Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Should you buy Honda NX500 or Kawasaki Z650RS Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda NX500 price in Delhi is Rs 590000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS price in Delhi is Rs 720000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the NX500 makes 47.5 PS and 43 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Z650RS stand at 68 PS and 64 Nm respectively. Honda offers the NX500 in 3 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS comes in 1 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Z650RS scores 4.2 whereas the Honda NX500 tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 7 user reviews..The Honda NX500 Mileage is around 27.78 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Z650RS Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

NX500 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights	NX500	Z650RS
Mileage (Overall)	27.78 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder	4st, 2 Cyl, DOHC, 4 Val, Liquid Cooled

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Basic Information	Honda NX500	Kawasaki Z650RS
On-Road Price	Rs.6.65 Lakh onwards	Rs.8.07 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	27.78 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.7 Based on Honda NX500 Reviews	4.2 Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 18,217 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 22,078 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.27,097 NX500 Insurance	Rs.29,137 Z650RS Insurance
Colours	Grand Prix RedPearl Horizon WhiteMat Gunpowder Black Matallic	Ebony
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Basic Information

Honda NX500

Kawasaki Z650RS

On-Road Price

Rs.6.65 Lakh onwards

Rs.8.07 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

27.78 kmpl

23 kmpl

Max Power

47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.7

Based on Honda NX500 Reviews

4.2

Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 18,217

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 22,078

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.27,097
NX500 Insurance

Rs.29,137
Z650RS Insurance

Colours

Grand Prix RedPearl Horizon WhiteMat Gunpowder Black Matallic

Ebony

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder	4st, 2 Cyl, DOHC, 4 Val, Liquid Cooled
Displacement	471 cc	649 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multiplate	-
Ignition	-	B&C (TCBI, B. P&EL. ADV.)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	67 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	10.8
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder

4st, 2 Cyl, DOHC, 4 Val, Liquid Cooled

Displacement

471 cc

649 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Honda Road Sync, Honda Selectable Torque Control	-
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features	Honda Road Sync, Honda Selectable Torque Control	-
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Adjustable Windscreen

Performance
Overall Mileage	27.78 kmpl	23 kmpl
Top Speed	182 kmph	212 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

27.78 kmpl

23 kmpl

Top Speed

182 kmph

212 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	17.5 L	12 L
Width	829 mm	800 mm
Length	2165 mm	2065 mm
Height	1413 mm	1115 mm
Saddle Height	830 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	181 mm	125 mm
Wheelbase	1447 mm	1405 mm
Kerb Weight	196 kg	192 kg
Engine Oil	3.2 L	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

17.5 L

12 L

Width

829 mm

800 mm

Length

2165 mm

2065 mm

Height

1413 mm

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	296 mm	272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	186 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

296 mm

272 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm

186 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond Steel	Tubular, Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond Steel

Tubular, Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda NX500
- The linear initial power delivery makes it quite easy to ride
- Design looks quite rugged and makes the bike look good
- The ride quality is quite plush
Kawasaki Z650RS
- The round headlight & tear drop shaped tank makes the bike look retro
- Alloy wheels with tubeless tyres makes it easier to deal with flat tyres
- The upright riding posture is quite comfortable

Honda NX500
- Fails to distinguish itself from the CB500X which it replaced
Kawasaki Z650RS
- Could have been offered in more colour schemes

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User Reviews of Comparison

NX500
Z650RS

N
nese on Apr 04, 2025
4.5
Engine rating
Overall the bike is soo good, one of the things that i know is honda engines are soo much better than others, capacity and resilience is great, the rigid body and style is great but I think somewhat style needs to be done in rear so it can look good in perspective also front is looking sexy and overall great
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md on Mar 14, 2025
4.7
HONDA NX 500: A Ride full of adventure.
Purchase a week ago, a mesmerizing experience i deal when i buy this amazing bike for me. Milage, Performance, comfortability and safety is upto the mark. Front and rear look is also good dual disc brake option is also available. speedometer, fuel meter, shelf startup facility is absolutely perfect.
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rohit on Jan 19, 2025
5.0
Best Raiding and adventure Machine Honda NX 500
This bike awesome performance speed mileage price and suspension Bike speedometer in proper manner, good tourer bike, windshield size and shape are futuristic, bike hight is good. Honda offer price is best. I suggest Honda increase fuel tank capacity and light capability, after that bike is high selling adventure primun bike in India as well as other country.
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K
kailas on Oct 15, 2024
4.2
Honda NX 500: Built for Long & City Commutes
With a precise throttle response and a light clutch this 500cc motorcycle can be driven with ease. If you want to get a bigger bike for both city and long rides then this is one lf the best bikes you can find in this segment.
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A
aman on Jul 01, 2024
4.5
The experience I had in
The experience I had in this wonderful bike was amazing the comfort level is also perfect and mileage is friendly for long route it's been my soulmate type 💝
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P
pradip on May 14, 2024
4.8
This bikw is very cheap and good
This bikw is very cheap bike in and the body style is so amazing cheaper and other superbike modes control feature prtty comfortable
A
aaradhya on Jan 08, 2024
3.7
Experienced Biker
It's just my review. Due to the high cost of repairs, I have to reduce the rating. However, the performance is good, and the mileage is average.
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FAQs on Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Z650RS

Q) Which bike is better Honda NX500 or Kawasaki Z650RS?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda NX500 has a score of 4.7/5 while Kawasaki Z650RS has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper?

A) Honda NX500 price starts at Rs 590000 & Kawasaki Z650RS price starts at Rs 720000 in Delhi . Honda NX500 is cheaper between these.

Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

NX500 vs Z650RS