BMW Motorrad F 450 GS vs Honda NX500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 450 GS and the Honda NX500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 450 GS
Style Exclusive variant
- SRP
- ₱498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,049
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda NX500
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱420,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,849
How they differ
- The Honda NX500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱420,000, which is ₱78,000 (16%) below the BMW Motorrad F 450 GS at ₱498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the NX500 is estimated at ₱11,849 a month against ₱14,049 for the F 450 GS, a difference of ₱2,200 a month.
- The NX500 makes more power (50.5 PS against 47.6 PS for the F 450 GS).
- The NX500 has more torque (44.7 Nm against 43 Nm for the F 450 GS).
- The NX500 has the larger engine (471 cc against 420 cc for the F 450 GS).
- The NX500 has the better claimed fuel economy (29.9 km/L against 26.3 km/L for the F 450 GS).
- The NX500 has the lower seat at 834 mm, 11 mm below the F 450 GS, which matters for shorter riders.
- The NX500 is the heavier bike (200 kg against 178 kg for the F 450 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 450 GSStyle Exclusive, ₱498,000 | Honda NX500E-Clutch, ₱420,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and wet-sump lubrication | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine |
| Displacement (differs) | 420 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 50.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8750 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43 Nm | 44.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 6600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 26.3 km/L | 29.9 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-Speed, Manual and E-Clutch |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 520 14/48 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2161 mm | 2163 mm |
| Width (differs) | 869 mm | 830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1210 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1443 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 845 mm | 834 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 181 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 178 kg | 200 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 17.7 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable shock absorber including progressive damping | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Axial-Mount Two Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic single disc brake, rigid brake disc, diameter 240 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 -19 | 110 / 80 - 19 MC (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/80 -17 | 160 / 60 - 17 MC (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame | Diamond / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | 2-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 5-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | Full-LED headlight with X-shaped daytime riding light | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.