BMW F450GS vs Honda NX500: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the BMW F450GS (2026-present) and the Honda NX500 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	BMW F450GS 2026-present Remove	Honda NX500 2024-present Remove
Category	Adventure	Adventure
Years	2026-present	2024-present
Engine	420cc parallel-twin	471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	420 cc	471 cc
Power	48 hp @ 8,750 rpmBest	47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
Torque	43 Nm @ 6,750 rpm	43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual, chain drive	6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	178 kg (wet)Best	196 kg (wet)
Seat height	845 mm	833 mm
Fuel capacity	14 L	17.7 LBest
Front suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork (KYB), 43mm diameter, 180mm travel, adjustable compression and rebound	41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) inverted fork, non-adjustable, 5.2 in. (132mm) stroke
Rear suspension	KYB monoshock, direct mount, 180mm travel, adjustable compression, preload and rebound	Pro-Link single shock, 9-position spring-preload adjustable, 5.3 in. (134mm) travel
Brake system	Standard ABS with cornering ABS and (cornering) traction control	2-channel ABS, standard
Front brake	Single 310mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper	Dual 296mm petal-style discs, axial-mount 2-piston Nissin calipers
Rear brake	Single 240mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire	100/90-19	110/80-19
Rear tire	130/80-17	160/60-17
Quickshifter	—Not available	No
Launch price	USD 6,995 (US, MY2027 Standard trim MSRP)Best	USD 7,399 (United States)