Post by: Feed Poster on July 27, 2024, 22:14:31 PM
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 Pricing and Variants
The 2024 Honda NX500 is available in Matte Black Metallic for $7,399.
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2024 Honda NX500 News and Reviews
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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 |
Source: 2024 Honda NX500 (https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/honda/nx500/)
Courtesy of Motorcyclist Magazine