Today I put a deposit down on... [update 4/3]

deleted111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

...an NC700S!

Brand spanking new, manual version, being registered on a 13 plate.

Haters gonna hate.

If all goes smoothly I'll be picking it up on the first weekend of March, can't wait!

Sable · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Karma :

Cooo shes big ^^ Only thing I dont like the look of is the exhaust. Gonna keep it stock or put a new can on?

Obligatory link to headlight paint fleck issue? - https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=263074&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Kradmelder · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jun 2012 Karma :

congrats! It is tough for the first 1000 km keeping the speed down, up and down through the gears and revs etc. But you get attached.

Many happy miles
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LordShaftesbu... · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

So that's who's buying them ... Thinking

The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

On behalf of second-hand bike buyers everywhere, I thank you Smile

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UnspeedySam · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Karma :

That is a very pretty bike, but yes it does need a new exhaust. I'm very interested to ride one of these, they definitely look like they could make a good commuter bike. Unfortunately I neglected to sit on one at the MCN show so have no idea how comfy they are for me at 6'1".

edit: It also baffles me that they haven't come out with a faired version of this yet. It was supposed to replace the CBF600 and yet there is no bike for people who would have bought the CBF600S...that was a cracking bike.
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devojunior · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Karma :

single front disc ?

im not keen tbh

Mrjoolz · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Karma :

Was that the Laguna Showroom in Maidstone ?
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Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

Looks like it started as a supermoto then they got bored and changed their mind

Nice though Thumbs Up

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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

I'm seriously considering one of these too.

I have a 20k+ mile commute to do starting April, and with the sort of MPG these things give out it'll cost me near £2k less a year than taking the car.

The Sprint's running costs aren't much better if at all than the car TBH so it's not sensible to use it. Buying a brand new NC means that I've got a brand new vehicle for the commute which means hopefully trouble free motoring, and it'll pay for itself within the 3 year warranty period.

My only issue is that if I do go down this route is that I'll likely have to sell the Sprint which means I'll have the NC as my do everything bike. Well we all know it doesn't do horsepower, nor does it do revs, so it's not going to do everything..... Oh dear.

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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

It's not that - I can afford to buy the NC outright and keep the Sprint, it's just that in justification sense I'd need to work out why the hell I need two bikes. I just don't, just like I don't need two cars which is why I've not got a sports car to go alongside the practical daily.

Garage is big enough to swallow two bikes and the car no bother but it's just hard to justify running them both when I've only done 2k on the Sprint in a year anyhoo.

It's one of those things I'll have to let my heart rule to keep it.

95Theses · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jan 2011 Karma :

Meh,

You don't NEED a bike and a car at the moment.

Easy to justify having a fun bike as a hobby, and the nc700 is a money saving tool.

By you logic you shouldn't have the sprint at the moment no? Whatever it does can be done by a £1500 vfr.

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

You're right...

But the fun bike just doesn't get used. I shouldn't really have bought the sprint - should have just stuck to a cheapy VFR like you say if I'm honest.

Anyway, it's a minor complication I'll need to overcome. Buying the NC does seem like a very viable option, though.

CarlosCBR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Karma :

Looks kind of like the latest model Hornet with a more tubular frame. I quite like it. AFAIK the fuel consumption is second only to a CBF125 which sounds like a massive selling point to me.

I'd definitely consider one if i was in the market for a naked.
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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Owners are reporting 75mpg in the real world and getting decent mileage out of tyres too. Cheap servicing with decent intervals. It's got a lot going for it

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deleted111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Derivery!

https://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/stevelambert92/DSC_0086_zpsafcbef29.jpg

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Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

Is this the bike that has the under tank storage and is semi automatic or something?
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supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

had one of these as a loner whilst the blade was in the shop....

.. just dont get it.

was hitting the rev limiter constantly in normal riding. it was sluggish, uninspiring and well... boring.

but if you just want a larger bike that has good storage, mileage and gets you around on 2 wheels then yeh i guess it has its purpose but for me, i just didnt get it.
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deleted111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

I've gone for the manual version.

I got a lift in to work this morning and had the bike delivered.

Now has 10 miles on the clock and I can say it is certainly "different" to ride. Not touched the rev limiter and don't intend to, even after I've run it in. It's well planted, rides beautifully. It's damn near silent but has a right meaty growl to it, too. Pulls really well.

The fuel economy is yet to be witnessed as I only gave the bike it's first tank of fuel tonight, although I trust it to be as good as they say.

It's a pleasant riding experience, I jumped on this from a C90, so obviously I'm not looking for a bike that will set the world alight. It's perfect for my needs, just how my ZZR600 wasn't, but others on here would argue that for them, it is the other way round.

Cheers,
Steve.