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The NC did not have the acceleration of even my '98 single cylinder carbuerated model. That was the disappointment for me. The NC was smoother and handled well-it just felt sluggish to me. BMW really made the model nomenclature confusing on these.

Yes, those are high on my list. I test rode a F800GS at a BMW rally and really liked it. Plenty of power for me. The big GS's just seem too much in many ways; wt., complexity, power, and cost. I am a little frustrated with the increased complexity of newer BMW's, and lack of nearby dealer...

I did manage to test ride a 2013 DC model today. It was underwhelming as far as acceleration, a disappointment. The DCT was surprisingly smooth. I found the ergos comfortable for the short ride. I can see the attraction, but I think I will go back to looking at somewhat more powerful bikes...

Thanks again for the replies. The only NC I have found at a relatively nearby dealer is a new 2014. I hate to ask to test ride a bike with 0 miles unless I am ready to buy it, and I am not there yet. I'd like to find a used one to ride- I have no qualms about taking a used bike for a ride...

Thanks for the replies. I am disappointed to hear the NC has less zip than the funduro. I was thinking with the parallel twin it might have more. I did my own maintenance on the funduro and did not find it hard to work on, but looked at how to check valves on a sertao and it looked like...

I have been riding a '98 f650 for the last 8 years and put 45,000 miles on it. Mostly around home and short trips with once a year taking a longer 1500-2500 mile trip. I am ready for something newer and like the idea of the NC. I have also considered the Sertao. I have read specs and...