BMW F 850 GS versus Honda NX 500

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Honda

Honda NX 500

Adventure
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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A2 adventure bike with all-rounder qualities
With the NX 500, Honda is launching a successor to the successful CB 500 X. The new model now has a modern cockpit as well as traction control. Where the strengths and weaknesses of the Honda NX 500 lie... weiter
Honda NX 500 im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 7.500 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • super easy handling
  • Very accessible bike, also suitable for beginners
  • Functional cockpit with TFT and navigation solution
  • Simplest operation
  • well-made all-rounder bike
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Windshield creates turbulence for many riders
  • tame sound
  • Clutch lever not adjustable

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.415 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 196 (max: 386 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 491 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Front suspension:
 Showa 41mm USD Fork
Rear suspension:
 Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 160/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 296 mm) Rear brake
 Single pane (∅ 20 mm)

Result

The Honda NX 500 is a simple but well-made A2 adventure bike. It convinces with impeccable and mega-easy handling and is therefore a perfect all-rounder for A2 riders and bikers who no longer feel like 250 kg + bullets. With 48 hp, you shouldn't expect any performance explosions, but that wouldn't fit the extremely good-natured overall impression of the NX 500 at all.
 
The test machine was kindly provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen (30 minutes north of Hamburg). There, the NX 500 will be available as a demonstrator for a test drive, along with many, many other Honda models. By the way, motofun also has a large number of used machines, so it's always worth a visit.

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 7.500€ (without B&B)
  • Used (3 years old): 5.000€ (CB500X)
  • Availability: NX 500 since 2024
  • Colors: red, white, black