Honda Nc750x vs Honda Cb500x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nc750x vs Honda Cb500x. Honda Nc750x: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approx. 220 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nc750x
Honda Cb500x
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
197 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
214 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approx. 220 kg)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nc750x
7.8/10
"The most sensible motorcycle you'll ever slightly resent owning."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Clever integrated helmet storage
Cons
−Engine completely lacks character
−Suspension wallows when loaded
−DCT adds purchase complexity
Honda Cb500x
7.8/10
"The most sensible used motorcycle purchase under six thousand dollars."
Pros
+Essentially indestructible engine
+Abundant used supply
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Suspension soft for loaded touring
−Resale drops fast
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