Honda NC700X and NC700S

When the new Integra maxi scooter was first revealed back in September, Honda said that it would soon be joined by a pair of mid-size motorcycles using the same running gear.



And, good to its word, the EICMA bike show has seen the debut of the naked NC700S and crossover-styled NC700X.

2012 Honda NC700S.

2012 Honda NC700X

Like the Integra, power for both comes from a twin-cylinder 670 cc that produces a fairly modest 51 bhp (38 kW / 52 PS) and 62 Nm (45 lb/ft) of peak torque.



That’s clearly way down on potential rivals such as the 71 bhp (53 kW / 72 PS) Kawasaki ER-6 and 70 bhp (52 kW / 71 PS) BMW F 650 GS. However, it could be that Honda is attempting to create a new market niche where the focus is on fuel economy rather than outright performance.



Further differentiating the two NC700 bikes is Honda’s semi-automatic Dual Clutch Transmission, which will be available as an option.



Prices and market launch dates have yet to be confirmed.



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