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HONDA – the NC700 bikes in depth… - BIKERGLORY maybe this article explains why the handling difference, by having 40 extra lbs low on my DCT bike. FORWARD C of G vulnerability: over steer, rear wheel lateral instability. REAR C of G vulnerability: under steer, front wheel lateral instability...

Double checked the manual, it states a 30 lb difference between the clutch non abs vs the DCT version. So plus the kickstand, guessing a 40+ lbs difference between the two bikes.

thanks for the feedback, looking up on how to check for exhaust leaks.... How to test for an exhaust leak! 100% verification! - YouTube

I thought so too, but already checked tire pressure on both bikes and both bikes seem to have the spring preload on stock setting. somehow the DCT bike feels more sluggish

I do have one possible mechanical issue with the my manual NC700X, still trying to figure it out... Loud ticking sound from Engine area

I bought two used NC700X a couple of weeks ago, both had low miles. 2015 NC700X manual 2013 NC700X DCT I bought both with the intention of keeping one. My background, fairly new rider, started last fall on a TMax 500cc scooter. (one of the best scooter you can get) I owned a Ninja 300 for a...

maybe so, btw, I am shooting the video on a Samsung S8. FWIW, what I hear in real world is comparable to the video. It sounds more accurate on my desktop computer (with better speakers) vs my cellphone.

Thanks for the feedback. I have mentioned earlier that pulling in and letting out the clutch does not effect the ticking sound. Here's a video of the engine sound with me press/release the clutch. (I did it like 3 times in the video) You can barely hear the clutch basket noise. Also...

Well, I gonna get rid of one soon. I don't have the space to keep 3 bikes. I think I will sell the Clutch one. Here's the main thing that disappoints me. The DCT is awesome in traffic (partly because I suck at clutch, still noobish) but my DCT bike feels more sluggish in the twisties vs...

I still think my engine ticking is too loud. Sometimes it's hard to diagnose with a youtube video, especially when listening to it on a cellphone. I do notice this, on cold startup, I don't hear the ticking, but after 2-3 minutes the ticking comes on. Here's my 2013 NC700X DCT with 6k miles...

Btw, I bought 2 nc700x recently, 1 clutch, 1 dct. The ticking sound is much louder on the clutch bike. I will take a video of my dct bike also. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Ha! Picked up a 2013 NC700X DCT with 6k miles tonight! I was grinning on the ride back home. Love it, easy to ride like my Tmax. And feels way smoother vs the clutch version. I think I gonna really enjoy this bike. :)

No, the ticking sound is unrelated to the clutch. I do notice the clutch sound also , which concerns me too. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Hi all, Just picked up a 2015 NC700X with 4000 miles I noticed a loud ticking sound at idle. I am guessing it's the valves? but sounds quite loud. I have read about broken cam chain tensioner, hope it's not that. 2015 Honda NC700X engine sound, 4k miles - YouTube...

NC700X is a bit tall for a beginner bike. If you are 5'10" and up, it should be good. I think automatics are great for beginners. Way safer IMHO. I started on a Yamaha TMAX 500. Amazing maxi scooter! I wish the Honda Integra is available here.