I have the 2014 model and I too love it! For a "cruiser" it's very light and nimble, also, Sport mode more aggressive than I expected also. Enjoy the ride and definitely will be looking forward to the updates.
Congratulations! I have the same bike and its been a fantastic experience. Looking forward to your maintenance videos, especially the fairing removal... I need to replace the air filter and I've heard its quite a project 🙄
Thank you, as much as I want to do valve adjustment and change filters (even bought the cam cover gasket and air filter) the bike is totaled :( But based on my experience removing the front fairings to change the windshields, I think it won't be too complicated as some other video suggests! th-cam.com/video/eRcceQiIa14/w-d-xo.html
I also have a 2015 CTX, and I love it. It's very comfortable to ride, and it handles very well. The two things that I've noticed are that I like the Michelin Pilot series of tires better than the Battleax tires tht come stock, and the turn signal lights are fragile, I've broken 2 without ever dropping the bike.
Thank you for sharing, the turn signal lights have a rigid arm which is probably why it tends to snap vs a soft rubber flexible arm. My bike came with totally worn stock tires so replacing it with some Kenda KM01(cheap touring) since it will most likely just be hitting city streets at low speed.
Hi, congratulations on your purchase. I made a similar switch from a 1200cc to a CTX700 with DCT in May and have ridden 7,000 km, including a 3,000 km tour. I’m happy with this choice, considering 75% of the usage is city riding. Could you tell me how the OEM windscreen behaves? I used a GIVI and wasn’t very satisfied, while my friend has a Puig, and it’s also not perfect. Thanks.
Thank you. Sadly, someone ran me over and totaled my bike only days after publishing this review. So I'll have to look for a new bike... Mine came with the original "tall" windscreen. I actually replaced it with the "shortie" screen since I ride 95% of the time in the city, and the "tall" screen sends all the winds directly onto my face when on the highway and doesn't pass enough wind in the city to cool me down. I'm 5'7". I like shortie better as there is 0 buffering. I think with tall screens and a full-face helmet, you are golden for highway commuting. For the city, shortie is much better for airflow and comfort.
@@TheGizmoGarage thanks for that. I was considering a used NC700, which has the same motor as this. But the low interstate power is a deal breaker for me. I will likely be going with a used Yamaha V Star 1200 which also has a rubber drive belt. It's a cruiser style bike which i am not too keen on. But it's a big water cooled v twin. Lots of cruiser power but just a five speed. 42 mpg which is pretty low. I guess I'll have to baby drive the thing. The Yamaha likes to spin so I'll treat it like a Beemer on the highway and just let it whine. This all depends on whether I get another motorcycle at all. Seeing a car driver simply ran you over, kind of makes me want to wait a while and see, if i see less people making love to their phones ,while driving. I hope you are feeling better. I remember every motorcycle to car impact I ever had. And car to my bike as well. You never forget them.
@@phil4986 Thank you. Insurance settled and I was at least compensated fairly to be able to afford another bike and more... I was lucky to find a used NC700 last week and made an offer. The NC came with full pannier and top case with all the storage you'll need for commuting and touring. I love it very much, and I'd recommend the NC700X over the CTX700 for highway too. Cruising at 75mph on the freeway, there is barely any vibration, and it is comfortable with a very relaxed riding position (vs my F800r). I'd highly suggest you do a test ride on the NC before you make a final decision. Acceleration is also better than CT due to lighter weight. Also would recommend the manual transmission over DCT as the manual is very well geared for all purpose use and plenty snappy in the city.
I have the 2014 model and I too love it! For a "cruiser" it's very light and nimble, also, Sport mode more aggressive than I expected also. Enjoy the ride and definitely will be looking forward to the updates.
Yes sir, getting tires replaced and fork seals changed, hopefully make it more lively than in current state.
Congratulations! I have the same bike and its been a fantastic experience. Looking forward to your maintenance videos, especially the fairing removal... I need to replace the air filter and I've heard its quite a project 🙄
Thank you, as much as I want to do valve adjustment and change filters (even bought the cam cover gasket and air filter) the bike is totaled :( But based on my experience removing the front fairings to change the windshields, I think it won't be too complicated as some other video suggests! th-cam.com/video/eRcceQiIa14/w-d-xo.html
I also have a 2015 CTX, and I love it. It's very comfortable to ride, and it handles very well. The two things that I've noticed are that I like the Michelin Pilot series of tires better than the Battleax tires tht come stock, and the turn signal lights are fragile, I've broken 2 without ever dropping the bike.
Thank you for sharing, the turn signal lights have a rigid arm which is probably why it tends to snap vs a soft rubber flexible arm. My bike came with totally worn stock tires so replacing it with some Kenda KM01(cheap touring) since it will most likely just be hitting city streets at low speed.
Hi, congratulations on your purchase. I made a similar switch from a 1200cc to a CTX700 with DCT in May and have ridden 7,000 km, including a 3,000 km tour. I’m happy with this choice, considering 75% of the usage is city riding. Could you tell me how the OEM windscreen behaves? I used a GIVI and wasn’t very satisfied, while my friend has a Puig, and it’s also not perfect. Thanks.
Thank you. Sadly, someone ran me over and totaled my bike only days after publishing this review. So I'll have to look for a new bike... Mine came with the original "tall" windscreen. I actually replaced it with the "shortie" screen since I ride 95% of the time in the city, and the "tall" screen sends all the winds directly onto my face when on the highway and doesn't pass enough wind in the city to cool me down. I'm 5'7". I like shortie better as there is 0 buffering. I think with tall screens and a full-face helmet, you are golden for highway commuting. For the city, shortie is much better for airflow and comfort.
@@TheGizmoGarage Hope you are okay and doing well!
@@whammo11224 Thank you, injured shin still hurts but rest of the body is recovered!
I have a 2017 Honda CTX 700 DCT and I love it but now it’s time to upgrade to the Honda 1100 DCT I might just keep my CTX 😂
1100 would be a lot more capable on the highway, where I feel the ctx700 is just lacking a bit on power when speed goes above 65mph :)
@@TheGizmoGarage thanks for that. I was considering a used NC700, which has the same motor as this. But the low interstate power is a deal breaker for me. I will likely be going with a used Yamaha V Star 1200 which also has a rubber drive belt. It's a cruiser style bike which i am not too keen on. But it's a big water cooled v twin. Lots of cruiser power but just a five speed. 42 mpg which is pretty low. I guess I'll have to baby drive the thing. The Yamaha likes to spin so I'll treat it like a Beemer on the highway and just let it whine.
This all depends on whether I get another motorcycle at all.
Seeing a car driver simply ran you over, kind of makes me want to wait a while and see, if i see less people making love to their phones ,while driving.
I hope you are feeling better. I remember every motorcycle to car impact I ever had. And car to my bike as well. You never forget them.
@@phil4986 Thank you. Insurance settled and I was at least compensated fairly to be able to afford another bike and more... I was lucky to find a used NC700 last week and made an offer. The NC came with full pannier and top case with all the storage you'll need for commuting and touring. I love it very much, and I'd recommend the NC700X over the CTX700 for highway too. Cruising at 75mph on the freeway, there is barely any vibration, and it is comfortable with a very relaxed riding position (vs my F800r). I'd highly suggest you do a test ride on the NC before you make a final decision. Acceleration is also better than CT due to lighter weight. Also would recommend the manual transmission over DCT as the manual is very well geared for all purpose use and plenty snappy in the city.