Honda NC700S 2012 Owner's Manual

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a Honda makes you part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.

To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:

Read this owner’s manual carefully.

Follow all recommendations and procedures contained in this manual.

Pay close attention to safety messages contained in this manual and on the motorcycle.

The following codes in this manual indicate each country.

The illustrations here in are based on the NC700SA ED type.

Country Codes

Code

Country

NC700S

 

III E

UK

II F

France

II ED

European direct sales

U

Australia, New Zealand

NC700SA

 

III E

UK

II F

France

ED, II ED

European direct sales

U

Australia, New Zealand

NC700SD

 

III E

UK

II F

France

II ED

European direct sales

U

Australia, New Zealand

*The specifications may vary with each locale.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety labels on the motorcycle

Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Other important information is provided under the following titles:

NOTICE Information to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the environment.

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Contents

Motorcycle Safety

P. 2

 

Operation Guide

P. 18

 

 

Maintenance

P. 48

 

 

Troubleshooting

P. 92

 

 

Information

P. 114

 

 

Specifications

P. 126

 

 

Index

P. 129

 

 

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Motorcycle Safety

This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully.

Safety Guidelines .........................................

P. 3

Image Labels.................................................

P. 6

Safety Precautions .....................................

P. 11

Riding Precautions .....................................

P. 12

Accessories & Modifications......................

P. 16

Loading .......................................................

P. 17

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Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:

Perform all routine and regular inspections specified in this manual.

Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame away before filling the fuel tank.

Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.

Always Wear a Helmet

It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective apparel significantly reduce the number and severity of head and other injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel. 2 P. 11

Before Riding

Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check

Safety Guidelines

that you and your passenger are both wearing

 

an approved motorcycle helmet and protective

 

Motorcycle

apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding

 

onto the grab rails, leaning with you in turns,

 

and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even

 

when the motorcycle is stopped.

Safety

 

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, practice riding in a safe area to become familiar with how this motorcycle works and handles, and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s size and weight.

Ride Defensively

Always pay attention to other vehicles around you, and do not assume that other drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an evasive maneuver.

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Safety Guidelines

Make Yourself Easy to See

Motorcycle

Make yourself more visible, especially at night,

 

 

by wearing bright reflective clothing,

 

positioning yourself so other drivers can see

Safety

you, signaling before turning or changing lanes,

and using your horn when necessary.

 

Ride within Your Limits

Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and inattention can impair your ability to use good judgement and ride safely.

Don’t Drink and Ride

Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.

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Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition

It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits (2 P. 17), and do not modify your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 16).

If You are Involved in a Crash

Personal safety is your first priority. If you or anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity of the injuries and whether it is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash.

If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks,

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check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.

Your motorcycle may have suffered damage that is not immediately apparent. Have your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility as soon as possible.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.

Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure.

Safety Guidelines

3WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Safety Motorcycle

Image Labels

Image Labels

The following pages describe the label meanings. Some labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read this information carefully and don’t remove the labels.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.

There is a specific symbol on each label. The meanings of each symbol and label are as follows.

Read instructions contained in Owner’s Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual carefully. In the interest of safety, take the motorcycle to be serviced only by your dealer.

DANGER (with RED background)

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING (with ORANGE background)

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION (with YELLOW background)

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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Image Labels

BATTERY LABEL

DANGER

Keep flame and spark away from the battery. Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion.

Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when handling the battery, or you can get burned or lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.

Do not allow children and other people to touch a battery unless they understand proper handling and hazards of the battery very well.

Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your eyesight.

Read this manual carefully and understand it before handling the battery. Neglect of the instructions can cause personal injury and damage to the motorcycle.

Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or below the lower level mark. It can explode causing serious injury.

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Image Labels

Safety Motorcycle

8

RADIATOR CAP LABEL

DANGER

NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.

Hot coolant will scald you.

Relief pressure valve begins to open at 108 kPa.

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL WARNING

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.

Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and installation guide before installing any accessory.

The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and passenger’s weight should not exceed 209 kg (461 lb), which is the maximum weight capacity.

The luggage weight must not exceed 27 kg (60 lb) under any circumstances.

The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted fairing is not recommended.

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Image Labels

 

 

REAR CUSHION LABEL

 

 

 

GAS FILLED

 

 

 

 

Do not open. Do not heat.

 

 

 

TYRE INFORMATION LABEL

 

 

 

Cold tyre pressure:

 

 

 

[Driver only]

 

 

 

 

Front

250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)

 

 

Rear

290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

 

 

[Driver and passenger]

 

 

 

Front

250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)

250

290

Rear

290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

250

290

 

 

Tyre size:

 

 

 

 

Front

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

 

 

Rear

160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

 

 

Tyre brand:

BRIDGESTONE

METZELER

 

 

Front

BT023F G

ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT E

 

 

Rear

BT023R G

ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT

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Image Labels

Safety Motorcycle

10

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.

