HONDA CB500XA 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Lowest seat here
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 figures are very close.
- Weight spans 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500) to 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 3: HONDA CB500XA (2); 2024 HONDA NX500 (1).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500XA | HONDA NX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB500XA | HONDA NX500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 199kg | 196kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C | 110/80R19M/C59H |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17M/C | 160/60R17M/C69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7399 | $7299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -The slipper/assist clutch |
-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 HONDA CB500XA vs 2024 HONDA NX500: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB500XA and 2024 HONDA NX500 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
CB500XA and NX500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CB500XA and NX500 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CB500XA and NX500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500XA and NX500 have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500XA and NX500 have very similar listed weights (199 kg vs 196 kg). CB500XA and NX500 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The listed specifications that can be compared remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500XA vs HONDA NX500?
Both are listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500XA or HONDA NX500?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500XA or HONDA NX500?
HONDA NX500 is lighter at 196 kg vs 199 kg for HONDA CB500XA.
Which is better, HONDA CB500XA 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.
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