Honda NC750X (RH 09) Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

The NC750X is Honda at its most rational, and that is exactly why I respect it. The 745 cc parallel twin makes 59 hp at 6,750 rpm and 51 lb-ft at 4,750 rpm, so it does its work low in the rev range, where real roads get ridden. Where you would expect a fuel tank, there is a 23-liter (6 gal) front trunk. Add 66 mpg (US), a slipper clutch, ABS, traction control and ride modes, plus the optional Honda DCT (3rd generation) automatic, and you get a sport tourer built for daily usefulness rather than bragging rights.

It is built to be ridden every day and to keep going for years. The handling is about as easy as it gets, the bike stays composed at highway speed, and reliability and engine longevity are where Honda earns its reputation. It suits the rider who commutes all week, wanders all weekend and would rather spend money on trips than on the bike. Here's the honest caveat: I judge sport tourers by how they handle weight, and 59 hp is light for 472 lb (214 kg) once luggage and a passenger go on. The non-adjustable fork also gives you little room to tune. On a used one, check the two recalls listed below.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	59 hp (43 kW) @ 6,750 rpm
Torque	51 lb-ft (69 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	60.0 in (1525 mm)
Seat height	31.5 in (800 mm)
Wet weight	472 lb (214 kg)
Fuel capacity	3.7 gal (14.1 L)
Fuel economy	66 mpg (US)

Equipment check

Chassis

Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Optional

Connectivity

USB Charging Port Optional

Drivetrain

Slipper Clutch Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard
Ride Modes Standard

Signature Tech

The named systems that set this bike apart — and what each one does for you.

Braking

Honda CBS (Combined Brake System) Standard
- Stronger consistent braking
- High speed stability

Drivetrain

Honda DCT (3rd generation) Optional
- Clutchless riding
- Automatic gear selection
- Seamless power shifts
- Selectable ride modes

Known issues

2021 DCT models may stall due to improper fuel injection programming (recall)

fuel system rare Recall

All 2021 NC750X DCT variants built March – August 2021 were recalled because the ECU could cause insufficient fuelling when stopping or accelerating from a stop, leading to engine stalling. Dealers reprogram the fuel-injection and DCT ECUs free of charge.
2024 front-tire manufacturing defect (recall)

chassis rare Recall

Certain 2024 NC750X motorcycles were recalled because the inner structure of the front tire could loosen and unravel, risking loss of control. Dealers replace the front tire.

The Expert Benchmark

Where this Honda NC750X pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.

What kind of bike this is — character vs. the class

High-Speed Calm

Two-Up Mile-Eating Comfort

Load-Resistant Chassis Balance

Smooth Overtaking Power

Premium Touring Equipment Depth

Daily-to-Touring Versatility

Neutral Corner Flow

This bike Class average

The shape of the Honda NC750X — numbers and character vs. the average Sport Tourer

Head-to-head: Honda NC750X vs. its rivals

Power

59 hp This bike 69 hp Kawasaki Versys 650 73 hp Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 73 hp Suzuki SV-7GX 90 hp BMW F 800 GT

Torque

51 lb-ft This bike 47 lb-ft Kawasaki Versys 650 49 lb-ft Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 47 lb-ft Suzuki SV-7GX 63 lb-ft BMW F 800 GT

Displacement

745 cc This bike 649 cc Kawasaki Versys 650 689 cc Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 645 cc Suzuki SV-7GX 798 cc BMW F 800 GT

Wet weight

472 lb This bike 472 lb Kawasaki Versys 650 432 lb Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 465 lb Suzuki SV-7GX 470 lb BMW F 800 GT

Seat height

31.5 in This bike 33.1 in Kawasaki Versys 650 33.1 in Yamaha Tracer 7 GT 31.3 in Suzuki SV-7GX 31.5 in BMW F 800 GT

The Long-Haul Verdict

Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the NC750X is actually built for.

Aerial view of a winding asphalt road cutting through volcanic terrain on La Gomera, Canary Islands. The road curves through sparse green vegetation with rocky volcanic peaks visible in the background and a settled valley to the left. Clear lane markings, dry climate, partly cloudy sky.

Best motorcycle for Highway 1?

For 200 to 400 mile days on Highway 1 or the Blue Ridge at a scenic pace, it works and costs little to run. If you want real sport-tourer punch and wind protection, it will feel underpowered.

Made for Black Hills · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway

Best motorcycle for Tail of the Dragon?

Easy, accessible handling lets you work on technique on the Dragon and Cherohala instead of fighting the bike. Just know the fork can't be adjusted and there's no sportbike punch here.

Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway

Best touring motorcycle for long distance?

Honestly, it's a stretch. Solo, it will cross the country cheaply and reliably. Two-up with full luggage over Beartooth, 59 hp and a fixed screen feel thin.

Made for Beartooth Highway · Blue Ridge Parkway · Going-to-the-Sun Road

Variants, Models & Special Editions

The Honda NC750X also comes in these variants, models and special editions. Each has its own page covering only what differs from the standard NC750X — equipment, electronics, specs and used price.

DCT

Honda NC750X DCT

Alternatives to the Honda NC750X

If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.

Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Honda NC750X. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.