Honda NT 650 V Deauville vs BMW R65 (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NT 650 V Deauvillestacks up against the BMW R65. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NT 650 V DeauvilleBMW R65
Model year20011985
Price
Engine647 cc649 cc
Horsepower56 hp48 hp
Torque55 Nm
Weight223 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 150/70-ZR17 90/90-18 / 120/90-18

Honda NT 650 V Deauville vs BMW R65 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NT 650 V Deauville and the BMW R65 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NT 650 V Deauville brings 56 hp in a 223 kg package, while the BMW R65 counters with 48 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: