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I crashed my Forza 300.(Total write off).So i thought it's time for something new.
Arrived yesterday 2018 NC750D Integra reduced to 35KW so i can drive it with A2 licence.Just 2200 miles on the clock.Came with Heated Grips and all the Fittings for Topbox and panniers.
I went for a spin this morning....WOW.. no comparison to the Forza 300..It goes like a rocket. :

Nice bike. How is the weight moving it around as compared to the forza.One of the best attributes of the forza is its handling and light weight to move it around. How is the electronic shifting??

Do yourself a favour and fit a Tutoro Auto chain oiler.

gn2 wrote:Do yourself a favour and fit a Tutoro Auto chain oiler.

Agree, or any chain oiler.

Why on earth, if it does have to have a chain.ffs, did they make it so exposed.

For me it ranks with the Mankini. Where is the eyebleach.

I use Maxima chain wax and found it easier to live with. In the past I've used the dark gooey chain lubes with molybdenum.

With chain wax you can clean off rims easier too (after you wash the machine) when applying and wiping off your favorite car wax.

The following review claims it can attract sandy grit but I found it to be OK for my use. I pretty much stick to the pavement on my Bandit and KLR. That said it's good to keep the chain clean in general.

But according to this video some say good gear oil is the cat's meow.

Everybody's got an opinion.

Nice bike BTW!

Congrads, that bike is far superior to Forza in every way, my dream scooter, and of course the price reflects that. Not built here in Thailand so few and far to find and very expensive, same for parts and service...

Only negative is small space under the seat comparing to Forza, but anyone can live with that when you have 750cc underneath....! lol

And that DCT must be wonderful especially to override and accelerate fast when you want to show off...., and no damn clutch shoe crap problems of CVT...

Very jealous, enjoy it...!

Austins wrote:Congrads, that bike is far superior to Forza in every way, my dream scooter, and of course the price reflects that. Not built here in Thailand so few and far to find and very expensive, same for parts and service...

Only negative is small space under the seat comparing to Forza, but anyone can live with that when you have 750cc underneath....! lol

And that DCT must be wonderful especially to override and accelerate fast when you want to show off...., and no damn clutch shoe crap problems of CVT...

Very jealous, enjoy it...!

A 750cc scooter must be a hoot.

Presumably the benefit of the chain is it reduces the unsprung weight so no heavy engine banging up and down

Firstly, its not a scooter.
Second, DCT is great when it works but a nightmare when it goes wrong.
It is an extremely complex system not easily sorted by a home mechanic.
Unlike CVT which is the very definition of simplicity.
And if you think getting the tupperware off a PCX is a nightmare for servicing, just wait till you try the Integra.

gn2 wrote:....... its not a scooter. .....

but it's not a motorcycle either, it's something in between for people who can't choose between a motor or a scooter

Sorry but if you put your foot in front and not on foot pegs, and you have both front and rear brakes on handlebar, then that is the definition of a scooter, CVT does not make a difference...

I haven't heard a lot about DCT going wrong, so not sure, but if new then Honda will fix it for 3 years, or is it 5 ...!?

Austins wrote:Sorry but if you put your foot in front and not on foot pegs, and you have both front and rear brakes on handlebar, then that is the definition of a scooter

So every hand gear change Vespa or Lambretta ever made really wasn't a scooter?

gn2 wrote:

Austins wrote:Sorry but if you put your foot in front and not on foot pegs, and you have both front and rear brakes on handlebar, then that is the definition of a scooter

So every hand gear change Vespa or Lambretta ever made really wasn't a scooter?

And don't forget the Heinkel Tourist with the 4 gear hand change

gn2 wrote:

Austins wrote:Sorry but if you put your foot in front and not on foot pegs, and you have both front and rear brakes on handlebar, then that is the definition of a scooter

So every hand gear change Vespa or Lambretta ever made really wasn't a scooter?

Not really..., they were transgenders... lol

easyrider wrote:Nice bike. How is the weight moving it around as compared to the forza.One of the best attributes of the forza is its handling and light weight to move it around. How is the electronic shifting??

It's heavy with 238Kg and higher too. Am 6'2 and struggling to get on the bike with centre stand down. (My age is not helping 60+)
Once you get going things change. The 17" tires make a real difference very stable in cornering. I went this morning in my local town usually very crowded on Sunday morning.
I had no problems I found the bike very nimble for the size.
Ohhh...And the motorway sadly lots of traffic. I got it briefly up to 105Mph, she does go faster. The shifting works extremely well bit noisy though.
I really like the sound, a very deep roaring sound.
Overall I am very happy so far..excellent bike for long commutes and touring.

Congrats rollmops, that's a Beautiful bike! Lots of luck and fun with it!
We're Not the fortunate ones in the U.S. - Integra never crossed the pond. Honda's gotta get a bigger boat!

That's such a smart looking machine (avoided using bike or scooter terminology). Not sure about the brass tap mounted on the front though!

I have an Integra, love it, my daily commutes include M4 and sometimes M25, it's effortless and super stable. Only negatives are chain maintenance and weight when not riding it, and needing a top box due to lack of storage - still contemplating a Forza 300, for these reasons, will be test riding one in a couple of weeks to see if it's worth the swap.

clawhn wrote:That's such a smart looking machine (avoided using bike or scooter terminology). Not sure about the brass tap mounted on the front though!

I would give almost anything (except my dogs...or my wife) if Honda would start offering the X-ADV, Integra, Forza 750 etc. here in the US even if just as a special order program. I live in the deep country and commute into town and nothing less than a Forza or Silverwing will the do speed I need as run reliably as they do.

Right now it's not impossible to find either used but unless Honda pumps out adequate replacements. Hell, even Suzuki killed the Burgman 650. I hope the US market will be ready for the larger maxi-scoot again one day.

Old Scoot wrote:

gn2 wrote:

Austins wrote:Sorry but if you put your foot in front and not on foot pegs, and you have both front and rear brakes on handlebar, then that is the definition of a scooter

So every hand gear change Vespa or Lambretta ever made really wasn't a scooter?

And don't forget the Heinkel Tourist with the 4 gear hand change

and I forgot the rear break foot pedal