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

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 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

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio11.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeElectronically controlledClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping,
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountUni Trak

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake27.5 degreeRake28 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,415 mmHeight1,460 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange486 kmRange400 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions82 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions93 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4 l/100km
Ground clearanceGround clearance180 mmGround clearance185 mm

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, , EquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Honda NX500 E-Clutch 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The Kawasaki KLE500 2026 is not an off-road monster, but a well-balanced A2 adventure bike with a clear all-round orientation. It impresses with its stable suspension, good-natured engine and successful ergonomics and marks a solid new start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have some minor faults, but only one of them is really annoying.

Good-natured and predictable engine

stable and comfortable suspension

successful ergonomics for many body sizes

good price-performance ratio

clean transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres compatible with strange rear wheel dimensions

wind protection manageable despite higher windshield

no options for quickshifter or cruise control

ABS only completely disengageable

Price Comparison Avarage 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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