Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki KLR650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda NX500 and the Kawasaki KLR650 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 KLR650
S variant
- SRP
- ₱409,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,538
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLR650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱409,000, which is ₱11,000 (3%) below the Honda NX500 at ₱420,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLR650 is estimated at ₱11,538 a month against ₱11,849 for the NX500, a difference of ₱311 a month.
- The NX500 makes more power (50.5 PS against 41 PS for the KLR650).
- The KLR650 has more torque (53 Nm against 44.7 Nm for the NX500).
- The KLR650 has the larger engine (652 cc against 471 cc for the NX500).
- The KLR650 has the lower seat at 815 mm, 19 mm below the NX500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The KLR650 is the heavier bike (209 kg against 200 kg for the NX500).
- The KLR650 carries more fuel (23 L against 17.7 L for the NX500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda NX500E-Clutch, ₱420,000 | Kawasaki KLR650S, ₱409,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 652 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 41 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6600 | 4500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 40 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.9 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual and E-Clutch | 5-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2163 mm | 2255 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 970 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1417 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1443 mm | 1515 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 834 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 181 mm | 185 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 200 kg | 209 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.7 L | 23 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| 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, 240 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) | 130/80-17 M/C 65S |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| 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) | n/a |
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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.