Is the NC 750S a boring bike?

[daifuco]

I want to have a first bike that last for a long time. I am a bit of an older guy (38) and I dont feel like hoppin from bike to bike.
I have a lovely little CBF125 that I love even though I am a bit fed up of the lack of power and having to abort overtaking because the poor beggar just cant.
Today while i was driving on the motorway I saw a happy bike overtaking us on the motorway (the lady driving and of course not leaving the middle lane for the whole trip). I noticed it was an NC, and It looks nicer on the road that on the photos.

I have no idea of bikes but, is not the NC750 a bit underpowered? With good torque but not high revs it must feel a bit like a diesel bike.

I am learning with a oldish ER6n and I already know what it feels overtaking on a dual lane road, just twist and rev the thing from 3k to whatever is needed suddenly you are grinning while trying to get the bike back to the legal 70 MPH.

I dont want to miss that with my first bike.
And yeah the MT 07 is an option but I have a feeling the NC750 is a better bike for someone that wants to ride a lot. THe Mt07 kinda looks like a summer treat.

[P.addy]

MT09. Do that.

Otherwise MT07.

NC is for the Jewish.

[Pol Anorl]

most other bikes are miles better than the old er6 youre training on.

apparently the nc is a bit boring, the mt 09 is nice to ride.
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[Polarbear]

[ScaredyCat]

[cdlxxvi]

After a 125, any big bike will feel like a rocket ship. NC will be slower than er6 and will probably *feel* even more so because it has no 10k rpm soundtrack to accompany acceleration.

[Eddie Hitler]

Had one from work for a few days. Whilst it's not a bad bike, it really is lacking in the power department. Kept hitting the rev limiter in every gear. Tops out at 100mph, heavy too.

[Seventiesboy]

Most NC reviews are given by people who don't know the bike. Yes it doesn't rev too high but it will max out at 120mph and 0-60 in <5 secs. If you want a high revving sports hike it's not for you. If you want a well thought out and economical bike with low running costs then perhaps it is for you.
Decide what you want first and then test ride.
Very, very many happy NC owners out ther and can't all be wrong.

[Rogerborg]

[Hefty]

It's got enough storage space for a dead hooker, in case your wondering.
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[Aspire2]

I would say Honda cbf1000 or similar easier to ride than revvy 600's and has a usable 100bhp.

[Thorn]

Forget the NC750

ZX-12R

Loads of torque for overtaking
Easy to handle
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[Northern Monkey]

I have an NC750X.

It is boring
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[esullivan]

I had an NC700S for two and half years and 35,000 miles (here it is, for sale at the dealer where I part-ex'd it). It was rock-solid reliable, other than going through three chains/sprockets sets in that period. (I think the torquey parallel twin is murder on an already under spec'd chain, or I was just bad at chain maintenance.) It was a great first big bike for me, especially since I mostly used it to commute in central London. My wife and I even used it for several 1,000+ mile tours.

But I agree with the above. It will be boring after a while.

I now have a 100+bhp, revvy VFR, where you can hear the petrol being slurped every time I twist the throttle, but it's definitely not boring. It would not have been a good first bike.
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[WD Forte]

Get the NCC-1701 instead
they're a bit dated now but still quite capabale
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[Wednesday Biker]

I'd imagine the power delivery is quite boring.My car does 130 but its very boring getting there.
The bike also seems very quiet and lacks a bit of character.
I think it would be a good commuter and maybe going on some long trips but I don't think you'd get any real pleasure from riding it.
I would buy one as a work bike but I don't think it will give you a grin like you said the ER6n did.
You'd probably end up disappointed and be looking for something a bit more exciting.

[Rogerborg]

[Serendipity]

See I think that the NC could be exciting for the practically minded, but Honda stopped short of making it as boring as they could’ve done. Yes the MPG is in the bag. That’s a big win. And the frunk (I like that word, ScaredyCat) is neat for helmet/beer storage….

…but where’s the weather protection? A mere wisp of a fairing and sit the rider up high in the wind. What’s that all about? Oh, and nice wide bars to feck up your filtering.

I had the old 700S on loan for a couple of days while the CBF1000 was having a big service, and found I was hitting the rev limiter in every gear and I’m not riding an especially revvy bike. My old CB500, which I’ve been using for the last week, is much more exciting that the NC.

So yes the NC range is a bit boring, but has its benefits…

HOWEVER… I am very much in favour of a stepped approach to bike experience. Coming from a 125 to a MT-07 or CBF1000 is, in my opinion, a jump that misses out on some cracking “lesser” bikes. Yeah, if you’re careful you’ll have no worries jumping straight to a high performance machine, but who wants to be careful? There’s a lot to be said for ringing every last ounce of performance from your current bike before moving on. My first big bike back in the early nineties was an air-cooled Diversion 600. Felt like a rocket ship after a learner bike, but in reality was slower than my brother’s CB500 (I know, we raced… on private roads of course). But that just meant that my next bike felt better, faster. I’m really glad that manufacturers like Yamaha are bringing in stuff like this R3. Small capacity race reps that actually have a bit of character and performance have been missing for too long. I can really imagine hammering round the lanes near me on one of those with a massive grin, and my license, and my life.
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[Serendipity]

Actually the R3 seems to be receiving universally positive reviews. Yes it may be heavier and less powerful than the old 2 smokes, but I bet it’s got a better frame, suspension and brakes. It also seems to evoke misty eyed reminiscence for the good old days when you didn't have 200 traction controlled horse on tap.

Yes you can buy bigger stuff cheaper. When I bought my FireBlade it was only 4 years old, but only cost £2800. It was easily the best value bike in the showroom, but completely inappropriate for the 15 minute commute I was doing at that time.

I hope that Yamaha sell loads of the things. Then in a couple of years they’ll start turning up second hand for good money.
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