BREAKING: Honda NX500 E-Clutch Launched In India
This new E-Clutch variant is Rs 2.13 lakh more expensive than the top-spec BMW F 450 GS with the automatic clutch
Quick Highlights:
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Gets the same E-Clutch tech as we saw earlier on the Honda CBR650R and CB650R
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Interested buyers can book the NX500 E-Clutch variant at their nearest Big Wing Dealership
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It is Rs 1.11 lakh more expensive than the non E-Clutch NX500
Honda has launched the NX500 E-Clutch in India, priced at Rs 7,43,900 (ex-showroom, India). The middleweight ADV now gets Honda’s new E-Clutch technology, which was first seen on the Honda CBR650R and Honda CB650R.
What’s New
The biggest update here is the addition of Honda’s E-Clutch system. It uses electronic control to manage clutch engagement while starting, shifting gears, and stopping, reducing the need to use the clutch lever manually. Despite this, riders can still use the clutch normally whenever they want. This setup should make riding in city traffic a lot easier, especially during daily commutes where constant clutch use can get tiring.
Along with this, Honda has also introduced two new colour options for the NX500: Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic and Pearl Horizon White. Both shades look quite fresh and suit the NX500’s adventure-bike design really well.
What’s Unchanged
Honda has not made any changes to the overall design of the NX500. The bike continues with a tall stance, muscular fuel tank, and a sleek looking tail section. It still looks like a proper adventure tourer without being too bulky. The bike is powered by the same 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 47.5PS, 43Nm, and comes paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor is known for its smooth and linear power delivery along with excellent refinement. The underpinnings also remain unchanged and the NX500 continues with Showa inverted fork, along with a preload-adjustable monoshock. It rides on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheel setup, with a 110-section front, and 160-section rear block pattern tyre. Braking duties are handled by a dual 296mm front, and a single 240mm rear disc brake setup with dual-channel ABS.
Feature-wise, the bike gets a 5-inch TFT console with smartphone connectivity and supports turn-by-turn navigation, SMS/call alerts and music control. The bike also gets a switchable traction control, all-LED lighting, and a USB-C charging port.
Bikedekho Says
The Honda NX500 has always been appreciated for its smooth power delivery, highly refined parallel-twin engine, and solid build quality. It is comfortable, easy to ride, and feels premium overall.
The biggest issue, however, has always been its pricing. Since the bike is brought to India as a CBU (completely built unit), it has always been expensive for what it offers. The price of the standard NX500 started at Rs 6,33,180 (ex-showroom, Delhi), which means the new E-Clutch variant costs Rs 1.11 lakh more. That is a huge premium for a convenience feature.
Things get even more interesting if you compare the NX500 E-Clutch with the recently launched BMW F 450 GS. Its top-spec Trophy version priced at Rs 5.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), also gets an Easy Ride Clutch system. This makes the BMW Rs 2.13 lakh more affordable than the Honda, which could make many buyers think twice.
Here is a detailed comparison between the BMW F 450 GS and the Honda NX500.
Honda NX500 (2024-2025) User Reviews
- Honda A brand synonym of safety and comfort.Honda is very much known for providing scientifically designed bike which provides ultimate riding comfort . I have driven many models of Honda Bike for several thousand Kms one thing I found common was riding comfort in all of them and NX500 is also one of them.I will definitely consider this bike as my next adventure bike which I plan to purchase before October 2025.Read More3
- This bike is very stylish,This bike is very stylish, I use it for adventure trips like in ladakh sikkim etc,. This is very comfortable for two riders and can use for long distance with any fatigue and issue. The service for this bike is also very good, you can easily find service centre as well. This is very appreciative bike I ever purchased, and I also recommend my friends, relative's to purchase this bike which is come with low pricing giving good mileage and comes with around 18 litres tank thank you honda and bike dekhoRead More1 4
- Best tourer bikeBike initial pickup is good but when you ride this 110 or 120 you feel very relaxing , exhaust note is very good , Seat comfort not much good but it's okk to manage and also front suspension is stiff but the back suspension is good and talking about brakes I think brakes is phenomenal, engine is very calmRead More4
- Engine ratingOverall 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 greatRead More1
- 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.Read More1