I've had mine for 10 years now. Never broken down. Do my own servicing and as for that difficult to get at spark plug .... it's not so bad. You have to use your brain to work out how best to get the new plug in. There's a special tool for getting access to the old plug. I find putting the new in best with a piece of plastic tubing over the top of the plug. It then is held in place and can be lowered towards the threads. Finger tip turns engages it. Once there the special tool can be slipped over the plug and it tightened down. Quite easy really. I've toured Europe on it. Cruised along all day. 220 miles to a tank that has a reserve in it. Very comfortable riding position. It simply eats the miles. As for dullsville ..... I hear that all the time. God knows what a real motorbike must be like and I've had a CBR, but the Deauville is quick enough. Let's be honest, it's only bends where speed can be frightening. The DV can take bends at 60 and you are scared out of your wits as it leans well over and you have to keep your nerve and the throttle on. I do a lot of green leaning on it and it's not too big for that and the ride is thrilling. I ride on my own so the judgement on all bends is mine to make. I'm not following someone's line. I just don't understand this attitude of it being a dull bike. When I have been out with others [ rarely] the bike keeps up. The brakes are superb. I used to run Dot 5 but really didn't see the point. It is an ultra reliable, courier favourite, cope with most anything, do anything bike. It's a Honda which says it all. Mine is garaged and corrosion free. It's had one fork oil change done by me in its entire life! One top tip is to flush the engine with diesel, jsut a few blips of the throttle. No longer than 15 seconds and any black gunge will be cleared out before refilling with 10w40. And its still on mineral if you can find it. Semi will do but it's not needed. She's defo old school. One other important thing is the right coolant. Silicate free. The red stuff. Otherwise you'll destroy any seals and it happens in the water pump. For improved lighting fit a Philips H4 extreme vision bulb. There's nothing better. In the only scientific study done it is the best performing bulb. Also, add a LED side light and it makes you question the need for BMW style running lights. You will be seen. Finally, it's a shaft drive. No messy chain and sprockets palava. it's worth removing the shaft to grease the splines. As for the oil filler cap. Have a spare and gingerly tighten it up. But once filled with Hypoid oil till it reaches the filler cap level it is done for a couple of years. Easy to drain too. It's a great bike.
Hi Tony What a comprehensive comment... Thank you. You are preaching to the converted for sure. I've had a few Honda's over the years and always wanted / liked the gold wings. This to me is a baby wing. It does all I'll ever need from a bike, performance, comfort, storage, reliability and style. As for being dull, that can only be written by rossi or foggy because it out accelerates all but the fastest supercars and handles so well inspiring Confidence. I'd rather have a bike I can use 95% of its ability 100% of the time than a bike I can use 95% of its ability 5% of the time. Thanks for taking the time to write your comment Tony I hope you enjoy the videos I am making and Continue to watch.
Great comment, I'm on the verge of buying one for commuting only 30 to 40 miles a day but don't want to put the miles on my gsx14 if i don't have to. I'm hoping around the £1200 mark will get something decent enough. Excellent spark plug tip! Nice video Biker 1k, just what i was looking for. Cheers mate.
@@GSX1402 hi thanks for the Comments. Have you joined the owners group on Facebook they have a selling page on there also so owners tend to advertise there bikes for sale on there before going to eBay etc. You won't go wrong with a deuaville I commute upto 100nile a day on mine no probs
I bought a Deauville a few months ago and can I say, it is the worst bike I've owned. Coming from a VFR750, it drinks fuel, is ungodly slow, makes a hateful noise and is not even that comfortable. It is heavy, with a weird weight distribution, the saddle boxes aren't really big enough, and to top it all, it's not even reliable. Mine has full Honda, main dealer service, and already, the carb boots have split, the clutch is slowly but surely on its way out and I had a strange issue where the bike felt like it was brakng itself, when I tried to pull away from some lights, no amount of throttle would get it to move. After a snapping sound and a burnout, it eventually moved and no issues since, but now frightened to take it out, through fear of another shaft drive issues, but god forbid, at high speed! Do not buy one of these, even if yours is reliable, as I know they can be, they are boring, slow, ugly, not overly comfortable and get worse economy than the much faster VFR, with it's intoxicating V4, and the Pan- European with it's creamy engine and touring skills. Dullsville.
I would like one of these or a Pan European and would service myself. Thanks for getting an honest review. Now to find a half decent one! Thanks for posting
Thanks for the comment Paul I also looked at an 1100 pan as well as the deauville and they are a bloody fine machine. Also getting slightly long in the tooth now but find a good one at a good price and you won't go far wrong. Slightly heavier and faster with just a few miles less per gallon they are well sought after. I chose the deauville over the pan as I thought it to be slightly easier to use on a daily basis and the deauville will do everything the pan will do and do it all admirably. Whichever you choose, be diligent and then enjoy.
