HONDA NT700V 2010 User Manual
© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2010
NT700V/VA
Honda
OWNERʼS MANUAL
MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• OPERATOR AND PASSENGER
This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and one passenger. Never exceed the
maximum weight capacity as shown on the accessories and loading label.
• ON-ROAD USE
This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road.
• READ THIS OWNERʼS MANUAL CAREFULLY
Pay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. These
messages are fully explained in the ʻʻA Few Words About Safetyʼʼ section which appears
before the Contents page.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with
the motorcycle when resold.
Honda NT700V/VA
OWNERʼS MANUAL
All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available
at the time of approval for printing. Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. reserves the right to
make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of
this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
The motorcycle presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You
ride through the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no
other does. Unlike an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a preride inspection and regular maintenance are essential to your safety. Your reward is freedom.
To meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly
familiar with this owner's manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the
environment.
When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best. If you
have the required mechanical “know-how” and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official
Honda Service Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.
Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda!
NOTICE
WELCOME
• Following codes in this manual indicate each country.
• The illustrations here in are based on the NT700VA ED type.
• The specifications may vary with each locale.
4E UK
4F France
5ED European direct sales
NT700V/VA
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important, and 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 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 judgment.
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
n and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you donʼt follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
• Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
• Safety Section - such as Motorcycle Safety.
• Instructions - how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
This entire manual is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
OPERATION
Page
1
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
1
Important safety information
2
Protective apparel
4
Load Limits and Guidelines
8
Image labels
13
PARTS LOCATION
16
Instruments and Indicators
32
MAJOR COMPONENTS
(
Information you need to operate this motorcycle
)
32 Suspension
34 Brakes
37 Clutch
39 Coolant
41 Fuel
44 Engine oil
45 Final drive oil
46
Tubeless Tyres
52
ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS
52
Ignition Switch
53 Keys
55
Immobilizer System (HISS
)
58
Right Handlebar Controls
60
Left Handlebar Controls
Page
61
FEATURES
(
Not required for operation
)
61
Steering lock
62 Seat
63
Helmet Holder
64
Windscreen height adjustment
65 Document bag
66
Storage compartment for U-shaped
anti-theft lock
67
Side cover
68 Middle fairing lid
69 Rear fender
71 Fairing pockets
73 Saddlebags
74
Headlight aim vertical adjustment
75
OPERATION
75
Pre-ride Inspection
77
Starting the Engine
80
Running-in
81
Riding
83
Braking
87
Parking
88
Anti-theft Tips
MAINTENANCE
Page
89
MAINTENANCE
89
The importance of Maintenance
90
Maintenance Safety
91
Safety precautions
92
Maintenance Schedule
95
Tool kit
96
Serial Numbers
97
Colour Label
98 Air cleaner
100 Engine oil
105 Spark plugs
107 Final drive oil
108 Throttle Operation
109 Coolant
110 Front and Rear Suspension Inspection
111
Side Stand
112
Wheel Removal
119
Brake Pad Wear
121 Battery
123 Fuse replacement
126
Brakelight switch adjustment
127
Bulb replacement
Page
132
CLEANING
137
STORAGE GUIDE
137
Storage
139
Removal from Storage
140 TAKING CARE OF THE UNEXPECTED
141
SPECIFICATIONS
145
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure - if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges that you can meet
on the road.
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. Youʼll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we consider
to be most important.
Always Wear a Helmet
Itʼs a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries. So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the same. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective
gear (page 2).
Make Yourself Easy to See
Some drivers do not see motorcycles because
they are not looking for them. To make
yourself more visible, wear bright reflective
clothing, position yourself so other drivers can
see you, signal before turning or changing
lanes, and use your horn when it will help
others notice you.
Ride Within Your Limits
Pushing the limits is another major cause of
motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond
your personal abilities or faster than
conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol,
drugs, fatigue and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make good
judgements and ride safely.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Donʼt Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding donʼt mix. Even one drink
can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional drink. So
donʼt drink and ride, and donʼt let your friends
drink and ride either.
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
For safe riding, itʼs important to inspect your
motorcycle before every ride and perform all
recommended maintenance. Never exceed
load limits, and only use accessories that
have been approved by Honda for this
motorcycle. See page 4 for more details.
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you always wear an approved motorcycle
helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket
whenever you ride. Although complete
protection is not possible, wearing proper
gear can reduce the chance of injury when
you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you
choose proper gear.
