The Honda NX500 is a mid-size adventure-style bike that replaced the CB500X in 2024. The CB500X arrived in 2013 alongside the CB500F and CBR500R, all using a 471cc parallel twin, and it was popular with A2-licence holders and riders wanting a light, practical tourer.
The CB500X gained a 19-inch front wheel and longer-travel suspension in 2019, and the NX500 brought new styling, a TFT dash, traction control and smartphone connectivity. It suits commuting, touring and light gravel roads. Rivals include the Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 833 mm | 49 |
| 2025 | ![]() |
471 cc | 47 hp | 178 kg | 833 mm | 50 |
| 2024 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 833 mm | 50 |
| 2023 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 833 mm | 50 |
| 2022 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 830 mm | 56 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.4 hp | 178 kg | 833 mm | 56 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.4 hp | 178 kg | 812 mm | 56 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.4 hp | 178 kg | 812 mm | 57 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 56 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 55 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 56 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 55 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 54 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
471 cc | 46.9 hp | 178 kg | 810 mm | 55 |