Honda333
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You made a couple comments that caught my attention so I'll throw in my two cents. There have been several conversations over a Manual vs a DCT. I will choose the manual every time but several riders on this forum have or have had carpal tunnel and swear by the automatic transmission to help with this problem. Especially as it related to heavy traffic areas. I like having total control so stick with the manual intentionally. You also made mention of a different bike being too high. Have you sat on a NC700? I would consider myself average height and I cannot flat foot this bike. Many people have had to install lowering links so although the bike has a low center of gravity it can still be a little tipsy at stops if you cannot flatfoot the bike. You mentioned upkeep. I don't know what you have rode previously but remember that this bike has a chain which requires oiling and changing every 10-14k. No belt or shaft drive here so for someone like me, I go through a chain just about every year and I'm oiling it every 5-6th tank. You made ride less so it won't be an issue. Many aspects of maintenance are easy on this bike except for maybe the air filter. It is buried.
What I meant about seat height is the V-Strom 1000 is about 33”” tall at the seat. The NC is 31”, and I’m good with that. I can put lowering links if needed. ( my DRZ was also 33”-34”). Also What I meant to say about maintenance is not that the NC is any less work, I meant that after owning multiple bikes at one time taking care of several is what I don’t need to do anymore. Otherwise I enjoy wrenching/ maintenance on my own.The reason for considering the auto (DC) version will give my clutch hand a break in traffic. After riding and wrenching for over 50 yrs, and now having some medical issues I’m ready to settle down with one bike (well maybe two) if I keep the Scout.