2010 Honda NT700V - Placid Transit
Because 47,000 European commuters can't be wrong
Tech Spec
Evolution
Honda's venerable liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin, mounted in a steel frame covered by a full fairing and hard bags.
Rivals
Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, Yamaha FZ6R.
| TECH |
| Price |
$9999 ($10,999 w/ABS) |
| Engine type |
l-c 52-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train |
SOHC, 8v |
| Displacement |
680cc |
| Bore x stroke |
81.0 x 66.0mm |
| Compression |
10.0:1 |
| Fuel system |
PGM-FI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
65 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
48.8 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm |
| Frame |
Steel twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
41mm Showa fork |
| Rear suspension |
Showa shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brake |
Dual Nissin three-piston calipers, 296mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Nissin two-piston caliper, 276mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT020 |
| Rear tire |
150/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT020 |
| Rake/trail |
28.5°/4.5 in. |
| Seat height |
31.7 in. |
| Wheelbase |
58.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
5.2 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
531 lbs. (538 lbs. w/ABS) |
| Color |
Metallic red, metallic silver |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
12 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
American Honda Motor Co.1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
310.783.3745
www.powersports.honda.com
Verdict 3.5 out of 5 stars
A practical but pricey do-it-all machine that foregoes excitement in favor of unparalleled utility and comfort.
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