I have owned a Lot of Motorcycles, and have ridden or test ridden many bikes.
I have to say the CTX & NC 700 bikes are very easy in every respect, like riding, handling, power is good, plenty of power for two up, Brake are Good for two up
The DCT is better than a CVT, in the feel and shift points
They are simple bikes, that are easy to ride and easy to work on, I like that.
I have replaced a clutch set in a Goldwing, and replaced a stator in a few Goldwings.
I have basically Completely rebuilt a few Goldwings.
Not only are these CTX700 & NC700 bike's good for the new rider they are also good for the experienced rider, I really Like mine, it just does everything, just right.
These bikes are not Absolutely excellent at any thing, but, they are very good at everything, not to many bike's are very good at everything
They are a keeper as they are a Fun bike to ride
I could see having a few of them a NC700X, and CTX700 faired auto saddle bags, trunk,