| Engine | Honda NC700X | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 670 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 51 hp (@6 250 RPM) | 69 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@4 750 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 900 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 2.18 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IFR6G-11K | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 73.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.0 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 9.25 lbs/hp | 6.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 270 hp/2500lbs | 362 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ12S, 12V 11Ah | 12V 10Ah (10 HR) |
| Gearbox | Honda NC700X | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID520V0 114 links, RK520MKO 114 links | 520 114 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.731 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.812 (39 mph) | 2.438 (47 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.894 (57 mph) | 1.714 (66 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.454 (75 mph) | 1.333 (85 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.2 (90 mph) | 1.111 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.033 (105 mph) | 0.966 (117 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.837 (129 mph) | 0.852 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda NC700X | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond steel frame | Diamond steel frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 5.39 in travel | 41mm USD, 5.91 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 137mm wheel travel | Monoshock, 5.71 in travel |