2014–2015 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
Commuter Logic, Naked Form
The NC750S is Honda thinking about your Monday, not your Sunday. Its 745 cc parallel twin makes 55 hp at just 6,250 rpm and 50 lb-ft at 4,750 rpm, so everything it has arrives early and without any fuss. Where you'd expect the fuel tank there's a 5.5 gal (21 L) storage compartment, and that single idea makes this one of the most practical bikes in its class. The steel tube frame is simple, ABS is the only electronic rider aid, and Honda's dual-clutch DCT gearbox was an option for anyone who'd rather not work a clutch lever. Sensible to the core.
On the road it's relaxed and torquey, an engine built for commuting and unhurried touring that doesn't ask to be revved. It ages the way you want a Honda to age: reliability is rock solid, running costs stay low, and 68 mpg means the 3.7 gal (14 L) tank goes further than its size suggests. This is the bike for riders who value approachable handling and easy controls over adrenaline. The honest caveat: 476 lb (216 kg) pushed by 55 hp will never feel quick, and the fork has no adjustment at all. If you want fireworks, look elsewhere. If you want a bike that just works, here it is!
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 55 hp (40 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Displacement | 745 cc |
| Engine | Parallel twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Telescopic |
| Front brake | 320 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 476 lb (216 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal (14 L) |
| Fuel economy | 68 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Safety
The named systems that set this bike apart — and what each one does for you.
Drivetrain
Starter relay sealant recall (NHTSA 15V439)
Incorrectly applied sealant on the starter relay switch may cause a loss of electrical power and potential engine stall. Honda recalled 45,153 bikes in 2015 to replace the relay.
Isolated DCT gearbox selector pin failure
A single owner reports a broken selector pin in the dual‑clutch gearbox at 8,000 miles, causing inability to select gears. A dealer admitted seeing the problem before, but it remains extremely rare.
Where this Honda NC750S pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the NC750S is actually built for.
You're after technique, not speed, and that suits this Honda: forgiving handling, decent lean clearance and a calm engine let you work on your lines all day. Just don't expect much shove out of the tight stuff.
Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
Straight talk: if you ride canyons for precision and pace, 55 hp, 476 lb (216 kg) and a non-adjustable fork will frustrate you fast. Stable and honest, yes. A performance tool, no.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
