Honda NT 650 Deauville vs BMW R65 (2003)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NT 650 DeauvilleBMW R65
Model year20031985
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 brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires120/70-17 / 150/70-17 90/90-18 / 120/90-18

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

Picking between the Honda NT 650 Deauville and the BMW R65 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NT 650 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: