Honda NX500 Ownership Review | India
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Sriram wants to know why Vivek wants to sell his NX500. Vivek want's everyone to know. Buying the Honda NX500 is a tricky decision in India given its price to power ratio-if that's even a thing. But this is a long conversation and we hope it is nuanced enough for you to make an informed decision.
Update: Vivek's NX500 has been sold.
Vivek's Insta:/vivekdchugh
Sriram's Insta:/the_clueless_biker
00:00 Intro
00:16 Why Vivek bought the NX500
01:05 Vivek thought he's man enough
01:13 This is not just a rant about the NX500
02:02 First impressions
03:19 Vivek's in an arranged marriage
03:42 Is price an issue?
05:31 What about the specs?
06:09 Performance in the City and on the Highway (more later on this)
06:48 A cute little thing-a compact ADV
07:55 Which category does this bike belong to?
08:20 What kind of rider will like the Honda NX 500?
09:24 It's not much of an upgrade for some
10:13 Top speed
11:10 Vibrations and highway cruising
12:21 Heat
12:31 Comfort and Off-roads
13:26 Vivek's rating for the City and the Highway
13:58 Handling
14:43 Windscreen
15:18 Off-road again
15:48 The one annoying thing about the dash
16:38 The Honda NX 500 needs aux lights
16:50 Exhaust sound
17:26 Seat height
17:36 Vivek's convoluted theory about who the NX500 is for
18:48 You can't ride the NX500 like a sport bike
19:11 Is FuelX compatible?
19:36 Fuel consumption
20:33 Can you do extreme off-roads?
21:00 Service intervals confusion
22:14 Pillion friendly?
23:41 Are accessories available now?
24:47 Why is Vivek selling his Honda NX500?
26:43 Sriram reduces the NX500 to a Sweep
27:20 The NX500 Vs KTM 390 Adventure Vs Himalayan 450
29:30 Sriram tries to convert Vivek
29:44 A hasty decision-head over heart
30:54 Vivek's final advice to prospective buyers
32:12 Outro
Vivek’s NX500 is committed to a buyer or is it still available?
It has been sold!
Summary : Not a single con of NX 500 , it's the buyer's remorse or overexpectation . What I can understand owner thought it would be good for two up touring with luggage with fast acceleration like big bikes but NX500 said have mercy ( ab bacche ki jaan lega kya ) 😂😂😂
Well said and nicely summarised. Touche.
I have nx500 and this bike i can say all rounder motorcycle
Zero heat at peak summer, top quality, refined and reliable engine,great comfort ride, suspension and breaks are superb which gives you confidence at high speeds, good pillion comfort, and power whenever you wants. Bike can touch 170 and 160 with pillion.
I think reviewer has street triple and comparing with it he feels nx500 has less power.
And no point of comparing twin cylinder with single cylinder bikes..nx500 can run 150 all day long and same for next day compare to any single cylinder
Definitely single cylinder bikes can also touch 150 but difference is how smoothly and effortlessly.
And does bike feels same at next day?
Is the top speed caped at 170kmph ?
@@ridersugu769 i doubt
No it hasn't been capped.
@@OpenAdventures then may I know the max speed nx500 can do ?
170 on the speedo guys. It’s in the video. Whats the confusion about this?
It is certainly more powerful than himalayan 450 & adventure 390, dominor 400 but since it is more agile & nimble to ride in city traffic unlike himalayan 450, dominor 400 though all weighs almost the same but the Honda feels light & which makes it different. Since it is a CBU unit so the price is bit on a higher side. Also honda charges significantly high for their premium bikes.
It's the japanese engineering & premium ride quality & feel, very good heat management, very good weight distribution, good mileage which makes it worth every penny.
Certainly those are my opinions!🙏
Thanks for the comment and your view
Saw your NX in bigwing topline service center. Whats that thing u have fixed on exhaust 😮? To deflect exhaust downwards?
Yep. My saddle bags were getting burnt
Hearing this marriage analogy, im just glad your approach towards bikes is not your approach towards marriage, VC 😇
You and me both!!! 😘
Great insights guys , your views are bang on .
