HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2025 Honda NC750X

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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 XL750 TRANSALP
100 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
0 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 XL750 TRANSALP
48.6 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
55 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
80.6 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
41 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
89.1 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
9.9 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
28.9 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
71.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 59 hp (2025 Honda NC750X) up to 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
  • Torque spans 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X) up to 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
  • Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 216 kg (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (2025 Honda NC750X) to 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).

Reader votes so far — total 1: HONDA XL750 TRANSALP (1); 2025 Honda NC750X (0).

Specification HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 2025 Honda NC750X
Brand HONDA HONDA
Model HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 2025 Honda NC750X
Engine size 750cc 700cc
Power 90hp 59hp
Torque 74.6nm. 69nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 208kg 216kg
Front brake Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 85.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H 120/70-17
Rear tyre 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H 160/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 220km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 6 L/100km 14.1 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9999 $10000
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS)

-The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake

-Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL

– 5" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, shift-up indicator, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, emergency stop blinking lights
– Riding modes, traction control (switchable, adjustable), engine brake control, engine power control
– 23-litre storage compartment, adjustable brake lever, parking brake (DCT). Optional: USB-C port in storage compartment, heated grips, centre stand

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2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2025 Honda NC750X: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2025 Honda NC750X differ on the listed specifications: the XL750 TRANSALP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

XL750 TRANSALP has a larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed power advantage (90 hp vs 59 hp).

Torque

XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed torque advantage (74.6 Nm vs 69 Nm).

Listed top speed

XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed weight advantage (208 kg vs 216 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL750 TRANSALP is listed higher (85.5 cm) than NC750X (80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2025 Honda NC750X?

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or 2025 Honda NC750X?

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 59 hp on the 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or 2025 Honda NC750X?

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 216 kg for 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or 2025 Honda NC750X?

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.