HONDA CBR500R 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 CBR500R 79 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 figures are very close.
- Weight spans 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R) to 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CBR500R | HONDA NX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CBR500R | HONDA NX500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 196kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 | 110/80R19M/C59H |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60R17M/C69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Adventure |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 17.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $7299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-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 CBR500R vs 2024 HONDA NX500: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2024 HONDA NX500 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
CBR500R and NX500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CBR500R and NX500 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CBR500R and NX500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR500R 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
CBR500R and NX500 have very similar listed weights (191 kg vs 196 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: NX500 is listed higher (83 cm) than CBR500R (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA NX500?
Both are listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA NX500?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA NX500?
HONDA CBR500R is lighter at 191 kg vs 196 kg for HONDA NX500.
Which is better, HONDA CBR500R 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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