Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026 vs. Honda NC750X 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda NC750X 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026 compared to Honda NC750X 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda NC750X 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda NC750X 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	59 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	69 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Electronically controlled	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube, Tubular
Rake	Rake	25.5 degree	Rake	27 degree
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 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	2,080 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	846 mm
Height	Height	1,060 mm	Height	1,330 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	802 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	488 km	Range	402 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	80 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	82 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	145 mm	Ground clearance	145 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

The E-Clutch is a perfect match for the CB500 Hornet’s accessible design. It takes the strain off the rider, particularly in city traffic, when pulling away, during stop-and-go driving and when turning slowly, without taking away the rider’s control over gear selection. This offers a noticeable improvement in comfort, especially for new riders.

very comfortable in stop-and-go traffic

no stalling when pulling away or turning

clutchless pulling away and stopping

manual clutch can be used at any time

performs impressively even during sporty driving

around 3 kg extra weight

a surcharge of 500 euros

Honda NC750X 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch vs Honda NC750X

Price Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch

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