What is the top speed of the Honda NC700?
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The top speed of the Honda NC700 is around 200 km/h. The NC700 is positioned as a commuter-style street bike with excellent practicality, but its top speed is not particularly high, estimated to be around 200 km/h. Introduction to top speed: Refers to the maximum speed a vehicle can achieve under windless conditions on a level, good-quality asphalt or concrete road surface. The top speed mentioned here is data provided by the manufacturer for reference only and does not represent PCauto's actual measured data. Factors affecting top speed: Top speed is greatly influenced by the road surface conditions and is also subject to road speed limits. Discussing top speed alone has little practical significance.
I rode the NC700 for two years, to be honest, top speed isn't its strong suit. My actual tests showed the DCT automatic version maxed out at around 180km/h on the display, while the manual version could push about 5km/h more. This bike is tuned for low-end torque, with 65 horsepower from a 700cc engine and a redline at just 6500 rpm. In sixth gear at 3500 rpm, it can steadily cruise at 100km/h, with shockingly low fuel consumption—I got only 3.6 liters per 100km riding in the mountains. If you're after that adrenaline-pushing acceleration, it really can't compare to those street bikes with 140 horsepower. But if you want a commuting marvel, its under-seat storage can fit a full-face helmet, and the fuel tank position has been converted into a storage compartment, making grocery runs more convenient than driving a car.
Last week I helped a fellow rider with NC750X maintenance, and we had an interesting discussion about top speed. This bike has an electronic speed limiter around 185km/h, but it noticeably struggles to accelerate beyond 170. Its 670cc parallel-twin engine is designed with fuel efficiency in mind, featuring a compression ratio of just 10.7:1 and even using specially designed short-stroke pistons (73mm bore x 80mm stroke), making it exceptionally smooth at low RPMs. I recall a case where a rider modified the intake and exhaust to reach 195km/h, but I genuinely don't recommend it—the stock front suspension is relatively soft, and the handlebars start to feel unstable above 160km/h. After all, the 1545mm wheelbase chassis prioritizes stability over racing performance.
A friend who has handled over twenty used NC700s at a dealership concluded: The first-gen NC700S from 15 years ago has a top speed of 175 km/h, while the later NC750 series saw a slight increase to around 182 km/h. Interestingly, the same engine in the crossover NC750X model loses about 5 km/h in top speed due to increased wind resistance. Don't be fooled by the large displacement - this bike only produces 51 kW (approximately 68 hp). Its light weight, 12 kg less than a 250cc sports bike (214 kg for the manual version), is a highlight. However, the CST tires offer limited grip, so caution is advised when cornering at high speeds.
