Hello there

[antbeest]

Hi Everyone, I am looking at returning to biking after 4 years off. I don't have a great deal of motorcycling experience and I am undecided whether to go for a more novice friendly NC750X or a new Crossrunner. Not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but any advice would be appreciated.

[reasty]

Greetings
Working on the old adage that you never forget how to ride a bike - you might find that you master the nc750x remarkabl  quickly. I've only had one as a courtesy bike and whilst it seemed great for commuting and as a work horse it would probably be hard work for any decent length tours.
If you did find it underwhelming you might be looking at a further investment into a cr very soon after.
I guess it depends on your anticipated use but I'd be inclined to aim high to save an additional purchase
Let us know how you get on.
 

[stubax]

I had a similar conundrum a few years ago when I got back into biking, wanted a 600 Bandit but thought that it was too much at first, bought a GS500 - the GS 500 had been exchanged for a Bandit within 6 months, wished that I had gone for the Bandit in the first place as it was the bike I wanted and would have been cheaper.

[Skids]

Originally Posted by reasty

Greetings
Working on the old adage that you never forget how to ride a bike - you might find that you master the nc750x remarkabl  quickly. I've only had one as a courtesy bike and whilst it seemed great for commuting and as a work horse it would probably be hard work for any decent length tours.
If you did find it underwhelming you might be looking at a further investment into a cr very soon after.
I guess it depends on your anticipated use but I'd be inclined to aim high to save an additional purchase
Let us know how you get on.
 

Can't help but agree with this. Back in 2001, I decided to return to biking after nearly 20 years off, I test rode and bought a VFR800 because it was so easy to ride and I never regretted my decision.

If you are concerned about the power, don't forget you control it with your right hand!