Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	296	310
  Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
  Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm USD Forks	Telescopic Fork
  Rear Suspension	Pro-link Monoshock	MoNoshock Absorber
  Front Tyre Size	110/80 R19	110/70 R17
  Rear Tyre Size	160/60 R17	150/60 R17
  Tubeless Tyres
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	220 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Call/SMS Alerts
  Pillion Footrest
  GPS & Navigation
  Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
  USB Charger Port		Data Not Available
  Console Type	Digital	Digital
  Engine Kill Switch
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Seat Style	Single	Single
  Side Stand Indicator
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Spark Plugs
  Engine Capacity	471 cc	451 cc
  Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin	45R1 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
  No. of Cylinders	2	2
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
  Bore x Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	70 mm x 58.6 mm
  Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	PGM-Fi System	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm	44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
  Max Torque	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	27.78 kmpl	Data Not Available
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed
  No. of valves per cylinder	Data Not Available	2

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• Instrumentation

  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital

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• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Radial Tyres
  Side Stand Alarm
  Pass Light
  Pillion Grabrail
  Turn Signal	LED	Data Not Available
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system
  Slipper Clutch
  Traction Control System
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Switch	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2165 mm	1995 mm
  Width	830 mm	730 mm
  Height	1415 mm	1120 mm
  Wheelbase	1445 mm	1375 mm
  Ground Clearance	181 mm	145 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 Litres	14 Litres
  Body Type	Adventure	Sports
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	196 kg	171 kg
  Seat Height	830 mm	785 mm

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights
  LED headlight

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 Years/ 48000 Kms

  3 Years/36000 Kms

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Data Not Available

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Smooth and tractable 471 cc parallel‑twin engine. Connected 5‑inch TFT with Bluetooth nav support. Dual-channel ABS and traction control standard. Honda Selectable Torque Control adds rider confidence. Adjustable suspension for varied terrain comfort.	Smooth twin engine enhances everyday rideability. Lightweight chassis improves manoeuvrability in traffic. Comfortable ergonomics support longer rides easily. Balanced handling suits mixed terrain riding. Modern tech improves safety and convenience.
  Cons	Modest power compared to bigger adventure bikes. Premium price may deter budget-conscious buyers. CBU import might mean limited service support.	Moderate top speed limits outright sport performance. Basic feature set reduces premium appeal. Firm suspension affects ride comfort marginally.

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