The NC700 series is classed as a commuter model bike which has incorporated design and mechanical elements from various motorcycle types.

There is a helmet-sized internal storage in place of the traditional fuel tank, which in turn is located under the seat.

[7] In Europe, Australia and Canada,[8] 745 cc variants are available as the NC750S and NC750X from 2014 model year onward, with slightly larger 77 mm cylinder bore producing 40.3 kilowatts (54.0 hp).

[10] For 2016 model year, NC750S and NC750X went through a facelift [11] which introduced LED headlight and taillight, new EU4 compliant exhaust pipe, new dashboard, and various other changes.

[14] Both versions came in a "D" variant that included both Honda's automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and anti-lock brakes (ABS).

[15] The UK NM4-01 which was the only officially imported variant (without built in panniers) unlike the US version features the larger 750cc engine variant and was generally marketed as the NM4 *New Motorcycle 4 "Vultus"" which is Latin for "a face expression, look, countenance" Limited runs were made, for model years 2015 and 2018.

The NC700 series is powered by a single overhead camshaft 670 cc (41 cu in) parallel-twin engine that is tilted 62˚ forward to provide a low centre of gravity, with near uniform weight distribution.

[16][17] The undersquare engine has programmed fuel injection, separate timing profiles for each cylinder,[18][19][20] and is tuned to deliver powerful torque in the low- to mid-speed range.

The version used on the Integra and NC700SD is lighter and more compact due to a simplified hydraulic circuit; a learning function has also been added to each of the drive modes to detect a variety of riding environments.