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Last Updated on 11th Mar'24: The Honda NX500, known for its rugged charm and comfortable ride, hasn't received any recent updates. However, Honda is stirring up interest with a patent application for a new airbag system designed specifically for their upcoming motorcycles.
NX500 Highlights
On Target
A balanced middleweight adventure bike offering refined performance, comfort, and everyday touring versatility.
What We Like
Smooth engine with linear torque, plush suspension setup, rugged styling, and great highway composure.
What We Do Not Like
Expensive for its segment, limited service reach, and doesn’t feel much different from the older CB500X.
Engine
| Engine Capacity | 471 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin |
| Configuration | DOHC |
| Cooling Type | Liquid Cooled |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Engine Type |
|---|---|---|
| Versys 650 | 649 cc | Liquid Cooled& 4 Stroke& Parallel Twin |
| TRK 502 | 500 cc | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& 2-cylinder |
| Eliminator | 451 cc | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Z650 | 649 cc | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| G 310 GS | 313 cc | Single cylinder& 4-valves& Water-cooled DOHC engine |
Power
46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
NX500's 46.9 bhp Power is close to the segment average of 47.44 bhp.
Power of NX500 Competitors
| Model | Power |
|---|---|
| Versys 650 | 66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| TRK 502 | 47.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Eliminator | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| Z650 | 67.3R1 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| G 310 GS | 25 bhp(34 ps) @9500 rpm |
| 502 C | 46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| 390 Adventure | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Himalayan 450 | 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Ninja 500 | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
NX500's 43 Nm Torque is about 10% higher than the segment average of 39.36 Nm.
Torque of NX500 Competitors
| Model | Torque |
|---|---|
| Versys 650 | 6R1 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| TRK 502 | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Eliminator | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Z650 | 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm |
| G 310 GS | 28 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| 502 C | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| 390 Adventure | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Himalayan 450 | 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Ninja 500 | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
NX500 Mileage
Mileage of NX500 Competitors
| Model | Mileage |
|---|---|
| Himalayan 450 | 30 kmpl |
| 390 Adventure | 29.5 kmpl |
| G 310 GS | 29.26 kmpl |
| TRK 502 | 25 kmpl |
| 502 C | 20 kmpl |
| Versys 650 | 19.4 kmpl |
| Z650 | 19.02 kmpl |
Kerb Weight
196 kg
NX500's 196 kg Kerb Weight is about 7% higher than the segment average of 184.63 kg.
Kerb Weight of NX500 Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Versys 650 | 220 kg |
| TRK 502 | 235 kg |
| Eliminator | 176 kg |
| 502 C | 220 kg |
| 390 Adventure | 181 kg, 182 kg |
| Himalayan 450 | 196 kg |
| 85 SX | 67 kg |
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Honda NX500 Specs & Features
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Honda NX500 Competitors
| Models | Visual Comparison | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹6.33 Lakh* | 471 cc | 47 bhp | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 27.78 kmpl | 196 kg | 830 mm | ||
| 500 cc | 47.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 25 kmpl | 235 kg | 860 mm | NX500 vs TRK 502 | ||
| 451 cc | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | - | 176 kg | 735 mm | NX500 vs Eliminator | ||
| 649 cc | 66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 6R1 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 19.4 kmpl | 220 kg | 845 mm | NX500 vs Versys 650 | ||
| 451 cc | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | - | - | 785 mm | NX500 vs Ninja 500 | ||
| 398.63 cc | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 29.5 kmpl | 182 kg | 830 mm | NX500 vs 390 Adventure | ||
| 649 cc | 67.3R1 bhp @ 8000 rpm | 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm | 19.02 kmpl | - | 790 mm | NX500 vs Z650 | ||
| 452 cc | 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm | 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 30 kmpl | 196 kg | 825 mm | NX500 vs Himalayan 450 | ||
| 313 cc | 25 bhp(34 ps) @9500 rpm | 28 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 29.26 kmpl | - | 835 mm | NX500 vs G 310 GS | ||
| 500 cc | 46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 20 kmpl | 220 kg | 750 mm | NX500 vs 502 C | ||
| 84.9 cc | - | - | - | 67 kg | 865 mm | NX500 vs 85 SX |
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