Rydinon
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In my introductory thread, @CamaroEric replied to my question about the differences between the older NC700x and the '21+ NC750x by saying,
I have generally believed that the manufacturers improve bikes over time. I assume his description of the 'technology package' refers to throttle by wire, traction control, and the different modes of (street, sport, rain, etc. whatever their names) engine management.
Are there any complaints about this change? Any downsides? Have there been any problems with it? Does one need specialized tools to service these bikes such as a computer code reader?
I just finished looking at a BMW f700GS and taking it for a test drive. While on a freeway, I wanted to see what the bike would do if I wanted to pass a car, so I rolled on the throttle in top gear from 60mph. Since that bike too has throttle by wire, the grip turned very easily, and I opened it all the way to the stop. The bike accelerated well, but it was unlike any bike I have ever been on. When you grab too much throttle on a carbureted or FI bike, the engine clearly is trying to increase revs based on the amount of fuel/air it gets. It is running hard to accelerate. The GS seemed to be accelerating as determined by the computer. No doubt the NC750 has the same feel.
I confess to having a hard time putting this into words and describing what I felt accurately, but I really felt disconnected from the engine for a few moments. No doubt this is something one gets used to. After all, fighter planes and big airliners are all fly by wire.
"You'll want a 2021 or newer NC750X because it has a lower seat height and weighs less, if you are ok with the technology package."
I have generally believed that the manufacturers improve bikes over time. I assume his description of the 'technology package' refers to throttle by wire, traction control, and the different modes of (street, sport, rain, etc. whatever their names) engine management.
Are there any complaints about this change? Any downsides? Have there been any problems with it? Does one need specialized tools to service these bikes such as a computer code reader?
I just finished looking at a BMW f700GS and taking it for a test drive. While on a freeway, I wanted to see what the bike would do if I wanted to pass a car, so I rolled on the throttle in top gear from 60mph. Since that bike too has throttle by wire, the grip turned very easily, and I opened it all the way to the stop. The bike accelerated well, but it was unlike any bike I have ever been on. When you grab too much throttle on a carbureted or FI bike, the engine clearly is trying to increase revs based on the amount of fuel/air it gets. It is running hard to accelerate. The GS seemed to be accelerating as determined by the computer. No doubt the NC750 has the same feel.
I confess to having a hard time putting this into words and describing what I felt accurately, but I really felt disconnected from the engine for a few moments. No doubt this is something one gets used to. After all, fighter planes and big airliners are all fly by wire.