2024 HONDA NX500 vs CF MOTO 650MT

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 HONDA NX500
15 pts
Top on paper
CF MOTO 650MT
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 HONDA NX500
73.9 pts
CF MOTO 650MT
32.4 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HONDA NX500
23.4 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 650MT
97.4 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HONDA NX500
15.1 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 650MT
89.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HONDA NX500
70 pts
CF MOTO 650MT
31 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 650MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 47 hp (2024 HONDA NX500) up to 61 hp (CF MOTO 650MT).
  • Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA NX500) up to 56 Nm (CF MOTO 650MT).
  • Weight spans 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500) to 205 kg (CF MOTO 650MT).
  • Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA NX500) to 650 cc (CF MOTO 650MT).

Reader votes so far — total 15: 2024 HONDA NX500 (7); CF MOTO 650MT (8).

Specification HONDA NX500 CF MOTO 650MT
Brand HONDA CF MOTO
Model HONDA NX500 CF MOTO 650MT
Engine size 500cc 650cc
Power 47hp 61hp
Torque 43nm. 56nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 196kg 205kg
Front brake Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers hydraulic dual disc with ABS (J.JUAN calipers)
Rear brake Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper hydraulic single disc with ABS (J.JUAN calipers)
Seat height (cm) 83cm 82cm
Front tyre 110/80R19M/C59H 120/70 ZR17 (METZELER)
Rear tyre 160/60R17M/C69H 160/60 ZR17 (METZELER)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks Inverted fork telescopic
Rear suspension Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm Single central shock absorber
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 188km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17.5 L – 4 L/100km 18 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $7299 $6400
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-5-inch full colour TFT screen, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

-PGM-FI settings improve low-rpm acceleration and power delivery across the rev-range

-Assist/slipper clutch, HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System)

-Shad brand side cases, windshield, protection bars

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Bluetooth, and Navigation features

-Power modes: Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2023 CF MOTO 650MT: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA NX500 and 2023 CF MOTO 650MT differ on the listed specifications: the NX500 has a lower listed weight, and the 650MT has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

650MT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).

Peak power

650MT has a clear listed power advantage (61 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

650MT has a clear listed torque advantage (56 Nm vs 43 Nm).

Listed top speed

650MT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 188 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

NX500 has a modest listed weight advantage (196 kg vs 205 kg). NX500 and 650MT have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA NX500 vs CF MOTO 650MT?

CF MOTO 650MT is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA NX500.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA NX500 or CF MOTO 650MT?

CF MOTO 650MT has 61 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA NX500.

Which is lighter, HONDA NX500 or CF MOTO 650MT?

HONDA NX500 is lighter at 196 kg vs 205 kg for CF MOTO 650MT.

Which is better, HONDA NX500 or CF MOTO 650MT?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.