The early Pans are cam belt, not cam chain. Not the end of the world - but needs consideration > another area to service/replace > more panels to remove... The Gen 2 are chain - but then some are noted as being prone to weaving < not a myth, IIRC Ride magazine did a feature on it. The 650/700 a better choice
Great tip re: the dash cam /insurance lark - under-handed eh! My biggest gripe in recent years - the 'auto renewal' some firms do ... My tip - ALWAYS send an e-mail asking to opt out, if you do decide to go with a firm that does this .... Otherwise, you miss the chance to shop around and look at other prices < a big part of why they do this. Been with Peter James for a good few years now, cracking to deal with, and cheap too.
Thanks for your comment I always at least do the old Internet search for I surance renewals then call my existing provider and say I can go with..... And usually they at least match that deal to keep the business
Nice vid. Took my Deauville ( two up) to the Alpes and Scotland, no worries. It wille take you anywhere, small roads or steep climbs. If you want go blazing 100 mph down the motorway, buy something else. The rest it will do reliable and without drama. And it will leave you some money to spend on a trip or two.
I bought a Deauville a few months ago and can I say, it is the worst bike I've owned. Coming from a VFR750, it drinks fuel, is ungodly slow, makes a hateful noise and is not even that comfortable. It is heavy, with a weird weight distribution, the saddle boxes aren't really big enough, and to top it all, it's not even reliable. Mine has full Honda, main dealer service, and already, the carb boots have split, the clutch is slowly but surely on its way out and I had a strange issue where the bike felt like it was brakng itself, when I tried to pull away from some lights, no amount of throttle would get it to move. After a snapping sound and a burnout, it eventually moved and no issues since, but now frightened to take it out, through fear of another shaft drive issues, but god forbid, at high speed! Do not buy one of these, even if yours is reliable, as I know they can be, they are boring, slow, ugly, not overly comfortable and get worse economy than the much faster VFR, with it's intoxicating V4, and the Pan- European with it's creamy engine and touring skills. Dullsville.
Thanks for watching I’m sorry you didn’t get along with your deauville. Many people ride bikes for many different reasons and not all bikes suit all people. The deauville has always had its critics and always had those that swear by them. The vfr and the pan are both great bikes and have a well earned reputation for reliability and I infact ride a vfr1200 nowadays which I love but I have and always will and always will have a soft spot spot for the deauville.
Köszönöm minden videodat . 2003 Honda NT 650 Deauville-m van . 83000 Km . Elsö teleskop semmering csere. Tökéletes , ha mindent megadsz neki amikor kell.
@@biker1kHi , Rozi vagyok , a férjem István (Steve) ,40 éve együtt motorozunk , Magyarországon élünk Budapest mellett egy kis faluban . Értjük az angol nyelvet ,de sajnos nem beszéljük . Nyáron sokat motorozunk . Köszönet neked a szép videókért .
Thanks rozi, I managed to get most of your message translated. Please to hear you and your husband enjoy my channel and that you own a 2003 deauville. Hope you keep enjoying the channel and ride safe
Good luck my friend, I’ve had many bigger and way more powerful bikes than the Deauville but in the real world the extra power isn’t needed and besides even with a 1999 Yamaha R1 after a couple of years I had become accustomed to the power and foolishly wanted quicker, becoming disabled spoiled it all, but I can say that I owned both a 650 and a 700 Deauville and even still have the 700 to stroke and dust! a chap I once new who was an advanced rider and did stuff for police if I remember correctly once said “there is no such thing as a boring bike only a boring rider.” And If he was on a real countryside ride and not just bypass and motorway I would put my money on him winning over the average intermediate sport bike rider every time , The 700 is booked at 125mph top. Handles well beyond it’s looks and pulls strong enough should you want some exceleration. Most of the people who call them are people who never had one or blame their tools for their lack of skills,
Well said sir! I'd rather ride a bike at 100% of its ability than have a bike I can only ride at 50% Some of the best fun I ever had on a bike was on a lowly 125cc
I've had mine for 10 years now. Never broken down. Do my own servicing and as for that difficult to get at spark plug .... it's not so bad. You have to use your brain to work out how best to get the new plug in. There's a special tool for getting access to the old plug. I find putting the new in best with a piece of plastic tubing over the top of the plug. It then is held in place and can be lowered towards the threads. Finger tip turns engages it. Once there the special tool can be slipped over the plug and it tightened down. Quite easy really.
