2015 Honda CTX 700N / DCT

Make Model	Honda CTX 700N / DCT
Year	2015
Engine	Four stroke , Parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	670 cc / 40.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	73 × 80 mm
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	38.1 kW / 51.1 hp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque	62 Nm / 46 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Transmission	6 Speed / DCT - Automatic six speed with two modes and a manual mode
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Rigid tube steel diamond
Front Suspension	41 mm telescopic forks,
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.3 in
Rear Suspension	Single monoshock damper,
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes	Single 320 mm hydraulic disc 3 piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm hydraulic disc 1 piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Front Tyre	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60-ZR17
Rake	27˚
Trail	110 mm / 4.4 in
Dimensions	Length 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1440 mm / 56.6 in
Wheelbase	1525 mm / 60.2 in
Seat Height	718.8 mm / 28.3 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight	217 kg / 478.4 lbs - ABS 227 kg / 500.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Litres / 3.17 US gal

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.