HONDA NC750X vs KAWASAKI Z650
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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.
- HONDA NC750X 80 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X) up to 68 hp (KAWASAKI Z650).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Z650) up to 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X).
- Weight spans 188 kg (KAWASAKI Z650) to 224 kg (HONDA NC750X).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Z650) to 700 cc (HONDA NC750X).
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| Specification | HONDA NC750X | KAWASAKI Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA NC750X | KAWASAKI Z650 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 650cc |
| Power | 58.5hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 224kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. | 300 mm dual discs, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17M/C | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17M/C | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km | 15 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Price | $9899 | $8149 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features |
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-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2023 HONDA NC750X vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z650: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA NC750X and 2023 KAWASAKI Z650 differ on the listed specifications: the NC750X has more displacement and torque, and the Z650 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
NC750X has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Z650 has a clear listed power advantage (68 hp vs 58.5 hp).
Torque
NC750X has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z650 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z650 is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 224 kg). NC750X and Z650 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 79 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 HONDA NC750X vs KAWASAKI Z650?
KAWASAKI Z650 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA NC750X.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA NC750X or KAWASAKI Z650?
KAWASAKI Z650 has 68 hp compared with 59 hp on the HONDA NC750X.
Which is lighter, HONDA NC750X or KAWASAKI Z650?
KAWASAKI Z650 is lighter at 188 kg vs 224 kg for HONDA NC750X.
Which is better, HONDA NC750X or KAWASAKI Z650?
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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