The NC750X is the adventurous model in the NC750 series; it’s also one you can rely on, day in, day out – whether you’re commuting in and out of town, or riding for pleasure. It’s sharper looking than ever, and with some stunning new colours available, it will be hard to take your eyes off it.The 745cc parallel twin engine, with a 270o crank and twin balancer shafts, is the bike’s inner strength. It delivers handfuls of linear torque and – thanks to a stylish muffler – it has a satisfying exhaust note that sounds like a heartbeat.

With optional Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), there’s a choice of two automatic modes: Drive and Sport. Select Drive and you just roll on and off the throttle; with both hands firmly on the handlebars it’s perfect in town traffic. Out on the twisting country roads you’re just a touch away from Sport mode which, depending on how you want to ride, now has three differentsettings. Alternatively manual gear changing can be selected using up and down switches to shift on the left handlebar.