Honda CB500X 2020 vs. Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Honda CB500X 2020

Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2020 compared to Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Honda CB500X 2020

Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Honda CB500X 2020

Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	68.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	24.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8.6 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	25.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	279.1 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	14 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	13 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,166 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	753 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,189 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,421 mm	Wheelbase	1,546 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	716 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.6 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2020

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools

Honda NSS 300 Forza 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500X vs Honda NSS 300 Forza

Price Honda CB500X

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Price Honda NSS 300 Forza

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