Honda Unveils Updated NC700X and NC750X for 2016

Honda's upgrades its NC line with both aesthetic and technical improvements.

Published on 10.28.2015

2016 Honda NC750x — Honda's practical and reliable middle-weight adventure tourer, the NC750X (NC700 in the U.S.), gets a face lift and technical updates for 2016.

Honda unveils the 2016 NC700X (US) and NC750X (European and Japanese markets) this week in conjunction with the Tokyo Motor Show. The practical and reliable middleweight adventure tourer has been upgraded for the new model year with both aesthetic and technical improvements.

NC700X

The versatile 670cc parallel-twin NC700X gets exciting new styling changes for 2016 including more aggressive bodywork, a 70mm higher touring windscreen and a new lighter pentagon-shaped muffler with an improved exhaust note.

Other functional changes include a larger luggage compartment (.25 gallons larger), three different levels of ‘S’ mode (sport mode) for the DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) version and a utility rail to simplify fitting a tank bag. Also new are “L”-shaped air valves on the wheels that make air fill ups easier, a revised dash meter and a smoother-functioning “wave”-style ignition key.

Styling updates for the 2016 Honda NC700X include new bodywork, taller windscreen, a smaller muffler and LED rear taillight.

The 2016 Honda NC700X will be offered in a new Silver Metallic color and will be available on US dealer showroom floors this April 2016. MSRP pricing for both the Base and DCT versions remain unchanged at $7,499 and $8,009 respectively. The updated 2016 Honda NC700X will be on display alongside the CB500X, VFR1200X and CRF1000L Africa Twin at the November 20-22 International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California.

NC750X

The 745cc parallel twin engine NC750X (European and Japanese markets only) gets the same updates as the NC700X but also receives a few additional improvements not available on the US model. Updates include enhanced styling from an LED headlight and an improved ride from a new Showa “dual-bending valve” front fork. The NC750X rear suspension also receives a preload adjuster for the new year.

The suspension on the 2016 Honda NC750X gets upgraded with a new “dual-bending valve” front fork with optimized damping, and a preload adjuster on the rear shock.

The NC750X receives an LED headlight not available on the US only NC700X.

Author: Rob Dabney

Rob Dabney started a lifelong obsession with motorcycles at the age of 15 when he purchased his first bike – a 1982 Honda MB5. Through his 20’s and 30’s he competed in off-road desert races, including the Baja 250, 500 and 1000. Eventually, his proclivity for exploration led him to dual sport and adventure riding. Rob’s never-ending quest to discover what’s around the next bend has taken him on Adventures in Mexico, Africa, Europe, and throughout the American West. As a moto journalist, he enjoys inspiring others to seek adventure across horizons both near and far.

 13 Comments Tags: Honda, Middle-Weight ADV Class, NC700X, NC750X

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13 thoughts on “Honda Unveils Updated NC700X and NC750X for 2016”

RobG on October 31, 2015 at 10:22 am said:

It’s lame that the 750 isn’t coming to the US. And only one color? Seriously? I suppose it could be worse and be black-only. But still.

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Billy Smith on November 5, 2015 at 8:22 pm said:

It’s an adventure bike, if your idea of an “adventure” is a smoothly graded dirt road!

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monte on November 10, 2015 at 12:04 am said:

Many bikes later, including 3 VStroms, my NC750x is the best all rounder owned.

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- binther on November 11, 2015 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  “The NC750X receives a rear preload adjuster for the new year.” Oohhh, so that’s what changes a pedestrian commuter bike into an “adventure” bike!
  
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Robert Urban on November 16, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:

nc750x is excellent bike, I wish it was lighter though, spoked wheels and have better ground clearance.

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- Rob Dabney on November 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  Hi Robert. Yes, it would be nice to have another worthy competitor to the F800GS and Triumph 800 Tiger. Something with a bit more of a budget focus and great Honda reliability. Thanks for your thoughts!
  
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motomike on November 23, 2015 at 2:41 pm said:

The nc700x no power. i will wait for the nc750x or i will never buy it at all . honda wakeup. my bmw scooter is faster. so for 2016 i will pick up my new moto guzzi v7 stoner.

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- Rob Dabney on November 23, 2015 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  Hi MotoMike. It is unlikely that the NC750X will ever arrive in the US. We have spoken to Honda about this and they say the import duties on 750cc+ motorcycles and premium features on the NC750X would make the bike too expensive here.
  
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  - Phil on November 30, 2017 at 1:39 pm said:
    
    Never say never!
    
    http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/first-look-2018-honda-nc750x-for-the-usa.html
    
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- longtimer on December 2, 2015 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Riding a Yamaha FZ-07 made this Honda feel like it was made in the 50’s. No comparison!
  
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CChance on January 16, 2016 at 8:32 am said:

The updates to the 700 are nice but not considering owning until the updated 750 is brought to the US.

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Nate Lewis on March 28, 2016 at 6:55 am said:

The NC750x is available here in Canada. Just hope the border and pick one up!

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Justin Lee Densmore on September 6, 2016 at 1:53 pm said:

Why won’t Honda release the nc750 to the U.S.?

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