Honda NT700V - Luxury tourer or upscale commuter? Why not both?

From Honda America

Introducing the Honda NT700V, newly arrived in the U.S., and the perfect combination of cross-town commuter and cross-country capability that’s been wowing Europeans for over a decade. Think of it this way: If the ST1300 had a little brother, it would be the NT700V. Plenty nimble to eat up around-town urban assaults, and plenty plush and feature-packed for the luxurious long haul.

From this machine’s potent, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 680cc V-twin, disc brakes (with optional ABS) and bulletproof shaft drive to its integrated saddlebags and weather-cheating adjustable windscreen and bodywork, the NT700V rolls out as the ultimate light-weight tourer/commuter for both entry-level and seasoned riders alike. In other words, the best of both worlds.

Key Features:

• Electronic Fuel Injection delivers precise air/fuel mixture for optimal performance in all conditions, while ensuring quick, hassle-free starts in the cold or at high altitudes.
• Aerodynamic, lockable and roomy enough for groceries or overnight gear, the NT700V's built-in saddlebags notch up the convenience factor on this bike big time.
• The eight-valve, 52° V-twin four-stroke powerplant delivers heaps of smooth low- and high-end muscle tuned for both urban and highway conditions.

MSRP: Starting at $9,999 (ABS Model, $10,999)