Ridefast July 2021

2021
NC750X/
They were tasked with working an interesting
route for the bikes, which they
achieved for sure. Young Dieter Engelbrech
has decided that there is no place
like home and he’s back from the land of
maple leaves and he was our route captain
for the day. Zooting around Harties
during the week is a lot less manic than
on the weekend when every Jo’burger is
out and about. I reckon we did about 150
odd kilometres on the new bikes including
a 40 KM economy run….
We’ll tell you about that a bit later.
The Bike:
The team from Honda briefed us on the
bike before we took off. They are fully
aware of the NC 700 and 750’s moniker
of economical commuter and told us
that the new one is geared more towards
practical fun and weekend touring.
To this end, Honda has given the bike
more power and sharper looks, whilst
retaining the practical bits like the big,
(bigger than the predecessors), boot
up front. They have altered your seating
position a bit, a little bit lower in the
saddle, which makes a comfy bike more
comfortable and they have packed in
some tech.
This is the first time that this bike gets
ride-by- wire, which has enabled Honda
to give owners 3 rider modes namely
rain, standard and sport. Cool!
The bike comes with ABS and traction
control, which, despite our very best
attempts cannot be switched off. This
means no big wheelies I’m afraid!
Other than that, the headlamp has been
restyled, LED tech is all over the place
and they have made the hazard lights
flash if you brake hard. Great safety
feature.
Two models are available – manual – and
the very popular DCT. We often wonder
why other manufacturers have not explored
the DCT system for their models.
Lucky for Honda we suppose.
The ride:
The roads around the dam are still in relatively
good nick with few potholes and
some fast straights, a few twisties and
this is important … it’s not all flat, there
are some long up hills and downhills and
all sorts, perfect for really getting to know
a bike like this.
This rider grabbed the DCT first.
The bike is easy. Comfortable. Logically
laid out and the electronics package is
really simple. Shifting modes from standard
to sport is quickly figured out. The
only small criticism is that when you turn
off the key the bike reverts to standard
every time. Buts it’s not a biggy.
Power wise, the bike feels good from the
bottom all the way to the top which is
in excess of 180KPH. The DCT system
seems to have been tweaked, it is more
natural than previous renditions and
kicks up and down without the rider
really even thinking about it. If you are in
a hurry, you can change down with the
switch on the left bar. We understand
exactly why consumers enjoy the system.
2021
NC750X/DCT
THE NEW NC750X: DO IT ALL, AND
BETTER THAN EVER.
Specialization may be fine for something like golf clubs, but we think great motorcycles should
be able to do it all. Case in point: The 2021 Honda NC750X. This is a bike is for motorcyclists who
appreciate both versatility and virtuosity in their adventure machines. This year, we’ve given this
model some big improvements. More power. A larger integrated storage area. Lighter weight,
and a lower seat height. Plus some huge technologic upgrades like throttle by wire, selectable
riding modes, new instruments, a new frame, upgraded bodywork, and standard ABS. At its
heart, the twin-cylinder engine produces a broad torque curve as well, making it a joy to ride.
And you can choose from two transmissions: a conventional manual-clutch six-speed, or
Honda’s revolutionary automatic DCT. Either way, this latest NC750X is going to be the perfect
one-bike choice for the rider who wants to do it all.
NC750X: R126 000
NC750X: R135 500 DCT
THE NEW NC750X
BETTER THAN EV
Specialization may be fine for something
be able to do it all. Case in point: The 202
appreciate both versatility and virtuosity
model some big improvements. More pow
and a lower seat height. Plus some huge
riding modes, new instruments, a new fra
heart, the twin-cylinder engine produces
And you can choose from two transmissi
Honda’s revolutionary automatic DCT. Eit
one-bike choice for the rider who wants