2020 Honda NC750X Guide

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2020 Honda NC750X:

Long heralded as the ultimate commuting motorcycle, the NC750X is also a legitimate adventure machine. For the former application, features like excellent fuel efficiency, storage compartment and smooth power are the standouts, whereas the ADV styling, upright riding position and long-travel suspension are welcome when it comes to recreational expeditions. In both cases, this midsize machine’s affordable price, legendary reliability appeal to riders of varying backgrounds and skill levels.

Twisty roads. Open highways. City centers. Rural roadways. The Honda NC750X is the one bike that confidently conquers them all with ease and style. Powered by a 745cc engine, it has the broad powerband and low-end torque for canyon carving and urban commuting. And with innovations like integrated storage, you get function, and fun, for every riding scenario. So if you’re looking for a bike that’s perfect for everyday and nearly everywhere, look no further than the NC750X.

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2020 Honda NC750X Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

DESIGN

Much of the motorcycle-riding experience comes down to feeling, and the NC750X was designed to be fun yet convenient. From the front, the machine has a bold, adventurous identity, with an LED headlight and running lights forming a unique impression.

The tall windscreen guides airflow around the rider’s upper body, and a central duct equalizes pressure, while slits on the upper left and right sides reduce wind noise. The side cowls and side covers create muscular lines, and the slender seat unit and clear-smoke LED taillight are underlined in a minimal manner by the exhaust muffler, further emphasizing the mass-forward stance.

Volume of the storage compartment is 22 liters (enough to hold a full-size helmet), and its lid features external rails that are useful for mounting a tank bag. Inside the lid are four hooks that allow rubber straps to assist in organizing contents.

Attractive instruments use a negative LCD display, and information includes odometer, trip meter, gear position, fuel economy and consumption gauges, (optional) heated grip temperature, and three-stage SPORT mode for the DCT model.

The color of the rev-counter bar display can be changed by the rider; a total of nine options are available. It is also possible to have colors change according to gear selected, rpm range, or (for the DCT version) riding mode.

ECO mode turns the display to light blue if riding with good fuel efficiency, and green if riding even more economically. SHIFT mode sees the color change to orange if engine rpm exceeds a level pre-set by the rider.

ENGINE

The design of the NC750X’s liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve parallel-twin-cylinder engine ensures punchy performance in the low-to-mid rpm range. Its relatively long-stroke architecture and specially shaped combustion chambers combine with the high-inertial-mass crankshaft to produce large amounts of effortless torque from very low rpm. The engine’s forward-leaning position lowers the center of gravity for optimum handling.

The NC750X has Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), featuring two levels. Level 1 allows some rear-wheel spin—on gravel or dirt for instance—while Level 2 reduces wheel spin, particularly on slippery roads. Level 2 is the default from “ignition on,” and a push of the button on the left side of the handlebar changes the setting to Level 1. Pushing and holding the button turns HSTC off.

Twin balancers counteract vibration from higher rpm inertia, refining the engine yet still allowing the distinct “throb” delivered by its 270° firing order, and bore and stroke are set at 80mm x 77mm. By minimizing the number of parts, the engine is kept light, efficient, and reliable, as components are made to do more than one job where possible; for example, the camshaft drives the water pump, while one of the balancer shafts drives the oil pump.

A lightweight, pentagon-shaped muffler uses two chambers joined by a hole-punched link pipe, which works with a final resonator chamber to create a deeply distinctive sound and exhaust pulse. The built-in catalyzer has a two-layer structure to help reduce emissions.

CHASSIS

The NC750X’s rugged steel diamond frame has the high levels of rigidity required for agile, responsive handling in a variety of conditions. It’s also ideal where space is at a premium, since it takes up very little volume but offers superb riding dynamics.

Rake is set at 27°, with trail of 110mm, wheelbase of 60.6 inches, and front/rear weight distribution of 48% / 52%. Curb weight is 474 pounds (500 pounds DCT), and seat height is 32.7 inches. The riding position is upright and neutral, with a high viewpoint. Another advantage of this adventure-style riding position is great low-speed control; combined with the low center of gravity and generous steering lock, the result is exceptional low-speed handling and balance.

The 41mm telescopic Showa fork features 6.0 inches of travel, and the single shock features a spring-preload adjuster system and has 5.9 inches of travel. It operates through a Pro-Link® configuration that offers an optimized balance of a soft initial stroke for dealing with low-speed bumps, together with excellent control.

Up front, the 320mm wave rotor and two-piston brake caliper deliver plenty of easy-to-modulate stopping power, complemented by the rear 240mm wave rotor and single-piston caliper. The DCT model comes with lightweight two-channel ABS that provides powerful and confident braking even on slippery or wet road surfaces.

Cast-aluminum front and rear wheels are black for 2019, and the L-shaped rim valves simplify the process of checking and adjusting air pressure.

• Meets current EPA and CARB standards
• California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment

2020 Honda NC750X – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: starting from $ See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See dealer for pricing in CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride Meets current EPA standards

Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Specifications subject to change

2020 Honda NC750X – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

I could not find specifications for the non-ABS Canadian version, below is the ABS version for reference.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled parallel-twin with 55-degree slant angle, 270-degree phase crank

Displacement

745 cc

Bore & Stroke

77 mm x 80 mm

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

Valve Train

Chain-driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel Delivery

PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 36 mm throttle bodies

Transmission

Standard model: Six-speed
DCT model: Six-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission with four automatic shift modes and a manual paddle-shift mode

Final Drive

#520 O-ring-sealed chain standard (17T/43T) DCT (17T/39T)

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension

41 mm SDBV telescopic fork, 137 mm (5.4 in) travel

Rear Suspension

Pro-Link^® single shock swingarm; 150 mm (5.9 in.) travel

Additional Information

Tires

Front: 120/70ZR-17
Rear: 160/60ZR-17

Brakes

Front: 320 mm single wave disc with two-piston caliper
Rear: 240 mm single disc with single-piston caliper 2-channel ABS

Seat Height

830 mm (32.7 in.)

Wheelbase

1,535 mm (60.4 in.)

Curb Weight

Standard model: 220 kg (485 lbs.)
DCT model: 230 kg (507 lbs.) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride

Fuel Capacity

14.1 Litres

Colour

Standard model: Pearl Glare White
DCT model: Pearl Glare White

Warranty

12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus

2020 Honda NC750X – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).