SilverRocket
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So I finally got to pick up my new 2018 NC750X DCT. I bought it back on June 2 and had some accessories installed. It was brand new with just 1 mile on it. Dealers here were given some of Honda's hold-backs from 2018. They still have 2 manuals at the dealership.
It's so nice finally having a power port inside the frunk.
This thread is going to cover the differences I'm seeing between the 2 bikes.
First thing is it's noticeably more powerful. Not a lot, just enough to feel the difference. Changing lanes on the freeway, it stayed in top gear but picked up enough speed to not get run over by the crazies going 75+. I would have downshifted on the 700 for that kind of burst of speed.
The ride height is higher on the new bike. Not sure if this is a difference in the suspension settings, or if the old bike's suspension was sagging. The ride feel is very similar, maybe a little smoother on the 750.
I was able to transplant my Honda rear carrier rack from my 700 to the 750. It's pretty easy, though one of the holes didn't line up well. Had to force things to get the bolts in. The new racks on my 750 transplanted easily to the old 700.
The windscreen on the 750 is the exact same size as on my 2016 700. Ridding home I attached one of the e-Bay clip-ons, and was pleasantly surprised at how well it kept the turbulence off my helmet. I did have earplugs in, so can't comment on the noise, which was awful on the 700 with just the stock windscreen. I transferred my Puig touring screen to the new 750. Any 2016+ 700 windscreen will fit a 2018 750 with the stock holes.
I had the dealer install the Honda handguards, but it's too warm to tell if they'll keep my hands warmer. They had to remove the stock weighted bar ends, and I wonder if that's why there is a bit of buzziness to the feel at about 73 mph. It's about the same as with my 700. They don't contact the stock nor the Puig windscreens at full lock.
My 3 year old Sargent seat easily transplanted from my 700 to the 750. It doesn't line up against the frunk completely flush, exactly as how it did on my 700, but that means it doesn't slope down as much as the stock seat.
The frunk on the new bike doesn't shut easily. I wonder if that's intentional so we don't accidentally lock our keys in there. But I really have to force it to get it to lock closed. If the lid falls down it's not enough to lock it, I have to push down on it.
Will report any other differences.
It's so nice finally having a power port inside the frunk.
This thread is going to cover the differences I'm seeing between the 2 bikes.
First thing is it's noticeably more powerful. Not a lot, just enough to feel the difference. Changing lanes on the freeway, it stayed in top gear but picked up enough speed to not get run over by the crazies going 75+. I would have downshifted on the 700 for that kind of burst of speed.
The ride height is higher on the new bike. Not sure if this is a difference in the suspension settings, or if the old bike's suspension was sagging. The ride feel is very similar, maybe a little smoother on the 750.
I was able to transplant my Honda rear carrier rack from my 700 to the 750. It's pretty easy, though one of the holes didn't line up well. Had to force things to get the bolts in. The new racks on my 750 transplanted easily to the old 700.
The windscreen on the 750 is the exact same size as on my 2016 700. Ridding home I attached one of the e-Bay clip-ons, and was pleasantly surprised at how well it kept the turbulence off my helmet. I did have earplugs in, so can't comment on the noise, which was awful on the 700 with just the stock windscreen. I transferred my Puig touring screen to the new 750. Any 2016+ 700 windscreen will fit a 2018 750 with the stock holes.
I had the dealer install the Honda handguards, but it's too warm to tell if they'll keep my hands warmer. They had to remove the stock weighted bar ends, and I wonder if that's why there is a bit of buzziness to the feel at about 73 mph. It's about the same as with my 700. They don't contact the stock nor the Puig windscreens at full lock.
My 3 year old Sargent seat easily transplanted from my 700 to the 750. It doesn't line up against the frunk completely flush, exactly as how it did on my 700, but that means it doesn't slope down as much as the stock seat.
The frunk on the new bike doesn't shut easily. I wonder if that's intentional so we don't accidentally lock our keys in there. But I really have to force it to get it to lock closed. If the lid falls down it's not enough to lock it, I have to push down on it.
Will report any other differences.