Honda Ntv 650 Revere Review

Used Buyer Review

The NTV650 Revere is one of Honda's most overlooked gems from the early nineties. That longitudinally-mounted V-twin is genuinely clever engineering — shaft drive, low seat height, and a riding position that won't destroy your wrists on a two-hour commute. It's no fireball, but 60-odd horsepower moves it along with quiet confidence. The motor is bulletproof if it's been serviced, and these things genuinely last forever when looked after. Buying used, you need to check the shaft drive output for play and inspect the rear suspension linkage — neglected examples get crusty there. Carbs can gum up if it's been sitting, but a clean and sync sorts that. Original exhaust systems rust through eventually, so factor in replacement costs. Parts availability is patchy now, so an independent Honda specialist is your friend. It's never going to excite you on a canyon road, but as a reliable, characterful everyday bike it punches well above its price point. Underrated doesn't even cover it.