One of the best bikes i've ever had. Loved by dispatch riders everywhere. Perfect urban bike, quick, narrow, reliable. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. PA. Fazer's got a chain !!! 😊
I've got a Deauville (that's now naked up front) one of - if not the best bike I've ever owned! It just makes such a great all weather all rounder, wether you want a comfortable bumble or a quick whip round the lanes, it's an easy forgiving bike for beginners and just as fun for experienced riders when you find the bend you "shouldn't" be able to take that quick or low on such a heavy bike - granted its only about 50hp but that V twin channels all its torque and hp at the bottom to mid of the rev range so between 0-80mph will give pretty good chase to most mid class sports bikes as they don't really start to produce there insane power until about 80mph or the higher ends of the rev range - by which point your either absolutely breaking the law or running out of road. The engine is that well balanced in the frame you tend not to notice being airbourne from hump back bridges until after you touch down and being shaft driven the rear end is also pretty predictable in the event you break the traction as it tends to always try and kick to the left. Stops pretty quickly too. That all said though, because of the bikes I like, most of my 15 years of riding experience is on late 80's early 90's front heavy, bad braking wobbly framed sports touring bikes.
177cm = 5foot 8inches 170KMh = 105MPh Nice and simple review. I've kinda fallen in love with the Honda NT650v Deauville..... and as their the same price as a 125cc here in the UK......well... anyone would be mad not to buy one.
@@SumPixelz cool, i've seen a few black ones on ebay and they look very smart. Did you get round to swapping this one for the other bike you mentioned?
@@SuperRoverboy funny you should mention that. I got a Yamaha FZ6 Fazer almost two months ago. Thought it'd be the bike for me but I couldn't be more wrong. So my buddy got a 1985 Honda Nighthawk, and of course I wanted to ride it so I did. Now I want one of those so the Yamaha is going. Guess I'm just more of a Oldskool guy...😎🏍️👍🏻
Nice...Shaft operated is very good. It already looks reliable and easy maintenance. I own a GS 500 E one of the easiest bike, and it seems very similar. Keep it forever mate!
The US version of this bike is the Honda Hawk NT650 ( GT647 Type I ) which I have and will never sell it once you own one and play with it you can never let it go. Too bad you sold yours and later on I am sure your gonna regret it .
Your bike is a 600. The NTV grew to 650cc in 1993 when Honda dropped the 'Revere' tag. The 650 has conventional chrome handlebars, whereas your earlier 600 has clip-ons. Hope that helps.
Yeah, mine is a 650 from 1990. Through they don't exist according to the manual. It doesn't match to frame numbers. Frame numbers says it is a 600, registration says 650. Cannot remember off hand what the engine number indicated. Guess things were a little mix and match depending on sales regions?
Only the 600cc had the bolt on handle bars and silver mirrors I believe. The grey was the iconic styling model of the range. Classic piece of motorcycling
Hi Bas 77 and thanks for the review. I've been thinking about getting one of these instead of a 4 cylinder bike like the bandit or the Fazer. When you talk about the cramped riding position, do you mean the low seat forces your knees to bend too much? I'm 178 cm with legs that are average or slightly below average length. i want a bike that's comfortable at legal speeds with good mid-range power. Would an NTV fit the bill?
He there, thanks for watching my video! With your length you would just be in the zone where you might be or not might be comfortable on this bike. I'd say if you have the chance to try it out do it, because for the rest it's a fantastic bike. I have to say though, I've been riding my Fazer for 3 weeks now and that was quite the upgrade! I'm gonna post a video about that soon. Hope my answer helped you!👍🏻
@@SumPixelz Yes, the Fazer is a well liked bike with lots more power, while the NTV has the advantage of a shaft drive and a much lower price. Comfort is a priority for me, though; if you're not comfortable, you're not enjoying yourself!
I've owned a NTV 650 for 15 years. I'm 176cm and I find the riding position acceptable although a little bit too sportive, specially knee wise. A change of foot peg holders for the Deauville model, 2 or 3 cm lower, is to consider. On the other hand, the Revere does everything you ask of it and, even when you ask to go faster around the twists and bends. Sensible, reliable and economical ride that can show some fangs. Courier stuff.
