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Old 02-15-2012, 05:00 PM
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So what do you guys think of the new NC700X?
Looks interesting. Under seat gas tank is not unusual, in fact, it is good design. My ST1100 had an under seat tank. Keeps the center of gravity low. A benefit of this is that handling is not affected as much from full tank to empty. The storage space is very cool IMHO. Seems like a great commuter/general purpose bike.
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Hmm...not quite the VFR. Questionable direction for sure
Weird bike...great motor! I'm partial though, it came out of my bike.

If they want to go after BMW's adventure tour market, they have to work harder.
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Like the guy in the video said, they could have gone for a naked bike based on the VFR. Come to think of it, they had the 919 which I like a lot. However those did not seem too popular.
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Like the guy in the video said, they could have gone for a naked bike based on the VFR. Come to think of it, they had the 919 which I like a lot. However those did not seem too popular.
For some reason, naked bikes don't sell well in the States. I liked my Nighthawk a lot and could be open to another naked standard.
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So what do you guys think of the new NC700X?

This does nothing for me





To me this is a better looking bike

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Originally Posted by Conedodger
For some reason, naked bikes don't sell well in the States. I liked my Nighthawk a lot and could be open to another naked standard.

Marc's 599 is naked, I'm not a big fan of the look, but I like it way, way more than the NC700X





Mark's and my Nighthawk although technically may have been naked, I like their look much more because of the black used to give them a more unified look



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So what do you guys think of the new NC700X?

This does nothing for me





To me this is a better looking bike

I think this is more of a match to the NC700X. Will always be partial to Yamaha. My first motorcycles.

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I don't like overwrought fairings on bikes. I like clean, simple looks that flow.

The NC700X is just too angular for my tastes.
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I like the NC700X (come to think of it I like most motorcycles except for certain kinds of HOGs) but I will have to admit it seems to be missing a certain something. The FZ6r appears to have it.
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Originally Posted by A 2
I think this is more of a match to the NC700X. Will always be partial to Yamaha. My first motorcycles.
But it is way better looking than the NC!
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