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 is Rs 7,43,900 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS price in is Rs 7,69,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the NX500 makes 47.59 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 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, Z650RS scores 4.4 .

NX500 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights	NX500	Z650RS
Mileage	-	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Rs7,43,900^*
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7,43,900^*
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7,69,000^*
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Basic Information	Honda NX500	Kawasaki Z650RS
On-Road Price	Rs.8,32,090* Onwards	Rs.8,60,426* Onwards
Mileage	-	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	-	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 22,789 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 23,560 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.28,678 NX500 Insurance	Rs.29,906 Z650RS Insurance
Colours	Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon WhiteView All Colours	EbonyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda NX500

Kawasaki Z650RS

On-Road Price

Rs.8,32,090* Onwards

Rs.8,60,426* Onwards

Mileage

23 kmpl

Max Power

47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 22,789

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 23,560

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.28,678
NX500 Insurance

Rs.29,906
Z650RS Insurance

Colours

Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon WhiteView All Colours

EbonyView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement	471 cc	649 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	E-Clutch	Wet, Multi Disc
Ignition	-	Battery and Coil (transistorised ignition)
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	67 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7± 0.2	10.8
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

Displacement

471 cc

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Honda RoadSync Android and iOS Honda Selectable Torque Control	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	-	23 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	-	212 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

23 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

212 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	12 L
Width	830 mm	800 mm
Length	2165 mm	2065 mm
Height	1415 mm	1115 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	1.8 L
Ground Clearance	180 mm	125 mm
Wheelbase	1445 mm	1405 mm
Kerb Weight	199 kg	192 kg
Seat height	830 mm	800 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.5 L

12 L

Width

830 mm

800 mm

Length

2165 mm

2065 mm

Height

1415 mm

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	296 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

296 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Diamond	Tubular, Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Diamond

Tubular, Diamond

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Rs.7,43,900^* Onwards
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Rs.7,69,000^* Onwards
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Rs.7,69,000^* Onwards
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Rs.7,69,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

P
priyansh on Sep 10, 2025
4.3
Bike review
The staff is very helpful to select this bike My favourite part of this bike is Performance And nice to flex The looks are also nice specially the rim and tyre part The handling of this is nice if you know how to ride properly In the part of comfort it is average The sound is better than I thought
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james on Aug 14, 2025
4.8
Bike comfortable bike
This bike is absolutely amazing in 650cc varient this is one of the best bike in its range and the price value is not that much if anyone is trying to buy 650 bike i recommend to the person to buy the bike trust me it's the most comfortable naked bike in its varient and one of the best in indian market
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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
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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 among Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper?

A) Honda NX500 price starts at Rs 7,43,900 & Kawasaki Z650RS price starts at Rs 7,69,000 in Delhi . Honda NX500 is cheaper between these.

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