Honda NC700 series
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| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
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| Production | 2012-current |
| Class | Naked Bike / Standard |
| Engine | Honda RC61 670 cc (41 cu in) SOHC Parallel twin engine, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 73 mm × 80 mm (2.9 in × 3.1 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power | 38 kW (51 hp) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 61 N⋅m (45 lb⋅ft) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Ignition type | Electronic |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Frame type | Rigid tube steel diamond |
| Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, 120 mm travel |
| Brakes | 320 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 3-piston calipers and sintered metal pads (front), 240 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads (rear) |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W) front, 160/60-ZR17M/C (69W) rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2,195 mm W: 760 mm H: 1,130 mm |
| Seat height | 790 mm (S) 830 mm (X) 800 mm (X Type LD - JDM ) |
| Weight | 211 kg (NC700S) 215 kg (NC700SA) 218 kg (NC700X) 225 kg (NC700SD) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.1 L |
| Fuel consumption | 3.58 L/100 km (79 mpg‑imp; 65.7 mpg‑US) (claimed) |
| Turning radius | 3.0 m |
| Related | Honda NM4 |
The Honda NC700 series is a family of motorcycles produced by Honda since 2012. NC700 series was a 'new concept' bike designed for commuters, new or veteran riders. The series also includes the motorcycle/scooter hybrid NC700D Integra. The NC700 series is classed as a commuter model bike which has incorporated design and mechanical elements from various motorcycle types. The riding position is similar to standard bike styles. There is a helmet-sized internal storage in place of the traditional fuel tank, which in turn is located under the seat.[1] The series is often marketed as fun to ride, easy to handle and very fuel efficient.[2][3]
Models & Variants
NC700S
Basic model with naked bike styling. The NC700SA model is also available with the addition of a combined antilock braking system.[4] The NC700SD features a dual-clutch transmission, which allows the rider to switch between manual gear shifts or automatic shifts.
NC700X
Styling of NC700X has reference to road and dual-sport motorcycles. It was released in late 2011 in Europe.[5] TheNC700XA model adds the combined antilock braking system and I Gary Ride one ...[6]
NC750S and NC750X
In Europe and Canada,[7] 745 cc variants are available as the NC750S and NC750X, with slightly larger 77 mm cylinder bore producing 40.3 kilowatts (54.0 hp).[8]
NC700D/NC750D Integra
The NC700D Integra is a motorcycle/scooter hybrid made by Honda since 2012. In Europe it is sold as the NC750D with the larger 745 cc engine.[9]
CTX700/CTX700N
The CTX700 has cruiser-style forward placed footpegs, wide handlebars, and a fairing; the CTX700N is a "naked" with just a small fairing around the headlamp.[10]
Engine
The NC700 series is powered by a single overhead camshaft 670 cc (41 cu in) parallel-twin engine that is tilted 62˚ forward to provide a low centre of gravity, with near uniform weight distribution.[11][12] The undersquare engine has programmed fuel injection, separate timing profiles for each cylinder,[13][14][15] and is tuned to deliver powerful torque in the low- to mid-speed range.[14] The engine was designed to deliver a "pleasant throbbing feel" of a V-twin through the use of a 270˚ crankshaft, which Honda "deliberately designed with a uniaxial primary balancer" even though the primary vibration of the crankshaft could have been balanced perfectly using a biaxial balance shaft.[16][17] The fuel consumption figure of 3.58 L/100 km (79 mpg‑imp; 65.7 mpg‑US) has been attributed to the low number of moving parts in the engine – the oil pump is driven by the balance shaft, while the camshaft also drives the water pump.[16] The design also resulted in water hoses that were 30% shorter.[11] The pistons are resin-coated and lightweight aluminum material is used for the friction-reducing roller rocker arm.[15]
Transmission
The NC700X, NC700S and NC700SA come with a six-speed manual gearbox while the Integra and the NC700SD come standard with a second generation of the six-speed dual-clutch transmission first used on the Honda VFR1200F. The version used on the Integra and NC700SD is lighter and more compact due to a simplified hydraulic circuit; a learning function has also been added to each of the drive modes to detect a variety of riding environments.[15] The system uses heavy duty large-diameter clutches to deal with the rigours of use in stop/start city traffic.[16]
"Drive" mode on the transmission generally selects a high gear ratio, keeping engine speeds between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm, while selecting "Sport" keeps the engine running at a higher speed for more power on the open road.[18]
References
- ^ "Honda's Naked Commuter". Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Honda NC700SA Review". Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ Pickett, Bob. "Is Cheap Fuel a False Economy? Honda NC700S Review |web". Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ Ash, Kevin. "Honda Australia NC700SA". Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Ash, Kevin. "Honda NC700X UK ride". The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ Bastien, Pascal. "www.moto123.com". Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ http://www.insidemotorcycles.com/news/industry-news/item/1533-honda-canada-reveals-nc750-range-and-remainder-of-2014-lineup.html
- ^ NC750S / Overview, Honda Motor Europe Limited, retrieved 2014-04-05
- ^ Integra (NC750D) / Overview, Honda Motor Europe Limited, retrieved 2014-04-05
- ^ Mark Tuttle (September 3, 2013), 2014 Honda CTX700 Road Test, Rider Magazine
- ^ a b van der Linden, Paco. "INTRODUCTIE: HONDA INTEGRA". Motor Freaks. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ^ 125cc and Scooters (PDF). United Kingdom: Honda (UK) Motorcycles. 2012.
- ^ "Global 700cc Engine Technical Details". Honda. 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ a b Hanlon, Mike. "Honda announces next generation motorcycle engines with outstanding fuel economy and useability". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Beeler, Jensen. "700cc Honda Integra Motor for Mid-Sized Motorcycles". Asphalt & Rubber. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Bowman, Zach. "Honda stuns world by showing off surprise new Integra". Autoblog. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ^ "Technical details. Uniaxial primary balancer". Honda. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ Abaidullah, Rana. "Honda Integra 700 C-ABS 2012". Latest Bikes Info. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
External links
- New Mid Concept official website at Honda Worldwide