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WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the chance
of serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passenger always
wear a helmet, eye protection and other
protective apparel when you ride.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece of
riding gear because it offers the best
protection against head injuries. A helmet
should fit your head comfortably and
securely. A bright-coloured helmet can make
you more noticeable in traffic, as can
reflective strips.
An open-face helmet offers some protection,
but a full-face helmet offers more. Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect your
eyes and help your vision.
Additional Riding Gear
In addition to a helmet and eye protection,
we also recommend:
• Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to help
protect your feet and ankles.
• Leather gloves to keep your hands warm
and help prevent blisters, cuts, burns and
bruises.
• A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for
comfort as well as protection. Brightcoloured and reflective clothing can help
make you more noticeable in traffic. Be
sure to avoid loose clothes that could get
caught on any part of your motorcycle.
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LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES
Your motorcycle has been designed to carry
you and one passenger. When you carry a
passenger, you may feel some difference
during acceleration and braking. But so long
as you keep your motorcycle wellmaintained, with good tyres and brakes, you
can safely carry loads within the given limits
and guidelines.
However, exceeding the weight limit or
carrying an unbalanced load can seriously
affect your motorcycleʼs handling, braking
and stability. Non-Honda accessories,
improper modifications, and poor
maintenance can also reduce your safety
margin.
The following pages give more specific
information on loading, accessories and
modifications.
Loading
How much weight you put on your
motorcycle, and how you load it, are
important to your safety. Anytime you ride
with a passenger or cargo you should be
aware of the following information.
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WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can cause
a crash and you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
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5
Load Limits
Following are the load limits for your
motorcycle:
Maximum weight capacity:
197 kg (434 lb)
Includes the weight of the rider, passenger,
all cargo and all accessories
Maximum cargo weight:
27 kg (60 lb)
Putting too much weight in individual storage
compartments can also affect stability and
handling. So be sure to stay within the limits
given below:
Maximum weight:
in each saddlebag 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
in each fairing pocket 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
The weight of added accessories will reduce
the maximum cargo weight you can carry.
Loading Guidelines
Your motorcycle is primarily intended for
transporting you and a passenger. You may
wish to secure a jacket or other small items
to the seat when you are not riding with a
passenger.
If you wish to carry more cargo, check with
your Honda dealer for advice, and be sure to
read the information regarding accessories on
page 6.
Improperly loading your motorcycle can affect
its stability and handling. Even if your
motorcycle is properly loaded, you should
ride at reduced speeds and never exceed
130 km/h (80 mph) when carrying cargo.
Follow these guidelines whenever you carry
a passenger or cargo:
• Check that both tyres are properly inflated
(page 46).
• If you change your normal load, you may
need to adjust your rear suspension (page
32).
• To prevent loose items from creating a
hazard, make sure that all cargo is
securely tied down before you ride away.
• Place cargo weight as close to the center
of the motorcycle as possible.
• Balance cargo weight evenly on both
sides.
• To avoid possible heat damage to the
headlight lens, do not cover the headlight
lens with baggage or clothing.
Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following
information.
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WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this ownerʼs manual
regarding accessories and modifications.
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Accessories
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine Accessories that have been
specifically designed and tested for your
motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all
other accessories, you must be personally
responsible for proper selection, installation and
use of non-Honda accessories. Check with
your dealer for assistance and always follow
these guidelines:
• Make sure the accessory does not obscure
any lights, reduce ground clearance and
banking angle, limit suspension travel or
steering travel, alter your riding position or
interfere with operating any controls.
• Be sure electrical equipment does not
exceed the motorcycleʼs electrical system
capacity (page 144). A blown fuse can
cause a loss of lights or engine power.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your
motorcycle. This motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their
use can seriously impair your motorcycleʼs
handling.
Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modify your motorcycle
in any way that would change its design or
operation. Such changes could seriously
impair your motorcycleʼs handling, stability
and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
Removing or modifying your lights, mufflers,
emission control system or other equipment
can also make your motorcycle illegal.
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 donʼt
remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label. The
meanings of each symbol and
label are as follows.
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Read instructions contained in Ownerʼs Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual carefully.
In the interest of safety, take the motorcycle to be serviced
only by a Honda dealer.
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DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
donʼt follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
donʼt follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you donʼt follow instructions.
