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Honda NC750X vs Kawasaki Versys 650: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda NC750X (2021-present) and the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Honda NC750X 57.8 hp, Kawasaki Versys 650 65.7 hp.
  • Torque: Honda NC750X 69 Nm, Kawasaki Versys 650 61 Nm.
  • Weight: Honda NC750X 214 kg, Kawasaki Versys 650 219 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Honda NC750X (2021-present)57.8
  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)65.7 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Honda NC750X (2021-present)69 (best)
  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)61

Weight kg

  • Honda NC750X (2021-present)214 (best)
  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)219

Full specs

Specification
2017 Honda NC750X — photo by Carsamar
Honda NC750X
2021-present
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Kawasaki Versys 650 (2025 model year, shown at EICMA 2024) — photo by AVMOTO (Wikimedia Commons)
Kawasaki Versys 650
2021-2025
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CategoryAdventureAdventure
Years2021-present2021-2025
Engine745cc liquid-cooled 8-valve SOHC 55-degree parallel-twin, Euro 5 compliant, throttle-by-wire649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin
Cylinders22
Displacement745 cc649 cc
Power57.8 hp @ 6,750 rpm65.7 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest
Torque69 Nm @ 4,750 rpmBest61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission6-speed manual (6-speed DCT automatic optional with Honda Selectable Torque Control)6-speed, sealed chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight214 kg (wet)Best219 kg (wet)
Seat height800 mm845 mm
Fuel capacity14.4 L21 LBest
Front suspension41mm Showa telescopic fork, 120mm travel (reduced from 153.5mm on prior generation per launch coverage)41mm Showa inverted telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.9 in (150mm) travel
Rear suspensionPro-Link swingarm with single shock, approx. 120mm travelKYB single shock on twin-sided aluminum swingarm, remote preload adjuster and rebound damping, 5.7 in (145mm) travel
Brake system2-channel ABS (non-linked), standardDual front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes with ABS standard
Front brakeSingle 320mm disc, single hydraulic caliperDual 300mm petal discs, Nissin twin-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 240mm disc, single hydraulic caliperSingle 250mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222F)
Rear tire160/60 ZR17160/60-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222)
QuickshifterNoNo
Launch priceUSD 8,199 (US)BestUSD 8,899 (USA)