The default first DCT and the bike that quietly sold Britain on automatics. A torquey 745cc twin, a helmet-swallowing front cubby, and DCT logic that's now genuinely smooth in town.
The 745cc twin is all about low-down torque rather than top-end drama — it pulls cleanly from almost nothing and cruises happily at motorway speeds. Handling is light and neutral, which is exactly what a do-everything commuter needs and nothing it doesn't.
DCT does the thinking: pull away and it slurs up through the gears so smoothly you stop noticing. Three auto modes vary how eagerly it shifts, and bar-mounted buttons let you override whenever the mood takes you.
Famously frugal and famously reliable, with cheap servicing and strong used demand. The lockable front cubby swallows a U-lock or the shopping, making it a genuine car-replacement for a lot of riders.
If you want one automatic that just gets on with commuting, touring and everything between for sensible money, the NC750X is still the answer. It isn't fast or flashy — it's relentlessly easy.
What's good
- Huge front storage cubby
- A2-restrictable, low running costs
- Endlessly easy DCT in traffic
Watch out for
- Modest outright performance
- Soft suspension when loaded
| Year | 2026 |
| Transmission | 6-speed DCT |
| Engine | 745cc |
| Power | 58 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| Economy | 80 mpg |
| Fuel tank | 14.1 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Kerb weight | 224 kg |
| Min. licence | A2 |
| Price from | £8,799 |