Hi Bas, ik heb de mogelijkheid om er eentje te kopen voor maar €100. Motorisch is die nog helemaal in orde alleen wat schade aan de kappen, knipperlichten en andere schoonheids mankementjes. Hij staat zelfs op 25kw dus kan er met mijn code 80 gelijk op als ik die gehaald heb. Nog tips als aankoper om op te letten? Gave video, thanks.
@@SumPixelz Kan wel een nieuw achterbandje op, verlichting werkt wel maar één knipperlicht zou wel vervangen kunnen worden (plastic is wat kapot). Is meer een soort gunfactor van een oude man en staat al langere tijd stil. Het zou echt de laatste motor zijn die ik zou kiezen visueel gezien maar om te beginnen denk ik dat dat perfect is.
@@SumPixelz ja ben ik.mee bezig.. crossover tussen een streetfighter en een caferacer. Ben aan het wachten op een nieuwe tank. Had een cx500 tank. Maar paste niet met wat ik wil.
@@the_keeponbuilding ok ben benieuwd! Ik ben zelf ook van plan om van een NTV een eigen motor te maken. Ben al een beetje aan het neuzen voor een oud barrel . Zou je misschien foto's kunnen sturen?
@@SumPixelz I , at a length of 1.80 and average build, have ridden many bigger bikes. However, with the standard handlebars (tube, not cast) I have found the NTV to provide an excellent seating position at any legal speed, and beyond that. Nice balance between arched back and lift. Mind, expectations or experience might vary. as they are personal. For me, the NTV is the epitome of an allrounder including comfort.
Jup. Meine Ente läuft und läuft. Und macht Spaß. Wollte eigentlich mal ein anderes Motorrad kaufen, aber ich bin so zufrieden, fahre sie seit Jahren und bleibe dabei.
@@SumPixelz you mean ntv? What you,ean you dont like it ride in corner? I want buy ntv 650 wonder what you mean 🤔👌🏻😁 it dont have as agressive geometry and weight dostribution like 600 cc sport bike fram head angle 28 degrees vs sport is 23-24 degrees and ntv have less weight at front wheel so it dont go out of corner so fast (still much better than choper bike h-d bike in terms of cornering 👌🏻😁)but as daily it is better than fz 600 n it is way slower in acceleration but havve beter lowend so you dont need to shift as much and this is what im like so elastic engine with less gears rather than bad elastic with alot gears 😎👊🏻 for daily riding it also sound better like for me than fz6n and have maintenance less shaft 😎 as daily all day long with ntv but yea fz6n defenitely destroy it at track 😁👌🏻
One of the best bikes i've ever had. Loved by dispatch riders everywhere. Perfect urban bike, quick, narrow, reliable. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. PA. Fazer's got a chain !!! 😊
Ha ha 😂
I've got a Deauville (that's now naked up front) one of - if not the best bike I've ever owned! It just makes such a great all weather all rounder, wether you want a comfortable bumble or a quick whip round the lanes, it's an easy forgiving bike for beginners and just as fun for experienced riders when you find the bend you "shouldn't" be able to take that quick or low on such a heavy bike - granted its only about 50hp but that V twin channels all its torque and hp at the bottom to mid of the rev range so between 0-80mph will give pretty good chase to most mid class sports bikes as they don't really start to produce there insane power until about 80mph or the higher ends of the rev range - by which point your either absolutely breaking the law or running out of road. The engine is that well balanced in the frame you tend not to notice being airbourne from hump back bridges until after you touch down and being shaft driven the rear end is also pretty predictable in the event you break the traction as it tends to always try and kick to the left. Stops pretty quickly too. That all said though, because of the bikes I like, most of my 15 years of riding experience is on late 80's early 90's front heavy, bad braking wobbly framed sports touring bikes.
177cm = 5foot 8inches
170KMh = 105MPh
Nice and simple review. I've kinda fallen in love with the Honda NT650v Deauville..... and as their the same price as a 125cc here in the UK......well... anyone would be mad not to buy one.
Thank you! My dad has a Deauville, bu the exhaust sound of the NTV sounds far better I think.
@@SumPixelz cool, i've seen a few black ones on ebay and they look very smart. Did you get round to swapping this one for the other bike you mentioned?
