Kawasaki Versys 650 versus Honda NC 750 X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Versys 650

Crossover
Honda

Honda NC 750 X

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 8.745 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Pros:
  • Very comfortable travel steamer
  • Easy to use without a lot of bells and whistles
  • Really good brakes!
  • Stable, confidence-inspiring handling
  • Large tank, low consumption, long range
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:
  • Performance for two with luggage a bit scarce
  • No cruise control available
Cons:
  • a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
  • Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
  • Performance sufficient, but not sporty

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
219 (max: 429 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight :
214 (max: 429 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 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

Performance

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
467 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
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

Brakes

Front brake
Double Petal brake discs ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc ( 250 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 8.745€ + transfer
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: since 2007
  • Colors: red, green, black

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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 6,000€
  • Years built: 2014-2021
  • Colours: red, black, blue, white