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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 userʼs manual
and installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to
riderʼs and passengerʼs weight should not exceed 197 kg
(434 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.
RADIATOR CAP SEAL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm
2
.
1.1
(434 lb)
197 kg
(60 lb)
27 kg
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TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
Tyre size:
Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear 150/70ZR17M/C (69W)
Tyre brand:
BRIDGESTONE
Front BT020F RADIAL J
Rear BT020R RADIAL U
REAR CUSHION LABEL
GAS FILLED
Do not open.
Do not heat.
BRIDGESTONE BT020F RADIAL J
120/70ZR17M/C(58W)
250 290
kPa
250 290
BRIDGESTONE BT020R RADIAL U
150/70ZR17M/C(69W)
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear your helmet and
protective apparel while riding.
FUEL LABEL
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
5.0kg
(11.0lb)
1.0kg
(2.2lb)
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13
Multi-function display
Tachometer
Indicators
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Turn signal switch
Rearview
mirror
Clutch lever
Passing light
control switch
Headlight
dimmer switch
Coolant temperature
gauge
Rearview mirror
Engine stop switch
Front brake lever
Hazard switch
Start button
Ignition switch
Fuel fill cap
PARTS LOCATION
Horn button
Throttle grip
Front brake fluid
reservoir
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Right fairing pocket
Battery
Fuse boxes
Center stand
Footpeg
Passenger footpeg
Rear brake
fluid reservoir
Tool kit
Saddlebag
Coolant reserve tank
Oil filler cap/dipstick
Rear brake pedal
15
Passenger footpeg
Footpeg
Side
stand
Engine oil filter
Shift lever
Final drive oil filler cap
Helmet holder
Left fairing pocket
Main fuse
Saddlebag
Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster knob
Document bag
Engine oil
drain plug
Final drive oil drain plug
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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
The indicators are contained in the
instrument panel. Their functions are
described in the tables on the following
pages.
(1) Fuel gauge
(2) Speedometer
(3) Left turn signal indicator
(4) Neutral indicator
(5) Multi-function display
(6) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
(7) Right turn signal indicator
(8) Tachometer
(9) Tachometer red zone
(10) Coolant temperature gauge
(11) High beam indicator
(12) SET button
(13) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
indicator (NT700VA)
(14) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator
(15) SEL button
(16) Low oil pressure indicator
(1)
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(1) Fuel gauge Shows approximate fuel supply available (page 25).
The fuel gauge needle will swing to the maximum
scale on the dial once when the ignition switch is
turned ON
(2) Speedometer Shows riding speed.
This shows your speed in kilometers per hour
(km/h) and/or miles per hour (mph) depending on
the type.
The speedometer needle will swing to the
maximum scale on the dial once when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
(3) Left turn signal indicator (green) Flashes when the left turn signal operates.
Should light for a few seconds and then go off
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
(4) Neutral indicator (green)
Lights when the transmission is in neutral. Should
also light for a few seconds and then go off when
the ignition switch is turned ON.
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(5) Multi-function display The display includes the following functions;
This display shows the initial display (page 24).
Odometer Shows accumulated mileage (page 27).
Tripmeter A and B
Current fuel consumption meter
Shows current fuel consumption meter (page 28).
Average fuel consumption meter
Shows average fuel consumption meter after reset
(page 28).
Shows hour and minute (page 30).
Digital clock
Shows mileage per trip (page 27).
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(6) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (amber)
Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI
(Programmed Fuel Injection) system. Should also
light for a few seconds and then go off when the
ignition switch is turned ON and engine stop switch is
at run.
If it comes on at any other time, reduce speed and
take the motorcycle to your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.
(7) Right turn signal indicator
(green)
Flashes when the right turn signal operates. Should
light for a few seconds and then go off when the
ignition switch is turned ON.
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(8) Tachometer Shows engine revolutions per minute.
The tachometer needle will swing to the maximum
scale on the dial once when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
(9)Tachometer red zone Never allow the tachometer needle to enter the red
zone, even after the engine has been broken in.
Running the engine beyond recommended maximum
engine speed (the beginning of the tachometer red
zone) can damage the engine.
NOTICE
(10) Coolant temperature gauge Shows coolant temperature (page 26).
The coolant temperature gauge needle will swing to
the maximum scale on the dial once when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
(11) High beam indicator (blue) Lights when the headlight is on high beam. Should also
light for a few seconds and then go off when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
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