Duel Honda NC700X Vs Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom: culture shock

These are undeniably two philosophies that clash through these two road trails. Will the reasonable pragmatism of the Honda NC700X prevail over the fun versatility of the Suzuki 650 V-Strom? Bipolar duel test…

Honda NC700X 2012 tech. Sheet

Engine

• Type : In-line twin, 270 °, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 8 valves, single overhead camshaft

• Displacement : 669.6 cc

• Bore and stroke : 73 × 80 mm

• Food : PGM-FI electronic injection, 36 mm passages

• Compression ratio : 10.7 to 1

• Engine torque : 62 Nm at 4,750 rpm or 60 Nm at 4,750 rpm

• Power : 51.8 hp (38.1 kW) at 6,250 rpm or 47.6 hp (35 kW) at 6,250 rpm

Dimensions

• Length : 2195 mm

• Width : 760 mm

• Saddle height : 830 mm

• Ground clearance : 140 mm

• Caster / Caster Angle : 27 ° / 110 mm

• Wheelbase : 1540 mm

• Weight : 218 kg fully loaded (front: 104 kg / rear: 114 kg), 228 kg with optional Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

• Turning radius : 35 °

• Fuel tank capacity : 14.1 liters

• Front tire : 120/70-ZR17M / C (Metzeler Z8 Interact)

• Rear Tire : 160/60-ZR17M / C (Metzeler Z8 Interact)

Cycle part

• Frame : Steel "Diamond" type

• Fork : Telescopic 41 mm, 153.3 mm of travel

• Rear suspension : Pro-link mono-shock, 150 mm travel, adjustable preload

• Front brake : Single 320 mm floating disc, 3 piston calipers (C-ABS as standard)

• Rear brake : Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper (C-ABS as standard)

Transmission

• Final drive : By chain with O-rings

• Clutch : Multidisc in oil bath or DCT double clutch (option)

• Gearbox : 6 gears or three DCT modes (D, S, Manual)

Instrumentation

• Dash console : Fully digital, with odometer, two daily trips, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock

Commercial information

• Price : € 6,490 and € 7,490 with DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) double clutch

• Guarantee : Two years parts and MO

• Availability : Immediate in the

• Colors : Black metallic "Darkness", White "Pearl Sunbeam" or Silver metallic "Digital"

• Main options offered : Luggage rack, 35 or 45-liter top case, 29-liter suitcases, high screen, crankcase guards, fog lights, 12V socket kit, alarm, U-shaped anti-theft device and central stand

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