2024 HONDA NX500 vs HONDA CB750 Hornet
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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 Tallest seat here
- HONDA CB750 Hornet 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 92 hp (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA NX500) up to 75 Nm (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Weight spans 190 kg (HONDA CB750 Hornet) to 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA NX500) to 750 cc (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA NX500 | HONDA CB750 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA NX500 | HONDA CB750 Hornet |
| Engine size | 500cc | 750cc |
| Power | 47hp | 92hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 75nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 196kg | 190kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial mount 4 piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C59H | 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60R17M/C69H | 160/60ZR-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Showa 41mm SFF-BPTMTM USD, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.5 L – 4 L/100km | 15.2 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA 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) |
-Assisted slipper clutch, 5 inch TFT screen, Type C USB -ESS, Three default rider modes; RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT -Three levels of Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control -USER customisation option between the three levels. Emergency Stop System (ESS) |
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2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA NX500 and 2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet differ on the listed specifications: the CB750 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB750 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB750 Hornet has a modest listed weight advantage (190 kg vs 196 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: NX500 is listed higher (83 cm) than CB750 Hornet (79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA NX500 vs HONDA CB750 Hornet?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA NX500.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA NX500 or HONDA CB750 Hornet?
HONDA CB750 Hornet has 92 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA NX500.
Which is lighter, HONDA NX500 or HONDA CB750 Hornet?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is lighter at 190 kg vs 196 kg for HONDA NX500.
Which is better, HONDA NX500 or HONDA CB750 Hornet?
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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