1998 - NT650V Deauville debuts based on the Revere, it features fully integrated three-quarter fairing and panniers. The fuel tank capacity enlarged to 19 litres. The 52 degree V twin has been re-tuned for stronger low-to-midrange torque with 2 spark plugs and 3 valves per cylinder and puts out 55bhp. Michelin Macadams are factory fit. Brakes are Brembo dual piston made under license and are not linked
1999 - minor revisions, main one being the fitting of Honda Immobiliser Security System (HISS mk1 version)
2001 - mid year update, from June, to HISS (now mk 2 version - retained through to end of the 650 model's life). The rear brake retaining bolt is replaced with a beefier item after some early ones snapped during rear wheel removal. Sintered brake pads become standard fit
2002-2005 NT650V Deauville -
Nissin linked brakes
2002 - Larger-capacity panniers (left increased from 18 to 24 litres; right increased from 16.7 to 19.5 litres). Panniers hinges more secure (now internally mounted) and changes also to the alloy foot rest mounting plates, silencer mount and lower pannier mounts which were now painted. The engine is modified with lightened parts to reduce vibration. Clutch plates are uprated and a catalytic converter fitted to meet EU emission laws. Nissin linked braking system replaces the earlier Brembos and front brakes upgraded to 3-piston calipers. Front end received a plain/"clear" headlight lens. Higher ouptut alternator fitted as earlier versions found to be marginal in use
2004 - minor changes, the main one being "always on" headlight and the addition of hazard flasher to the indicator system and hazard light switch replaces lights on/off switch which is no longer present. New larger-capacity battery (up from 9AH to 11.2AH) fitted and Honda claimed "Enhanced corrosion resistance"
2005 - headlight finally revised to give a decent beam and power output (but still an H4 60w/55w bulb)
2006-2010 NT700 Deauville -
Nissin brakes with ABS (option)
2006 - NT700 introduces a complete restyle. Early ones are available in limited numbers (mainly press release bikes) in late 2005, but supply problems delay availability until April/May 2006. Engine increased to 680.2cc with 1 spark plug and 4 valves per cylinder, power is up nearly 20% on the 650.
- New PGM-FI fuel injection system
- New higher-output ACG
- New HECS3 oxygen-sensing catalytic low-emissions system
- New 1-litre larger capacity fuel tank (19.7 litres)
- New larger-capacity integrated panniers
- New through-hole between panniers facilitates packing
- New seat construction and handlebar position
- New wider-coverage front cowl design
- New ‘piggyback’ - style dual multi-reflector headlight
- New 2-position adjustable windscreen
- New, more modern instrument panel design
- New 55mm longer rear-view mirror stalks
- New slimmer sidecovers for easier reach to ground
- New larger-capacity glove boxes
- New ever-on hazard lights
- New ABS version also available - a £500 cost option that 90% of buyers opted for..
The new screen is manually adjustable for height (2 positions - high & low - requires 20 minutes use of spanners). Combimed brakes with ABS (the popular seller, non-ABS is £500 cheaper but sells in very low numbers). L/h/s cubby hole now locks and r/h/s doesn't (opposite to previous models). Panniers now linked internally (baguette hole). Larger-capacity panniers (left increased from 24 to 27.4 litres; right increased from 19.5 to 26.7 litres). Behind the vertically stacked headlight (now twin H7 bulbs) there is now a new instrument panel, revised layout complete with fuel gauge. Original factory fit tyres are now Bridgestone BT-020s.
What Honda didn't shout about was that the rear sub-frame assembly went from being manufactured in high grade tubular steel to thin wall steel square box section, a change one has to assume was made for cost, and weight saving reasons because it doesn't look anywhere near as good as the round tube used on the 650
2008 - multi-position (5 heights) screen fitted, maually adjustable without the need for spanners (push forward at top, slide up or down, push back into place) and a motorised option is available (expensive)
2009 - 4th September 2009 Honda announces that for the first time in the model's history, the Deauville is to go on sale in America as a Sports Tourer.
