Done 4000kilometres to tassie and back to south australia,no aches no pains could not have picked a better bike

my deauville is the most dependable motorcycle i have owned and i have owned quite a few bikes in 35 years. its a 2000 year i have it ten years its got 71,700 miles on it, has never ever let me down in that time, oil and filter changes every 3 thou miles.plugs and air filter changed every three services,the engine has never being opened, and apart from tyres and a few batteries over the years nothing and i mean nothing has broken or fallen off, sure i have bigger,faster,bikes but they come and go and the deauville is still here,just like the wifes toyota corolla of 8 years its never broken down.so its here to stay,if your looking for a bike that "does what it says on the tin"the deauville is it, even two of the mates have one now enough said.

This bike is the most underated bike that I know. I have had my 2005 Deauville for 2 years. I commute 120 miles a day, 5 days a week and I ride all year round. The only time he let me down was due to the fuel pump going on him.Come rain, wind, shine and snow, the Deauville has just been superb and does everything that i ask of him - whether it's my daily commute, weekend runs out with my wife (she loves the comfort) and short tour trips over to Holland and France with the wife on the back. I have been riding bikes since i was 17 (now 48 yrs young)and the Deauville has simply been the best all rounder that i have ever had. If you want a practical, reliable and economical bike that you can still have fun on and raise a smile under your lid then I highly recommend the Deauville. It may not light up the world with regards BHP and top end speed but the Deauville will still be there for you when all the garage queens are hidden away at the first sign of rain.

I bought a 2004 model from new. At first I had it serviced where I purchased it (no problems), only to find out about 4 years later the dealer stopped being a Honda specialist. Then I used a local Honda garage - where it generally came out worse after a service than it went in. Around 50K it was breaking down and the Honda garage could only guess the fault. A passing motorcyclist recommended a local back street garage. They immediately recognised the problem (fuel pump issue) fixed it, and now service it all the time. Since that episode it runs like a dream. Done over 73K Miles and running like new. The back street dealer and I are confident it will easily do 100K miles plus. Great bike, just a shame about the Honda Service. If you find a decent garage (Honda or otherwise) to service the bike, it will run forever. Real workhorse.

Bought my Deauville NT 700V at the tender age of 61 from my local Honda bike dealer at the end of October.I wanted a

I have had my NT650V (Deauville) from new (13 years this Aug), after putting 114k miles on my XJ600 I was fed up of replacing, tensioning and cleaning chains so I had a list of requirements which this bike matched to a T. Not the most exciting bike but a very comfortable ride (albeit a bit more vibration then the straight 4 of the Yamaha). I originally bought for commuting but since leaving London (after putting 64k on it) I only use it for touring now. If you are used to an unfaired bike (especially round the rear wheel) then riding in a cross wind will take a bit of getting used to (you get a lot of the old 'flat tyre' feeling). If you are riding in winter then the deflectors to screw onto the fairing are good to keep some weather off (as are the footguards). the high screen I found wasn't quite high enough so tempted you to duck which can make your back ache. The Panniers never seem to be the right size/shape but if you only have soft items to store then this isn't an issue (although the cost of the bags to fit them is typically Honda) and you can easily carry enough for a weekend without worrying about a top box. The newer model has the tube going over the rear wheel which would help in many cases. I have had a few problems over the years but only to be expected, the fuel pump gave up between 50-60k (has a system like points on older bikes) and when I went to start it recently I found the Fuel pump relay had broken. This is where it gets to be a pain, Honda hide things in difficult to get to places and the parts cost a fortune. If the rear tyre blows you have a problem because the bike is then too low to the road for it to be secure on the side stand and you have to be a weightlifter to get it up onto the main stand from that position. Dropping it is also an issue as all that plastic is expensive (and really gets in the way if you have to push it). If anyone remembers the old days of bump starting when your battery was flat then forget it with this bike. I Recently had to have the fork seals replaced as there was some rusting where I could not see/maintain it and I will shortly have to replace the exhaust with an aftermarket system as Honda will charge the earth (long runs and overnight garaging has kept it going so far). All that said, the bike has been generally reliable and comfortable to ride, ideal commuter (although I would avoid the large luggage covers if going through traffic) and good tourer.

As with pretty much all products, it depends on what you're looking for... I used mine for regular commuting until the kids got old enough for me to be involved in the school run. However, once every year I take off for a week of solo touring. The Deauville is absolutely ideal for this. I ride on my own, not with a group, so I want a bike that is utterly reliable in all weathers, has a decent range, can hold my kit (with top-box) and which I can pick up on my own if I drop it. It's not the fastest bike in the world, nor the prettiest, but it does one-up medium-length touring brilliantly. You'd probably run out of luggage space if you had a pillion and were going for more than a weekend!

I;ve recently moved from a kawasaki er6f to the deuv 700,2010 reg with 1500 miles on the clock.Since the warm weather has arrived early i;ve been out and about getting the feel of this bike.I have to say i do like the more wind friendly feel of this bike as apposed to the er6f.However on slow down there is quite a loud whining to be heard,also when idleing along at say 30/40,the sounds coming from below!sound like a bike with a slack chain?.Yes im aware i have a shaft driven m/cycle but thats how it sounds.Is this just me moving from a chain bike,or is it something to be concerned about.Would like to read some comments on my issues.

