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.
Practical aspects and equipment
| Honda NC700S |
Kawasaki ER-6n |
Suzuki Gladius | |
| Instrumentation | |||
| Daily trip (s) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes | no |
| Engine temperature | no | no | no |
| Outside temperature | no | no | no |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged | no | no | Yes |
| Stopwatch | no | no | no |
| Shift-light | no | no | no |
| Consumption indicator (s) | no | instant + avg | no |
| Remaining autonomy | no | Yes | reserve trip |
| Handlebar controls | no | no | no |
| Convenient | |||
| Coded key | Yes | Yes | no |
| Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever | no | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever | no | Yes | no |
| Adjustable front suspension | no | no | prestressing |
| Adjustable rear suspension | prestressing | prestressing | prestressing |
| Passenger handle | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Luggage rack | no | no | no |
| Lashing hooks | 2 | 4 | no |
| Gust of wind | Yes | Yes | optional |
| Central stand | option | no | no |
| Safe that can accommodate a U | yes (21 liters!) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronics – piloting aids | |||
| ABS | option | option | option (1 color) |
| Anti-slip | no | no | no |
| Adjustable mapping | no | no | no |
| Shifter | no | no | no |
| Cruise control | no | no | no |
| NC700S | ER-6n | Gladius |
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