Because the CTX is essentially the NC700 with a different body, I have compared all four Honda models (2014 Honda CTX700T, 2014 CTX700N, 2013 NC700XA and NC700SXA).
The 2013 NC700XA and the 2013 NC700SA come with liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engines with displacement at 670 cc. Bore & Stroke of both models is the same (73 mm x 80 mm), as well as compression ratio (10.7: 1). Both NC700s feature chain-driven SOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. Final drive comes from O-ring sealed chains. Front suspension in the XA comes from 41 mm telescopic fork at 153.3 mm (6 in.) travel, compared to the SA at 120 mm (4.7 in.) travel. Tires are the same (120/70ZR – 17 radial front, 160/60ZR – 17 radial rear) as well are brakes (320 mm wave discs with triple-piston caliper on the front, 240 mm wave disc with single-piston calipers on the back). Both models feature Combined Braking System with ABS. The XA sits at 830 mm (32.7 in.) and the SA at 790 mm (31.1 in.) and the wheelbase of the XA is barely larger at 1,540 mm (60.6 in.) vs. the SA’s 1,525 mm (60 in.). The NC700XA is heavier, with a curb weight of 218 kg (480 lb) compared to 215 kg (473 lb).
Both the 2014 CTX700T and the 2014 CTX700N also come equipped with liquid-cooled parallel-twin engines with a displacement of 670 cc and a fuel capacity of 12 litres. Bore & Stroke the same as NC700 models. Both the T and N operate SOHC at four valves per cylinder. Front suspension is also the same (41 mm front fork, 107 mm (4.2 in.) travel). Rear suspension is at 109 mm (4.3 in.) travel in both models, although the T comes with Pro-Link single shock and the N features a Pro-Link rear suspension system. Tires are the same (Front: 120/70-17, Rear: 160/60-17) as well are brakes (single 320 mm discs with twin-piston calipers in the front, single 240 mm discs with single-piston calipers in the rear). Seat Height is matched (719 mm/28.3 in.) as well as wheelbase (1,529 mm/60. 2 in.).
So where are the differences really noticeable?
The 2013 NC700XA and the 2013 NC700SA come with liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engines with displacement at 670 cc. Bore & Stroke of both models is the same (73 mm x 80 mm), as well as compression ratio (10.7: 1). Both NC700s feature chain-driven SOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. Final drive comes from O-ring sealed chains. Front suspension in the XA comes from 41 mm telescopic fork at 153.3 mm (6 in.) travel, compared to the SA at 120 mm (4.7 in.) travel. Tires are the same (120/70ZR – 17 radial front, 160/60ZR – 17 radial rear) as well are brakes (320 mm wave discs with triple-piston caliper on the front, 240 mm wave disc with single-piston calipers on the back). Both models feature Combined Braking System with ABS. The XA sits at 830 mm (32.7 in.) and the SA at 790 mm (31.1 in.) and the wheelbase of the XA is barely larger at 1,540 mm (60.6 in.) vs. the SA’s 1,525 mm (60 in.). The NC700XA is heavier, with a curb weight of 218 kg (480 lb) compared to 215 kg (473 lb).
Both the 2014 CTX700T and the 2014 CTX700N also come equipped with liquid-cooled parallel-twin engines with a displacement of 670 cc and a fuel capacity of 12 litres. Bore & Stroke the same as NC700 models. Both the T and N operate SOHC at four valves per cylinder. Front suspension is also the same (41 mm front fork, 107 mm (4.2 in.) travel). Rear suspension is at 109 mm (4.3 in.) travel in both models, although the T comes with Pro-Link single shock and the N features a Pro-Link rear suspension system. Tires are the same (Front: 120/70-17, Rear: 160/60-17) as well are brakes (single 320 mm discs with twin-piston calipers in the front, single 240 mm discs with single-piston calipers in the rear). Seat Height is matched (719 mm/28.3 in.) as well as wheelbase (1,529 mm/60. 2 in.).
So where are the differences really noticeable?