

This edition of the Honda CTX 700 D DCT is the 6 speed | DCT version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Honda CTX 700 has a 670cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2014 CTX 700 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CTX 700's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary | 1991cc.1990 Norton Commander Police | 1990cc.
Weighing in at 234 kgs (515 lbs) this makes the Honda CTX 700 D DCT in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 670cc 8 valve Boxer 2 cylinder engine produces 51.1 bhp (38 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 45.7 lb-ft (61.9 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CTX 700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT has a Power to weight ratio of 218.3 bhp per ton and 195.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 CTX 700 competing with the 1986 Suzuki VS 700 GL Intruder [243.3 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Suzuki DR 500 S [243.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CTX 700 generating around 195.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R [220.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1993 Suzuki RF 600 R [220.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.3 secs, this makes the Honda CTX 700 D DCT similar in acceleration to the 2016 Honda CTX 700 D DCT (16.9 secs) and the 2004 Kawasaki KLR 250 DOHC (16.9 secs). This Honda CTX 700 D DCT also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 SE
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 SE (0 secs) and the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 400 F (0 secs).
The 2014 version of the Honda CTX 700 D DCT has a maximum speed of 110mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).