Honda Cb500x vs Honda Xl750 Transalp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb500x vs Honda Xl750 Transalp. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Xl750 Transalp: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500x
Honda Xl750 Transalp
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
92 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
200 km/h (estimated, Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500x
7.8/10
"The most sensible used motorcycle purchase under six thousand dollars."
Pros
+Essentially indestructible engine
+Abundant used supply
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Suspension soft for loaded touring
−Resale drops fast
Honda Xl750 Transalp
8.5/10
"Honda's best mid-size adventure bike in years — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Screen scratches easily
−Braking software needs update
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