Honda NC700S test: a good bike in every way ?

Combine utility with pleasure: here is the bet launched by Honda with its new entry-level motorcycle, the NC700S. Modeled on the same mold as the NC700X and the Integra, this roadster is able to appeal to novice bikers… And the others ! Test.

Honda NC700X 2012 tech. Sheet

Engine

• Type : In-line twin, 270 °, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 8 valves, single overhead camshaft

• Displacement : 669.6 cc

• Bore and stroke : 73 × 80 mm

• Food : PGM-FI electronic injection, 36 mm passages

• Compression ratio : 10.7 to 1

• Engine torque : 60 Nm at 4,750 rpm

• Power : 47.6 hp (35 kW) at 6,250 rpm

Dimensions

• Length : 2195 mm

• Width : 760 mm

• Saddle height : 790 mm

• Ground clearance : 140 mm

• Caster / Caster Angle : 27 ° / 110 mm

• Wheelbase : 1525 mm

• Weight : 211 kg fully loaded (front: 101 kg / rear: 110 kg), 215 kg with C-ABS (+ 10 kg with double DCT clutch)

• Turning radius : 10 foot

• Fuel tank capacity : 14.1 liters

• Front tire : 120/70-ZR17M / C (Metzeler Z8 Interact)

• Rear Tire : 160/60-ZR17M / C (Metzeler Z8 Interact)

Cycle part

• Frame : Steel "Diamond" type

• Fork : Telescopic 41 mm non-adjustable, 120 mm travel

• Rear suspension : Pro-link monoshock, 120mm travel, adjustable preload

• Front brake : Single 320 mm floating disc, 3 piston calipers (C-ABS optional)

• Rear brake : Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper (optional C-ABS)

Transmission

• Final drive : By chain with O-rings

• Clutch : Multidisc in oil bath or DCT double clutch (option)

• Gearbox : 6 gears or three DCT modes (D, S, Manual)

Instrumentation

• Dash console : Fully digital, with odometer, two daily trips, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock

Commercial information

• Price : € 5,490 in standard version, € 5,990 with C-ABS and € 6,990 with C-ABS and DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) double clutch

• Guarantee : Two years parts and MO

• Availability : Immediate in the

• Colors : Seal silver metallic, Sunbeam pearl white, Graphite black

• Main options offered : Top-case 35 liters, side cases 29 liters, inner bag for top-case, inner bags for side cases, windscreen, leg deflector, foot deflectors, LED fog lights, 12 V socket, heated grips, central stand , alarm

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