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Honda NX500 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 471cc liquid-cooled engine makes 46.9 bhp and 43 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 196 kg that is 239 bhp per tonne, 6th best power-to-weight of the 14 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 471 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 46.9 bhp
- Torque
- 43 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 26.5 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 196 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17.5 L
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Ground clearance
- 181 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1447 mm
- Length
- 2165 mm
- Width
- 829 mm
- Height
- 1413 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 296 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link mono-suspension
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-R17
Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The NX500 weighs 196 kg with fluids, has an 830 mm seat, 181 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1447 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 17.5 litres, good for about 464 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/80-R19 front and 160/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Adventure S, V-Strom 800 DE and Himalayan 450
Against 390 Adventure S, V-Strom 800 DE or Himalayan 450, it gets dual-channel abs, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, hazard lamps, slipper clutch and projector headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the NX500 has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- Projector headlamp
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
- Pearl Horizon White
- Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic
NX500 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the NX500?
- It uses a 471cc engine producing 46.9 bhp and 43 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the NX500 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 830 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the NX500 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the NX500 have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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₹7.44 Lakh