Honda introduced this nameplate in the 2014 model year as part of the NC family, a line developed from the original NC700 concept and aimed at riders who wanted an approachable, practical large-displacement motorcycle with a relaxed riding character. The model arrived as the naked-roadster sibling in the NC range, sharing the family’s emphasis on everyday usability and accessible performance rather than outright sport focus. Honda’s official history materials place the NC-series launch in Japan in 2012, with the 750 cc evolution appearing in 2014, which is when this nameplate first entered the market.
Across its life, the model followed the NC family’s core identity while receiving periodic updates rather than full reinventions. Honda refreshed it for the 2016 model year with styling and equipment changes, and later revised it again for 2018, including updates tied to the Japanese market. Those changes kept it aligned with the broader NC lineup as Honda continued to develop the series around versatility, low-stress riding and practical packaging.
The nameplate was part of Honda’s long-running NC concept story, but it did not continue indefinitely. Honda’s Japanese product information identifies the model as a production-end version, with manufacture ending in November 2020. As a result, this is best understood as a single continuous production run from its 2014 introduction through its 2020 conclusion. Enthusiast interest in the model has remained tied to its role as the more road-oriented, upright member of the NC family, especially among riders who value ease of use and real-world practicality over high-rev character.