Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki KLE500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda NX500 (2024-present) and the Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda NX500 47 hp, Kawasaki KLE500 45 hp.
- Torque: Honda NX500 43 Nm, Kawasaki KLE500 42.6 Nm.
- Weight: Honda NX500 196 kg, Kawasaki KLE500 193 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda NX500 (2024-present)47 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)45
Torque Nm
- Honda NX500 (2024-present)43 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)42.6
Weight kg
- Honda NX500 (2024-present)196
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)193 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2024-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve; shares core architecture with the Ninja 500/Z500/Eliminator engine family |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 47 hp @ 8,600 rpmBest | 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 42.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with wet multi-disc slipper/assist clutch, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 196 kg (wet) | 193 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 833 mm | 870 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.7 LBest | 15.9 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) inverted fork, non-adjustable, 5.2 in. (132mm) stroke | 43mm upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, 210mm (8.3in) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock, 9-position spring-preload adjustable, 5.3 in. (134mm) travel | Monoshock, 196mm (7.7in) travel |
| Brake system | 2-channel ABS, standard | Standard ABS (SE trim adds switchable/off-road ABS mode); linked front-to-rear braking |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm petal-style discs, axial-mount 2-piston Nissin calipers | Single 300mm (11.8in) disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single 230mm (9.1in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 | 90/90-21 M/C 54S (IRC GP-410) |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S (IRC GP-410) |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 7,399 (United States) | USD 6,599 (US)Best |