@@SuperRoverboy funny you should mention that. I got a Yamaha FZ6 Fazer almost two months ago. Thought it'd be the bike for me but I couldn't be more wrong. So my buddy got a 1985 Honda Nighthawk, and of course I wanted to ride it so I did. Now I want one of those so the Yamaha is going. Guess I'm just more of a Oldskool guy...😎🏍️👍🏻
Good honest video review. I am looking for one for next year for my 12km commute to work basically because of the rising gas prices.
Nice...Shaft operated is very good.
It already looks reliable and easy maintenance.
I own a GS 500 E one of the easiest bike, and it seems very similar.
Keep it forever mate!
Too late, sold it already but I think I’m gonna get another one some time!
@@SumPixelz :)
@@SumPixelz What was the reason for selling it? Any issues that came up?
The US version of this bike is the Honda Hawk NT650 ( GT647 Type I ) which I have and will never sell it once you own one and play with it you can never let it go.
Too bad you sold yours and later on I am sure your gonna regret it .
Lol you're right I already regret it. Got a Honda again though...
Your bike is a 600. The NTV grew to 650cc in 1993 when Honda dropped the 'Revere' tag. The 650 has conventional chrome handlebars, whereas your earlier 600 has clip-ons. Hope that helps.
I don't where you're from, but I'm pretty sure this bike has 650cc. (Actually it's 647).
It also says so on the registration papers.
@@SumPixelz like a man wearing orthopedic shoes, I stand corrected 👍
Yeah, mine is a 650 from 1990. Through they don't exist according to the manual. It doesn't match to frame numbers. Frame numbers says it is a 600, registration says 650. Cannot remember off hand what the engine number indicated. Guess things were a little mix and match depending on sales regions?
Only the 600cc had the bolt on handle bars and silver mirrors I believe. The grey was the iconic styling model of the range. Classic piece of motorcycling
Mam taką tylko czerwoną w oryginale prawdopodobnie jeden z pierwszych egzemplarzy na Europę😉
My own just now 130.000 KM !
My own 210.000 km.
Thank you for this, I like watching it when I can't ride it :-D
Haha no problem friend. Why can't you ride?
@@SumPixelz Winter and stuff.
@@IvanVesely920 yeah same here. I hate winter.
Hi Bas 77 and thanks for the review. I've been thinking about getting one of these instead of a 4 cylinder bike like the bandit or the Fazer. When you talk about the cramped riding position, do you mean the low seat forces your knees to bend too much? I'm 178 cm with legs that are average or slightly below average length. i want a bike that's comfortable at legal speeds with good mid-range power. Would an NTV fit the bill?
He there, thanks for watching my video! With your length you would just be in the zone where you might be or not might be comfortable on this bike. I'd say if you have the chance to try it out do it, because for the rest it's a fantastic bike.
I have to say though, I've been riding my Fazer for 3 weeks now and that was quite the upgrade! I'm gonna post a video about that soon. Hope my answer helped you!👍🏻
@@SumPixelz Yes, the Fazer is a well liked bike with lots more power, while the NTV has the advantage of a shaft drive and a much lower price. Comfort is a priority for me, though; if you're not comfortable, you're not enjoying yourself!
@@Ijusthopeitsquick very true! If budget is not really a thing for you then I'd look beyond this NTV. I'd go for a Fazer.
@@SumPixelz I'll take your advice into account. Thank you!
I've owned a NTV 650 for 15 years. I'm 176cm and I find the riding position acceptable although a little bit too sportive, specially knee wise. A change of foot peg holders for the Deauville model, 2 or 3 cm lower, is to consider.
On the other hand, the Revere does everything you ask of it and, even when you ask to go faster around the twists and bends. Sensible, reliable and economical ride that can show some fangs. Courier stuff.
Kudos from Ukraine!
Kudo's back from Holland!👍🏻🏍️
Thanks for this video!!!
You're welcome my friend 😌
Hi Bas, ik heb de mogelijkheid om er eentje te kopen voor maar €100. Motorisch is die nog helemaal in orde alleen wat schade aan de kappen, knipperlichten en andere schoonheids mankementjes. Hij staat zelfs op 25kw dus kan er met mijn code 80 gelijk op als ik die gehaald heb. Nog tips als aankoper om op te letten? Gave video, thanks.
Als ie gewoon goed loopt en de banden en remmen zijn goed dan zou ik het voor 100€ sowieso doen. Verlichting doet het verder ook goed?
