Honda NC 750 X versus Suzuki V-Strom 650

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda NC 750 X

Crossover
Suzuki

Suzuki V-Strom 650

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2024~
RRP 8.499 €
RRP 8.800 €
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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
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • High-torque engine
  • Suitable for everyday use
  • Value for money
Cons:
  • a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
  • Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
  • Performance sufficient, but not sporty
Cons:
  • No need for mixed tyres

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight :
214 (max: 429 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length :
2.275 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat :
830 mm until : 835 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 415 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
488 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 159 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 19 M/C x MT 2.50 110/80R19 M/C 59V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 260 mm)

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

Companion for every day

The bottom line is that there is a clear thumbs up for the Suzuki V-Strom 650. At 8,390 euros, it is an all-round successful bike with very good manners, can be used everywhere and is fully suitable for travel.

Suzuki remains true to its reputation for building underrated bikes. Our recommendation for all those who are looking for a fully everyday bike with a very good price-performance ratio: Ride it absolutely test. Rarely has had so much fun with so little effort.

The test bike was provided to us by M.A.S. in Wilster.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.390€
  • Used (3 years old): 6.600€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, yellow, black, blue