Honda NX500

The NX500 is an excellent all-around motorcycle for riders looking for a balance of practicality, comfort, and adventure potential without needing a large-displacement engine. It inherits Honda’s reputation for reliability and affordability, making it a strong contender for daily riding and light travel. 

Engine & Performance
Honda’s 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin has a reputation for being bullet-proof, economical and a whole lot of fun too. So, wisely, they chose to leave it mostly alone.. To remain A2-compatible, it makes a peak power figure of 35kW, which is 46.2bhp at 8,600rpm. Peak torque of 43Nm / 31.7 lb ft can be found at 6,500rpm. Fuel injection settings had been improved for the previous version though some still complained of a ‘jumpy’ low speed throttle connection. This latest version is very smooth at low throttle openings.

Twin-cylinder engines work well for A2 giving the right mix of low-down power, midrange and top-end to help new riders learn about throttle position and gears down a twisty road while also being confident in town and easy-going on the motorway.

The gearchange is light and accurate. Finding neutral is easy and the clutch action is very light while also predictable and consistent to help new riders learn and older hands feel even more accomplished.