Thank you
Best review format I have seen. You are both great. I have had 30 motorcycles from small to large and really appreciate smaller bikes. My NX is on order 😊
Thanks for the kind comment Paul
One wrong customer for Honda ... who got interviewed 😛
He likes Sports riding, aggressive & committed then he should have gone for Triumph speed triple ... chick !
Absolutely right on. But he's got the street triple, its very obvious that you will find the NX lacking.
This is not necessarily a discussion on Horse Power alone. For instance, the Versys 650 has more hp but the Duke 390 is more fun. All bikes (despite the size of their engines) will lean either towards the "Fun" side or towards the "Boring" side. The NX500 unfortunately leans towards the boring side. Having said that, what's 'Boring' is relative. Test ride and see for yourself.
Great discussion and very good advice on buying a bike!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent conversation...needs more videos like this...
More to come! And thank you
I do think the NX 500 is a value for money touring bike , it's a nice review from you.
Value for money? Many may not agree. But thanks for the comment Tanmay
Really enjoyed this interview. I am 80 years old and I ride a Suzuki VStrom 650 XT which I purchased new in April 2018. I have done 56,000 trouble free km on the bike and I love it. HOWEVER, the VStrom is getting a little heavy for me to ground handle and it doesn’t have a low center of gravity.
The Honda 500 NX sounds perfect for me from the way you described it, which corresponds with all the other reviews I have watched.
I will continue with my VStrom until the Honda 500 NX becomes available in Australia which will be about September this year best guess.
I will take your advice and test ride it to see if I bond with it emotionally.
Super! Wishing you many many decades of riding ahead!
@@OpenAdventures Thanks , but I can assure you I will not be around several decades ahead.
I have had a great life including 23 years of hang gliding.
We all have to go sometime, no regrets from me.
Many hugs!!!
Wow Sriram’s questions touched every important points! Never watched a discussion such detailed and technical in India. I am definitely subscribing.
Thank you!!!
Great review guys🎉
Thanks again SagaRR
Is this not a bike to cruise on highway with 125 to 130 kmph along with pillion and luggage ?
Can you do it? Yes. Is it a pleasurable experience? Not really
It's a very stupid analogy when you are comparing a street naked with an adventure tourer. You can't expect acceleration like you do in your street naked.
We’re not comparing. We’re benchmarking
I have a white NX, and I love it
dude! I have the red one.
Can I get the contact of Mr Vivek for getting the bike. If the bike is still unsold
Feel free to DM Vivek on his insta handle, which is in the description.
Honda Big Wing Pune told me that they have stopped taking the booking for NX500, at least till September. 😞
haha i know the feeling bro.
I like these kind of conversations !
Glad you enjoyed it
If not NX500, which other bike can be considered based on good centralized bike weight, pillion comfort and service cost & quality
No option bhai…this is only allrounder bike
Most of the comparison is with this street triple, it’s known that we can’t expect the same from a adv kind of motorcycle which has more weight and long suspension, triple s the lightest weighing bike. I have an interceptor and a kawasaki Z900, so now hunting for a adv kind of motorcycle. If we want to have fun like the street bikes, then ktm adv 390 can meet the expectation but still can’t find the pull like an inline 3 or inline 4. So if we want a relaxed ride and comfortable seat and road clearance , we can switch to an adv kind of bike. For sure, it’s in our mind which has blend with the power of inline 3 and inline 4. So leave the comparison and let’s enjoy the adv bikes which is designed for.
Which saddle stay you installed in your NX which we can see in the cover pic?
This is the SW Motech Pro Side Carriers
Good review, now wait time for NX500 is 6 months which in my opinion is ridiculous. Folks who booked the bike 4 months back now have to wait another 4 months. Apparently the bike will now be sent directly from Japan as per my discussion with the folks at the showroom. What other options are available at the same price point?
No option at same price point except benelli trk 502x or some Chinese brand
If you want to get bike early try bigwing andheri mulbai showroom.. i got last month within 15 days
I inquired last week and they told me it will be delivered within 10-15 days but we give 30 days window just in case if there is any delay in transportation. But i didn’t find any demo/test ride motorcycle in Gujarat. 🥲
Yes, i got the same information from my dealer that the wait time will be 6 months! But are you sure it will be sent from Japan? Which showroom gave you this information?
