2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs KAWASAKI Versys 650
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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.
- 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp 85 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Lowest 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 67 hp (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 92 hp (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
- Torque spans 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 75 Nm (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Versys 650) to 750 cc (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
| Engine size | 750cc | 650cc |
| Power | 92hp | 67hp |
| Torque | 75nm. | 61nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | Axial mounted two-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston |
| Rear brake | Single piston caliper, 256 mm single disc | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21M/C 54H | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70R18M/C 70H | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm SFF-CA USD, 200 mm travel | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 190 mm travel | Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 215km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.9 L – 5.5 L/100km | 21 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $10099 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Five-inch TFT Panel Multi information display, Type – C, Roadsync -Riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel and User Mode -HSTC: Three Level + OFF -ESS, Dual-channel ABS (Rear ABS can be deactivated) |
-Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display -KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) -USB Outlet (Accessory) -Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp and 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 differ on the listed specifications: the XL75O Transalp has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
XL75O Transalp has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
XL75O Transalp has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 67 hp).
Torque
XL75O Transalp has a clear listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 61 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL75O Transalp has a modest listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL75O Transalp has a modest listed weight advantage (210 kg vs 219 kg). XL75O Transalp and Versys 650 have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs KAWASAKI Versys 650?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp has 92 hp compared with 67 hp on the KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is lighter at 210 kg vs 219 kg for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is better, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
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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