@@SumPixelz Kan wel een nieuw achterbandje op, verlichting werkt wel maar één knipperlicht zou wel vervangen kunnen worden (plastic is wat kapot). Is meer een soort gunfactor van een oude man en staat al langere tijd stil. Het zou echt de laatste motor zijn die ik zou kiezen visueel gezien maar om te beginnen denk ik dat dat perfect is.
@@bierba no brainer om een werkende NTV te kopen voor 100€. Voor een eerste motor dikke prima.
I have a question, is the deuville workshop manual the same as this one?
I’d say no, it’s another bike
One of the best beginner bikes.
I agree. It’s light, easy to ride, low maintenance, and dirt cheap and reliable.
Thank you! This helps a lot :)
Happy to help!👍🏻
how the hell did you get that for 500 lol. I am looking at 1k plus where i live, maybe i need bargain hard. Congrats!!!!!
It was looking like it had seen some action lol... But man I had fun on that bike!
hey bas. ik heb er ook een maar die heb ik gecustomized. ik rei al 11 jaar .. wat is je volgee motor
Ik rij nu een Honda Nighthawk uit 85 . Heb in de tussentijd een Yamaha FZ6 Fazer gehad maar die beviel niet. Heb je een café racer gemaakt van de NTV?
@@SumPixelz ja ben ik.mee bezig.. crossover tussen een streetfighter en een caferacer. Ben aan het wachten op een nieuwe tank. Had een cx500 tank. Maar paste niet met wat ik wil.
@@the_keeponbuilding ok ben benieuwd! Ik ben zelf ook van plan om van een NTV een eigen motor te maken. Ben al een beetje aan het neuzen voor een oud barrel .
Zou je misschien foto's kunnen sturen?
@@SumPixelz ja hoor. Wat is je email
@@the_keeponbuilding b.groeneveld77@gmail.com
Thanks for the review Bas! You told us that the bike is too small for tall people. What’s your own length if I may ask?
Hey thx for watching my video! I'm 170 cm tall, that's 5ft 7 inches. I can ride this bike fine, but I wouldn't want to be much taller.
@@SumPixelz I , at a length of 1.80 and average build, have ridden many bigger bikes. However, with the standard handlebars (tube, not cast) I have found the NTV to provide an excellent seating position at any legal speed, and beyond that. Nice balance between arched back and lift. Mind, expectations or experience might vary. as they are personal. For me, the NTV is the epitome of an allrounder including comfort.
I'm 6ft 2" and I find it fine with raised bars!
Meine hat Problemlose 77 ooo km auf dem Tacho ✌
Jup. Meine Ente läuft und läuft. Und macht Spaß. Wollte eigentlich mal ein anderes Motorrad kaufen, aber ich bin so zufrieden, fahre sie seit Jahren und bleibe dabei.
je engels is pittig goed voor een nederlander. Leuke review!
Thx voor het compliment🙏🏻teveel Jerry Springer gekeken vroegah lol.
I have One to Sell Cheap to You, its Complete only ignition Switch Missing. X
One can react now!
Looks like a very old Honda. I had a Honda Hawk 650 from 1989, looked exactly the same.
Honda Hawk is the US version of the NTV but without drive shaft.
@@meoffjack Thats cool. I didn't know there was a different version. Learn something new every day.
if you say this is fast bike than fzr 600 be superfast ...
It is actually. But I didn't like how it rides though... Just don't like how it feels in the corners.
@@SumPixelz you mean ntv? What you,ean you dont like it ride in corner? I want buy ntv 650 wonder what you mean 🤔👌🏻😁 it dont have as agressive geometry and weight dostribution like 600 cc sport bike fram head angle 28 degrees vs sport is 23-24 degrees and ntv have less weight at front wheel so it dont go out of corner so fast (still much better than choper bike h-d bike in terms of cornering 👌🏻😁)but as daily it is better than fz 600 n it is way slower in acceleration but havve beter lowend so you dont need to shift as much and this is what im like so elastic engine with less gears rather than bad elastic with alot gears 😎👊🏻 for daily riding it also sound better like for me than fz6n and have maintenance less shaft 😎 as daily all day long with ntv but yea fz6n defenitely destroy it at track 😁👌🏻
This bike will set u back 2200€ in Denmark for a bike of 1990 😑
Я из России, купил его бу из Германии за 243000₽ или 3710€. В вашей стране они ещё дешёвые)