2003 Honda NT650V Deauville review from United Kingdom
"Don't buy one if you want to keep it in as new condition"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I sold my Deauville within a year due to defective paint on all chassis parts.
Paint was extremely thin and flaking on front forks, engine, drive shaft casing and swing arm.
The swing arm was replaced once under warranty, and yet again the replacement parts went the same way!
Very poor considering my bike only gets used in dry weather, and is always garaged!
General comments?
You would think the Deauville is the perfect bike; comfortable even two up, fitted panniers, reasonable power from its 650 V twin.
But can you live with the awful paint quality from Honda's Spanish production line?
I didn't !
All Honda NT650V Deauville reviews
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki ER-5 |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2008 |