HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 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.
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 XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 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 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X) up to 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X) up to 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 224 kg (HONDA NC750X).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (HONDA NC750X) to 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
Reader votes so far — total 4: HONDA XL750 TRANSALP (2); HONDA NC750X (2).
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| Specification | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | HONDA NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | HONDA NC750X |
| Engine size | 750cc | 700cc |
| Power | 90hp | 58.5hp |
| Torque | 74.6nm. | 69nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 224kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers | 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper | 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | 120/70ZR-17M/C |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Price | $9999 | $9899 |
| 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 |
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2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2023 HONDA NC750X: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2023 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 58.5 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 185 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 224 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs HONDA NC750X?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA NC750X.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or HONDA NC750X?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 59 hp on the HONDA NC750X.
Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or HONDA NC750X?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 224 kg for HONDA NC750X.
Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or 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.
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