2024 Honda NX500

[Hugh Janus]

2024 Honda NX500. (Honda/)

Overview

As far back as the late 1980s, the letters “NX” have represented adventure, meaning New X-over (crossover). For 2024, Honda has renamed the CB500X and changed it to NX500. But the bike gets a lot more than just a name change. Overall weight is down by 7 pounds, dropping from 439 to 432, while the new cast-aluminum wheels have saved 3.3 pounds of unsprung weight alone. Other additions include standard Honda Selectable Torque Control, ECU updates for improved acceleration, new suspension settings, a new 5-inch TFT display, and new LED headlight.

At its core is a liquid-cooled 471cc parallel-twin engine that has been tuned for low- to midrange torque between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm. The engine is fed by PGM-FI fuel injection and as mentioned now comes standard with Honda’s Selectable Torque Control (traction control).

Chassis highlights include the suspension that utilizes a 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) fork with 5.2 inches of travel, and preload-adjustable Showa shock with 5.3 inches of travel. Wheelbase measures 56.8 inches, while the seat height has been kept at a reasonable 32.8 inches. A pair of Nissin two-piston calipers and 296mm discs and a single-piston caliper and 240mm disc take care of braking, and ABS is standard. The new lighter cast-aluminum wheels have Y-shaped spokes and are mounted with 110/80-19 front and 160/60-17 rear rubber.

2024 Honda NX500. (Honda/)

2024 Honda NX500 Pricing and Variants

The 2024 Honda NX500 is available in Matte Black Metallic for $7,399.

2024 Honda NX500 in Matte Black Metallic. (Honda/)

Competition

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2024 Honda NX500 News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/honda-updates-cb500-series-for-2024/">Honda Updates CB500 Lineup<br/> </a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/honda-cb500-hornet-nx500-and-cbr500r/">NX500 First Look<br/> </a>

2024 Honda NX500 Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$7,399
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4 valve/cyl.
Displacement:	471cc
Bore x Stroke:	67.0 x 66.8mm
Compression Ratio:	10.7:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Fuel System:	PGM-FI fuel injection w/ 34mm throttle bodies
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate; cable operation
Frame:	Steel diamond
Front Suspension:	41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 5.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Pro-Link single shock, preload adjustable; 5.3 in. travel
Front Brake:	2-piston calipers, 296mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	1-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum; 19 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	110/80-19 / 160/60-17
Rake/Trail:	27.0°/4.3 in.
Wheelbase:	56.8 in.
Ground Clearance:	7.1 in.
Seat Height:	32.8 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.7 gal.
Wet Weight:	432 lb.
Contact:	powersports.honda.com

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[boboneleg]

What a load of bollox , they should have made a modern day Dominator (NX) instead of just changing the name of an existing model