Comfortable touring, reliable, easy to use and cheap to run; these are statements which sum up the NT700V Deauville. This cruiser has been built well for the task with its 150-section tyre and agile chassis which remain balanced even when the bike is loaded to the hilt. If you are planning a long trip across Europe, or any continent for that matter, then the NT700V is a bike you should seriously consider.
The SOHV V-twin engine won’t see you racing off at the lights but acceleration is still impressive for a bike of this size, with enough capacity to overtake when needed, sufficient torque and competent handling on corners especially when taking them at lower speeds. Make no mistake, this is a heavy bike at 236kg but if you are in the market for a tourer then you are probably all too aware of the compromises you have to make in order to find a bike which can take a load and still keep you going on those long stretches.
Look at any review site for the NT700V Deauville and you will see the same comments cropping up time and again; this bike is economic, insurance is cheap, service costs are low and it holds its price. This does mean that finding a bargain second-hand is a little trickier but when you consider that Honda bikes are well made and designed to last, then you’ll soon accept the compromise when it comes to initial outlay. That said, the price of these bikes new makes them a very affordable option for mid-range tourers making them a very appealing option all round.
Very flexible bike, rides well and a forgiving gear box for the times you don't get it quite right
Build Quality & Reliability
It's a Honda and they are quite reliable. No major issues
Engine Rating
Flexible engine, can pick her skirt up and run when it needs too
Brake Rating
Brakes are reliable, dual linked with ABS, I've not had too many issues
Running Cost
I use it a lot for short journeys back and to for work. However on a run she can be quite frugal if you watch the speed
Overall
Pros Comments
They've been about for ever so not too many issues, strange they stopped making them
Cons Comments
I'd love it to be a little bit lighter
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Will
Review Date: November 2017
Comfort
I am only 5ft 5inches so on a long journey it can make you a little uncomfortable due to leaning forwards other wise 5 stars very comfortable for a pillion especially if top box with back pad is fitted
Ride Quality
Rides very well not out and out fast goes round corners with easy not a light bike but very easy to ride at slow speeds or fast
Build Quality & Reliability
Its a honda no problems starts goes and stops
Engine Rating
64 horse's not fast but only feel it on the motorway back roads its fine
Brake Rating
Brakes good abs works well
Running Cost
Did a 270 mile day started with a full tank had to refill with about 56 mile journey was all motorway
Overall
Pros Comments
Its a Honda with an engine that can take a lot of abuse and just keeps on going worst thing for me seat to high and it's on the heavy side
Cons Comments
Get Honda to bring out a new model with more horse power and less kilos
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