NX500 - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 Honda NX500 is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking an accessible entry into off-road and on-road exploration. Its 471cc parallel-twin engine delivers manageable power with modern fuel injection and ABS braking, while the adjustable Pro-Link suspension and 19-inch front wheel provide genuine dual-sport capability. Best suited for beginners and experienced riders alike, the NX500 excels as an affordable, dependable platform for weekend adventures.
2026
General information | |
| Color Options | Pearl White |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Capacity | 471 cc |
| Final Drive | 15T/41T; #520 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| Starting | Push-button electric starter |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Induction | Programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI) w/ 34mm throttle bodies |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0mm x 66.8mm |
| Engine Type | 471cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wet Weight | 432 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.7 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 56.8 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 inches |
| Overall Height | 55.8 inches |
| Overall Width | 32.7 inches |
| Overall Length | 85.2 inches |
NX500 dimensions and frame | |
| Trail | 4.3 inches (108mm) |
| Rake | 27.5º |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Brakes | Single one-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc; ABS |
| Front Brakes | Dual axial-mounted Nissin two-piston hydraulic calipers w/ 296mm petal-style discs; ABS |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® single shock w/ nine-position spring preload adjustability; 5.3-inch travel |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) fork; 5.9-inch travel |
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Other specs | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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