HONDA NC750X vs 2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03

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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.

Top on paper
HONDA NC750X
80.1 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
33.4 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-03
30.3 pts

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

HONDA NC750X
37 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
47.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-03
78 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA NC750X
90 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
63.6 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-03
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
HONDA NC750X
81.9 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
44.9 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-03
29.9 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA NC750X
24 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
45.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-03
90.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • HONDA NC750X 80 cm
  • 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 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 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X).
  • Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X).
  • Weight spans 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 224 kg (HONDA NC750X).
  • Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 700 cc (HONDA NC750X).
Specification HONDA NC750X HONDA NX500 YAMAHA MT-03
Brand HONDA HONDA YAMAHA
Model HONDA NC750X HONDA NX500 YAMAHA MT-03
Engine size 700cc 500cc 300cc
Power 58.5hp 47hp 42hp
Torque 69nm. 43nm. 29.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 224kg 196kg 168kg
Front brake 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS
Rear brake 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS
Seat height (cm) 80cm 83cm 78cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR-17M/C 110/80R19M/C59H 110/70R17
Rear tyre 160/60ZR-17M/C 160/60R17M/C69H 140/70R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure Naked
Top speed 185km/h 188km/h 180km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14.1 L – 4 L/100km 17.5 L – 4 L/100km 14 L – 4.2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9899 $7299 $4999
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View HONDA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features
  • -Assist/slipper clutch control, Throttle By Wire, 3 default riding modes, plus USER customisation
  • -Honda Selectable Torque Control, 3 levels of intervention
  • -Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), HISS

-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)

-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA NC750X vs HONDA NX500?

HONDA NX500 is listed at 188 km/h vs 185 km/h for HONDA NC750X.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA NC750X or HONDA NX500?

HONDA NC750X has 59 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA NX500.

Which is better, HONDA NC750X or HONDA NX500?

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.