Honda NTV700-Deauville (2007) Review

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Honda NTV700-Deauville (2007)
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gettingonabitbiker's Review of Honda NTV700-Deauville (2007)

3rd Dec 2008

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    15 months
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2007
  • Build quality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Reliability, (it's a Honda!).
Build quality.
Economy.
Does everything it says on the tin!
Excellent headlight.


Bad Points

Low geared.
Not easy to get on or off centre-stand.
Expensive extras.
Lack of instant windshield adjustment.


General Comments

I bought a 2007 Honda Deauville for my retirement bike (after many years of BMW ownership) as I could no longer afford BMW prices I had my ABS Deauville fitted with a colour matched top-box, a power socket, an Optimate socket and the Honda heated grips before delivery, all in readiness for another extended camping trip around Europe.
When it came time for the trip I loaded the Honda with all the equipment that I usually carry, including a fold-up chair and an aluminium bed, and had a real job to get the bike off the stand due to all the weight on the back end. Since then I load up on the side-stand! I also still have trouble removing the seat, it doesn't feel quite right - or is it me?
On the trip (and since) the Honda proved to be an excellent all-rounder with adequate power for touring although you have to 'plan' your overtakes a bit more. I achieved fuel economy in the low 70's at best and found the bike very comfortable between fuel stops, although my aging body needs a break before then. I really think an easily adjustable screen (not necessarily electric) is essential on a touring bike and a fuel reserve would be handy as well - in case the gauge fails. But the big thing for me - it needs a sixth gear; even now I still try to up-change from fifth - I consider almost 5000 revs at 70 mph is excessive, not economical and not necessary!
Overall, though, the bike is very good at what it does and I consider it excellent value-for-money.

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Members' Comments ongettingonabitbiker's Review

  • DeuvilleNo on 27th Sep 2009

    I agree in the most items. Regarding the seat remoovable problem - try to put on some silicone on the rubber clogs under the seat. It goes off very seasy after that... Guess you have found this out now but still.. (I am not very english speaking if ane one is wondering :)) -)