Honda NC700X 2012 vs. Honda NX500 2024

Honda NC700X 2012

Honda NX500 2024

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Technical Specifications Honda NC700X 2012 compared to Honda NX500 2024

Honda NC700X 2012

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NC700X 2012

Honda NX500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	670 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,285 mm	Height	1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NC700X 2012

One would still wish for a little more power from this Honda, but otherwise the NCX is one of the most uncomplicated and practical motorbikes on the market. Not only a positive riding experience, but also the thoroughly low price encourage you to buy it.

ABS

fully automatic gear change

extremely cheap to buy

uncomplicated chassis

very practical and pleasant.

Slightly less power

dual-clutch transmission only as an extra purchase.

Honda NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger