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Honda�??s all-new NC700X is currently being put through its paces by MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin in Portugal. Here are his impressions so far:
�??Honda is promoting its new bike as a step up from a 125 for people to get their first taste of an adventure bike that is confidence-inspiring because of its stability, comfort and agility.
�??But the main thing that�??ll grab the eye is its economy. Honda are claiming between 78 and 80mpg.
�??In truth, the NC700X is all of the above �?? but is it exciting? The bikes I�??ve tested are the conventional manual versions as the DCT version isn�??t going to be available until later. And yes, the engine produces decent torque between 1000 and 4000rpm. But it revs out at 6500rpm so just when you think it�??s going to get going there�??s nothing.
"Yes, it�??s tractable and very agile and it will suit learners or those looking for a decent commuter, but anyone with more experience should be looking to BMW�??s F800GS or Triumph�??s Tiger instead.�??
�??That said, an important factor in favour of the new Honda is its price �?? which is an impressively low £5850. We�??ve no indication of the price of the DCT version yet but on previous experience expect it to be around £700 more.�??
Read Trevor�??s full report in next week�??s Motorcycle News, out Wednesday 30th.
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