FUEL LABEL

Unleaded petrol only

DRIVE CHAIN LABEL

Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.

25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in) Freeplay

CARGO LIMIT LABEL

Do not exceed 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)

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Safety Precautions

Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the handlebar and feet on the footpegs.

Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rails, passenger’s feet on the footpegs while riding.

Always consider the safety of your passenger, as well as other drivers and riders.

Protective Apparel

Make sure that you and any passenger are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and high-visibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in response to weather and road conditions.

Helmet

Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct size for your head

Must fit comfortably but securely, with the chin strap fastened

Safety Precautions

Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection

3WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure that you and any passenger always wear an approved helmet and protective apparel.

Gloves

Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion resistance

Boots or Riding Shoes

Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection

Jacket and Trousers

Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and durable trousers for riding (or a protective suit).

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Safety Motorcycle

Riding Precautions

Riding Precautions

Running-in Period

During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, follow these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.

Ride conservatively.

Brakes

Observe the following guidelines:

Avoid excessively hard braking and downshifts.

uSudden braking can reduce the motorcycle stability.

uWhere possible, reduce speed before turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.

Exercise caution on low traction surfaces. uThe tyres slip more easily on such surfaces

and braking distances are longer.

Avoid continuous braking.

uRepeated braking, such as when descending long, steep slopes can seriously overheat the brakes, reducing their effectiveness. Use engine braking with intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed.

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Combined ABS (NC700SA/SD)

Your motorcycle is equipped with a brake system that distributes the braking force between the front and rear brakes.

The distribution of the braking force applied to the front and rear brakes is different when operating the lever only and when operating the pedal only.

For full braking effectiveness, operate both the lever and pedal together.

This model is also equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) designed to help prevent the brakes from locking up during hard braking. Always use the recommended tyres to ensure correct ABS operation.

ABS does not reduce braking distance. In certain circumstances, ABS may result in a longer stopping distance.

ABS does not function at speeds below 10 km/h (6 mph).

The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly when applying the brakes. This is normal.

Riding Precautions

Engine Braking

Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle down when you release the throttle. For further slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use engine braking with intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed when descending long, steep slopes.

Wet or Rainy Conditions

Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet brakes further reduce braking efficiency. Exercise extra caution when braking in wet conditions.

If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while riding at low speed to help them dry.

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Safety Motorcycle

Riding Precautions

Parking

Park on a firm, level paved surface.

If you must park on a slight incline or loose surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot move or fall over.

Make sure that high-temperature parts cannot come into contact with flammable materials.

Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and other high-temperature parts until they cool down.

To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock the handlebar and remove the key when leaving the motorcycle unattended.

Use of an anti-theft device is also recommended.

Parking with the Side Stand

1.Stop the engine.

2.Push the side stand down.

3.Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its weight rests on the side stand.

4.Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

uTurning the handlebar to the right reduces stability and may cause the motorcycle to fall.

5.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key. 2 P. 31

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Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to protect the engine and catalytic converter:

Use only unleaded petrol.

Use recommended octane number. Using lower octane petrol will result in decreased engine performance.

Do not use fuels containing a high concentration of alcohol. 2 P. 118

Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture.

Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

Riding Precautions

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Accessories & Modifications

Accessories &

Modifications

We strongly advise that you do not add any accessories that were not specifically designed for your motorcycle by Honda or make modifications to your motorcycle from its original design. Doing so can make it unsafe. Modifying your motorcycle may also void your warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to operate on public roads and highways. Before deciding to install accessories on your motorcycle be certain the modification is safe and legal.

3WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to, your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.

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Loading

Carrying extra weight affects your motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability. Always ride at a safe speed for the load you are carrying.

Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep within specified load limits.

2 Maximum weight capacity / Maximum luggage weight P. 126

Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and close to the centre of the motorcycle.

Do not place objects near the lights or the muffler.

Loading

 

 

 

 

3WARNING

 

 

Motorcycle

hurt or killed.

