Honda NX500 is equipped with the identical engine found in the CB500X, featuring a liquid-cooled 471 cc parallel-twin engine. This powerplant, constructed with a 4-stroke DOHC design, delivers a power output of 46.5 bhp at 8,600 rpm and a peak torque of 43 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, incorporating a slip-and-assist clutch.
The NX500 from Honda is available in a selection of three color choices: Grand Prix Red, Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic, and Pearl Horizon White. Honda utilizes a steel diamond-tube mainframe for the NX500, supported by Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down forks in the front and a pro-link monoshock in the rear, equipped with a 5-stage preload adjuster. The braking system includes dual 296 mm front discs with two-piston calipers at the front and a 240 mm disc with a 1-piston caliper at the rear.
Standard features include dual-channel ABS. The front wheel is 19 inches, while the rear is a 17-inch unit. Both alloy wheels are fitted with a 110/80 section tire in the front and a 160/60 section tire in the rear.
Regarding its feature set, the NX500 comes with a 5-inch customizable full-color TFT screen. It incorporates Honda RoadSync, compatible with both iOS and Android, facilitating music/voice control and turn-by-turn navigation. The motorcycle is also equipped with Honda's traction control system, referred to as Honda Selectable Torque Control.
Additionally, it boasts all-LED lighting and an Emergency Stop Signal feature. The Honda NX500 enters the Indian market as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), resulting in an ex-showroom price of ₹5.90 lakh. Bookings for this motorcycle are exclusively available at Honda's BugWing dealerships.
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