Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki KLE500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda NX500 and the Kawasaki KLE500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda NX500
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱420,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,849
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLE500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱341,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,620
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLE500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱341,000, which is ₱79,000 (19%) below the Honda NX500 at ₱420,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLE500 is estimated at ₱9,620 a month against ₱11,849 for the NX500, a difference of ₱2,229 a month.
- The NX500 has more torque (44.7 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the KLE500).
- The NX500 has the larger engine (471 cc against 451 cc for the KLE500).
- The NX500 has the better claimed fuel economy (29.9 km/L against 25 km/L for the KLE500).
- The NX500 has the lower seat at 834 mm, 36 mm below the KLE500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The NX500 is the heavier bike (200 kg against 193 kg for the KLE500).
- The NX500 carries more fuel (17.7 L against 16 L for the KLE500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda NX500E-Clutch, ₱420,000 | Kawasaki KLE500Standard, ₱341,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 51 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6600 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.9 km/L | 25 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual and E-Clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2163 mm | 2300 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 940 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1417 mm | 1355 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1443 mm | 1555 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 834 mm | 870 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 181 mm | 185 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 200 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.7 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Axial-Mount Two Piston Calipers | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Single disc, 230 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110 / 80 - 19 MC (Tubeless) | 90/90-21 M/C 54S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160 / 60 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | 140/70-17 M/C 66S |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS, selectable |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.