 

Overloading or improper loading can

 

 

cause a crash and you can be seriously

 

 

Follow all load limits and other

 

Safety

loading guidelines in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

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Guide Operation

Parts Location

(NC700S/SA)

Rear brake fluid reservoir (P78)

Battery (P69)

Main fuse (P113)

Front brake fluid reservoir

(P78)

Front brake lever

Throttle grip (P89)

Engine oil fill cap/dipstick

(P70)

Coolant reserve tank (P76)

Engine oil filter (P72)

Lower cowl (P66)

Engine oil drain bolt (P72)

Rear brake pedal

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Clutch lever (P86)

Maintenance lid (P65)

 

Luggage box (P44)

Fuel fill cap (P43)

Rear seat (P42)

Fuse box (P112)

Shift lever (P36)

Drive chain (P82)

Side stand (P81)

Crankcase breather (P90)

Guide Operation

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Guide Operation

Parts Location (Continued)

(NC700SD)

Rear brake fluid reservoir (P78)

Battery (P69)

Main fuse (P113)

Front brake fluid reservoir

(P78)

Front brake lever

Throttle grip (P89)

Engine oil fill cap/dipstick

(P70)

Coolant reserve tank (P76)

Engine oil filter (P72)

Lower cowl (P67)

Clutch oil filter (P74)

Engine oil drain bolt (P72)

Rear brake pedal

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Parking brake

Maintenance lid (P65)

lever (P32)

Luggage box (P44)

Fuel fill cap (P43)

Rear seat (P42)

Fuse box (P112)

Drive chain (P82)

Side stand (P81)

Crankcase breather (P90)

Guide Operation

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Instruments

Guide Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A button

 

 

 

 

 

 

B button

Display Check

When the ignition switch is turned on, all the mode and digital segments will show, and the tachometer segment progress to maximum scale and then disappear.

If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.

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Clock (12-hour display)

To set the clock: (P25)

Speedometer

Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]

A button switches between odometer & tripmeters at the ordinary display.

Odometer: Total distance ridden.

Tripmeter: Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset (press and hold B button to reset to 0.0 km/ mile).

Tachometer

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

Operation

 

 

 

Do not operate the engine in the tachometer

 

 

 

 

red zone. Excessive engine speed can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adversely affect engine life.

Guide

 

 

 

Tachometer red zone

 

 

 

(excessive engine rpm range)

Fuel gauge

Remaining fuel when only

1st (E) segment starts flashing: approximately 2.9 litres

(0.77 US gal, 0.64 Imp gal)

If the fuel gauge indicator repeat flashing or turned off: (P98)

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Guide Operation

Instruments (Continued)

Display Setting

You can adjust the three settings.

Backlight brightness adjustment

Clock setting

(III E type only) Changing of speed and mileage unit

Ordinary display

Display setting

Backlight brightness adjustment

Clock setting

Changing of speed and mileage unit

Press and hold A button and B button

Press A button (Except III E type) Press A button (III E type only)

In addition, to move the ordinary display at display setting.

The button is not pressed for about 30 seconds

Turn the ignition switch off and then on Each setting will be cancelled if the A button is not pressed.

1 Backlight brightness adjustment:

You can adjust the brightness three levels.

!a Turn the ignition switch to ON.

!b Press and hold A button and B button until the minute digit displays the brightness level.

!c Press B button. The brightness is switched.

!d Press A button. The backlight is set, and then the display moves to the clock setting.

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2 To set the clock:

!a After backlight brightness adjustment, the hour digits start flashing.

!b Press B button until the desired hour and AM/PM are displayed.

u Press and hold to advance the hour fast.

!c Press A button. The minute digits start flashing.

!d Press B button until the desired minute is displayed.

u Press and hold to advance the minute fast.

!e (Except III E type)

Press A button. The clock is set, and then the display returns to the backlight brightness adjustment.

(III E type only)

Press A button. The clock is set, and then the display moves to the changing of the speed and mileage unit.

3 (III E type only) Changing the speed and mileage unit:

!a After clock setting, the speed and mileage unit start flashing.

!b Press B button to select either “km/h” and “km” or “mph” and “mile”.

!c Press A button. The speed and mileage unit is set, and then the display returns to the backlight brightness adjustment.

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Instruments (Continued)

(NC700SD only)

Guide Operation

HISS

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D indicator

Comes on when the D mode is selected in the AT MODE. (P40)

S indicator

Comes on when the S mode is selected in the AT MODE. (P40)

Gear position indicator

The gear position is shown in the gear position indicator when the D, S mode or MT MODE are selected.

u“-” appears for a few seconds and then goes off when the engine starts.

 

u“-” flashes when the engine stop switch position is changed from RUN to OFF

position

with the ignition switch on.

 

u“-” flashes when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine stop switch OFF

position.

The indicator may flash if:

uThe front wheel leaves the ground.

uYou turn the wheel while the motorcycle is upright on the stand.

This is normal. To operate the system again, turn the ignition switch off, then on again.

If the “-” indicator is blinking in the gear position window while riding: (P97)

Guide Operation

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