Yamaha Tenere 700 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
Yamaha Tenere 700
78 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
22 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

Yamaha Tenere 700
40.1 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
63.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
Yamaha Tenere 700
60.9 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
60.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
Yamaha Tenere 700
75.3 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
23.6 pts

New rider friendly

Yamaha Tenere 700
39.2 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
60.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 7.5 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 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700).
  • Torque spans 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Weight spans 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 216 kg (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 1: Yamaha Tenere 700 (1); 2025 Honda NC750X (0).

Specification Yamaha Tenere 700 2025 Honda NC750X
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model Yamaha Tenere 700 2025 Honda NC750X
Engine size 700cc 700cc
Power 72.4hp 59hp
Torque 68nm. 69nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 205kg 216kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 87.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V 120/70-17
Rear tyre 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V 160/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension link suspension, Swingarm mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 205km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 4.2 L/100km 14.1 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10116 $10000
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View HONDA 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
– 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 Yamaha Tenere 700 vs 2025 Honda NC750X: listed specifications

The 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 and 2025 Honda NC750X are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Tenere 700 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Tenere 700 and NC750X have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

Tenere 700 has a clear listed power advantage (72.4 hp vs 59 hp).

Torque

Tenere 700 and NC750X have very similar listed torque (68 Nm vs 69 Nm).

Listed top speed

Tenere 700 and NC750X have very similar listed top speeds (205 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tenere 700 has a modest listed weight advantage (205 kg vs 216 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tenere 700 is listed higher (87.5 cm) than NC750X (80 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha Tenere 700 vs 2025 Honda NC750X?

Yamaha Tenere 700 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha Tenere 700 or 2025 Honda NC750X?

Yamaha Tenere 700 has 72 hp compared with 59 hp on the 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is lighter, Yamaha Tenere 700 or 2025 Honda NC750X?

Yamaha Tenere 700 is lighter at 205 kg vs 216 kg for 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is better, Yamaha Tenere 700 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.