Honda CTX 700 N: a very light racer

The new Honda CTX 700 certainly doesn't look like the iconic wrap, it has as much chrome as a cat crying, it doesn't have stripes or leather panniers, and its engine isn't a bulbous V-two. Even if you pretend to be a tough guy by wearing leather shoes, a vest and studded gloves, the CTX won't turn into a real helicopter. So if you're going to fight a gang of wild pigs, let this bike go. Because it's not a helicopter. More - he will never be alone.

You feel relaxed and calm while driving the Honda CTX

The CTX is a combination of a modern cruiser and a cheap naked NC 700. Yes, yes - this is the next incarnation of the NC 700! It's no surprise that Honda wants to make the most of a proven patent (the NC 700 is selling well). We already have a model for hobbyists (S), tourists (X) and scooters (Integra). So why not try it with a cruiser? On the CTX, like on a cruiser, you sit quietly and relaxed. And at the same time it is economical and modern. Americans have known him since last year. Now the CTX 700 will also be heading to Europe. The engine is the same as the NC and the frame is similar, with the rear end lowered because the rider's position required it.

It couldn't be easier anymore

The motorcycle inspires confidence from the first contact. The 71 cm height of the sofa allows even very short bikers to have a secure contact with the ground, and when you sit at the control panel you will feel even more confident. The position behind the not-too-wide, flat steering wheel with far-placed footpegs is comfortable and barely improves for spirited driving. So full of relaxation. This assumption is emphasized by the DCT automatic transmission. Don't forget that the CTX can only be purchased with an automatic, especially the second generation.

This means that gear changes are smoother and the gears are better coordinated. You still have a choice between automatic modes - D (normal) and S (sport) and a manual mode in which you change gears using buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. You don't have to worry: you shoot, select D mode, you unscrew and go. It probably couldn't be simpler.

There is a choice between automatic modes - D (normal) and S (sport) and manual mode

CTX immediately goes spontaneously. Even when turning, the computer gently activates the clutch. Unfortunately, mode D is still not fixed as “D”, that is, it requires elaboration. The electronics set the maximum possible gear, which is really economical, but can be annoying at higher elevations or when driving with a passenger. Then the engine and crew of the equipment get tired. Added to this are jerks when the load changes in the lowest speed range. You have two options: either turn off the gas abruptly or reduce it manually.

It is not beneficial to spin high, just like when braking with an engine. If you want to use the motor's braking torque, you must reduce it manually. S mode allows you to drive longer in lower gears, pre-reduces and tries to generate more power from the drive unit. But he's not perfect either: he sometimes switches gears while winning, forcing him to correct course. But once you get used to it, you'll love the DCT - especially in the city. For example, you'll love that you don't have to swing your foot and keep squeezing the clutch lever.

The low center of gravity, good stability and the ability to do quite challenging work for such a low machine make for a lot of driving pleasure

The CTX isn't bothered by its surprisingly low output of 48 hp. – although the engine may become slightly taller. Don't be surprised if you turn off the ignition when overtaking. For consolation: this only applies to manual mode. The engine does not pull up to 7000 rpm. The 670cc Twin delivered more torque from the start. From just 2000 rpm, the long stroke oven delivers a decent hit. Dudney, while deaf, makes few interesting sounds from the exhaust. It's not beneficial to spin it high, because in the upper range of rotation it gets short of breath, and at a top speed of 158 km/h there is an irrevocable end to the song.

Extraprotein comforts you. Honda balances these shortcomings with great comfort: although the CTX weighs 230 kg, the city operates almost telepathically. The low center of gravity, good stability and the ability to do some pretty challenging work for such a low car will make it a lot of fun to drive, especially since you won't have to put much effort into torqueing.

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The abbreviation CTX stands for comfort, technology and eXperience. With comfort, everything is in perfect order with the CTX700: you get used to the successor of the NC700 immediately and firmly, despite the slightly unusual at first a la cruiser, but higher landing. The motorcycle feels very light, maneuverability in traffic jams is like a maxiscooter. However, at speeds above 100 km/h, the pilot becomes very noisy, and the air flow penetrates behind the low windshield and puts noticeable pressure on the head.

Honda CTX700 is perhaps the first motorcycle in my experience that looks less interesting in the photo than in real life

Next is technology. The 670 cc 2-cylinder in-line engine from the same NC700 remains the same: a smooth, calm, economical, very quiet unit that does not indicate in any way that it has already reached the cut-off in the next gear, and you only notice this when you are overtaking a motorcycle suddenly stops going. Slightly unsafe, in my opinion, so you need to constantly monitor the speed and revolutions and remember which gear is engaged (interestingly, there is no gear indicator). This engine definitely needs an automatic transmission, which, by the way, the motorcycle is supplied with in other countries, which means there is a chance that next year it will reach us. The only modern technology on board the CTX700 is the C-ABS combined braking system. Not much. But the price tag is not exorbitant.

