Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Kawasaki Z650RS Price starts at Rs. 6.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.09 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda NX500 priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda NX500 is 27.78 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Z650RS is 23 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda NX500 is powered by 471 cc engine , while Kawasaki Z650RS is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda NX500 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Z650RS comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

NX500 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights NX500 STDZ650RS STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

NX500 vs Z650RS Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 STDKawasaki Z650RS STD
Rating
2 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 6.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Kawasaki Z650RS Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 16,154 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,138 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 40,571 NX500 Insurance Rs. 28,808 Z650RS Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
B&C (TCBI, B. P&EL. ADV.)
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
10.8

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27.78 kmpl
23 kmpl
Top Speed
182 kmph
212 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
830 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2165*829*1413 mm3
2065*800*1115 mm3
Wheelbase
1447 mm
1405 mm
Length
2165 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
125 mm
Height
1413 mm
1115 mm
Width
829 mm
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
192 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
186 mm

Additional Features
Honda Road Sync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Steel
Tubular, Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Is Honda NX500 Better Than Kawasaki Z650RS?

100% users have chosen Honda NX500 over Kawasaki Z650RS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 20 users have also rated Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Z650RS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda NX500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of performance, comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor NX500 Z650RS
Mileage 5.0 4.8
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 4.8
Features 5.0 5.0
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Honda NX500 Vs Kawasaki Z650RS FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
As per the users experiences Honda NX500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of performance, comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
The Honda NX500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Z650RS by Rs. 1.09 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
For the STD version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Z650RS produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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