2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 47 hp (2024 HONDA NX500) up to 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA NX500) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
- Weight spans 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500) to 197 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA NX500) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
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| Specification | HONDA NX500 | YAMAHA Tracer 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA NX500 | YAMAHA Tracer 7 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 700cc |
| Power | 47hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 196kg | 197kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C59H | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60R17M/C69H | 180/55 R 17 M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Adjustable Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm | Adjustable link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.5 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $12000 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch full colour TFT screen, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) -PGM-FI settings improve low-rpm acceleration and power delivery across the rev-range -Assist/slipper clutch, HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System) |
- 5 inch TFT instruments with smartphone notification |
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2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA NX500 and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 are closely matched in weight, while the Tracer 7 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Tracer 7 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 7 has a clear listed power advantage (73.4 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Tracer 7 has a clear listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tracer 7 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
NX500 and Tracer 7 have very similar listed weights (196 kg vs 197 kg). NX500 and Tracer 7 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA NX500 vs YAMAHA Tracer 7?
YAMAHA Tracer 7 is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA NX500.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA NX500 or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
YAMAHA Tracer 7 has 73 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA NX500.
Which is lighter, HONDA NX500 or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
HONDA NX500 is lighter at 196 kg vs 197 kg for YAMAHA Tracer 7.
Which is better, HONDA NX500 or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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