2014 HONDA CTX700N SUM OF ITS PARTS EXPECT EASY RIDING FROM THIS HONDA

摘要

OF ALL MOTOR-cycle manufacturers, Honda seems most proactive about pulling new riders into the sport, with eight different 249cc, 471cc and 670cc starter bikes debuting in the last two years. Latest is the CTX700N, a $6,999 crossover cruiser based on the NC700X mechanicals ("2-Wheel Low-down," Dec. 10, 2012). A fairing-equipped CTX700 touring model costs $7,799. Core technologies include a low-revving 670cc parallel-twin engine (borrowing Fit car engineering) with a Texas-wide torque curve perfect for unhurried city riding, a low-slung steel chassis that permits a 28.3-inch seat height for beginning-rider confidence and a six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic, packaged with ABS, adds $1,000.