of theirs don‘t really do that.
@@GiancarloBenzina Well I can't agree ... the VFR for instance is a very high tech design and is bullet proof ...I have a friend with over 100K miles on his.
Always rely on the honda mate
Yes 100% Just lacking in character but otherwise faultless. Sue's had enough of me swapping my bikes every few months 😂
@@iantoy7778 same here mate 😂
Think you’ve answered your own question. Too reliable. You like to tinker. I’m the opposite
It's safe for now but you know what I'm like 😂
Only Himmy, no Honda :-)
The Honda is staying for now but who knows long term. My wife's lost count of how many bikes I've had over the years
@@iantoy7778 I have had about 10 bikes over the years, Had a few years gap and only just got the Himmy, wife was NOT happy :-(
The only reason I don't own an NC750X is because, along with the similarly practical Vstrom, it's one of the ugliest bikes on the market. The Japanese once produced beautiful looking motorbikes, then they discovered plastic.
Yes definitely plenty of plastic on them