2015 Honda CTX700N
Honda loves this twin cylinder 700cc motor, they use it in quite a few models like this 2015 Honda CTX700N. We actually took this bike in last year and sold it to its current owner, and it still appears to be in great condition with under 1000 miles added. We performed a minor service last time it was in, this time we gave it a safety inspection and clean up, it’s still as nice as it was last year. The original owner added Honda hard case luggage, Honda rear rack, and top trunk along with a nice set of Oxford Heated grips. This is the 6 speed, not the DCT, no flaws, no stories to tell, owner is just moving out of country. We have 2 keys, service record and a clean WA title.
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If you’re an experienced motorcycle enthusiast, you’ve probably pigeonholed these new Honda CTXs as just beginner’s bikes and are about turn the page. Not so fast. That’s what any number of us old-timers thought when the NC700X/DCT was introduced, too. After testing it thoroughly (Rider, November 2012), we found the NC to be a surprisingly versatile mid-sized adventure bike at a bargain price. Now we have its street-only counterparts in the naked CTX700N and fairing-equipped CTX700, the first of what Honda says will be a series of CTX machines, and calling them just entry-level bikes is an oversimplification as well. They share the NC700X’s efficient liquid-cooled, 670cc parallel twin-cylinder engine, chassis and running gear.
The idea behind the CTXs is to introduce new riders to motorcycling and bring back former ones, who these days care more about comfort, fuel efficiency and fun than maximum power. They’re also meant to appeal to experienced riders who are seeking some practical everyday transportation for themselves or a mate. At just 28.3 inches, their seats are accessibly low and their cruiserish forward-mounted footpegs and high, wide beach-style handlebars have a relaxed feel. Canting the engine forward 62 degrees helps give them a low center of gravity for better handling, and the available DCT eliminates the potential showstopper of having to shift gears for a new rider, who may never have even done so in a car. Toss in nimble handling, great brakes and low weight, and you have a blend of cruiser and sporty handling that’s all about Comfort, Technology and the riding experience—CTX.
