Honda Africa Twin vs Honda NC750
Comparable weights are very close: Honda Africa Twin 226 kg; Honda NC750 223.6 kg. Honda Africa Twin produces 101 hp (75 kW), and Honda NC750 has a seat height of 803 mm. These differences create distinct practical strengths: Honda Africa Twin offers greater power for highway riding with a passenger, while Honda NC750’s lower seat can help shorter riders reach the ground. The choice comes down to whether extra power reserve or easier ground reach matters more to your riding.
Honda Africa Twin vs Honda NC750: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,084 cm³ | 745 cm³ |
| Power | 101 hp (75 kW) — Favorable value | 58 hp (43 kW) |
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 223.6 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 803 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L — Favorable value | 14.4 L |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,084 cm³ | 745 cm³ |
| Power | 101 hp (75 kW) — Favorable value | 58 hp (43 kW) |
| Torque | 105 Nm — Favorable value | 69 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 75.1 mm | 77.0 x 80.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel consumption | 4.9 L/100 km | 3.5 L/100 km |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper clutch | Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 223.6 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 803 mm |
| Length | 2,334 mm | 2,210 mm |
| Width | 961 mm | 846 mm |
| Height | 1,391 mm | 1,330 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm | 1,527 mm |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm | 145 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L — Favorable value | 14.4 L |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame | Diamond; steel pipe |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork | Showa 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link® system w/ single shock | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 230 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm | 120 mm |
| Rake | 27.5° | 27.0° |
| Trail | 113 mm | 110 mm |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Honda NC750Model year 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front brake diameter | 310 mm | 320 mm |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
This comparison uses Honda Africa Twin from 2022 and Honda NC750 from 2022.
Power
Honda Africa Twin
101 hp (75 kW)
Highlighted valueHonda NC750
58 hp (43 kW)
Wet weight
Honda Africa Twin
226 kg
Honda NC750
223.6 kg
Engine capacity
Honda Africa Twin
1,084 cm³
Highlighted valueHonda NC750
745 cm³
Torque
Honda Africa Twin
105 Nm
Highlighted valueHonda NC750
69 Nm
Seat height
Honda Africa Twin
850 mm
Honda NC750
803 mm
Highlighted valueHonda Africa Twin vs Honda NC750: which one to choose?
- Choose Honda Africa Twin if highway riding with a passenger makes greater acceleration reserve useful: 74 %.
- Choose Honda NC750 if a lower seat helps you reach the ground: 47 mm.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- Honda Africa Twin has more power: 101 hp (75 kW), compared with Honda NC750 at 58 hp (43 kW).
- Which motorcycle has the lower seat?
- Honda NC750 has the lower seat at 803 mm, compared with 850 mm for Honda Africa Twin.
- Which motorcycle weighs less?
- Honda NC750 weighs less at 223.6 kg, compared with Honda Africa Twin at 226 kg; both figures are wet weight.