I was on one today!

[alpha dog]

Some pretty good comments on the 700.  It is a shame that they have taken their styling of seating position in same direction as the 300i.  Back in August I was ready to go from Dayton, OH to Cleveland to buy a 2012 orange 300 I with only two hundred miles on it a showroom new for $3400.  I absolutely love the style and looks of the 300.  Then I went to Competition Accessories in Springfield, OH to look at one first.  Loved the looks than sat on it and was extremely dissapointed.  You would have to be a slim woman model at 5' 2" or less for this to be comfortable on any 20 mile ride.  For a man at 6 foot 200 lbs 32 inseam it was insanely cramped.  All Kymco needed to do on the 700 is similar seating and leg room of the 500 which is very comfortable.  What are the thinking.

[alpha dog]

Since there was discussion here on the Honda NC700 X, I will put in a couple of cents also.  Honda is on the cutting edge of new technology here that may work.  Sales of this bike have been very good and people like them.  Also price point is far less that the 600 scoots, but not the Kymco 500.  For those bothered by the seat Height of 32.7 inches which is cumbersome for most people, Honda has rolled of for 2014 the CXT700.  Same engine and DCT automatic tranny, however it is cruiser styled at 28.3 seat ht. with feet forward pegs like a cruiser.  Also gets 62 to 65 mpg, are you kidding me.  I like the looks of it.  Naked model less than 7k,  however with a full fairing( that gets very good wind deflection reviews,  and color matched removable bags, this is a style that fits me as I approach 60 years of age.  Honda is saying they will take this style and put larger  engines in them in the future with auto tranny.    Should make for some exciting times in the near future for folks that like the twist and go, especially if the other brands follow this lead.  Oh and the price of full dressed CXT is less than 9k.
Chuck

[Stig / Major Tom]

alpha,
What re your impressions of the dealer in Springfiled? I bought my Kymco there 7 mos ago.
38 degrees for the ride this motning.....finally caved in a stopped to put on my rain pants.

Also, can we see a picture of your scoot? (or is it posted somewhere here?)

[alpha dog]

Reply to Stig.  Seems like a pretty good dealership.  However I have never bought a bike here or had service done.  They want top dollar but they do have a high overhead, about any metric japanese bike you could want.  I usually go there to check out a bike before I buy a top notch, low milage bike or in this case a kymco 500 on craigslist.  I have never heard anything bad about them.

I have tried to send pics of the 500 three times.  After third time it said file was to large to send from my high mega pixel panasonic camera.  If someone has suggestion I will retry.  I know when I post anything on craigslist to sell it takes several minutes per picture to download.
Chuck

[sissy mary]

Try honda east in maumee Ohio. Best prices I have found in that area. No freight/prep etc.

[CosmoKorny]

I have tried to send pics of the 500 three times.  After third time it said file was to large to send from my high mega pixel panasonic camera.  If someone has suggestion I will retry.  I know when I post anything on craigslist to sell it takes several minutes per picture to download.
Chuck

Try tinypic.com, choose your file, resize to 15" screen and upload.  Then copy 'IMG code for Forums & Message Boards' and paste in the body of your post.


 

[MJR]

But the Honda NC700x DCT is cheaper and more handsome.... my two cents...

Altough I love the look of the NC700x the problem with it is the height/lack of weather protection compared to the maxi-scoots and you have to add storage just to equal them. If you got the inseam and are used to riding dirt bikes then is would be fine but at 30" inseam I can't even have both feet flat on my Burgman 650. Funny though that BMW builds the awesome K1600's and on those the seat height are perfect for me though.

For those bothered by the seat Height of 32.7 inches which is cumbersome for most people, Honda has rolled of for 2014 the CXT700.  Same engine and DCT automatic tranny, however it is cruiser styled at 28.3 seat ht. with feet forward pegs like a cruiser.

A really laid back seating position, lack of weather protection and have to add bags just to equal maxi-scoot storage.

[AMAC1680]

Since there was discussion here on the Honda NC700 X, I will put in a couple of cents also.  Honda is on the cutting edge of new technology here that may work.  Sales of this bike have been very good and people like them.  Also price point is far less that the 600 scoots, but not the Kymco 500.  For those bothered by the seat Height of 32.7 inches which is cumbersome for most people, Honda has rolled of for 2014 the CXT700.  Same engine and DCT automatic tranny, however it is cruiser styled at 28.3 seat ht. with feet forward pegs like a cruiser.  Also gets 62 to 65 mpg, are you kidding me.  I like the looks of it.  Naked model less than 7k,  however with a full fairing( that gets very good wind deflection reviews,  and color matched removable bags, this is a style that fits me as I approach 60 years of age.  Honda is saying they will take this style and put larger  engines in them in the future with auto tranny.    Should make for some exciting times in the near future for folks that like the twist and go, especially if the other brands follow this lead.  Oh and the price of full dressed CXT is less than 9k.
Chuck

Yes it a great automatic Motorcycle, not a scooter. Great but not a scooter.
Still need to swing a leg over it. What Honda is saying is the large  scooter market in the US is so small we'll leave the dated Silverwing but increase automatic cycles.

Honda should try the Integra here. That's still, barely , a scooter and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

Be Big,
AMAC

[bluesin]

Some pretty good comments on the 700.  It is a shame that they have taken their styling of seating position in same direction as the 300i.  Back in August I was ready to go from Dayton, OH to Cleveland to buy a 2012 orange 300 I with only two hundred miles on it a showroom new for $3400.  I absolutely love the style and looks of the 300.  Then I went to Competition Accessories in Springfield, OH to look at one first.  Loved the looks than sat on it and was extremely dissapointed.  You would have to be a slim woman model at 5' 2" or less for this to be comfortable on any 20 mile ride.  For a man at 6 foot 200 lbs 32 inseam it was insanely cramped.  All Kymco needed to do on the 700 is similar seating and leg room of the 500 which is very comfortable.  What are the thinking.

I am 5'8" , not 'Slim" and am quite comfortable on my DT 300i on trips 100+ miles ! 

Wish I could get the XCiting 400 i , though .

[AMAC1680]

I am 5'8" , not 'Slim" and am quite comfortable on my DT 300i on trips 100+ miles ! 

Wish I could get the XCiting 400 i , though .

I hear you. I'm your height 30" inseam and have done 400 mile days.
Let's see if the Kawi J300 gets the same beef.

Be Big.
AMAC

[PapaSoldTheHarley]

I can put my milk in those boxes, Stig... three of 'em...  and no girl in a dress can ride this,... I would rather a girl in a bikini.... 

That Honda is Pretty! I almost made a deal on one last month, but they wouldn't move enough... I am glad I went with my little People 300. It appears to be all I need.

[BettinANDlosing]

Not like anyone really wants a 700i but we have one in Portland, OR for $7500 OTD. Can't hardly GIVE this beast away. Could work out shipping with any interested buyer.

[jimboeau]

Not like anyone really wants a 700i but we have one in Portland, OR for $7500 OTD. Can't hardly GIVE this beast away. Could work out shipping with any interested buyer.

You can get a 2014 700i available in white! RETAIL IS $9699 SALE PRICE IS ONLY $5999 at Heinen's Motorsports in Minnesota.  I just picked up a 2013 Downtown 300i from them last month for $2999.  They also ship lots of scooters around the country for people.  I live only about 100 miles from them so I just pulled my new DT home in a trailer. http://www.heinenmotorsports.com/sales.html