Honda CB 500 X versus Honda NC 750 X
Honda CB 500 X
Adventure
Honda NC 750 X
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2023
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 7.680 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- low consumption, long range
- cheap in purchase maintenance
- easy to use
Pros:
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Easy to ride - also suitable for beginners
- Beautiful V2-like sound
- Practical storage compartment
- Motor develops torque far below
- cost-effective maintenance, low consumption
Cons:
- Windscreen not adjustable without tools
- Single pane at the front grips a little late
Cons:
- a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
- Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
- Performance sufficient, but not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 810 mm until : 834 mm
Weight : 197 (max: 386 ) kg
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 810 mm until : 834 mm
Weight : 197 (max: 386 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 429 ) kg
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 429 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 491 km
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 491 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 403 km
Chassis
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 136 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 136 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Giant travel steamer or CB500X?
The CB is a reliable, grateful motorcycle without unnecessary bells and whistles that sometimes invites you to longer tours. And those who can be content with this get a manoeuvrable, easy-to-use travel companion compared to the large touring machines. This is much easier to manoeuvre, is characterized by high-quality components in Honda quality and does not pose any major problems for its driver. Just fun driving and that for less than 7000 €. Combined with the low consumption and manageable sub-costs, the CB has a few really good arguments on its side!
The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The NC 750 X is one of Honda's top 3 sellers. No wonder, because as mentioned at the beginning there are hardly any competitors that would be comparable with this bike. It is incredibly practical, agile, easy to drive, affordable and offers the proverbial Honda quality. However, the NC would not be dojustice if it were simply reduced to these virtues, because it is also really fun! Appropriately, we also liked the sound thanks to the lifting pin offset. Beautifully bollerig and untemrum bassy, the Twin roars in front of it. Almost like a V2, especially when you're gasping.Overall, Honda succeeds with the NC 750 X a small, fine funbike that has not unjustly found many fans over the years. This certainly does not include the announcers and announcers of the motorcycle meeting, but rather "real" motorcyclists, who use their bike a lot and often. So all those who have to be able to rely on their mobile base, because they are not only gurgling to the iceman in fair weather, but on the daily commute or for longer journeys. And that's exactly what the Honda NC 750 X is made for.
The test machine was provided to us by motofun from Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!
