New Honda 700 built for economy

[beatr911]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

Protection from what, wind or bugs? Adding a larger windscreen will increase drag and fuel economy would suffer.

All the above, add rain and cold.
Ask Craig Vetter about that thought. Better yet craigvetter.com.

[beatr911]

I like naked bikes, they are such a pure form. The fully faired ones just work so much better for the daily ride though. I have both.

[sendler]

Originally Posted by beatr911

All the above, add rain and cold.
Ask Craig Vetter about that thought. Better yet craigvetter.com.

Check and check. The CBR250R body work throws a larger bubble than it looks. You can't tell just from sitting on it. Of course it's no streamliner. The Integra is close right off the shelf.

[sendler]

Some marketing tidbits of the new engine.
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Honda Worldwide | Global 700cc Engine for Next-Generation | Introduction
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[alvaro84]

Originally Posted by beatr911

No kidding! That one with 70mpg is over 12 fill ups, not a single tank anomoly. Hate to say it but it almost makes the 250 redundant for mpg focused experienced riders.

Did not cease to look like a worthy F650CS/GS successor. I don't see the stable 80+ mpg with 90+ peaks I do with Teresa (in better weather) improbable with this new bike.

My only concern is the rear seat, I don't know how good 2-up ride can the NC700 be.

On fairing: Interesting question. The level of protection I'm used to can probably be somewhere around the 'X' version, looking at its windscreen. I don't think that its fairing would protect better than the naked one. And I think it's better for me not to tuck for many hours a day when the bike is used as a tourer (can you ride comfortably upright on a CBR? How does it affect FE?), so I'd stay where I am now. I'd probably bet on a bit lowered 'X' as a next bike (I'd lose some of the wheel travel but I'd get better footing on uneven surfaces, which sounds like a good compromise to me). When the time comes, there'll be some used ones, I guess.

[sendler]

Originally Posted by alvaro84

(can you ride comfortably upright on a CBR? How does it affect FE?),

Most people that have a CBR250R never tuck and get around 75 mpgUS. The G650GS single is a great deal at $7700 in the US. I'm sure they will be more common on the road here now that people are becoming aware to save gas.

[alvaro84]

You're right, the G650GS is still available. Sometimes I forget it, just because the CS was discontinued early. For what I set my eyes upon the NC700, which has almost the same storage space (and is NOT a scooter. I can't even imagine riding in scooter position.)

The G650GS has a nice price there. How much is the NC700?

[sendler]

Originally Posted by alvaro84

The G650GS has a nice price there. How much is the NC700?

$700 cheaper. The only version for the US is the high riding NC700X.

[sendler]

Maverix Motorsports Powerhouse Honda dealer in Middletown NY 10940 USA has two NC700X Dual Clutch Trans/ ABS bikes in stock. One has plates on it for test rides. Early reports on Fuelly show average fuel economy in the mid 60's. A hypermiler would be able to get 75 mpgUS.
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[alvaro84]

Originally Posted by sendler

Early reports on Fuelly show average fuel economy in the mid 60's. A hypermiler would be able to get 75 mpgUS.

More, at least I strongly believe