So you now have a VFR1200x DCT Crosstourer and an NC750x DCT?MartinDT wrote:One year later and I'm now the proud owner of a Honda Crosstourer 1200X DCT. A truly awesome bike and in a different league to the NC750X but with that same DCT gearbox which I still find amazing and a true delight.
Perhaps you can help with my current dilema:
I'm swithering between those two bikes at the moment as a new purchase to replace my ageing 650 v-strom.
I'm completely convinced by DCT and looking for a comfortable bike that doesn't need any proper off-road ability, so the AT would be wasted.
Whichever bike it is will do 1/2 it's 8000 annual miles on a 5 mile each way commute (a mix of national speed limits and slow moving traffic) in all weathers, including strong winds, snow, ice and of course the salt that comes with those.
It will also get to do some extended road tours throughout the UK and perhaps Europe, and very occasionally carry a light pillion.
And it has to live outdoors all the time.
I like the crosstourer
1) loads of power (though I'm not a mega speed daemon)
2) shaft drive - less maintenance especially in winter and living outddoors
3) very good wind protection with the new adjustable screen
4) comfy seat for rider and pillion
5) more stable at higher speeds in adverse weather
6) better suspension out the box
I like the NC750x
6) All the power I actually need and some to spare.
7) Very economical on fuel and environmentally friendly
8) Smaller engine probably warms up and wears better on short commutes?
9) Frunk
10) looks like it has a good fitting point for a sat nav above the speedo on the touring screen bar.
(The Crosstourer is sadly lacking here especially recent the adjustable screen version)
11) Cheaper (allows budget few things like after market seat, suspension etc)
12) Silver and blue colour scheme really appeals to me.
