Honda had already announced last year that the existing NC700X would be replaced by a more powerful 750cc variant in 2014. And what better event could it be for the Japanese manufacturer to announce the 2014 Honda NC750X and the Honda NC750S at the EICMA 2013.
With a power bump alongwith the displacement, the 2014 Honda NC750X would produce 55bhp @ 6250 rpm from the existing 47.6 bhp and with max torque rated at 68nm @ 4750 rpm compared to the earlier 60nm. The better part of the update is that the more powerful versions would be frugal performers when it came to fuel consumption.
The 745cc parallel twin gets an increased bore of 77mm (4mm more than before) and 80mm stroke. Other changes include an extra engine balancer and a modified exhaust system. Also the six speed gearbox is 6% taller in the first five gears and 3% in the sixth giving the 2014 Honda NC750X an extra dash of 12kph at the top end.
The 2014 Honda NC750S is basically the NC750X sans the fairing with a Dual Clutch transmission (DCT). Alongwith options of Manual Transmission (MT) and Automatic Transmission (AT), the NC750S further features Drive (D) and Sport (S) modes. A two channel ABS is standard on both the NC750X and the NC750S.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 2014 Honda NC750X | 2014 Honda 750S |
| Type | Parallel Twin, 8-valve SOHC, liquid-cooled | Parallel Twin, 8-valve SOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 77 x 80 mm | 77 x 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7: 1 | 10.7: 1 |
| Maximum power | 55 hp @ 6250 rpm | 55 hp @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 68 Nm @ 4750 rpm | 68 Nm @ 4750 rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 3.7 liters | 4.1 liters |
| POWER | ||
| Type | PGM-FI | PGM-FI |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.1 liters | 14.1 liters |
| Consumption | 28.9 km / l | 28.9 km / l |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.2 Ah | 12 V / 11.2 Ah |
| Power alternator | 420W at 5,000 r / min | 450W at 5000 rev / min |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Clutch | Multi-plate in oil bath | Wet, double, oil bath |
| Gearbox | A 6-speed (also version DCT) | A 6-speed DCT |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| FRAME | ||
| Configuration | A diamond steel tubing | A diamond steel tubing |
| CHASSIS | ||
| (The L’A) Dimensions | 2,210 x 780 x 1,285 | 2,195 x 780 x 1,130 |
| Wheelbase | 1.540 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Rake | 27 ° | 27 ° |
| Trail | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 790 mm |
| Height from the ground | 165 mm (minimum) | 140 mm (minimum) |
| Weight in running order | 219 kg (ver. DCT: 229 kg) with a full tank of petrol | 226 kg (fully fueled) |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 153.5 mm excursion | 41 mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel |
| Rear | Monoshock with Pro-Link, 150mm axle travel | Monoshock with Pro-Link, 120mm |
| WHEELS | ||
| Front | 10-spoke cast aluminum | 10-spoke cast aluminum |
| Rear | 10-spoke cast aluminum | 10-spoke cast aluminum |
| WHEELS | ||
| Front | 17M / C x MT3.50 | 17M / C x MT3.50 |
| Rear | 17M / C x MT4.50 | 17M / C x MT4.50 |
| TIRES | ||
| Front | 120/70ZR17 M / C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear | 160/60ZR17 M / C (69W) | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| BRAKES | ||
| Type | 2-channel ABS | 2-channel ABS |
| Front | 320 mm wave disc, 2-piston caliper, sintered metal pads | Wave disc 320 mm with 2-piston caliper, sintered metal pads |
| Rear | Wave disc, 240 mm single-piston caliper, resin mold pads | Wave disc 240 mm, single-piston caliper, resin mold pads |
| EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTS | ||
| Instrumentation | LCD numeico speedometer, tachometer bar, clock, fuel gauge, odometer with dual trip, gear indicator, trip computer, service lights | LCD digital tachometer, digital tachometer bar, clock, fuel gauge, odometer with dual trip, gear indicator, trip computer, coolant temperature warning light. |
| Security system | HISS | HISS |
| Headlight | 12V, 60W x 1 (high) / 55W x 1 (low beam) | 12V, 60W x 1 (high) / 55W x 1 (low beam) |
| Rear light | 5 W x 1 | 5 W x 1 |
2014 HONDA NC750X AND 2014 HONDA NC750S DCT IMAGE GALLERY
