Just Thinking...

[Daboo]

I really was thinking more about the riding characteristics. It never occurred to me that the beak, the size of the beak ...or the lack thereof was a big deal. But I guess it is.

I'll do some comparing on my own I guess on rake angles, wheel bases and suspension travel to see if it gives any clues. As it stands right now, without any of that data, the biggest difference I see in the NC700S and the CTX700N (besides cosmetics) seems to be where the foot pegs are located and the seat comfort.

As someone who is short, I would undoubtedly lower a NC700X. That puts it in the same grouping as the NC700S and CTX700. So I've just been wondering, what if...

Chris

 

[FrankQC]

I love that quote too, but your version is different than the one I was familiar with. So I googled it and was surprised to find that Dr Seuss never said it at all

You're right, I just found out the same information QUOTE: “Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” — Bernard Baruch

Still like the "unnofficial quote", so I'll just remove the Dr. Seuss thing..

 

[MSAB]

I like the S better than the X for the following reasons:
- Looks better to me
- Doesn't have the pointy beak of the X
- Better riding comfort for myself
- Better handling
- Has ABS
I had the option of buying the NC from the US, where it is 2-3k cheaper than in Canada. But only the X is available there. So despite the higher price I bought the SA.

 

[yticolev]

The issue I would have with the S is no option for a frame mounted windshield.