StinkyPete's Quest for a Lighter Bike

[ruSTynutz]

I know it's a bit late now that Pete has pulled the pin on motorcycling and Michael has bought his CFMoto but another bike that would be okay I reckon, would be the Honda NC750X.
With the engine canted way forward and the fuel tank under the seat making a fairly low centre of gravity it should be an easy bike to manoeuvre at low speeds.

These can be picked up second hand for around seven grand. https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/honda/nc750x-abs-nc750xa/

It's just a shame Honda Australia don't bring in the latest model... 

[Williamson]

I know it's a bit late now that Pete has pulled the pin on motorcycling and Michael has bought his CFMoto but another bike that would be okay I reckon, would be the Honda NC750X.
With the engine canted way forward and the fuel tank under the seat making a fairly low centre of gravity it should be an easy bike to manoeuvre at low speeds.

These can be picked up second hand for around seven grand. https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/honda/nc750x-abs-nc750xa/

It's just a shame Honda Australia don't bring in the latest model... 

Were high on my shortlist, might've gone that way if the CFMoto didn't come along.

[StinkyPete]

I was keen to have a look at the new Honda GB500 when it's released.   The GB350 is very popular, but would be a bit asthmatic at highway speeds.

[Williamson]

I was keen to have a look at the new Honda GB500 when it's released.   The GB350 is very popular, but would be a bit asthmatic at highway speeds.

I've got that end of the scale covered too, riding the push bike, and sometimes even riding the eBike.

[Wild Rose]

An interesting bike
I'm not sure if it has cruise control or not
Maybe a little lighter and lower seat than the NT1100

[ruSTynutz]

Pretty sure no cruise, Leo...
Other than that omission, the latest model (which we don't get ) is pretty well kitted out with plenty of options available.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2025/11/18/2025-honda-nc750x-dct-review-22-fast-facts/

[Williamson]

Cruise on the CFMoto works very well, nice smooth highway / freeway ride.

[Marcus]

https://youtube.com/shorts/r2QRc9TDzfo?si=Lf_AURWBppfSmkFm

[Nigel]

https://youtube.com/shorts/r2QRc9TDzfo?si=Lf_AURWBppfSmkFm

I thought Michael was a bit taller than that. Love the trainers!

[Totgas]

Sad to hear it Pete. I'm still riding my R1200RT and even looked at upgrading to the new 1300 - but hate its looks.

[StinkyPete]

Sad to hear it Pete. I'm still riding my R1200RT and even looked at upgrading to the new 1300 - but hate its looks.

Thanks and I agree about the looks.   The Beemer never had that smooth and beautiful streamlined look of the ST1300, and I must say that at "NT speeds", the ST was smoother and felt more stable.   However, the Beemer was a great bike for the long interstate trips.