2025 Honda NC750X vs HONDA CB500XA
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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 NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 (HONDA CB500XA) up to 59 hp (2025 Honda NC750X).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA) up to 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X).
- Weight spans 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA) to 216 kg (2025 Honda NC750X).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CB500XA) to 700 cc (2025 Honda NC750X).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda NC750X | HONDA CB500XA |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | 2025 Honda NC750X | HONDA CB500XA |
| Engine size | 700cc | 500cc |
| Power | 59hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 199kg |
| Front brake | 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers | Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/80R19M/C |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10000 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | – 5" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, shift-up indicator, clock – LED lights, emergency stop blinking lights |
-The slipper/assist clutch |
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2025 Honda NC750X vs 2023 HONDA CB500XA: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda NC750X and 2023 HONDA CB500XA differ on the listed specifications: the NC750X has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB500XA has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
NC750X has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
NC750X has a clear listed power advantage (59 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
NC750X has a clear listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
NC750X 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
CB500XA is notably lighter on the listed weight (199 kg vs 216 kg). NC750X has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 83 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 2025 Honda NC750X vs HONDA CB500XA?
2025 Honda NC750X is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500XA.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda NC750X or HONDA CB500XA?
2025 Honda NC750X has 59 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500XA.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda NC750X or HONDA CB500XA?
HONDA CB500XA is lighter at 199 kg vs 216 kg for 2025 Honda NC750X.
Which is better, 2025 Honda NC750X or HONDA CB500XA?
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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