kebrider
Active Member
I have missed having an NC in the garage since I traded my 13 700 (6sp) in on my Tiger Explorer. Unlike most (I suspect) I use the NC nearly exclusively for weekend sport riding. I don't claim to be, nor aspire to be, searching for max speed, I just want to have a great time. Experts may suggest the NC lacks excitement but I respectfully disagree. My KTM 790 Duke was certainly faster and better handling and it was specifically designed and engineered to excel at handling mountain roads at speed. Better power, brakes, lean sensitive ABS and TC, and ground clearance there is no doubt the KTM is a the quicker from A to B. Throw in traffic, speed limits and a pinch of concern for the safety of others and the gap narrows considerably.
I now have a 19 NC750x Non-DCT and only one 200 mile run through the mountains so far. The bike has been significantly refined from the 700 I enjoyed. Power and extra rev ceiling gives the bike a new, more substantial feel and the suspension has a much improved plushness. Like all my bikes it will get a steady diet of 400 mile days in the mountains of TN, GA, SC, NC, KY, and VA. We'll see if it can live up to the legend that was my NC700x.
KEB
I now have a 19 NC750x Non-DCT and only one 200 mile run through the mountains so far. The bike has been significantly refined from the 700 I enjoyed. Power and extra rev ceiling gives the bike a new, more substantial feel and the suspension has a much improved plushness. Like all my bikes it will get a steady diet of 400 mile days in the mountains of TN, GA, SC, NC, KY, and VA. We'll see if it can live up to the legend that was my NC700x.
KEB
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