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I would add that we tend to think of ourselves as invincible and get complacent after riding a short time...or a long time. And what I see on our highways is the riders who take out their garage queens and leave the "rules of the road" back in the garage when they pull out of the driveway...

I've found that what is important, is an intangible that I can't truly define. I've owned two Suzuki Burgman 400s for 5 years and 77,000 miles. In May, I got a tip on one of the two CTX700 forums to check out a nearby NT700V that was on Craigslist. I ended up buying a new one. I've ridden...

One thing you should always do, is to check out a bike for yourself. You can only get so much from the impressions others have about it. I liked the NC700X, but I told the salesman the CTX700 was "delightful". It was. For my uses, I think the CTX would be more in line with what I'd want than...

In this case, the wet crotch was solely because my legs were stretched out so far. Get someone a couple inches taller or with a longer inseam than I have, and they'd never have the problem. Chris

I got a chance to test ride a CTX today. It left me with a wet crotch. :eek: I liked a lot about it. Paint finish was up to Honda standards. The bike felt light, like a toy, in comparison to the NT700V I've been riding. It reminded me a lot of my Burgman 400 that way, but obviously without...

I thought the video was good, but there are some more tips to consider... As he wrote, get the right gear. I think when he was saying to not worry about motorcycle specific gear, he was talking about the layers under your riding gear. You have the most opportunity to fall in wet or cold...

That's okay, dilare. Each of us rides in different conditions, and for different reasons. Those who live in Arizona would probably wonder why I'd worry about riding in rain and near freezing temps. :rolleyes: It's a stretch of my imagination to think of what it is like to ride in 110F...

"newer version" of what? The CTX700? I probably mentioned it elsewhere here, but I did my research and ended up buying a new 2011 Honda NT700V. ABS. Full fairing. Lots of built-in storage. Decent gas mileage (50-65 mpg so far, with 65 on a trip and 50 in town in stop and go riding). Shaft...

ctx, I ended up buying a new NT700V, what is called the Deauville in Europe. The price had been lowered dramatically from $11,200 down to $7600, which put it in the range of the NC700X and CTX700. I found the engine to be torquey like the NC700X. It'll pull from about 2500 rpms on level...

Neither. Look for a used bike. Unless I'm mistaken, the bikes you listed are new models. You won't care what happens to a used bike as you "get a little more experience". If you drop it...oh well. It sounds like you're also looking for a short term ownership of whatever you get. With a new...

I made an appointment today to test ride the Honda NC700X. When I called yesterday, the salesman was a little iffy about it, so I made it clear that I was looking for a test ride, not to stand there staring at it parked on the carpet. (This dealership does do demo rides. Not all do.)...

Much of this is like a "First Look", but if you're hungry for info on the CTX700, it is better than nothing. Enjoy! :) 2013 Honda CTX700 - Top Speed Chris

So if you get the first one in the USA, will this be a collector's edition? :) Which model did you get? Chris

I'm very interested in the CTX700. It fills many of the needs I have on my wish list for a next bike...except one. But perhaps there's a way to take care of that too. I currently commute year around on a Suzuki Burgman 400. I've put over 75,000 miles in the past few years riding up and down...

I'm more of the lone wolf rider, but I do lead group rides several times each summer. In the Seattle area, there are few who ride all year long. When it rains or the temps get below 50F, the bikes get put inside the garage where they can stay nice and shiny. The result is that they are ridden...