The 2012 Honda NC700X or.. My Next Bike !

Wow looks like Honda is going to be delivering a cool new bike for the US Market! The 2012 Honda NC700X.

This new offering from Honda looks to be a pretty awesome little sub 700 cc power plant machine (670 cc to be exact), and has the option to pair up with the Honda DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) which is a scaled down version of the VFR1200 DCT option.

Here are some quick specs.

· Price: $6,999 (starting, without DCT/ABS package) $8999 MSRP with this package

· Engine: Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 670cc parallel twin

· Transmission: Six-speed manual (standard), dual hydraulic clutch automatic with push-button manual override, sport and standard (translates automatic) drive modes (optional, packaged with ABS)

· Final Drive: Chain

· Seat Height: 32.7 inches

· Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gallons

· Estimated Cruising Range: Approximately 240 miles

· Fuel Economy: 64 mpg (estimated). <<---Who can't use this!

· Front Suspension: 41mm, non-adjustable with 6.0 inches travel

· Rear Suspension: Pro-Link single shock with 5.9 inches travel

· Front Brakes: Single 320mm disc with two-piston caliper / Single 320mm disc with three-piston caliper

· Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper / Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper; Combined ABS available

· Frame: Steel

· Rake: 27.0°

· Trail: 110.0mm (4.3 inches)

· Color: Light Silver Metallic

· Curb Weight: 472 pounds / 505 pounds with DTC/ABS package

     I can't wait to see this at my local Honda dealer. Looks Like this could be my next all around commuter, do it all bike! This Bike offers some great features too. Like being able to store a full size helmet where the gas tank usually is in this 5.5 Gallon (21 liter) storage compartment...



     The NC700X offers an available 11.9 gallon rear trunk and 7.7 gallon saddlebags. Other touring options include a tall windscreen, 12-volt power socket, LED fog light kit, and center stand. With these features would look a lot like this...

    I hope this Bike will live up to my expectations, and not prove to be all bark and no bite.... But knowing Honda it will most likely be a very technically capable bike, just soulless..  But that is what after market Pipes are for! Lets get these things shipped already Honda!

     Hey Everyone Here is a great way to celebrate both Arizona and Motorcycling. It is the Arizona Centennial Ride from Mesa to the State Capital! on February 11th 2012.This is a once in a lifetime event that should not be missed. for more information go to  http://www.az100years.org/centennial-ride/

Arizona Motorcycle Lawyers Warn Riders to Be Aware of the “Helmet Lie”

     Arizona motorcycle accident attorney Mark Breyer was invited to speak at the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs’ January meeting about Arizona’s “Helmet Lie.” His talk touched upon the fact that as a motorcycle rider in Arizona, if you are over 18 years old, you aren’t required by law to wear a helmet. However, if you suffer an injury and you aren’t wearing a helmet, it is possible that a lack of helmet could be used against you to stop you from recovering any compensation for your injuries. The law currently states that if the at-fault party can prove a helmet could have protected the rider, the rider is responsible for their own injuries. Mark Breyer of the Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. wants all motorcycle riders to know about this aspect of the helmet law.

Source.. http://www.motorcycleaccidentlawyersarizona.com/blog/helmet-law-and-use/arizona-motorcycle-lawyers-warn-riders-be-aware-helmet-lie/

     It is an interesting point on the liability.. I wonder how difficult it is to Prove or Disprove a helmet would have prevented the injury? Personally I think a helmet, preferably a full face helmet is always a good idea. The image above shows how it can save the fleshy bits. However  I still respect the choice and believe you should have the right to choose to wear one or not. Because if safety after all was our only thought, we would not ride a motorcycle in the first place.

The First Post... There must always be a begining..

        This is My first post to the new Arizona Motorcycling Tales Blog. I will do my best to update on a regular basis and hopefully share news and stories about motorcycling and all things related to motorcycles here in Arizona that will be of interest to you.  If you have a motorcycle related event coming up in the state or any suggestion please let me know and I will do my best to cover it... Let's see how this goes!