Hi all NC owners. I'm Des and been a motorcyclist for the past 48 years. I bought a used 2012 (Dec) NC700 in Feb 2014 (5000kms). I was out of motorcycles for about 10 years and selected it as a suitable model for work use and the odd venture over weekends. It has proved an excellent choice for purpose with the handy storage "tank", comfort and amazing economy. Performance is nothing like some of my previous motorcycles but that is not a priority now....but it can cruise easily at the national limit. My only problem is the short chain life....see my thread.