If you were to make a list of the most practical motorcycles available on the market, the Honda NC750X would have to rank on it.
The adventure-styled street bike is designed to be an all-rounder, and it packs a number of purposeful features into its design.
And we can say, the 2021 Honda NC750X variant is no different, as Big Red has doubled-down on this approach on its 745cc parallel-twin machine.
Getting now Euro5 homologation, as is the trend this year, the 2021 Honda NC750X boasts a mild horsepower gain (58hp / 43.1 kW), thanks in part to a redline that is now 600 rpm higher (thanks to improved valve timing).
Honda has also revised the gearbox, using shorter ratios for first, second, and third gear, while a slipper clutch reduces lever load and keeps the ride smooth when you’re banging down through the gears.
The ride-by-wire throttle means that there are now three riding modes, and Honda has now included three levels of selectable traction control.
The option of a dual-clutch transmission remains for the 2021 model year, which for bonus point, Honda says that nearly half of all NC750X buyers select.
Moving on, the 2021 Honda NC750X tips the scales at the curb at 471 lbs (214 kg) in its non-DCT form, while the dual-clutch transmission will add 22 lbs (10 kg) of mass to the motorcycle. Both variants offer a 13 lbs reduction from the previous year’s models.
That weight loss is due in part to a new chassis, which uses variable wall thickness – good for a 4 lbs weight savings. This also allowed for more storage space in the bike, along with a revised airbox design, which found another 2.6 lbs of weight loss.
Of course, the Honda NC750X is all about ride practicality, and 2021 is no different.
The engine sips fuel, the faux fuel tank gives way to an even bigger storage space (23 liters, up from 22), and the seat height has been reduced by 30mm (800mm / 31.5 inches, in total), thanks to a reduction in suspension travel.
Revised bodywork, a new windscreen, LED lighting package, and LCD dash round out the update for the 2021 model year.
Maybe not the pavement-pounder that immediately jumps to mind when you’re thinking about two-wheeled fun, but it is hard to argue with the practical side of the 2021 Honda NC750X.
Source: Honda Motor Europe
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