CF MOTO 450NK vs 2024 HONDA NX500

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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.

Top on paper
CF MOTO 450NK
69 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
31 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
CF MOTO 450NK
58.9 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
51.5 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 450NK
46.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA NX500
68.8 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
CF MOTO 450NK
70 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
38.9 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 450NK
79.8 pts
2024 HONDA NX500
23.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA NX500).
  • Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK) to 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450NK) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA NX500).

Reader votes so far — total 4: CF MOTO 450NK (4); 2024 HONDA NX500 (0).

Specification CF MOTO 450NK HONDA NX500
Brand CF MOTO HONDA
Model CF MOTO 450NK HONDA NX500
Engine size 450cc 500cc
Power 47hp 47hp
Torque 39nm. 43nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 165kg 196kg
Front brake 320 mm single discs,J.Juan Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers
Rear brake 220 mm single disc,HANGTE Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 79.5cm 83cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17 CST AS5 110/80R19M/C59H
Rear tyre 150/60 R17 CST AS5 160/60R17M/C69H
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Rear suspension central shock, preload adjustable Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Adventure
Top speed 200km/h 188km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4 L/100km 17.5 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5399 $7299
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

-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)

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2023 CF MOTO 450NK vs 2024 HONDA NX500: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 450NK and 2024 HONDA NX500 are closely matched in peak power, while the 450NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the NX500 has more displacement and torque.

Engine displacement

NX500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

450NK and NX500 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

NX500 has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 39 Nm).

Listed top speed

450NK 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

450NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (165 kg vs 196 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: NX500 is listed higher (83 cm) than 450NK (79.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450NK vs HONDA NX500?

CF MOTO 450NK is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA NX500.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450NK or HONDA NX500?

Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450NK or HONDA NX500?

CF MOTO 450NK is lighter at 165 kg vs 196 kg for HONDA NX500.

Which is better, CF MOTO 450NK or HONDA NX500?

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.