Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2011, 2012
In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda NC700XA, a bike that could tackle city streets, highways, and even gravel roads, with a strong low-mid range of torque and equal acceleration and with a comfortable upright seating position.
Also, the bike featured a storage compartment placed where a traditional fuel tank would be, a long-travel suspension with extra ground clearance topped by a standard Combined-ABS (C-ABS), a windshield, and an optional Honda Genuine Accessories luggage system that transformed the bike from a commuter to a long-distance tourer.
The bike was wrapped around a diamond-shaped steel-tube frame designed very sturdy and allowed just enough flexibility for smooth response, which resulted in a comfortable machine at cruising speeds and a sporty one on twisty backroads.
As for ergonomics, the bike offered a carefully shaped seat with a low seat height that provided an easy reach to the ground and the handlebar was positioned in such a way that offered more space around the rider’s knees and arms for more movement.
In the suspension department, the model packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a single monoshock absorber on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by a 320 mm disc with a three-piston caliper on the front and a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear.
As for performance, the 2012 Honda NC700XA was powered by a 670cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 51 hp at 6,250 rpm and 62 Nm (46 lb-ft) of torque available at 4,750 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled parallel-twin, chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 670 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.9x3.1 in OR 74 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 | Horsepower: | 51/6250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 46/4750 lb-ft/RPM OR 62/4750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed manual or DCT optional | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | O-ring sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel, diamond | Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork; 120 mm (4.7 in.)travel | Rear Suspension: | Single shock, Pro-Link swingarm; 120 mm (4.7 in.) travel | Front Brake: | 320 mm wave disc with triple-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | ear 240 mm wave disc with single-piston caliper. Combined Braking System with ABS |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 87 in OR 2210 mm | Overall Width: | 32.7 in OR 831 mm | Seat Height: | 32.7 in OR 831 mm | Wheelbase: | 60.6 in OR 1539 mm | Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in OR 165 mm | Weight: | 481 lbs OR 218 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gallons OR 14.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR - 17 radial | Rear: | 160/60ZR - 17 radial |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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