hulkss
Site Supporter
On back roads with no traffic I keep creeping up to just over 70 mph if I don't watch my speed. This NC DCT with Madstad windshield is super smooth.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
Anything with an upright or sport oriented seating position is like that with me. Anything under 60-70 feels like I'm creeping along. I'm like that in most everything, even autos....but as far as bikes go, I'm less like that on my bagger cruiser. I assume due to the relaxed seating position that feels like I'm riding a recliner. LolOn back roads with no traffic I keep creeping up to just over 70 mph if I don't watch my speed. This NC DCT with Madstad windshield is super smooth.
For many it's difficult to overstate what an improvement a good windshield is to the NC and the Madstad in particular. It makes the bike into one you can go to distant places on without excessive wind noise and physical fatigue.On back roads with no traffic I keep creeping up to just over 70 mph if I don't watch my speed. This NC DCT with Madstad windshield is super smooth.
I've never been into triple digits on mine. Now that I have a Madstad windshield and Tusk boxes, it goes even slower.125 mph must be a 750 thing, because neither of my 700's will do over 105. That's the fastest I've been on one, and it was downhill and I was tucked down behind the windshield. Lol
My DRZ came with a better windshield than the one on the NC.For many it's difficult to overstate what an improvement a good windshield is to the NC and the Madstad in particular. It makes the bike into one you can go to distant places on without excessive wind noise and physical fatigue.
I can take mine to 7,500RPMGuys what is the real redline of the 2020 NC Manual
I also have the Avon Trailriders, I love them, they are an excellent tire.I've put about 11,000 MI on my 2018 NC750X in just about a year. Highways, back roads, dirt road. Plenty of power for me. The NC is a user friendly bike. Great engine breaking, and a ton of torque. Being 60+ now, I appreciate the easygoing personality of the engine. You can lug it all day in 5th gear, and has plenty of acceleration if you know the sweet spot in the power band. I can ride it all day effortlessly. And yes, the gas mileage (avg 70mpg) is amazing. Side note: Just got the Avon Tralrider tires (love 'em).
If everyone understood this I think the NC would sell much better. Instead too many folks try to compare this to a 100+ hp sport bike and walk away disappointed.It's not a sport bike, it's a budget commuter. Better suspension, seat and power can be had with a different bike, but would cost thousands more.
Like I said in my post, the power is in line with my expectations. However, there's no excuse for a shitty seat. But I am not bothered that much by the seat as many stock seats are not great and that's why so many are available in aftermarket. The front forks are just not good at all. By the way, in the USA, this is a $12K motorcycle out the door. MSRP is $9,300. We could do with some better front forks in that range. Cartridges would cost $500 more, not thousands. I don't believe anyone with any riding experience at all thinks this is a serious sport bike.If everyone understood this I think the NC would sell much better. Instead too many folks try to compare this to a 100+ hp sport bike and walk away disappointed.
Couldn't agree more.However, there's no excuse for a shitty seat. The front forks are just not good at all. I don't believe anyone with any riding experience at all thinks this is a serious sport bike.