I've toured Europe on it. Cruised along all day. 220 miles to a tank that has a reserve in it. Very comfortable riding position. It simply eats the miles.
As for dullsville ..... I hear that all the time. God knows what a real motorbike must be like and I've had a CBR, but the Deauville is quick enough. Let's be honest, it's only bends where speed can be frightening. The DV can take bends at 60 and you are scared out of your wits as it leans well over and you have to keep your nerve and the throttle on.
I do a lot of green leaning on it and it's not too big for that and the ride is thrilling. I ride on my own so the judgement on all bends is mine to make. I'm not following someone's line. I just don't understand this attitude of it being a dull bike. When I have been out with others [ rarely] the bike keeps up. The brakes are superb. I used to run Dot 5 but really didn't see the point.
It is an ultra reliable, courier favourite, cope with most anything, do anything bike.
It's a Honda which says it all. Mine is garaged and corrosion free. It's had one fork oil change done by me in its entire life! One top tip is to flush the engine with diesel, jsut a few blips of the throttle. No longer than 15 seconds and any black gunge will be cleared out before refilling with 10w40. And its still on mineral if you can find it. Semi will do but it's not needed. She's defo old school.
One other important thing is the right coolant. Silicate free. The red stuff. Otherwise you'll destroy any seals and it happens in the water pump.
For improved lighting fit a Philips H4 extreme vision bulb. There's nothing better. In the only scientific study done it is the best performing bulb. Also, add a LED side light and it makes you question the need for BMW style running lights. You will be seen.
Finally, it's a shaft drive. No messy chain and sprockets palava. it's worth removing the shaft to grease the splines. As for the oil filler cap. Have a spare and gingerly tighten it up. But once filled with Hypoid oil till it reaches the filler cap level it is done for a couple of years. Easy to drain too.
It's a great bike.
Hi Tony What a comprehensive comment... Thank you. You are preaching to the converted for sure. I've had a few Honda's over the years and always wanted / liked the gold wings. This to me is a baby wing. It does all I'll ever need from a bike, performance, comfort, storage, reliability and style. As for being dull, that can only be written by rossi or foggy because it out accelerates all but the fastest supercars and handles so well inspiring Confidence. I'd rather have a bike I can use 95% of its ability 100% of the time than a bike I can use 95% of its ability 5% of the time. Thanks for taking the time to write your comment Tony I hope you enjoy the videos I am making and Continue to watch.
Great comment, I'm on the verge of buying one for commuting only 30 to 40 miles a day but don't want to put the miles on my gsx14 if i don't have to. I'm hoping around the £1200 mark will get something decent enough. Excellent spark plug tip!
Nice video Biker 1k, just what i was looking for. Cheers mate.
@@GSX1402 hi thanks for the Comments. Have you joined the owners group on Facebook they have a selling page on there also so owners tend to advertise there bikes for sale on there before going to eBay etc.
You won't go wrong with a deuaville I commute upto 100nile a day on mine no probs
I bought a Deauville a few months ago and can I say, it is the worst bike I've owned. Coming from a VFR750, it drinks fuel, is ungodly slow, makes a hateful noise and is not even that comfortable. It is heavy, with a weird weight distribution, the saddle boxes aren't really big enough, and to top it all, it's not even reliable. Mine has full Honda, main dealer service, and already, the carb boots have split, the clutch is slowly but surely on its way out and I had a strange issue where the bike felt like it was brakng itself, when I tried to pull away from some lights, no amount of throttle would get it to move. After a snapping sound and a burnout, it eventually moved and no issues since, but now frightened to take it out, through fear of another shaft drive issues, but god forbid, at high speed! Do not buy one of these, even if yours is reliable, as I know they can be, they are boring, slow, ugly, not overly comfortable and get worse economy than the much faster VFR, with it's intoxicating V4, and the Pan- European with it's creamy engine and touring skills. Dullsville.
I would like one of these or a Pan European and would service myself. Thanks for getting an honest review. Now to find a half decent one!
Thanks for posting
Thanks for the comment Paul
I also looked at an 1100 pan as well as the deauville and they are a bloody fine machine. Also getting slightly long in the tooth now but find a good one at a good price and you won't go far wrong. Slightly heavier and faster with just a few miles less per gallon they are well sought after.
I chose the deauville over the pan as I thought it to be slightly easier to use on a daily basis and the deauville will do everything the pan will do and do it all admirably.
Whichever you choose, be diligent and then enjoy.
The early Pans are cam belt, not cam chain. Not the end of the world - but needs consideration > another area to service/replace > more panels to remove... The Gen 2 are chain - but then some are noted as being prone to weaving < not a myth, IIRC Ride magazine did a feature on it. The 650/700 a better choice
Great tip re: the dash cam /insurance lark - under-handed eh!
