skyrider Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 anybody know anything about honda ntv 650's are they any good Quote
fastbob Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/ntv650/1988/ Quote
fastbob Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 I quite like the look of them but if I were to take one on as a project it would have to be stupidly cheap .Even then it could turn into a money pit . Quote
fastbob Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 do you reckon throw them a curve I've no idea why you asked the question . Have you been offered one or found one in a shed or something ? If you are after a mid range utility bike most people will have already guessed what I will say . Get an ER5 ! There are decent ones going for as little as £ 600 - £800 at the moment . Quote
Fozzie Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 Typical Honda build quality, I wanted to use one for a cafe build and did a test ride on one. Seemed solid, felt a bit slow for the power and the gearbox was clunky and filled with false neutrals but wasn't a bad bike. Whats got you wanting one? Quote
fastbob Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 Am I right in thinking that an NTV 650 is actually a naked version of the NT650V or Deauville ? Quote
KiwiBob Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 Am I right in thinking that an NTV 650 is actually a naked version of the NT650V or Deauville ? Other way around .. Deauville was based on the NTV650. Quote
skyrider Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 Am I right in thinking that an NTV 650 is actually a naked version of the NT650V or Deauville ? correct Quote
skyrider Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 Typical Honda build quality, I wanted to use one for a cafe build and did a test ride on one. Seemed solid, felt a bit slow for the power and the gearbox was clunky and filled with false neutrals but wasn't a bad bike. Whats got you wanting one? i have seen a 96 model for sale for £ 650 in good condition but i have heard that they are on the heavy side and the gearboxes are like they came out of early tractors so i think i will continue my search for something lighter, what do you think of the er5 weight wise Bob i have read that they are a bit heavier than the cb5 Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 CB500 has a few more gee gees if I remember right. Quote
fastbob Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 Typical Honda build quality, I wanted to use one for a cafe build and did a test ride on one. Seemed solid, felt a bit slow for the power and the gearbox was clunky and filled with false neutrals but wasn't a bad bike. Whats got you wanting one? i have seen a 96 model for sale for £ 650 in good condition but i have heard that they are on the heavy side and the gearboxes are like they came out of early tractors so i think i will continue my search for something lighter, what do you think of the er5 weight wise Bob i have read that they are a bit heavier than the cb5 Like riding a 125 . Quote
skyrider Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 CB500 has a few more gee gees if I remember right. i had one for a short while Quote
skyrider Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 i have been looking at adverts and reviews on the er5 so see what happens Quote
fastbob Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 i have been looking at adverts and reviews on the er5 so see what happens I recommend that you join the ER5 Facebook group . Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.