@@DriftyMilesOfficial No chance. Deliveries have stopped for all of India. It will take another 6 months to come.
this video is clear message for someone who is comparing NX500 with versys650 !!
Good point
Great conversation, thanks for sharing. I see people in comments unable to appreciate it as much, but I do get Mr. Vivek's point of view
Been in the same boat more than once and it's true, don't go head over heart. Don't assume that you will start liking a machine, you can learn to live with it, maybe even praise a few things about it, but liking, that's the difficult part. If the machine does not make you feel something, try something else, there's no deadline to get into this 'alliance' (marriage!) haha
It's also about the journey to discover what you really like as tastes also change with time. Try to enjoy it, that's all. Ups and downs all add to it. Cheers
Thanks for that wonderful comment and for your support. Cheers to the ups and downs!
Does NX 500 white color available here?🤔 Although black looks killer.
When Vivek bough the bike in Feb, only black and red was available. Not sure about now
Yes, it is available from April
I test rode the 500 X 2023 model & faced similar problem after 150 km / hr speed , it had no power to go faster. I was quite sure that this is the bike for my needs as I don’t plan to ride above 150 & my riding style is relaxed & would prefer to ride long distance at 100-120 or slower.
I was very surprised to get very strong wind buffeting on my helmet above speed 120 this problem I had not faced on the Honda Hornet 750 & CB650R .
The windscreen was the standard one. I am 5 f 11“ & 96 kg . My helmet is proper fitting Schuberth C4 PRO . I WILL TEST RIDE THE NX this year & hopefully that buffeting problem is solved.
Any comments related to this particular problem I faced ?
This is the only reason i would not buy this bike !
The windscreen is hardly an issue to not buy the bike. You can always find third party solutions to the windscreen
What is a "sweep" ?
When riding in a group, a "Sweep" is literally a "Jhadu" who is responsible for being behind the pack and making sure that the slowest riders do not get left behind. In practice, they're usually slow bikes that keep other slow bikes company while ensuring their safety.
As an owner of CB300R 2019 model and Transalp 750 2024 model, i would like to mention this, NX500 feels like transalp + cb300r , seating ergonomic is nice like transalp, but power, sportiness, gearing, weight etc like a cb300r
It is not just about power ppl buy that bike for reliability hardcore performance, build quality. It is way more reliable then ktm nd Himalayan
Riding is not all about power and high speed it is All how u enjoy your motorcycle on decent speed
Absolutely. No one is denying that. Cheers
6000kms on my Honda NX 500 till now 🤪.
What's the top speed you could do ?
@@ridersugu769 speed limit 😜
@@ridersugu769 speed limit 😜
21:26 i got 5600 service bill just day before yesterday for my rtr 200😂
That's unbelievable. 🫢
Bmw 310 gs cost 7500 regular service & every 20000kms service costs 14000 😈
Which bike is Vivek planning to buy to replace NX500?
Vivek is still taking his time. But it is most likely to be the Vstrom 800 DE.
Duh... People will have expectations when we spend 7.5L. This simply does not cut it. Blame it on the tax system if you will
Same guy said he loved duke 390 in triple r podcast, and now he says engine performance he doesn't like how adv 390 is, which has same exact tune as duke 390 performance, with comfort he is asking for.
Thanks for the comment Jayant. Let us clarify. The KTM Adv 390 is not worth the 7.5 lakh price tag of the NX 500. Furthermore, for 7.5 Lakhs we wouldn't recommend the Duke 390 either. This was a comment made in context to the NX500. Not in isolation. Secondly, you would be surprised to know that the KTM 390 adv is not as special as the Duke 390. Please ride both and see for yourself. Happy to answer any other questions you might have. Cheers!
@@OpenAdventures I am solely talking abt engine characteristics, what was said before this video and in this video, I have owned duke 390 before and currently owner of adv 390, engine characteristics is absolutely same.