Got the dullville from a friend of a friend.Full service history 40000mls on the clock.I new it was going to be trouble when the battery gave up after i got it home.Then the fuel pump relay stopped working,a common fault,so i just hot wired the pump into a cable that was live when the ignition was on.Next up rear wheel bearings followed by offside front.The rear wheel removal & replacement is a complete pain & can take upto a day!Fork seals next together with the dust seals because they had rusted.I was having to keep the bike running because it was the only transport that i had,the back rocker box developed a nasty leak,it took 2 weeks for Mr. Honda to send the gaskets,can't remember the price but a lot for 2 bits of rubber.Why did they put 4 spark plugs in the engine? It's a twin & not that quick.I had a CX 500 Maggot that could out run the dullville! Well at least you can't get all the plugs out,not unless you have childs hands & the correct special plug spanner.I only managed to replace 2! By now the back tyre was a bit thin so i spent a day playing with the back wheel again.The hinges & locks on the top box & pans are rubbish ,they fell apart with vibration or rusted solid & broke.The plastics don't take kindly to a bit of gravel rash & the number plate plastic part that you have to remove when that back wheel comes out, broke when i gave it a size 9 in a fit of rage one morning when the fuel pump contacts burnt out leaving me late for work! Good bits--- Brembo calipers on the front can smoke the tyre in an emergency.Just discovered a crack in the crankcases,thank god the Triumph is back on the road!If you must have a dullville i suggest breakdown cover & let your local Honda dealer take care of it,provided your that rich!

I was looking for a bike that I could use to commute but would also be an ideal touring bike come the summer months. After reading the reviews of other riders I decided that the Deauville could be the bike for me. It is great for commuting, comfortable seating position, just the right size and weight, nimble enough to negotiate the congested roads but having lots of carrying capacity for luggage.

The let down for me is when touring, the amount of vibration through the handle bars, it is so bad that it starts to numb the hamds after 50 or 60 miles. This is so frustrating because other wise it would be faultless. I recommend the fitting of a tail screen for touring use, it makes the journies less tiring.

Bought this Deauville on ebay for £620! Whilst it was a bit of a shed in some respects £300 has seen an absolute transformation. Solid, reliable, economical, quicker than you might think. I came to this from a Firestorm and ride it as if it was a sports-bike, sounds silly, but in typical Honda style it just gets on with the job. Would I buy another -YES Would I reccomend it to friends - YES

The most comfortable all year round bike I've yet owned. However, in 57000 miles it has needed: new main bearings (4k), SIX (really!) clutches, one new exhaust system (21k), two rear shocks (18k and 53k), stator (30k), starter clutch (30k), lambda sensor (41k) and many, many other less vital but equally irritating bits. There have been precious few weeks when it's not been nursing some problem or other. I've spoken to many other owners, and it does appear that I've got myself real a friday afternoon bike, but overall it has left a pretty bad taste. I'd really like to recommend it, but I can't.

Bought this bike as a comfy all rounder after my wrists began to give in from too many clip-on handlebars. It is a 2001 650, which has proved extremely reliable to commute on, and even raised a few smiles on the odd Sunday ride - provided you are happy wallowing around corners and lacking the power to overtake fast family saloons... It is no sportsbike, but then it doesn't pertain to be. Instead I can (and have) done long trips fully loaded, with a gargantuan top box and expanded tankbag to add to the capacity, and a huge roll bag bungeed on the pillion seat. The comfort level is excellent, although vibey at higher speeds (80mph+), although in fairness I tend to cruise at 70mph or so. If I wanted a fast Honda I'd buy a Blackbird. There are a couple of negatives, these being a rather poor finish on the engine casing, which is down to the bare metal (it's not going to rust, but looks a bit rubbish). The rest of the bike is sturdy and well made, just the crankcase paint - I have been told this is common on Spanish made bikes, as opposed to the Japanese made ones. The second niggle is the way the bike cuts out when the main supply is switched to reserve. The bike has to stand for a few minutes on reserve before she starts - again this is apparently a well documented issue with the fuel pump. When I get the time I will fit a new one, but until then, fill up every 150 miles to avoid this! I have done all the work on this bike myself, including full servicing, stripping the brakes and suspension etc. The Deauville is tremendously easy to work on, and mechanically simple. A grubby Haynes manual and a half decent tool kit is all you need to keep this bike at it's best. Overall one one of the best bikes I have owned. It's not fast or blessed with razor sharp handling, but it does exactly what it says on the tin. A reliable, comfy workhorse which is cheap to run and insure.

18000 miles in the first year and 24000 miles after 18 months. All weather riding solo and 2-up. Only sold when the wife was taken ill and we needed the money. Would we buy another one? You bet. Fuel economy brill...50 mpg at 70 ish. Handling is wonderful at any speed and it stops well. Quicker off the mark than some people will let on. Boring? Not at all! No motorcycle is boring. This motorcycle is totaly underestimated by all who don't give it a try. Not a Blade, but a whole lot more. Need a bike that works in the real word? Need a bike to tour the world two-up without all the rubbish and hype? Buy one of these...if you get a spare one...save it for us for when we're back on top. Rob and Wendy