As for the third point, “experience,” everything here is also ambiguous. The CTX700, like its brothers, was created to attract European and American youth to motorcycles, who for the first few years cannot ride something more powerful, as well as for the fair sex. (All motorcycle manufacturers want to achieve this - even the conservative Harley has already released the 500 and 750!) The Honda CTX700 is an attempt to make a universal motorcycle, both in the city and on trips. However, in a metropolis, the NC700 is ideal with its spacious luggage compartment in the false tank, and the STX was deprived of this advantage for the sake of a lower landing and center of gravity. On the track, its engine noticeably lacks the dynamics and power for safe fast overtaking... But it is obedient and “plush”, will not resist a fragile girl, and will understand and forgive almost all the mistakes of a beginner. And for those who already know what a “liter” is, Honda has prepared the CTX1300 - let’s ask more seriously from the older ones.

SPECIFICATIONS

The wind turbine copes with its duties only at speeds below 100 km/h, then the wind noisily breaks through to the pilot

The footpegs are positioned forward like a cruiser

The rear seat is wide and comfortable, but before traveling it is better to add a backrest

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Joy at the gas station

Even if the suspension is fairly basic (you can only adjust the shock spring preload), they have a relatively firm setup and offer decent feedback and good comfort. The backrest feels under-damped, but the 41mm fork smooths out the bumps nicely.

Now the CTX 700 will go to Europe

One brake disc at the front lingers enough. The back, however, brakes less effectively and reacts rather dullly. Unlike the NC 700, the CTX does not have CBS. The CTX has a few downsides - the famous turn signal switch with horn (Honda insists it's better) or the dummy's small fuel tank storage space (in the NC 700 you can fit a built-in helmet there). Fortunately, you forgot about everything at the gas station: the combustion was 3.3 l/100 km.

Hi everybody! I want to tell you about my new discovery of the Honda CTX700N. Initially, I was looking for something between a chopper and a road builder. Before this I had a Kava ER6F, a kind of road bike with the features of a sports bike. But I wanted to try something new. In the end, without telling stories about the agony of choice, I decided to go with this motorcycle. I had a clear idea of ​​what I wanted – a matte black motorcycle. When I started choosing, I felt some discomfort when I realized that a new motorcycle that cost 400 thousand rubles in 2014 now costs 600 thousand rubles. I looked at used options. but due to the fact that the motorcycle is rare, there were few options and all from 450 thousand. And then I finally come across: a new motorcycle, in a showroom in Yekaterinburg costs 390 thousand rubles. I asked some guys I knew to look at it - and in fact, there was a motorcycle in the Honda dealership, but it was white and made in 2014. I decided to take it, but with an eye toward repainting it matte black. This is what it looked like when I bought it:

While it was being sent to me by a transport company, I realized that the stock muffler clearly didn’t suit me and I wanted to modify it: In the end, I found a good option from Ducati Diavel (I really like it, especially XDiavel)

I received a motorcycle. As soon as I drove it, I realized how soft and comfortable it is. Just super, after my Ruff I really got high. I immediately took it to very smart guys who happily welded me a new muffler. It turned out like this:

When I saw it, I was shocked that a muffler could radically change the look of a motorcycle. And the sound is just bomb, very reminiscent of Brabusovsky. Without unnecessary show-off, it is not loud and at the same time the bass is simply excellent. Really great! But he didn’t stop there and painted it the way he wanted, matte black. To be honest, a lot of people dissuaded me - they say it won’t be better than factory paint, but I still decided. I found a very good studio where they assured me that it was indistinguishable from factory paint. They took 20,000 rubles from me. But I'm very pleased with the result. It turned out like this:

Next, the main goal was to remove these useless huge turn signals and replace the mirrors - they are too big. In addition, I really wanted to modify the tail, so I found the following good option: I ordered all this on Aliexpress. Everything arrived within a month, I took this whole bunch and took everything to the same studio in my city (by the way, not for the sake of advertising, but they really are good guys - it’s called Skill Sochi) In general, everything was installed in 3 days and it turned out like this:

There are plans to change the optics, but that will come a little later. In general, I wrote a post about how you can decorate your motorcycle if you have a CTX700, because... I don't particularly like the stock version. But this is a moot point - this is purely my opinion, maybe someone on the contrary thinks that what I did was monstrous. It is your opinion. But in terms of technical characteristics, I really like it: comfortable, soft, handles like a bicycle. For those who are not looking for speed, this will be enough for them. Acceleration from 0 to 150 is quite good, I didn’t feel any particular discomfort. Then it’s very difficult, but since I’m not a fan of speed, this is quite enough for me. After driving it for a week, I really appreciated its consumption, it’s very low and its 12 liter tank is quite enough. To date, I’ve driven 3500 km on it and I feel like I’ll only change it when I decide to buy a serious motorcycle - for me it’s the Ducati Xdiavel. Summary - an average motorcycle, well worth the money. I spent around 40 thousand rubles on modifications, which I don’t regret at all. More than once they came up and asked what kind of motorcycle it was, took a photo of it, it’s a small thing, but it’s nice))))