No one is denying that buddy. If you are going to compare this point for point, please tell us when Vivek has said that the Duke 390 is not jerky in the low revs? You cannot take a stray comment from this video, compare it to a stray comment in the previous video, make your assumptions and then say "these guys are talking rubbish". Both these comments have a completely different contexts. That context being 7.5 Lakhs which is the purchase price of the NX500. If you had spent 7.5 Lakhs on your KTM 390 Adventure, you would enjoy the low end jerkiness or the vibrating panels at that cost?
Having owned KTM 390 Adventure and currently owning Honda Highness 350, I test rode the NX500. To be honest, the bike had a irritating buzz on the handlebar starting from 3k rpm and power delivery is very linear..contrary to media reviews, I felt the bike had vibrations..i could not connect with the bike with brain and as well as my heart..hence, I have parked this decision..phewww!!!
Looks like we made this podcast just for you :)
Interesting viewpoint but distracted by same useless questions on performance and satisfaction… he is repeating it depends on person to person …
looks like you are least interested in his views but have come prepared memorising sequence of questions to ask Vivek….
Thanks for your comment. We'll try to do better 💪
I have a feeling that if Dinesh Karthik puts on weight, he will look just like Ram
We're glad you put it like so. Because Sriram doesn't plan on losing weight 🤭
Benelli 502 TRK is costlier than NX500. So it is atleast a better value for money
Definitely
So a little bird wing , pun intended , told me that the deliveries have been suspended. It will resume hopefully in 6 months . Will come from Japan not Thailand. Most likely as a CKD! I do hope it means a reduction in price :) That would be amazing!
Fingers crossed!
Is this confirmed ? I was informed to get mine at the end of this month a white one ?
@@sbsujil yes, confirmed. No deliveries for now. You have to wait another 4-6 months
Nx is a vanilla, not so exciting bike but nothing much to complain😅
True that
I think the bike is amazing but the availability disappoints me I’ll booked 4 months back but still no proper response form Honda they still it will take 4-5 months. For me honda 👎
Maybe the universe has conspired to make you buy the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure 🤩
Uh ha... ok. Uh ha.. hmm hm..
Nx is not for a guy like vivek 😂
Clearly
This is hitting bang on its head. I have 100% same observation after I test rode it. In one word you can call NX500 as 'Boring', period. Honda has placed it in a void price bracket,. It only solves the exclusivity problem; a condition of mental disorder echoing -"Hey I have something which no one else has".
The bike is not substantial enough for a sub 7lakhs rupees and felt like 'just another bike' which I was unable to connect with.
Its like the bike was wearing a blanket and I don't know whats happening inside the blanket.
The ride comfort is 100% Himalayan 411. But I disagree with the Pillion comfort, my wife complained about it during the test ride although she is a very fit seasoned pillion rider with thousands Ks done on Himalayan. Plus the test ride bike had plenty of vibrations. The front is so light that I was fearing a wheelie with a pillion, no idea how it will do with a top case and panniers.
For that matter Honda does not have any bike in its stable to fall in love with, they are all mind over heart. The bikes are durable, but very boring to fall in love with in their respective category, talk about AT, Transalp or the CBs.
Thanks for the comment. We're just curious. Which bike do you ride?
@@OpenAdventures I have a BS6 Himalayan 411 and an Interceptor. Graduated from a CBR650F, thus the Honda experience :D .
Aaahhh ok. Safe rides!
It's not Expensive!!!! Right !!!!!!🥲
Vivek meant that in comparison to other big ADVs on the market 🙃
Felt like Vivek was speaking all the points that i had with my NX. And sounded like most of the points like lazy biker and arrange marriage were taken straight from my review video. Happy that now most people are acknowledging what i said long back, for which i got bashing earlier. Nice podcast BTW. So next is Vstorm 800..😅
Why did you get a bashing for speaking the truth?
@@OpenAdventures Honda Fan boys..
Dude dont talk speeds .its a crime u r admitting those speeds
Ok ok. Suusshhhhhh
Ye khud sab kuchh bak raha hai , kabhi achha bol raha hai kabhi bura , confuse hai y
Nuanced ka Matlab google karle bhai
@@OpenAdventures waise confuse ho tum ki kahna kya hai ? Thand rakh