My biggest gripe in recent years - the 'auto renewal' some firms do ...
My tip - ALWAYS send an e-mail asking to opt out, if you do decide to go with a
firm that does this .... Otherwise, you miss the chance to shop around
and look at other prices < a big part of why they do this.
Been with Peter James for a good few years now, cracking to deal with, and cheap too.
Thanks for your comment
I always at least do the old Internet search for I surance renewals then call my existing provider and say I can go with..... And usually they at least match that deal to keep the business
Nice vid. Took my Deauville ( two up) to the Alpes and Scotland, no worries. It wille take you anywhere, small roads or steep climbs. If you want go blazing 100 mph down the motorway, buy something else. The rest it will do reliable and without drama. And it will leave you some money to spend on a trip or two.
Thanks for the comments. Yeah the Deauville is defo overlooked by many foolishly. Hope you keep viewing.
I bought a Deauville a few months ago and can I say, it is the worst bike I've owned. Coming from a VFR750, it drinks fuel, is ungodly slow, makes a hateful noise and is not even that comfortable. It is heavy, with a weird weight distribution, the saddle boxes aren't really big enough, and to top it all, it's not even reliable. Mine has full Honda, main dealer service, and already, the carb boots have split, the clutch is slowly but surely on its way out and I had a strange issue where the bike felt like it was brakng itself, when I tried to pull away from some lights, no amount of throttle would get it to move. After a snapping sound and a burnout, it eventually moved and no issues since, but now frightened to take it out, through fear of another shaft drive issues, but god forbid, at high speed! Do not buy one of these, even if yours is reliable, as I know they can be, they are boring, slow, ugly, not overly comfortable and get worse economy than the much faster VFR, with it's intoxicating V4, and the Pan- European with it's creamy engine and touring skills. Dullsville.
Thanks for watching
I’m sorry you didn’t get along with your deauville.
Many people ride bikes for many different reasons and not all bikes suit all people.
The deauville has always had its critics and always had those that swear by them.
The vfr and the pan are both great bikes and have a well earned reputation for reliability and I infact ride a vfr1200 nowadays which I love but I have and always will and always will have a soft spot spot for the deauville.
Good detailed review. 👍
Thank you sir!
Köszönöm minden videodat . 2003 Honda NT 650 Deauville-m van . 83000 Km . Elsö teleskop semmering csere. Tökéletes , ha mindent megadsz neki amikor kell.
Hi thanks for comment. I do not speak thus language. Do you speak English
@@biker1kHi , Rozi vagyok , a férjem István (Steve) ,40 éve együtt motorozunk , Magyarországon élünk Budapest mellett egy kis faluban . Értjük az angol nyelvet ,de sajnos nem beszéljük . Nyáron sokat motorozunk . Köszönet neked a szép videókért .
Thanks rozi, I managed to get most of your message translated. Please to hear you and your husband enjoy my channel and that you own a 2003 deauville.
Hope you keep enjoying the channel and ride safe
Thanks.
Great review
Thanks Tim much appreciated
Could you pm me the dealership you purchased the bike from?
It was motorbikes for all in malvern Worcestershire
@@biker1k many thanks
Good luck my friend, I’ve had many bigger and way more powerful bikes than the Deauville but in the real world the extra power isn’t needed and besides even with a 1999 Yamaha R1 after a couple of years I had become accustomed to the power and foolishly wanted quicker, becoming disabled spoiled it all, but I can say that I owned both a 650 and a 700 Deauville and even still have the 700 to stroke and dust!
a chap I once new who was an advanced rider and did stuff for police if I remember correctly once said “there is no such thing as a boring bike only a boring rider.” And If he was on a real countryside ride and not just bypass and motorway I would put my money on him winning over the average intermediate sport bike rider every time , The 700 is booked at 125mph top. Handles well beyond it’s looks and pulls strong enough should you want some exceleration. Most of the people who call them are people who never had one or blame their tools for their lack of skills,
Well said sir!
I'd rather ride a bike at 100% of its ability than have a bike I can only ride at 50%
Some of the best fun I ever had on a bike was on a lowly 125cc
Hi mate thanks for your video. Do you know if the later models are fuel injected?
Hi Thanks for commenting.
The 700 deauville from circa 2006 is fuel injected and slightly bigger capacity but the 650 is on carbs.
@@biker1k Nice 1 thanks for clearing that up. I thought maybe some of the later ones named 650 were fuel injected as well. Cheers
got a link to those bullet lights?
Not a link but search bikeviz uk
Thanks