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Honda Integra in the compact test

Half scooter, half motorcycle

The Honda Integra with 55 hp 750 series twin-cylinder is something in between, a hybrid, a know-nothing: the deep step-through speaks for a classification as a scooter, the greeting hands of oncoming motorcyclists for a classification as a motorcycle.

An oncoming motorcyclist greets you again! Well, the Honda I.ntegra is just a hybrid, half large scooter, half (touring) motorcycle. After all, the chassis with bridge frame and large 17-inch wheels as well as 750 in-line twin-cylinders come from the successful NC 750 sisters. Just combined with a free passage, large fairing and standard double clutch (DCT) on the conventional gear transmission.

Honda Integra in the compact test

Half scooter, half motorcycle

Honda Integra with a range of 400 kilometers

Thanks to its 270-degree crankshaft, the long-stroke twin, designed for strong torque, pulsates like a 90-degree V2, vibrating gently. It only has one throttle valve, but two balance shafts. And is known to be economical, Honda mentions 3.5 liters of standard consumption per 100 kilometers. The 14.1 liter tank of the Honda Integra is good for a range of 400 kilometers. You tear it off well protected behind the high pane. The 79 centimeter high seat is comfortably upholstered. Smaller drivers have to stretch. The Integra rolls smoothly and nimbly through the bends on thick 160 mm rear tires. Bridgestone T 30 tires (in the special code "E") are good goods.

The new, tighter damped telescopic fork from Showa with “Dual Bending Valve” technology is accurate. It offers reserves and noticeable progression. In 2016, the spring base on the rear shock absorber can be varied. The compromise between comfort and stability is okay. Two simple disc brakes have the 238 kilograms of the Honda Integra under control. Both brake levers are adjustable; in contrast to the NC models, the swing arm is made of aluminum instead of plain steel.

LED lights shine brightly for headlights / daytime running lights and taillights, the cockpit, which can now be set in nine colors, shines brightly. It can even encourage economical driving by changing colors depending on the setting. However, there are still shortcomings in the maintenance-intensive drive chain (why not a toothed belt?) And the small storage compartment, which, unlike the more than 1000 Euro cheaper NCs, doesn’t even hold a jet helmet. But for 9,305 euros, the motorcycle-like Honda Integra is much cheaper than the large scooter BMW C 650 Sport and Yamaha TMax. A personality of integrity.

Technical data Honda Integra

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In 2016 the Honda Integra gets a facelift – just like the NC 750 X and S, which it uses for its engine.

engine
Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, an overhead, chain-driven camshaft, four valves per cylinder, injection, 1 x Ø 36 mm, regulated catalytic converter, automatically operated double clutch transmission, six-speed, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 80.0 mm
Displacement: 745 cm³
Rated output: 40.3 kW (55 hp) at 6250 rpm
Max. Torque: 68 Nm at 4750 rpm

landing gear
Bridge frame made of steel, telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm, two-arm swing arm, spring strut, directly hinged, front disc brake, Ø 320 mm, double-piston floating caliper, rear disc brake, Ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper, ABS.
Cast aluminum wheels: 3.50 x 17; 4.50 x 17
Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 160/60 ZR 17

mass and weight
Wheelbase: 1525 mm, steering head angle 63.0 degrees, caster 110 mm, front / rear suspension travel 120/120 mm, seat height 790 mm, weight: fully fueled 238 kg, permissible total weight 432 kg, tank capacity 14.1 liters.
Guarantee: two years
Colors: gray, silver (special edition)
Price / additional costs: 9,020 euros / 285 euros

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