Honda CTX700n reviews

The ctx700 is a extremely reliable and cheap to maintain with 8000 mile service intervals. It's low center of gravity and seat height makes it extremely easy to handle for beginners and short people. It's extremely fuel efficient, about 65 city and 50 hwy. The only negative is the seat and short windshield. Upgrade those two items and it will be great. The drop down bar doesn't list the700 faired model which is what I'm reviewing. Show less

TheHonda CTX is flickable, comfortable, and well balanced. You will not be blown away by the power but the sub-700cc parallel twin provides adequate torque off of the line and coming out of turns so that the safe rider really doesn't need any more. You will find the low rev limit frustrating. The transmission is easy and smooth giving you a nice click into gear with a light clutch and shifter. The CTX has more clearance for leaning than most cruiser style bikes and the center of gravity is so low that it is still fun in the twisties. The biggest things that will stand out are the cruiser riding position, the low seat height, the low rev limit, and the useless gears. Mine does not have the dual clutch auto but I hear it is great for those that don't want to ride a motorcycle. While this is a great bike for beginners, it is plenty of motorcycle for those that don't have a desire to die on a motorcycle. Show less

My previous cruiser weighed 750 lbs., but at age 71, I was beginning to feel dangerously awkward around shopping malls and filling stations. The CTX700, which weighs 500 lbs. wet, is a wonderful touring motorcycle, and for me it offers another decade of motorcycling. My bike has a tall windscreen, locking saddlebags, a tachometer, clock, ABS brakes, tubeless tires, 6-speed transmission and a fuel range of over 300 kms. (over 190 miles). My motorcycling chums are 15 to 20 years younger. They all ride 980-pound Harley-Davidson's, and we cruise at 120 kmh. (75 mph.), and at this speed, my CTX700 tachometer shows 3,800 rpm.; the red line is 6,200. So, if you like touring, and want a comfortable saddle so that on occasion, you can ride 800 or 900 kms. in one sitting, I heartily recommend to you a CTX700. The CTX700 bikes are chain driven, but with a centre stand, that should not present difficulties, whenever you decide to make a pilgrimage to Sturgis. Show less

To date, I have 425 miles on this 2014 CTX700ND (naked) DCT bike. I have been riding since the late 1970s and owned many machines, and this CTX700 has the lowest center of gravity that I've experienced. This translates into a very easy to ride bike that leans with confidence and holds a straight line well. The DCT (dual clutch transmission) moves the bike through 6 gears in "A" (automatic) mode in either D (drive) or S (sport), or you can shift up and down through paddle shifters on the left grip in "M" (manual) mode. There is no left grip clutch or foot shifter. At close to 500 lbs. with mid-range foot forward pegs, this 670 cc machine is getting 80 mpg. running in D mode. The low seat (28.3") that could be more comfortable after an hour, the bike burns 87 octane gas. The parallel twin cylinders are cantered forward 62 degrees and have been borrowed from half of the Honda Fit car. Water cooled, ABS, programmed fuel injection, and sleek in appearance, folks don't know what the heck this black cruiser is when they see it. It's been lots of fun so far for this experienced rider who was looking for something different and didn't want to go the maxi-scooter route.(My other bike right now is a BMW R1200R.) Show less

If you are in the market for an outstanding ride, this is the best. It's sporty and a good cruiser. Show less

I had a CHR250R and didn't like it at all, But I love this bike. It rides and handles awesome. Show less