Honda NC700X

[FFLM Mark]

Hello chaps
Does the 2012 manual version of this bike come with ABS as standard? If not are the brakes good?

I'm going for my first big bike and want to feel safe, any advice would be great (on what bike to get) must be economical and upright riding position though!

Cheers

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Brakes are adequate, and yes it comes with abs as standard.

By adequate, it didn't feel completely wank compared to my divvy 900 with blue spots. Forks are softer than a not very hard thing though.
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If you want to 'feel safe' buy a car.

[P.]

Brakes are probably fine, however it's not a great bike.

[ZX-7R]

I would go for the ABS MT-07 myself if its within your budget.
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NC700X does not, NC700XA does. They both have linked brakes.
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I had a courtesy NC750 for a few weeks while my bike was being fixed. I found it gutless, boring and an all round dull bike t ride.

On the plus side it was quite comfortable and very economical but most bikes tend to get exciting at around 7K revs. The NC redlines at 6.5 so it just had that feeling where it was going to get excit.... oh I need to change gear.
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[techathy]

First off ABS does not make the brakes good or bad, it simply means there's something that may prevent you from locking the wheels up if you're clumsy with brake control.

Feeling safe isn't so much about the bike but rather confidence in the bike. Very short term knowing you have ABS & traction control may give you more confidence but it's no substitute for road miles.

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[bladeblaster]

Had one as a courtesy bike, pretty much the dullest bike I have ever ridden, hated the fecking thing.

My sons CB500 was much more fun to ride.

[stevo as b4]

I'm not getting drawn in to the 200bhp'ers argument or the buzz word bikes of the 2006's> this time, so though it's of no help to the OP I'd never buy one cos ABS.

They never put ABS on the NSR500, so I don't need it on my bikes.

The commuter biker might want it, but if no cars or bikes had ABS, air bags or TCS, we'd all be safer by now.

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[FFLM Mark]

Thanks to everyone that replied. I have just gone out and purchased a Honda CB500F 2013 model but brand new (as in not been ridden).

I got an amazing deal which included double the worth price of my old bike in part exchange and the full luggage set included (£820) all for £3400.

So i'm happy but no doubt i'll get some stick over my new choice??????

[Rogerborg]

Depends. Could be epic win or just fair enough.

Registered in 2013 but 0 miles, or a 2016 registration on a 2013 model year bike?

Are you aware that 2013 model year bikes "need" a valve check and adjustment at the 600 mile service?
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