Honda CTX 700D / DCT

Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had eight or nine new motorcycles in our garages, so we could pick the perfect machine for our next ride? But unless you’re a rock star, who’s living that life? The rest of us want our bikes to offer a wide range of ability, to be as much fun on a leisurely boulevard cruise as on a weekend-long trip. That versatility is what Honda does best, and there’s no better example of that than the CTX700. Equipped with a full fairing, it provides superior comfort and weather protection when you’re spending a long day in the saddle. The laid-back riding position, including the forward-set hand controls and footpegs, help make it comfortable for relaxed street rides. And a full range of Honda Genuine Accessories lets you set it up with saddlebags, backrests and just about any other touring- or comfort-related feature you could ever want. Best of all, you can get the CTX700 in two versions: one with our conventional six-speed manual transmission and one equipped with our exclusive automatic transmission, the revolutionary Honda Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).

Options & Pricing

As if the CTX700 weren’t innovative enough, we’re offering two versions: one with a conventional six-speed transmission and a second with our exclusive automatic transmission, Honda’s Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).

CTX700
•670cc Parallel-twin engine
•Integrated storage area
•Low seat height
•Full Fairing

Incredible Technology, Incredible Value

The CTX700 offers an automatic transmission and ABS version. With the DCT automatic transmission, you can shift with the push of a handlebar-mounted button, or select the automatic mode and the bike will shift itself. Plus, you get Anti-Lock Brakes for improved stopping in less than ideal conditions.
 

Comfortable Cruising.

With its relaxed riding position, the CTX700 allows you to settle down into the bike a bit more, and get to stretch out more, too. The up-front pegs and low seat make it easy to put your feet down at stoplights, too.


Your Power Partner.

The CTX700’s 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine produces tons of torque and enough power for easy two-up touring. Honda twins are famous for their wide powerbands and fuel efficiency, and this engine is one of our best.

Convenient Storage.

We want the CTX700 to be a bike you’ll want to ride every day, not just on weekends. That’s why we went out of our way to design in user-friendly features like the integrated storage—perfect for items you need to access fast.
Full-Fairing Comfort.

With its full-coverage fairing and windscreen, the CTX700 lets you enjoy long trips in comfort. But that fairing is a great choice for commuters on chilly mornings too—this is a bike that can really do it all.

The Features, Quality and Valve Only a Honda Can Offer.

Our CTX series—with bikes like the CTX700—are a perfect example of Honda innovating and moving forward when everyone else is standing still. These superior machines offer the technology and features that modern riders want and need, and do it all at a price nobody can match. Add that to Honda’s reputation for quality and durability, and the CTX700 is a machine you can count on for thousands of fun, trouble-free miles.

Cast Aluminum 17-inch Wheels

 

The 17-inch wheels give you a wide choice of premium tires to choose from, and really help the CTX700 handle like a pro on the street. The cast wheels are light and strong, too.
Front- and Rear-Disc Brakes with Available ABS

Single front- and rear-disc brakes give the CTX700 great stopping power. The ABS option incorporates anti-lock brakes (ABS) for the best possible stopping power, especially under challenging conditions.
41mm Fork

With 4.2 inches of travel, the CTX700 soaks up the bumps and jolts in rough pavement, but also provides excellent handling and superior feedback through the handlebar.
Full-Coverage Fairing

With its full-coverage fairing and windscreen, the CTX700 really adds to your comfort on long trips. The fairing also allows you to add accessory speakers so you can take your tunes with you.
LCD Instrument Panel

Full digital LCD instrumentation includes digital speedometer, digital bar-type tachometer, clock, low-fuel gauge and two tripmeters. The instruments are light, compact and easy to read, too.
Integrated Storage Compartment

The CTX700 offers a convenient utility compartment that’s in the fuel-tank area, making it easy to reach. It’s big enough to hold small items, and is a perfect example of how this bike fits into your life seamlessly.
Electronic Fuel Injection

Honda’s Electronic Fuel Injection means easy startups on cold mornings and flawless running even at high elevations.

With its cylinders tipped 62 degrees forward for better weight distribution, the CTX700’s engine is a big step forward in modern powerplant design. The two-cylinder format produces tons of low- and mid-range torque, and the 270-degree-phase crank and uniaxial primary balancer make it smooth, too.
Steel Truss Frame

Light, strong and with just the right amount of stiffness, the CTX700’s truss chassis is the foundation for impeccable handling.
Optional Automatic Transmission

Shift with the push of a handlebar-mounted button, or select the CTX700’s automatic mode and the bike will shift itself. Honda’s Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) has been a huge hit, and once you ride a CTX700 with DCT, you’ll see why.
Low Center of Gravity

The CTX700's low center of gravity makes for a more confidence inspiring, all-around riding experience.
Pro-Link Rear Suspension

Offering 4.3 inches of rear-wheel travel and teamed with a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) rear shock, the CTX700 eats up rough pavement while giving you a smoother ride.
Relaxed Rider Position

The CTX700 was designed for a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride. The rider triangle was designed to provide a relaxed riding position for most riders, so you won't feel cramped up after just a few miles down the road.
Low Seat Height

With a seat height of just 28.3 inches, the CTX700 is confidence-inspiring and comfortable. Combine that with the forward-set controls, and it’s easy to flat-foot it at stoplights or in parking lots.
Front and Rear Disc Brakes with Available ABS

Single front- and rear disc brakes give the CTX700 great stopping power. The ABS option incorporates anti-lock brakes for the best possible stopping power, especially under challenging conditions.

Review

The Honda CTX700 and CTX700N are powered by the 670cc parallel-Twin engine introduced in the NC series and are available with Honda’s second-generation dual-clutch transmission (DCT) technology. DCT is standard on the 700N and optional on the NC700. Both will be available with ABS on the DCT versions, but not on the standard transmission models. Vertically challenged riders will appreciate the CTX’s low seat of just 28.3 inches.

The CTX700N is the naked version, sharing a similar front end as the NC700S. The CTX700 adds a fairing and windscreen to make it better equipped for longer trips. It’s somewhat reminiscent of the ill-fated DN-01 but looks, thankfully, more subdued.

The NC700 engine places a higher premium on lower-end torque over outright power which may not appeal to some riders. We dyno tested the NC700X in our recent middleweight multi-tool shootout and measured a peak power output of 47.7 hp at 6400 rpm and 42.6 ft-lb. at 4700 rpm and we expect similar numbers the CTX models.

The NC’s 670cc engine has a 62-degree forward lean for a lower center of gravity, improving handling. In the NC series, this engine position opens up storage space where a conventional fuel tank would normally be located. Unlike the NC models, the CTX700s’ 3.17 gallon fuel tank is conventionally placed over the engine instead of under the seat. Honda still managed to find room for some storage in the form of a glove box beneath the fuel tank cover.

Suspension is provided by a 41mm fork offering 4.2 inches of travel and Honda’s Pro-Link rear suspension with 4.3 inches of travel. The braking system is comprised of a 320mm single disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear. The DCT version comes with ABS, which uses a three-piston caliper on the front while the base version uses a two-piston caliper.

Honda claims a curb weight of 478.4 pounds for the base CTX700N and 500.4 pounds for the DCT and ABS version.

Source Motorcycle.com