Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Electronically controlled	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Uni Trak

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	27.5 degree	Rake	28 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,415 mm	Height	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	486 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	82 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	180 mm	Ground clearance	185 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 is no off-road monster, but rather a well-balanced A2-category adventure bike with a clear all-round focus. It impresses with its sturdy suspension, docile engine and well-designed ergonomics, marking a solid fresh start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have a few minor flaws, though only one of them is truly annoying.

a smooth and predictable engine

a stable and comfortable suspension

well-designed ergonomics to suit a wide range of body sizes

good value for money

a smooth-shifting transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres are compatible with the unusual rear tyre size

wind protection is reasonable despite the taller windscreen

no options for a quickshifter or cruise control

ABS is disengageable only in its entirety

Price Comparison Average Market Price Honda NX500 E-Clutch vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Honda NX500 E-Clutch

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Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Price Comparison Average Market Price Honda NX500 E-Clutch vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Honda NX500 E-Clutch

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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