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Honda NC 700 X - [2016]
This edition of the Honda NC 700 X is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Honda NC 700 has a 670cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2016 NC 700 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the NC 700's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme Edition | 2023cc.2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 | 2023cc.
Weighing in at 218 kgs (480 lbs) this makes the Honda NC 700 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Honda NC 700 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 670cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 51.1 bhp (38 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 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 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda NC 700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Honda NC 700 X.
The 2016 Honda NC 700 X has a Power to weight ratio of 234.4 bhp per ton and 209.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 NC 700 competing with the 1992 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder [259.4 bhp\ton] and the 1993 Suzuki TS 200 R [259.2 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 NC 700 generating around 209.7 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 1979 Honda CB 900 F Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Honda CB 900 FA Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.1 secs, this makes the Honda NC 700 X similar in acceleration to the 2018 Honda NC 750 X DCT (15.8 secs) and the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE (15.8 secs). This Honda NC 700 X 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 2016 Honda NC 700 X and the 1983 Suzuki PE 175 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Honda NC 700 X 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 1983 Suzuki PE 175 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1982 Honda MTX 125 R (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Honda NC 700 X has a maximum speed of 105mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 NC 700 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Honda NC 700 X then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph).
Kawasaki KLX 125 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 124 cc
Top Speed: 62 mph
Quarter Mile: 22.3 secs @ 0 mph
