NX500

Ready for adventure without losing any of its city manners

Sometimes you feel like picking a corner of the map and exploring and sometimes, you need a quick ride to the shops. For a compact bike that can handle real adventures and all the commutes in-between, the new Honda NX500 is the ride for you. The 471cc twin-cylinder engine offers easy-to-access power and plenty of torque. Now 3kg lighter than its predecessor, this bike shines on backroads and city streets alike. Together with rugged styling, long-travel suspension, a tall windscreen and more, it’s ready for adventure.

Advanced Connectivity

Stay connected with 5inch full colour TFT Display and Honda RoadSync^D5

Adventure ready

Lighter cast wheels and revised spring rate and damping settings to improve handling so you can enjoy the adventure ahead.

Added safety

Front and rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)^D9.

Performance and Handling

471cc fuel injected twin cylinder engine delivering high manoeuvrability in the low-mid range RPM and sporty riding in the high RPM range level.

Key features

Twin cylinder engine

• The light and narrow 471cc parallel cylinder engine offers plenty of power and torque in the midrange, striking the perfect balance of what a mid-sized motorcycle engine should be. PGM-FI continuously ensures the correct fuel mixture is delivered for the conditions, giving you crisp throttle response at all times.

Long travel suspension

• Front suspension is made of Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted forks with 135mm axle travel. The Pro-Link® rear suspension, with adjustable preload and 135mm of travel, gives you a comfortable ride over bumps, with superior riding comfort and handling.

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)ᴰ⁷

• HSTC^D7 smoothly manages rear wheel traction, wet or dry so riding the street, or attacking a set of turns is always a thrill.

Redesigned windscreen

• For enhanced comfort over a long day’s ride the purposeful fairing and redesigned screen combine to direct airflow neatly over and around. Designed to give you the wind protection at various speeds.

19" front wheel

• The 19-inch front wheel ensures confident and stable handling on rough surfaces. For 2024, lighter cast wheels and revised spring rate and damping settings all to improve handling so you can enjoy the adventure ahead.

Disc brakes with ABSᴰ⁹

• Front and rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS^D9) helps you make smoother, more controlled stops under less-than-ideal riding conditions.

5inch TFT Display & Honda Road Syncᴰ⁵

• New for 2024, the 5inch full colour TFT screen is intuitive and convenient for every ride. Backlit for readability with optical bonding reduce glare. Through the Honda RoadSync^D5 app simply make phone calls and use the navigation system all by connecting the motorcycle and smart phone via Bluetooth®^D6

LED Headlight & Tail Lamp

• Updated LED headlight for better visibility so you can focus on the journey ahead.

NX500 specifications below