How big is the tank? Is the fuel light more like a half way light or is it serious?

I'm trying to keep the NC700 on my list of potential WeeStrom replacements for 2015, so many thanks for your reports. For comparison a 2012 Wee is doing a poorer 63 mpg averaged over 25 tankfuls, but the warning is at 19 litres or 260 miles or so with at least another 2 litres left. I've seen 307 miles range but was worried at the risk of impending pedestrianism.

Andy

Hi Andy,

officially the fuel light come on when there is about 2.9l left in the tank and tank is 14.1l according to the user manual.

I know that i can travel 50mls+ on reserve - having tested this on the manual version I had before this DCT. the most I did to a tank was just over 224 mls.

So compared to the V-strom = the range will be shorter as the tank is smaller, but economy is better: the Manual I had did 73.4 mpg average over 1200 mls.

I will continue on the new bike....

thanks
Lars

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Update:

Yesterday I did remove the db killer from the akrapobic exhaust, now the bike sounds much better... Almost like my Buell (but the Uly still wins any noise contest!)

I took a quick vid with the ipad.

Honda NC700X with Akrapovic - YouTube

As you can see that I have not yet even worn the tyres to the edge, it been too cold and wintery here in England....

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Buell XB12X (06), Honda XR400, Honda CB1000R, Honda NC700x DCT

update:

this morning i filled up to the second time. this tank was emptied without the db-killers in the Akrapovic exhaust. i was riding in D-mode but pace a bit quicker than the first tank and i shifted down with the paddles often too...



so impact on fuel is very little.

the next (3rd) tank i will ride in S-mode only. lets see what that does to the fuel economy. i shall report.

thanks
Lars

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Buell XB12X (06), Honda XR400, Honda CB1000R, Honda NC700x DCT

hi all,

This morning I clock'd over the 3000 mile mark on the odometer of the NC700XD and therefore I will do bit of the report of the last 3k miles.



I receive the bike mid March and its been my main mode of transport ever since. My daily commute takes me 40 miles through the heart of Berkshire countryside. As a commuting tool I value the NC very highly. Not only does it provide great road presence and decent weather protection also the storage compartment has been in use daily and proofed to be 100% watertight. Fuel consumption has been very steady at around 70mpg or just under 4l/100km pretty much regardless of driving style. The Akrapovic exhaust has not made a negative impact on fuel at all.



Over the time I have found myself mainly using D-mode and the shifters for downshift before Roundabout, corner or when overtaking. I am now used to the early up-shifts in D-mode and I love the rumbling sound coming from the pipe at low rpm 2-3k rpm range...

Looking at the tyres after 3k of UK Road abuse - I am very happy to see that they are about 50% worn with still plenty of life left. In the dry the grip is great and you can wear them right towards the edge. In the wet I dont like them that much and I sometimes feel grip being lost, but I have not had any heart stopping moment - so it may just be my sensing. Anyway, tyres are lasting very well and thats a great thing.

here is pic of the rear



and here one of the front tyre



I had no defects or any other maintenance issues other than the 600 mile 1st service. The bike is not using any oil - so i dont need to fill up. Chain has not needed any adjustment either.

So if you are looking for an easy to ride, hasslefree bike - this is it.



DCT is perfect too.. I am loving it!

Thanks Lars

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Buell XB12X (06), Honda XR400, Honda CB1000R, Honda NC700x DCT