Bookings are open for the NX500 and will be arriving through the CBU route
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the NX500 adventure tourer in the Indian market, priced attractively at Rs. 5,90,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi). The new model, arriving through the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route, aims to provide a versatile riding experience across various terrains. Bookings are now open, and the bike will be available through BigWing dealerships nationwide.
| All-New Honda NX500 | |
| Colour | Grand Prix Red | Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic | Pearl Horizon White |
| Introductory Price (ex-showroom New Delhi) | Rs 5,90,000 |
Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said at the launch, “Today marks a significant milestone as we proudly unveil the highly-anticipated NX500 in India. This modern street adventure motorcycle is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and offers pure riding thrill. With its daily crossover design, premium technology & lively twin-cylinder engine, the NX500 is set to redefine the riding experience of customers and celebrate the spirit of adventure on two-wheels.”
Commenting on the launch of the NX500, Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are pleased to introduce the all-new NX500 in the Indian market within three months of its global debut at EICMA 2023. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are confident that the NX500 will surely excite the ADV buyers in India. The bookings for the NX500 are now open at our premium BigWing dealerships and its deliveries will begin from next month onwards.”
Styling and Features: ‘Daily Crossover’ Design
Following the design theme of ‘Daily Crossover,’ the NX500 boasts a compact adventure-style design with a robust silhouette suitable for city blocks, winding roads, highways, and gravel trails. The motorcycle features new all-LED headlight and tail lamp designs, contributing to its imposing yet nimble appearance.
Honda’s latest adventure touring bike incorporates premium technology, including a new 5-inch full-colour TFT screen with customisable display styles and background colours. The NX500 offers IOS/Android smartphone connectivity via Honda RoadSync, along with a backlit 4-way toggle-switch on the left handlebar for on-screen turn-by-turn navigation, calls, and music control through a Bluetooth headset. An emergency stop signal feature adds an extra layer of safety.
Engine and Performance: Energetic Powerhouse
Powering the NX500 is a 471cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC engine with a parallel twin-cylinder layout. Delivering 46.93bhp (35kW) power at 8,600rpm and 43Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm, coupled with a smooth 6-speed gearbox, the bike promises an enjoyable performance with a zappy top end. The assist/slipper clutch enhances upshifts and eliminates rear wheel hopping during braking and downshifting, and the switchable HSTC system ensures traction control on slippery terrains.
Suspension, Brakes, and Tyres: Optimal Balance
Built on a steel diamond-tube mainframe, the NX500 features a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear trail-pattern radial tires for both on-road and off-road adventures. New cast aluminium Y-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels enhance the bike’s appeal. Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks and a Pro-Link mono-suspension with a 5-stage preload adjuster ensure superior comfort. Braking is handled by dual 296mm front discs and a 240mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard.
Colours, Price, and Availability: Adventure Persona Unveiled
The All-New Honda NX500 is offered in three distinctive colour schemes – Grand Prix Red, Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic, and Pearl Horizon White. Priced competitively at Rs. 5,90,000, the adventure tourer is now available for bookings at HMSI’s premium BigWing dealerships across India. Deliveries are scheduled to commence from February 2024 onwards.
