Honda NC700S challenges Kawasaki ER-6n and Suzuki Gladius
In 2012, Honda intends to shake up the basic motorcycle segment with its economical roadster, the NC700S. Site opposed the novelty of the winged crest to its twin-cylinder compatriots: the acclaimed Kawasaki ER-6n and the Suzuki Gladius. Comparative test.
NC700S, ER-6n and Gladius data sheets
Engine
|
Honda NC700S
|
Kawasaki ER-6n |
Suzuki Gladius |
Type |
Twin cylinder in line |
Twin cylinder in line |
90 ° V-Twin
|
Displacement |
669.6cc |
649cc |
645cc |
Bore x stroke |
73 x 80 mm |
83 x 60 mm |
81 x 62.6 mm |
Cooling |
Liquid |
Liquid |
Liquid |
Distribution |
Single ACT, 8 valves
|
Double ACT, 8 valves
|
Double ACT, 8 valves
|
Compression tx |
10.7: 1 |
10.7: 1 |
11.5: 1 |
Power |
47.6 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
72 hp at 8,500 rpm |
72hp at 8,400 rpm
|
Couple |
60 Nm at 4,750 rpm
|
64 Nm at 7,000 rpm |
64 Nm at 6,400 rpm
|
Food |
Electronic PGM-FI 32 mm |
Electronic Keihin 38 mm
|
Electronic |
Transmission
|
Clutch |
Wet multi-disk |
Multi-disc in oil bath |
Multi-disc in oil bath |
Gearbox |
6 reports |
6 reports |
6 reports |
Final drive |
By chain |
By chain |
By chain |
Cycle part
|
Frame |
Steel "Diamond" type |
Perimeter steel |
Tubular steel trellis |
Front suspension |
Hydraulic fork 41 mm |
Hydraulic fork 41 mm |
Hydraulic fork adjustable preload
|
Suspension Ar |
Pro-link with adjustable preload monoshock |
Preload adjustable offset monoshock |
Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload |
Front / rear travel |
120 mm / 120 mm |
125/130 mm
|
NC |
Front brake |
1 disc of 320 mm, 2 piston calipers (3 pistons with C-ABS) |
2 x 300 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
2 discs of 290 mm, 2 piston calipers |
Ar brake |
1 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
1 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
|
1 disc of 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
ABS |
C-ABS optional |
optional |
optional (blue color) |
Front tire |
120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) |
120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) |
Rear tire |
160/60 ZR17 M / C (69W) |
160/60 ZR 17 M / C (69W) |
160/60 ZR 17 M / C (69W)
|
Dimensions, weight, capacities
|
Length |
2195 mm |
2 110 mm |
2 130mm |
Width |
760 mm |
770 mm |
760 mm |
Height |
1130 mm |
1110 mm |
1,165 mm |
Caster angle |
27 ° |
25 ° |
25 ° |
Hunt |
110 mm |
110 mm |
104 mm |
Wheelbase |
1507 mm |
1410mm |
1445 mm |
Steering angle |
30 ° |
35 ° |
NC |
Ground clearance |
140 mm |
130 mm |
NC |
Saddle height |
790 mm
|
805 mm |
785 mm |
Full weight
|
211 kg (215 kg with C-ABS) |
204 kg (206 kg with ABS) |
202 kg (205 kg with ABS) |
Fuel tank |
14.1 liters |
16 liters |
14.5 liters |
Commercial information |
|
Honda NC700S |
Kawasaki ER-6n |
Suzuki Gladius |
Availability |
Immediate |
Immediate |
Immediate |
Colors |
Black "Graphite", White "Pearl Sunbeam", or Metallic Silver "Seal" |
Yellow "Pearl Shining", Black "Metallic Spark", or White "Pearl Stardust" |
White / blue, White black, or Black
|
Guarantee |
2 years parts and MO |
2 years parts and MO |
2 years parts and MO |
Price |
€ 5,490 (€ 5,990 with C-ABS)
|
€ 6,499 (€ 7,099 with ABS) |
5,999 euros (€ 6,499 with ABS)
|
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