2025 Honda NC750X vs KAWASAKI Versys 650
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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
- KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 67 hp (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Torque spans 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X).
- Weight spans 216 kg (2025 Honda NC750X) to 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Versys 650) to 700 cc (2025 Honda NC750X).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda NC750X | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | 2025 Honda NC750X | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 650cc |
| Power | 59hp | 67hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 61nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side) |
| Rear suspension | mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel | Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km | 21 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10000 | $10099 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI 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 |
-Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display -KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) -USB Outlet (Accessory) -Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2025 Honda NC750X vs 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda NC750X and 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 are closely matched in weight, while the NC750X has more displacement and torque, and the Versys 650 has more peak power.
Engine displacement
NC750X has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Versys 650 has a modest listed power advantage (67 hp vs 59 hp).
Torque
NC750X has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 61 Nm).
Listed top speed
NC750X and Versys 650 have very similar listed top speeds (200 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
NC750X and Versys 650 have very similar listed weights (216 kg vs 219 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Versys 650 is listed higher (84.5 cm) than NC750X (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and seat height, while listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda NC750X vs KAWASAKI Versys 650?
Both are listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda NC750X or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
KAWASAKI Versys 650 has 67 hp compared with 59 hp on the 2025 Honda NC750X.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda NC750X or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
2025 Honda NC750X is lighter at 216 kg vs 219 kg for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is better, 2025 Honda NC750X or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
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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