Greetings folks- and happy off season to those for whom being chilled to the bone has lost its novelty. I just signed up for the forum because I've found a 2013, low-milage, NT700V that I am really interested in. Although I've been aware of these bikes, I've never ridden one or given them a lot of consideration. I've been out of riding for about five years and want to get started again. I've had a few motos and plenty of miles. Some of the bikes I've owned are the VFR800, ST1100, K1200RS, and a V-Strom 650 (1st gen). I've said more than a few times that my ideal bike would be a Honda for reliability, with the comfort, lightness, and handling of the Wee Strom, the wonderful engine from the VFR, and shaft drive like the ST1100. It seems to me that the NT700V has a lot of what would make me happy. I know it won't jump like a VFR or ST at interstate speeds, but that's okay. What I am really wondering about is handling –– is it nimble in the twisties? I live in the mountains, so this is kind of important. I would also hope to hear that it will cruise at 70-75mph without being buzzy or feeling wrung out. And is it nice and stable at higher speeds too? I want a bike that's agile on day rides, but long-legged enough that longer touring is a pleasure too.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts, and if you can make any comparisons to the bikes I'm familiar with that would be great!
I'd really appreciate your thoughts, and if you can make any comparisons to the bikes I'm familiar with that would be great!